Public Notices

Notice of Encroachment Permit Applications Scheduled for Executive Officer (EO) Delegated Approval (Ongoing)

Encroachment permit applications that are delegated to the EO for approval are received and reviewed the same as any other application. One exception is that the EO delegated applications are posted on the Board’s website for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days. During this posting period, the public may provide the EO with comments on the proposed action. The EO will consider all comments, but is not required to respond to them or change the proposed action. Proposed projects that are found to be in compliance with all Board regulations will be approved by the EO and a permit will be issued. Written comments may be submitted for the current EO Delegation Report at: PublicComment@cvflood.ca.gov.


Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement / Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIS/SEIR) for American River Common Features, 2016 Flood Risk Management Project, Sacramento, California (Project)

Project Location: The Project is located along the American River, the Sacramento River, and Magpie Creek in Sacramento County and Yolo County, California.

Project Description and Background: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board), and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose design refinements to the 2016 American River Watershed Common Features General Reevaluation Report, Final EIS/EIR (2016 ARCF GRR EIS/EIR), involving Magpie Creek Project (MCP); American River Erosion Contracts 3B, 4A and 4B; Sacramento River Erosion Contract 3; American River Mitigation Site (ARMS); Sacramento River Mitigation Site (SRMS); and installation of a Piezometer Network. This Draft SEIS/SEIR supplements the 2016 ARCF GRR EIS/EIR, which authorized the overall ARCF Project, to address seepage, slope stability, erosion, and height concerns on the levees along the Sacramento and American Rivers for the purposes of flood risk management for the Sacramento Metropolitan area. Portions of the project site are included on the Cortese List (Government Code Section 65962.5).

Project Impacts: Pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Draft SEIS/SEIR has been prepared for the Project. The results of the Draft SEIS/SEIR indicate that many of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Project would be avoided or reduced to a less-than-significant level by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, the analysis in the environmental document indicates that implementation of the Project would result in potential short-term significant and unavoidable effects on transportation and circulation, recreation, environmental justice, aesthetics and visual resources, water quality, air quality, noise and vibration, vegetation and wildlife, cultural resources, and special status species. In addition, the analysis indicates that the Project would result in long- term significant and unavoidable effects on aesthetics and visual resources, and cultural resources.

Public Review: The Draft SEIS/SEIR is being made available to the public as well as responsible and other potentially interested agencies, stakeholder organizations, and individuals, including all entities that have previously requested such notice in writing. This Draft SEIS/SEIR will be available for a 63-day review period, during which time two virtual public meetings will be held to discuss the ARCF Project and accept public questions and comments. The joint NEPA/CEQA document is available to review here, and Appendices are here. Answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQ) are available here.

The public meetings were held on January 10 and January 16, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. For details and login instructions for this public meeting, or to sign up to receive email notices please visit www.sacleveeupgrades.com. Comments on the Draft SEIS/SEIR will be accepted from December 22, 2023 until February 23, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. The Draft SEIS/SEIR will be made available at the Sacramento Central Library, located at 828 I Street, Sacramento CA, and electronically at www.sacleveeupgrades.com or at the Board’s website at http://cvfpb.ca.gov/public-notices/. Hard copies of the SEIS/SEIR are also available upon request. Please include “ARCF SEIS/SEIR” in the subject line when submitting comments. All comments received, including names and addresses of commenters, will become part of the official administrative record and may be available to the public. Written comments must be submitted by mail or e-mail to:

Department of Water Resources

Flood Projects Branch

 

— OR–

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Public Affairs Office

ATTN: ARCF SEIR ATTN: ARCF SEIS
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 200 1325 J Street Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95821 Sacramento, CA 95814

email: PublicCommentARCF16@water.ca.gov                                       email: arcf_seis@usace.army.mil


Posted November 3, 2022

Supplemental EIR Certification and NOD Filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 4

On October 27, 2023, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 4 and Filed a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse.


Posted July 25, 2023

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board) is accepting requests from local agencies under Public Law 84-99 (PL 84-99) to receive assistance for repairs to federal flood control project features damaged by flood events from January 2023 to May 2023. This notice only applies to flood damage that occurred in the San Joaquin River basin and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Requests for damages are due to the Board no later than August 16, 2023. See Board letter dated July 20, 2023 for more details.

If you have any questions, please contact Angeles Caliso at (916) 873-4277 or by email at Angeles.Caliso@cvflood.ca.gov.


Posted June 19, 2023

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board) is accepting requests from local agencies under Public Law 84-99 (PL 84-99) to receive assistance for repairs to federal flood control project features damaged by flood events from January 2023 to May 2023. This notice only applies to flood damage that occurred in the Sacramento River basin. A separate Notice will be sent regarding flooding in other areas, including the San Joaquin River basin and the Delta region. Requests for damages are due to the Board no later than July 12, 2023. See Board letter dated June 19, 2023 for more details.

If you have any questions, please contact Angeles Caliso at (916) 873-4277 or by email at Angeles.Caliso@cvflood.ca.gov.


Posted March 1, 2023

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 4 (Project)

Project Location: The Project is located in the City of Sacramento, California along the east levee of the Sacramento River near Piedmont Drive in the Little Pocket neighborhood (Sacramento County).

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct levee improvements to address erosion concern along approximately 1,700 linear feet of the east levee of the Sacramento River near River Mile 55. Most of the levee improvements included in the Project were analyzed in the 2016 American River Common Features General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR) Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/EIR. This Draft Supplemental EIR/EA addresses project modifications and refinements since certification of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

Project Impacts: Pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Draft Supplemental EIR/EA has been prepared for the Project. The results of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EA indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Project would be avoided or reduced to a less-than-significant level by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, implementation of the Project will result in potential short term significant and unavoidable effects on vegetation and wildlife and visual resources.

Public Review: The Draft Supplemental EA/EIR is being made available to the public as well as responsible and other potentially interested agencies, stakeholder organizations, and individuals, including all entities that have previously requested such notice in writing. This Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be available for a 45-day review period, during which time a virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the Project and accept public questions and comments. The public meeting will be held on March 22, 2023 from 4:30-5:30 P.M. For details and login instructions for this public meeting, or to sign up to receive email notices please visit www.sacleveeupgrades.com.

