10 Sep 2019

Next Generation Squad Weapons – Ammunition

Expiration date: 10/11/2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, for the proposed construction and operation of a Next Generation Squad Weapons – Ammunition (NGSW-A) production facility at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP). The project is located on the east side of Independence, Mo. and less than 5-miles from the City of Buckner, Mo. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to construct and operate a NGSW-A manufacturing facility for the production of 6.8mm general purpose and special purpose ammunition at LCAAP. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District has made a preliminary determination that the proposed action would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a draft FONSI. The EA, draft FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice on September 11, 2019 to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period.

27 Aug 2019

Public Notice - Missouri River Levee System Unit R471-460 Flood Damage Reduction Project St. Joseph, Missouri / Elwood, Kansas

Expiration date: 9/29/2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has prepared a Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, as amended, for the proposed Missouri River Levee System Unit R471-460 Flood Risk Management Project, Kansas and Missouri. The project is located along the Missouri River between Elwood, Kansas and St. Joseph, Missouri. The purpose of the project is to reduce flooding risk and damage to structures, flood fighting, flood related injuries, or loss of life. USACE has made a preliminary determination that the proposed project would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a Draft FONSI. The project has been designed to meet the 1% annual chance exceedance (ACE) or the height corresponding to the 0.2% ACE, which meets requirements for FEMA certification. The Draft EA, FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice on August 29, 2019 to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period.

26 Aug 2019

Public Notice - Tuttle Creek Lake Master Plan

Expiration date: 10/21/2019

Due to increased public interest regarding the Tuttle Creek Master Plan revision, the public comment period has been extended 30 days and will close October 21, 2019. The public is reminded the Master Plan does not plan or approve changes or improvements to the flood risk management functions or water control decisions at Tuttle Creek. The Master Plan is a document that dictates where certain recreation and natural resource management activities, improvements and changes can occur according to environmental studies, operational requirements, and public opinion. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has prepared a draft Master Plan for Tuttle Creek Lake with an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) that are available for public review. Tuttle Creek Lake is a multi-purpose project located in Riley, Pottawatomie and Marshall Counties, Kansas. The prior Master Plan for the project was prepared in 1984. Since that time, recreational use patterns and populations of surrounding towns have changed. In addition, the regulations guiding master plans have also changed.

18 Jul 2019

Public Notice - Section 1135 Harlan County Lake Ecosystem Restoration

Expiration date: 8/20/2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has prepared an Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, for the proposed Section 1135 Harlan County Lake Ecosystem Restoration project. The project is located approximately 150 miles southwest of Lincoln, Neb. near Republican City and Alma, Neb. The USACE has made a preliminary determination that the proposed project would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a Draft FONSI. The Draft Feasibility Study and Integrated EA, FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice on July 22, 2019 to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period.

25 Sep 2018

Public Notice - Modernize Water Treatment Operations Project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

Expiration date: 10/26/2018

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District, has prepared an Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, for the proposed Modernize Water Treatment Operations Project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The project is located on the east side of Independence, Missouri and less than five miles from the City of Buckner. The Corps of Engineers has made a preliminary determination that the proposed project would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a draft FONSI. The EA, draft FONSI and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice on 26 September 2018 to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period. Comments can be submitted to Ms. Laura Totten, U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, ATTN: Plan Formulation Section, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, by email at Laura.A.Totten@usace.army.mil. All comments to this public notice should be directed to the above address on or before  August 20, 2019.