BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Reclamation invites the public to provide comments for consideration in the development of an environmental impact statement for the Scoggins Dam Safety Modifications project. The public comment period is open from Jan. 25, 2024, to Feb. 26, 2024.
During this period, the public may participate in the scoping process through two in-person public meetings held on February 8, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., PST, at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium on 1915 Main Street Forest Grove, Ore. 97116. The same information will be presented at two virtual public meetings held on Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST, and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. PST. Registration is required in advance for the virtual public meetings.
A virtual meeting room is accessible 24 hours per day where visitors can view information about the project, view frequently asked questions, and submit comments. During the public meetings, subject matter experts will be available to answer questions about the project. The format of in-person meetings will be a combination of open house, presentation, and public comment opportunities.
To register for the virtual public meetings and view the virtual meeting room, please visit:
https://www.virtualpublicmeeting.com/scoggins-sod-eis.
Comments may be submitted via email to BOR-SHA-SCNEPA@usbr.gov, the virtual meeting room, during the public meetings, or by mail.
Written comments may be sent to Rebecca Thompson, Natural Resource Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia–Pacific Northwest Regional Office, 1150 Curtis Road, Boise, ID 83706-1234. Comments must be submitted/postmarked by Feb. 26, 2024.
For more information on the project, visit: https://www.usbr.gov/pn/programs/sod/scoggins/index.html
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