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be accepted from March 1, 2023 to April 14, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. The Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be made available at the Sacramento Central Library, located at 828 I Street, Sacramento CA, and electronically at www.sacleveeupgrades.com or at the Board’s website at https://cvfpb.ca.gov/public-notices/. Hard copies of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR are also available upon request. Please include “Sacramento River Erosion Contract 4 Supplemental EA/EIR” in the subject line when submitting comments. All comments received, including names and addresses of commenters, will become part of the official administrative record and may be available to the public. Written comments must be submitted by mail or e-mail to:

Flood Projects Branch

Department of Water Resources

3464 El Camino Avenue Room 200

Sacramento, CA 95821

Email: PublicCommentARCF16@water.ca.gov

OR

Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

1325 J Street Room 1513

Sacramento, CA 95814

Email: ARCF_SREroC4@usace.army.mil


Posted November 3, 2022

Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Certification and Notice of Determination (NOD) Filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Erosion Contract 3A

On October 28, 2022, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental EIR/Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Erosion Contract 3A and Filed a NOD with the State Clearinghouse.


Posted November 2, 2022

Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Certification and Notice of Determination (NOD) Filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River East Levee Contract 4

On October 28, 2022, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental EIR/Environmental Assessment (EA) for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River East Levee Contract 4 and Filed a NOD with the State Clearinghouse.


Posted November 2, 2022

Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Certification and Notice of Determination (NOD) Filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 2

On October 28, 2022, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental EIR/Environmental Assessment (EA) for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 2 and Filed a NOD with the State Clearinghouse.


Posted October 18, 2022

Consideration of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Certification for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Contract 3A

At its October 28, 2022 Board Meeting, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board will consider the certification of the Supplemental EIR for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Contract 3A.


Posted October 18, 2022

Consideration of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Certification for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River East Levee Contract 4

At its October 28, 2022 Board Meeting, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board will consider the certification of the Supplemental EIR for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River East Levee Contract 4.


Posted October 18, 2022

Consideration of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certification for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 2

At its October 28, 2022 Board Meeting, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board will consider the certification of the Supplemental EIR for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 2.


Supplemental EIR Certification and NOD Filing for the American River Watershed, California, Folsom Dam Raise Modifications Project

On August 26, 2022, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the American River Watershed, California, Folsom Dam Raise Modifications Project and Filed a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse.

Posted June 15, 2022

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Report (EA/EIR) for American River Watershed Common Features (ARCF), Sacramento River East Levee Contract 4 (Project)

Project Location: The Project is located in Sacramento, California along the Sacramento River east levee between Railyards Boulevard in the City of Sacramento and Cliff’s Marina in Freeport (Sacramento County).

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct levee improvements consisting of an approximately 12,880 cumulative feet (2-3 miles) of levee raises, cut off walls, seepage berm, and other levee improvements. Most of the levee improvements included in this Project were analyzed in the 2016 ARCF General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/EIR. This Draft Supplemental EA/EIR addresses project modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

Project Impacts: Pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Draft Supplemental EA/EIR has been prepared for the Project. The results of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Project would be avoided or reduced to a less-than-significant level by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, the analysis in the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR indicates that implementing the Project would result in potential significant and unavoidable effects on Visual Resources, Vegetation and Wildlife, Recreation, and Transportation and Circulation. In addition, Portions of the Project are included on the Cortese List as identified in Government Code Section 65962.5.

Public Review: This Draft Supplemental EA/EIR is being made available to the public as well as responsible and other potentially interested agencies, stakeholder organizations, and individuals, including all entities that have previously requested such notice in writing, for a 47-day review period from June 15, 2022 to August 1, 2022. A virtual public meeting will be held on July 13, 2022, at 4:30 PM to discuss the Project and accept public comments and questions. Instructions to access the virtual meeting, sign up to receive email notices, and view the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR are available at www.sacleveeupgrades.com.

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be accepted from June 15, 2022 until August 1, 2022. The Draft Supplemental EA/EIR is available at the Sacramento Central Library, located at 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA, electronically at www.sacleveeupgrades.com or the Board’s website at https://cvfpb.ca.gov/public-notices/. Copies of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR are also available upon request. Written comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR must be directed to the address below via postal mail or to the email below by no later than 5:00 PM on August 1, 2022:

Flood Projects Branch
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 200
Sacramento, CA 95821
Email: PublicCommentARCF16@water.ca.gov

OR

Public Affairs Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: ARCF_SRELC4@usace.army.mil

If comments are provided via email, please indicate “Sacramento River East Levee Contract 4 Supplemental EA/EIR” in the subject line, and either include the comments in the body of the email or attach them in Microsoft Word document format. Please ensure to include the commenter’s name and mailing address. For comments by agencies and organizations, please include the name of a contact person for the commenting agency or organization. All comments received, including names and addresses of commenters, will become part of the official administrative record and may be available to the public.


Posted April 14, 2022

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment / Environmental Impact Report (EA/EIR) for American River Watershed Common Features Project, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 2 (Project)

Project Location: Project Location: The Project is located in the City of Sacramento, California along the Sacramento River east levee between Front Street and the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood.

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct levee improvements consisting of approximately 3.4 miles of bank protection. Improvements will include riprap and planting benches, to reduce erosion risk along the Sacramento River east levee. Most of the levee improvements included in the Project were analyzed in the 2016 American River Common Features General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR) Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). This Draft Supplemental EA/EIR addresses project modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

Project Impacts: Pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Draft Supplemental EA/EIR has been prepared for the Project. The results of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Project would be avoided or reduced to a less-than-significant level by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, the analysis in the Supplemental EIR indicates that implementing the Project would result in potential short term significant and unavoidable effects on vegetation and wildlife, cultural resources, and recreation. It is anticipated that the USACE will make a finding of no new significant impact based on the analysis in the Supplemental EA under NEPA.

Public Review: This Draft Supplemental EA/EIR is being made available to responsible and other potentially interested agencies, stakeholder organizations, and individuals, including all entities that have previously requested such notice in writing, for a 45-day review period from April 15, 2022, to May 29, 2022. A virtual public meeting will be held on April 26, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the Project and accept public comments and questions. Instructions to access the virtual meeting, sign up to receive email notices, and view the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR are available at www.sacleveeupgrades.com.

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be accepted from April 15, 2022 to May 29, 2022. The Draft Supplemental EIR and Draft Supplemental EA will be made available at the Sacramento Central Library, located at 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA, and electronically at www.sacleveeupgrades.com or the Central Valley Flood Protection Board website at https://cvfpb.ca.gov/public-notices/. Hardcopies can be made available upon request. Please include “Sacramento River Erosion Contract 2 Supplemental EA/EIR” in the subject line when submitting comments. All comments received, including names and addresses of commenters, will become part of the official administrative record and may be available to the public. Written comments may be submitted by mail or e-mail to:

Flood Projects Branch
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 200
Sacramento, CA 95821
email: PublicCommentARCF16@water.ca.gov

OR

Public Affairs Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814
email: ARCF_SREroC2@usace.army.mil


Posted April 12, 2022

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment / Environmental Impact Report (EA/EIR) for American River Watershed Common Features Project, American River Contract 3A (Project)

Project Location: The Project is located in the City of Sacramento and in Sacramento County, California, along the left bank of the American River in the same location as Interstate Business 80 (also known as the Capitol City Freeway) and upstream of the City of Sacramento’s Sutter’s Landing Park in the American River Parkway.

Project Description: The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct an approximately 3,000-foot-long bank stabilization project at Site 1-1 which is located on the left bank of the Lower American River (LAR) between river mile 3.8 and river mile 4.2. Most of the levee improvements included in the Project were analyzed in the 2016 American River Watershed Common Features General Reevaluation Report EIS/EIR (ARCF GRR EIS/EIR). The Supplemental EA/EIR addresses modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

The Project consists of: (1) the installation of approximately 3,000 linear feet of erosion protection and on-site riparian habitat features along Site 1-1 of the LAR; and (2) associated staging areas, stockpile sites, and haul routes. Site 1-1 was identified as a levee segment that has a high degree of potential failure during high-flow events due to erosion.

Project Impacts: Pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a Draft Supplemental EA/EIR has been prepared for the Project. The results of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Project would be avoided or reduced to a less-than-significant level by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, the analysis in the Supplemental EIR indicates that implementing the Project would result in potential short term significant and unavoidable effects on visual resources, vegetation and wildlife, recreation, and transportation and circulation. It is anticipated that the USACE will make a finding of no new significant impact based on the analysis in the Supplemental EA under NEPA.

Public Review: The Draft Supplemental EA/EIR provides the opportunity for public and agency involvement and comment. During the 45-day public review period, a virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the Project and accept public questions and comments. The public meeting will be held on May 5th, 2022 from 4:30 – 5:30 P.M. Instructions to access the virtual meeting, sign up to receive email notices, and view the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR (Part 1Part 2) are available at www.sacleveeupgrades.com.

 

Draft Supplemental EA/EIR (Part 2)

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be accepted from April 13, 2022 to May 27, 2022. The Draft Supplemental EIR and Draft Supplemental EA will be made available at the Sacramento Central Library, located at 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA, and electronically at www.sacleveeupgrades.com or the Central Valley Flood Protection Board website at https://cvfpb.ca.gov/public-notices/. Hardcopies can be made available upon request. Please include “American River Contract 3A Supplemental EA/EIR” in the subject line when submitting comments. All comments received, including names and addresses of commenters, will become part of the official administrative record and may be available to the public. Written comments may be submitted by mail or e-mail to:

Flood Projects Branch
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 200
Sacramento, CA 95821
email: PublicCommentARCF16@water.ca.gov

OR

Public Affairs Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814
email: ARCF_LARC3A@usace.army.mil


Posted November 15, 2021

Notice of Availability of the 2021 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Folsom Dam Raise Modifications Project (Proposed Project)

Project Location: The Proposed Project is in Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado Counties, California, along the southern and western shores of Folsom Lake. The Folsom Dam and Reservoir are located downstream from the confluence of the north and south forks of the American River.

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (Board), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct improvements to several features along the south and western sides of Folsom Lake, including construction of a new Dike 3, construction of concrete floodwall raises on Dike 1, Dikes 4-7, and the Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam (MIAD), onsite borrow and disposal at MIAD West, rock crushing operations at MIAD East, a project mitigation plan, and smaller scale actions, including but not limited to the replacement of a culvert under an access road north of Dike 1, and modification of the Area of Potential Effects (APE) and staging areas for the dikes and dams under construction. Various components of the Proposed Project were previously analyzed in the 2007 Folsom Dam Safety and Flood Damage Reduction Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) and the 2017 Folsom Dam Raise Supplemental EIS/EIR (2017 Supplemental EIS/EIR). The 2021 Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR addresses project modifications and refinements since certification of the 2017 Supplemental EIS/EIR.

Project Impacts: Pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a 2021 Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR has been prepared for the Proposed Project. The results of the 2021 Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR indicate that most potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Proposed Project would either be short term, avoided, or reduced to less than significant by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, the analysis in the environmental document indicates that implementing the Proposed Project would result in potential significant and unavoidable effects on aesthetics and visual resources, traffic and circulation, recreation, and noise. The Project site is not included on any of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.

Public Review: The 2021 Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR is being made available to responsible and other potentially interested agencies, stakeholder organizations, and individuals, including all entities that have previously requested such notice in writing, for a 45-day review period from November 12, 2021 to December 27, 2021. A virtual public meeting will be held on December 2, 2021 at 4:00 PM to discuss the Proposed Project and accept public comments and questions. Instructions to access the virtual meeting, sign up to receive email notices, and view the 2021 Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR are available at Sacramento District > Missions > Civil Works > Folsom Dam Raise (army.mil).

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR will be accepted from November 12, 2021 to December 27, 2021. The 2021 Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR is available at the Folsom Public Library located at 411 Stafford Street, Folsom, CA 95630, electronically at https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Folsom-Dam-Raise or the Board’s website at https://cvfpb.ca.gov/public-notices/. Hard copies of the 2021 Draft Supplemental EIR/EIR can be made available upon request. Written comments on the 2021 Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR must be directed to the name and address below via postal mail or email by no later

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EA will be accepted from June 18, 2021 until August 1, 2021. The Draft Supplemental EIR/EA is available at the Sacramento Central Library, located at 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA, electronically at www.sacleveeupgrades.com or the Central Valley Flood Protection Board website at https://cvfpb.ca.gov/public-notices/. Hard copies of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EA can be made available upon request.

Flood Projects Branch

Department of Water Resources

3310 El Camino Avenue, Room 200

Sacramento, CA 95821

Email: Kalia.Schuster@water.ca.gov

OR

Public Affairs Office

United States Army Corps of Engineers

1325 J Street, Room 1513

Sacramento, CA 95814

Email: folsom-dam_Raise@usace.army.mil

If comments are provided via email, please indicate “Folsom Dam Raise Modifications Project” in the subject line, attach comments in Microsoft Word format, and include the commenter’s name and mailing address. For comments by agencies and organizations, please include the name of a contact person for the agency or organization. All comments received, including names and addresses of commenters, will become part of the official administrative record and may be available to the public.

Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR


Posted October 26, 2021

Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Certification and Notice of Determination Filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River East Levee Contract 3

On October 22, 2021, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River East Levee Contract 3 Project and Filed a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse. Links to the draft and final EIR/EA are provided below.


Title 23 Proposed Rulemaking Package

(Added 10/13/2021)

  1. Title 23 Art. 8 Proposed Changes – 15 Notice [2nd Notice]
  2. Summary of Post OAL Art. 8 Revisions

(Added 10/13/2021)

  1. Notice of Proposed Action
  2. Text of Proposed Regulations
  3. Initial Statement of Reasons

(Added 9/2/2021)

  1. Title 23 – Summary of Post Commen Revisions
  2. Title 23 Art. 8 Proposed Changes – 15 Day Notice

(Added 11/25/2020)

1. STD Form 400
2. Notice of Proposed Action
3. Proposed Regulations ***
4. Figures
5. Initial Statement of Reasons
6. STD Form 399
7. Economic Impact Statement Analysis (EIS)
8. Attachments to the (EIS)

a. Swimming Pool Costs
b. Well Drilling Costs

*** For a copy of this document, please email Questions@Cvflood.ca.gov


Posted September 28, 2021

Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Certification and Notice of Determination Filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Contract 2

On September 24, 2021, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Contract 2 and Filed a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse on September 27, 2021. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Draft and/or Final Supplemental EIS/EIR and Appendices, please contact Board staff at Questions@CVFlood.ca.gov.


Posted August 30, 2021

Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Certification and Notice of Determination Filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento Weir Widening Project

On August 27, 2021, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento Weir Widening Project and Filed a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse. A link to the draft and final EIS/EIR is provided below.


Posted June 18, 2021

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Project, Sacramento River East Levee Contract 3 (Proposed Action)

Project Location: The Proposed Action is located in the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood of the City of Sacramento, California along the east bank of the Sacramento River, just north of Surfside Way and Cruise Way, to Pocket Canal Parkway.

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct levee improvements along the Sacramento River East Levee to meet embankment and foundation stability requirements. Most of the levee improvements included in the Proposed Action were analyzed in the American River Common Features General Reevaluation Report Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/EIR (ARCF GRR EIS/EIR). This Draft Supplemental EIR/EA addresses project modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR. The project site includes a site that is included on the Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites (Cortese) List.

Project Impacts: Pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Draft Supplemental EIR/EA has been prepared for the Proposed Action. The results of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EA indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Proposed Action would be avoided or reduced to a less-than-significant level by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, the analysis in the environmental document indicates that implementing the Proposed Action would result in potential short-term significant and unavoidable effects on visual resources, vegetation and wildlife, cultural resources, and transportation and circulation.

Public Review: This Draft Supplemental EIR/EA is being made available to responsible and other potentially interested agencies, stakeholder organizations, and individuals, including all entities that have previously requested such notice in writing, for a 45-day review period from June 18, 2021 to August 1, 2021. A virtual public meeting will be held on July 14, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. to discuss the Proposed Action and accept public comments and questions. Instructions to access the virtual meeting, sign up to receive email notices, and view the Draft Supplemental EIR/EA are available at www.sacleveeupgrades.com.

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EA must be received no later than 5:00 pm (PDT) on August 1, 2021. Written comments may be submitted by email to: spk-pao@usace.army.mil or PublicCommentARCF16@water.ca.gov, or by mail to:

Flood Projects Office

Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 200
Sacramento, CA 95821

–OR–

Public Affairs Office

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento District
1325 J Street, Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EA will be accepted from June 18, 2021 until August 1, 2021. The Draft Supplemental EIR/EA is available at the Sacramento Central Library, located at 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA, electronically at www.sacleveeupgrades.com or the Central Valley Flood Protection Board website at https://cvfpb.ca.gov/public-notices/. Hard copies of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EA can be made available upon request.

ARCF 16 Sacramento River East Levee Contract 3 Project – June 2021


Supplemental EIR Certification and NOD Filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Contract 1

On May 28, 2021, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Report (EA/EIR) for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Contract 1 and Filed a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse.


Posted June 4, 2021

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Project, American River Contract 2 (Proposed Action)

Project Location: The Proposed Action is located in the City of Sacramento, California along the Lower American River (LAR) right bank (looking downstream) from just upstream of the Howe Avenue bridge to the downstream end of the Campus Commons Golf Course.

Project Description: The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct an approximately 7,800-foot-long bank stabilization project. Most of the levee improvements included in the Proposed Action were analyzed in the American River Watershed Common Features General Reevaluation Report EIS/EIR (ARCF GRR EIS/EIR). This Supplemental EIS/EIR addresses modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

The Proposed Action consists of: (1) the installation of approximately 7,800 linear feet of erosion protection and on-site riparian habitat features along two levee segments (Sites 2-2 and 2-3) of the LAR; (2) creation of three off-site habitat restoration sites (Arden Pond and two areas at Rossmoor Bar) for mitigation; (3) associated staging areas, stockpile sites, and haul routes; and (4) reconstruction of the Campus Commons Golf Course. Sites 2-2 and 2-3 were identified as levee segments having a high degree of potential failure during high-flow events due to erosion.

Project Impacts: Pursuant to requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR has been prepared for the Proposed Action. The results of the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Proposed Action would be avoided or reduced to a less-than-significant level by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, the analysis in the environmental document indicates that implementing the Proposed Action would result in potential short-term significant and unavoidable effects on visual resources, vegetation and wildlife, recreation, and transportation and circulation.

Public Review: The Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR provides the opportunity for public and agency involvement and comment. During the 45-day public review period (June 4, 2021 – July 19, 2021), a virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the Proposed Action and accept public questions and comments. The public meeting will be held on June 29, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. Instructions to access the virtual meeting, sign up to receive email notices, and view the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR are available at: www.sacleveeupgrades.com

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR must be received no later than 5:00 pm (PDT) on July 19, 2021. Written comments may be submitted by email to: spk-pao@usace.army.mil or PublicCommentARCF16@water.ca.gov, or by mail to:

Miles Claret
Flood Projects Office

Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 200
Sacramento, CA 95821

–OR–

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento District
1325 J Street, Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814

Copies of the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR can be made available upon request.

ARCF 16 American River Contract 2 Project – June 2021


Posted May 18, 2021

Recommended Supplemental EIR certification for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Contract 1

At its May 28, 2021 Board Meeting, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board will consider the certification of the Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Report for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, American River Contract 1.


Posted December 18, 2020

EIR certification and NOD filing for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 1: River Mile 55.2 Left Bank Protection

On December 18, 2020, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board certified the Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Report for the American River Watershed Common Features 2016 Project, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 1: River Mile 55.2 Left Bank Protection and filed a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse.


Posted December 14, 2020

Marysville Ring Levee Improvement Project – Phases 2B and 3 Utility Relocation – Virtual Public Meeting

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 4-6 p.m.
This meeting will provide an update on design refinements made to the utility relocation along Phases 2B and 3 of the Marysville Ring Levee project. Utilities are anticipated to be relocated in 2021, but this is your opportunity to hear from project leaders about our identified plan, provide comments, and ask questions. Public comments on the Draft Supplemental EA-IS are due January 10, 2021. Information on how to submit comments are included in the Draft Notice of Intent below.

To Join webinar: https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m565d66dd1b0efd211f60edb5297811cb
To Join by phone: 1-844-800-2712 If prompted, meeting number is 1991140220#.


Posted December 12, 2020

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Marysville Ring Levee Improvement Project – Phases 2B and 3 Utility Relocation (Yuba County, California) (Project)

Project Location: The City of Marysville is located approximately 50 miles north of Sacramento, California in Yuba County and is surrounded by 7.5 miles of levee. These levees vary in height from 17 to 28 feet and protect the City of Marysville from flooding. Phase 2B and 3 are located along the existing levee south of 1st Street, north and west of the Yuba River, and east of A Street, 12th Street, and Hwy 20. Utilities will be relocated as part of the Project, adjacent to the existing levee in Phases 2B and 3.

Project Description: The Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Marysville Levee District (MLD) propose improvements to
the Marysville Ring Levee (MRL). A previous Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was adopted in 2010 with the initial Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (EA/IS). A Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA/IS/MND) was adopted for Phases 2B and 3 in 2019. Since 2019, additional design refinements to the utility relocation along Phases 2B and 3 have occurred, resulting in the need for an additional Supplemental EA/IS/MND. Utilities are anticipated to be relocated in 2021.

Public Meeting: A virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the Project and accept public questions and comments. The public meeting will be held December 15th, 2020 at
4:00 P.M. Instructions to access the virtual meeting through the internet and obtain a copy of the draft document will be posted at the following web link:
https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Marysville-Ring-Levee/

Following the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND has been prepared for this Project. The results of the Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND indicate that mitigation measures would reduce all potential adverse impacts to less-than-significant levels. The CVFPB is expected to consider adoption of the MND and approval of the Project during a regularly scheduled CVFPB meeting on February 26th, 2021. Comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND will be accepted from December 11, 2020 to January 11, 2021.

Written comments may be submitted to:
Ben Waitman
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 150
Sacramento, CA, 95821
Email: benjamin.waitman@water.ca.gov
Phone (916) 480-5412

The 2010 EA/IS, 2019 Supplemental EA/IS/MND and Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND are available at the links above or below. Copies of the Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND can be made available upon request.


Posted July 31, 2020

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Project, Sacramento Weir Widening (Yolo County, California) (Project)

Project Location: The Project is in Yolo County, immediately northwest of the City of West Sacramento, California, along the west bank of the Sacramento River near the existing Sacramento Weir. The Project site is in the unsectioned portion of Township 9 North, Range 4 East, and Township 9 North, Range 3 East, Sections 24 and 25 (Sacramento West USGS 7.5-minute topographic quad), at 38.60900°, -121.56111°.

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) propose to construct a 1,500-foot-long passive weir, with the associated levee, roadway, rail bridge, and fish passage improvements adjacent to the existing Sacramento Weir at the junction of the Sacramento River and Sacramento Bypass. The Water Resources Development Act of 2016 authorized the broader American River Watershed Common Features (ARCF) Levee Improvement Project. Conceptual components of the Project were analyzed in the American River Watershed Common Features General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR) Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). Some components of the Project, including the passive weir design and the fish passage structure, were not analyzed in the ARCF GRR Final EIS/EIR because design had not yet been sufficiently developed to accurately assess its potential environmental impacts. This Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR addresses project modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR Final EIS/EIR and meets both National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements.

Project Impacts: The results of the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR indicate that most potential adverse effects of the Project would either be short term or avoided or reduced to less than significant by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, analysis indicates potential significant and unavoidable effects on land use, visual resources, vegetation and wildlife, recreation, and traffic and circulation. The Project site includes the Old Bryte Landfill at 50035 County Road 126 (parcel number 042-280-011), California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) EnviroStor ID: 60001146, Site Code: 102018. On the date of this notice, the Old Bryte Landfill is undergoing remediation under DTSC’s voluntary cleanup program.

Public Review: The Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR provides the opportunity for public and agency involvement and comment. During the 45-day public review period (July 31, 2020 – September 14, 2020), a virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed Project and accept public comments and questions. The public meeting will be held on August 19, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. (PDT). Instructions to access the virtual public meeting online or over the phone, sign up for email updates, and download a copy of the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR can be found online at: www.sacleveeupgrades.com.

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR must be received no later than 5:00 pm (PDT) on September 14, 2020. Written comments may be submitted by email to: SacWeir@usace.army.mil or PublicCommentARCF2016@water.ca.gov, or by mail to:

Miles Claret
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821

–OR–

Mr. Robert Chase
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento District
Attn: Environmental Analysis Section
(CESPK-PDR-A)
1325 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Copies of the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR can be made available upon request. A hardcopy version can be accessed through curbside pickup at the Woodland Public Library located at 250 1st Street, Woodland, CA 95695.

ARCF 16 Sacramento Weir Widening Project – July 2020


Posted July 10, 2020

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental EA/EIR for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016, Sacramento River Erosion Contract 1: River Mile 55.2 Left Bank Protection (Project)

Project Location: The Project is located along the left bank (when facing downstream) of the Sacramento River just downstream of The Westin Sacramento in the Little Pocket area of the City of Sacramento, California.

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) propose to construct an approximately 1,150-foot-long bank protection project along the Sacramento River. Most of the levee improvements included in the project were analyzed in the 2016 American River Watershed Common Features General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR) Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). This Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/EIR (SEA/EIR) addresses project modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

Following the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Draft SEA/EIR has been prepared for this Project. The results of the Draft SEA/EIR indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the Project would either be short term or would be avoided or reduced to less than significant by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, analysis indicates potential short term significant and unavoidable effects on visual resources, vegetation and wildlife, and recreation.

The Draft SEA/EIR also provides the opportunity for public and agency involvement and comment. During the 45-day public review period, a virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed Project and accept public questions and comments. The public meeting will be held on July 27, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Instructions to access the virtual meeting through the internet or over the phone, sign up to receive email updates, and obtain a copy of the draft document can be accessed electronically at the following website:

www.sacleveeupgrades.com

Comments on the Draft SEA/EIR will be accepted from July 11, 2020 to August 26, 2020. Written comments may be submitted by mail or e-mail to:

Miles Claret
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821
email: PublicCommentARCF2016@water.ca.gov

Public Affairs Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814
email: spk-pao@usace.army.mil

Hard copies of the Draft SEA/EIR can be made available upon request.

ARCF 16 Sacramento River Erosion Contract 1: River Mile 55.2 Left Bank Protection Project – July 2020


Posted July 8, 2020

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental EA/EIR for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016, Sacramento River East Levee Contract 2 (Project)

Project Location: The Project is located in the City of Sacramento, California along the left bank (when facing downstream) of the Sacramento River, immediately to the north and south of the Pioneer Bridge on US Highway 50 and from the southern end of Little Pocket Neighborhood through the northern end of Pocket Neighborhood.

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) propose to construct approximately 9,540 cumulative feet of levee improvements along the Sacramento River by installing a series of cutoff walls. Most of the levee improvements included in the Project were analyzed in the American River Watershed Common Features General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR) Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). This Supplemental Environmental
Assessment/EIR (EA/EIR) addresses project modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

Following the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Supplemental EA/EIR has been prepared for this project. The results of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the proposed project would either be short term or would be avoided or reduced to less than significant by using avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures. However, analysis indicates potential significant and unavoidable effects to cultural resources, visual resources, vegetation and wildlife, recreation, and traffic and circulation.

The Draft Supplemental EA/EIR also provides the opportunity for public and agency involvement and comment. During the 45-day public review period, a virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed project and accept public questions and comments. The public meeting will be held on July 22, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Instructions to access the virtual meeting through the internet, sign up to receive email updates, and obtain a copy of the draft document can be accessed electronically at the following link:

www.sacleveeupgrades.com

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be accepted from July 8, 2020 to August 22, 2020. Written comments may be submitted by mail or e-mail to:

Miles Claret
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821
email: PublicCommentARCF2016@water.ca.gov

Public Affairs Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814
email: spk-pao@usace.army.mil

Copies of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR can be made available upon request.

ARCF 16 Sacramento River East Levee Contract 2 Draft SEA/SEIR – July 2020


Posted June 5, 2020

Notice of Availability of Draft Supplemental EA/EIR for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016, American River Contract 1 (Project)

Project Location: The Project is located in the City of Sacramento, California along the left bank (when facing downstream) of the American River from Glenn Hall Park and extending past the H Street Bridge.

Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct an approximately 5,500-foot-long bank stabilization project. Most of the levee improvements included in the project were analyzed in the American River Watershed Common Features General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR) Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). This Supplemental Environmental Assessment/EIR (EA/EIR) addresses project modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

Following the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Supplemental EA/EIR has been prepared for this project. The results of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the proposed alternative would either be short term or would be avoided or reduced to less than significant by using best management practices. However, analysis indicates potential short term significant and unavoidable effects on visual resources, vegetation and wildlife, recreation, and traffic and circulation.

The Draft Supplemental EA/EIR also provides the opportunity for public and agency involvement and comment. During the 45-day public review period, a virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the proposed project and accept public questions and comments. The public meeting will be held on June 15, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Instructions to access the virtual meeting through the internet, sign up to receive email updates, and obtain a copy of the draft document can be accessed electronically at the following link:

www.sacleveeupgrades.com

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be accepted from June 5, 2020 to July 20, 2020. Written comments may be submitted by mail or e-mail to:

Miles Claret
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821
email: PublicComment@cvflood.ca.gov

Public Affairs Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street Room 1513
Sacramento, CA 95814
email: spk-pao@usace.army.mil

Copies of the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR can be made available upon request. Any updates to information provided in this notice can be found at the electronic link above.

ARCF 16 American River Contract 1 Draft SEA/SEIR – June 2020


Posted May 12, 2020


Posted April 6, 2020

Notice of Availability of Draft General Conformity Determination for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Project (ARCF 2016 Project)

The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires all federal actions to conform to applicable state plans to attain and maintain national air quality standards (i.e., SIP, or State Implementation Plan) (42 U.S.C. 7506(c), section 176(c)). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) prepared a Draft General Conformity Determination for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Project (ARCF 2016 Project), to demonstrate conformity with the California SIP, in accordance with the requirements established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (40 CFR 93.150 et seq.)

Project Location: In and around the City of Sacramento, California along the banks of the Sacramento and American Rivers, local tributaries, the associated drainage and levee network, and at the Sacramento Weir and Bypass.

Project Description: Construction of approximately $1.5 billion in structural improvements to the Sacramento metropolitan area flood protection system of levees and bypasses, as recommended in the American River Common Features General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR, January 2016). The USACE, Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) joint Project aims to reduce flood damage and protect public safety within the Greater Sacramento area within the next four to five years. Congress appropriated full funding for the ARCF 2016 Project under the Bipartisan Budget Act (Public Law 115-123). Environmental effects of the levee improvements were analyzed in the Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (ARCF EIS/EIR, January 2016).

The Draft General Conformity Determination provides the opportunity for public and agency involvement and comment. During the 30-day public review period, the USACE encourages public questions and comments on the air quality General Conformity Determination for American River Watershed Common Features, Water Resources Development Act of 2016.

Comments on the Draft General Conformity Determination will be accepted from March 25, 2020 to April 25, 2020. Written comments may be submitted to: General Conformity Determination ARCF 2016 – Planning Team, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, California 95814 or email: spk-pao@usace.army.mil.

The Draft General Conformity Determination is available electronically at sacleveeupgrades.com and the USACE website: http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Media/USACEProjectPublicNotices.aspx, or the Central Valley Flood Protection Board website: https://cvfpb.ca.gov. Copies of the Draft Determination available upon request. Contact our Public Affairs Office at (916) 557-5100, or spk-pao@usace.army.mil.


Posted February 5, 2020

Public Hearing for Enforcement Order against Liam Meyer Irrevocable Trust, Liam Meyer (Enforcement Case No. 15464). Documents associated with this hearing can be obtained by contacting Mr. Jon Tice at jon.tice@cvflood.ca.gov.


Posted November 12, 2019:

AMERICAN RIVER WATERSHED COMMON FEATURES (ARCF) 2016 PROJECT, SACRAMENTO RIVER EAST LEVEE CONTRACT 1

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct levee improvements along the Sacramento River East Levee between O Street and Cosumnes River Boulevard to meet embankment and foundation stability requirements. Most of the levee improvements included in the Project were analyzed in the American River Common Features General Reevaluation Report (ARCF GRR) Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). This Supplemental Environmental Assessment/EIR (EA/EIR) addresses project modifications and refinements since publication of the ARCF GRR EIS/EIR.

Following the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Supplemental EA/EIR has been prepared for this project. The results of the Supplemental EA/EIR indicate that most of the potential adverse effects that could result from implementation of the proposed alternative would either be short term or would be avoided or reduced to less than significant by using best management practices. However, analysis indicates potential significant effects on vegetation and wildlife, cultural resources, recreation, and traffic and circulation.

The Draft Supplemental EA/EIR also provides the opportunity for public and agency involvement and comment. During the 45-day public review period, a public workshop will be held to discuss the proposed project and encourage public questions and comments on the project. The public workshop date, time, and location is:

September 12, 2019 at 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Elk’s Lodge, 6446 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95831

Comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/EIR will be accepted from August 22, 2019 to October 7, 2019.

Written comments can be submitted to:

David Martasian
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue, Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821
Email: David.Martasian@water.ca.gov

Andrea Meier
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1325 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: Andrea.J.Meier@usace.army.mil


Posted March 27, 2019:

AMERICAN RIVER WATERSHED COMMON FEATURES (ARCF) 2016 PROJECT, BEACH STONE LAKES MITIGATION SITE

Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) propose to construct a 24.2-acre riparian mitigation site. The Project would mitigate for riparian habitat expected to be lost or degraded by the construction of planned levee improvements on the Sacramento River east levee as part of the overall ARCF 2016 Project.

Public comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND will be accepted from March 28, 2019 through April 26, 2019.

Written comments can be submitted to:

Lori Price
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue, Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821
Email: Lori.Price@water.ca.gov

The MND will be considered for adoption at the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting in late Spring or early Summer 2019 at the Sacramento City Hall, 1st Floor Council Chambers, located at 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.


Posted March 25, 2019:

MARYSVILLE RING LEVEE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE 2B & 3

  • Final Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (EA/IS) (2010)
  • Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (SEA/IS) (2019)
    • Appendices A-D
    • Appendices E-F
    • Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (2019)
    • Draft Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration (2019)
  • Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (SEA/IS) (2019)
    • Final Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration (2019)

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Marysville Levee District propose improvements to the Marysville Ring Levee (MRL). The Final Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (2010) analyzed potential environmental impacts resulting from the MRL Project, resulting in the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). Since 2010, changes to the project design and schedule occurred for Phase 2B and 3, resulting in the need for a Supplemental EA/IS/MND.

Public comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND will be accepted from March 29, 2019 through April 28, 2019.

Written comments can be submitted to:

David Moldoff
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue, Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821
Email: David.Moldoff@water.ca.gov
Phone (916) 480-5412

A public meeting will be held on April 10, 2019, from 4pm to 7pm at the Yuba County Government Center in Marysville – 915 8th Street, Marysville, Ca, 95901


Posted March 15, 2019:

UPDATED Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Permit and Inspection Fees

Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to permit and inspection fees by amending the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 1, Section 8.

  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
  • Express Terms
  • Initial Statement of Reasons
  • Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement
  • Final Statement of Reasons
  • Rulemaking Package Sent to OAL
  • OAL STD 400 Form Submittal March 15, 2019

This notice is published in the California Regulatory Notice Register provided by the Office of Administrative Law. https://oal.ca.gov/september-2018-notice-registers/

Written comments and questions concerning the proposed regulations may be sent to:

Preston Shopbell
3310 El Camino Avenue, Suite 170
Sacramento, California, 95821
Phone: (916) 574-1437
Email: preston.shopbell@cvflood.ca.gov


Posted January 11, 2019:

FOLSOM DAM MODIFICATION – WATER CONTROL MANUAL UPDATE

  • Final Supplemental EA/EIR – Water Control Manual Update
  • Draft Supplemental EA/EIR – Water Control Manual Update
  • Appendices A-D
  • Appendix E
  • Appendices F-I

For prior documents, please use the hyperlink:

http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Folsom-Water-Control-Manual-Update/


Posted December 28, 2018:

AMERICAN RIVER WATERSHED COMMON FEATURES (ARCF) 2016 PROJECT, SACRAMENTO RIVER, REACH D, CONTRACT 1 (RDC1), FRONT STREET STABILITY BERM PROJECT

  • Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment / Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (SEA/IS/MND) (2019)
    • Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration
    • Supplement to Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (2019)
    • Appendix A – ARCF GRR Coordination Act Report (2019)
    • Appendix B – Geosyntec Memo (2019)
    • Appendix C – Air Quality Emissions Modeling (2019)
    • Appendix D – Responses to Public Comments (2019)
  • Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment / Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (SEA/IS/MND) (2018)
  • Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (2018)

Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District propose a levee improvement consisting of an approximately 400-foot stability berm against the landside slope of the Sacramento River east levee (SREL). Seepage conditions in the Proposed Project area make this levee segment susceptible to failure during high water events.

Public comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND will be accepted from December 28, 2018 through January 28, 2019.

Written comments can be submitted to:

Miles Claret
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue, Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821
Email: Miles.Claret@water.ca.gov
Phone (916) 574-0251

The MND will be considered for adoption by CVFPB at its regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00am on February 22, 2019, to be held at City Hall, 1st Floor Council Chamber, located at 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.


Posted September 21, 2018:

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING – Permit and Inspection Fees

Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to permit and inspection fees by amending the California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 1, Section 8.

  • Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
  • Express Terms
  • Initial Statement of Reasons
  • Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement

This notice is published in the California Regulatory Notice Register provided by the Office of Administrative Law. https://oal.ca.gov/september-2018-notice-registers/

Written comments and questions concerning the proposed regulations may be sent to:

Preston Shopbell
3310 El Camino Avenue, Suite 170
Sacramento, California, 95821
Phone: (916) 574-1437
Email: preston.shopbell@cvflood.ca.gov


Posted February 15, 2018:

MARYSVILLE RING LEVEE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE 2A SOUTH & 2C

  • Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (SEA/IS) (2018)
    • Final Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (EA/IS) (2010)
  • Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (2018)
  • Revised – Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (2018)

The Central Valley Flood Protection Board, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Marysville Levee District propose improvements to the Marysville Ring Levee (MRL). The Final Environmental Assessment/Initial Study (2010) analysed potential environmental impacts resulting from the MRL Project. Since 2010, design refinements to the Project have resulted in the need for a Supplemental EA/IS/MND.

Public comments on the Draft Supplemental EA/IS/MND will be accepted from February 16, 2018 through March 22, 2018.

Written comments can be submitted to:

David Moldoff
Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue, Room 150
Sacramento, CA 95821
Email: David.Moldoff@water.ca.gov
Phone (916) 480-5412

A public meeting will be held on February 28, 2018 from 4pm to 7pm at the Yuba County Government Center in Marysville – 915 8th Street, Marysville, Ca, 95901


Posted December 15, 2017:

WESTERN PACIFIC INTERCEPTOR CANAL CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT

  • Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
  • Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Plan
  • Signed Board Resolution 2017-12
  • Notice of Determination

Posted June 16, 2017:

FOLSOM DAM RAISE PROJECT

  • Final Supplemental EIS/EIR
  • Notice of Availability
  • Notice of Completion
  • Summary of Revisions to Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR
  • Draft Supplemental EIS/EIR – FOLSOM DAM RAISE PROJECT

Posted June 7, 2017:

FOLSOM DAM MODIFICATION – WATER CONTROL MANUAL UPDATE

  • Public Notice
  • Notice of Completion
  • Draft Supplemental EA/EIR – Water Control Manual Update
  • Appendices A-D
  • Appendix E
  • Appendices F-I

For prior documents, please use the hyperlink:

http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Folsom-Water-Control-Manual-Update/


Posted December 30, 2016:

Draft Supplemental Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2017 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Update
(SCH# 2010102044)

Notice of Availability

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has made available for public review and comment the Draft Supplemental Program Environmental Impact Report (Supplemental PEIR) for the 2017 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Update (2017 CVFPP Update). This Supplemental PEIR will inform DWR, which is developing the 2017 CVFPP Update, and the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, which will consider adoption of the 2017 CVFPP Update, about potential changes to program-level environmental impacts and mitigation measures.

Written comments on the Draft Supplemental PEIR must be received at the physical or email addresses below no later than close of business (5 p.m. PST) Friday, March 31, 2017:

Michele Ng, P.E.
California Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue, Room 200
Sacramento, CA 95821

E-mail: SPEIR_2017_Comments@water.ca.gov

Please include “Comments on the Draft 2017 CVFPP Supplemental PEIR” in the subject line of email or paper comment submittals.

The Draft Supplemental PEIR may be reviewed during normal business hours (generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays) at the following locations:

  • DWR – Main Office, 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • DWR – Northern District Office, 2440 Main Street. Red Bluff, CA 96080
  • Central Valley Flood Protection Board, 3310 El Camino Ave, Suite 170, Sacramento, CA 95821
  • Sacramento County Central Library, 828 “I” Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • Stanislaus County Library – Modesto Branch, 1500 “I” Street, Modesto, CA 95354
  • Butte County Library – Chico Branch, 1108 Sherman Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
  • UC Merced Library – 5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
  • UC Davis Library – 100 NW Quad, Davis, CA 95616

Public outreach hearings, to be held throughout the Central Valley, will provide an opportunity for DWR to present the content of the 2017 CVFPP Update and the Draft Supplemental PEIR, and for the public to provide comments on these documents. The public outreach hearing schedule and venues are as follows:

February 9, 2017, 6 to 8 p.m. – Marysville

Yuba County Government Center, BOS Chambers
915 8th Street, Marysville, CA 95901

February 16, 2017, 6 to 8 p.m. – Merced

Merced Civic Center (Main Hall)
678 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340

February 24, 2017, 10 a.m. to Noon. – Sacramento

Sacramento City Hall, City Council Chambers
915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Regular Business meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting to be webcast

March 9, 2017, 6 to 8 p.m. – Woodland

Woodland Community & Senior Center
2001 East Street, Woodland, CA 95776

March 17, 2017, 10 a.m. to Noon. – Stockton

Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center
2102 E. Earhart Avenue, Suite 100, Stockton, CA 95206

Posted March 18, 2016:

The Notice of Preparation (NOP) is available for the 2017 Central Valley Flood Protection Plan (CVFPP) Update’s Supplemental Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). As required by the California Environmental Quality Act, this NOP begins the public scoping process for the Supplemental PEIR. The Department of Water Resources will be hosting a public scoping meeting on April 8 to provide information on the Supplemental PEIR and to solicit comments from participants. Scoping meeting details are as follows:

Date: Friday, April 8
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento City Hall, 1st Floor Council Chamber
915 I Street,
Sacramento, CA, 95814

The public scoping meeting is designed to give interested members of the public the opportunity to submit comments (written or oral) on the scope and content of the environmental information to be included in the Supplemental PEIR. Specific information on the scoping meeting is available in the NOP. Please send all written and/or e-mail comments on the NOP by 5:00 pm on April 18 to:

Michele Ng, P.E.
California Department of Water Resources
3464 El Camino Avenue, Room 200
Sacramento, CA 95821
E-Mail:SPEIR_2017_Comments@water.ca.gov

The NOP is available here: http://water.ca.gov/cvfmp/docs/SPEIR-NOP-2017CVFPPUpdate_web.pdf

Information about the 2017 CVFPP Update is available here: http://water.ca.gov/cvfmp/2017cvfpp.cfm


Posted October 27, 2015:

The Western Pacific Interceptor Canal (WPIC) Culvert Replacement Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is now up for review and is accepting comments from October 27, 2015 until November 25, 2015 at 5 p.m. Comments on the Initial Study can be directed to Andrea Buckley at 3310 El Camino Ave., Room 151, Sacramento, CA 95821 or emailed to Andrea.Buckley@water.ca.gov.


Posted October 23, 2015:

The Sacramento River Flood Control Project General Reevaluation Notice of Preparation for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report and notice of public scoping meetings is now available HERE.

Sacramento River Flood Control Project General Reevaluation (Map)

The scoping meeting dates, and times and locations are as follows:

November 3, 2015
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
City of West Sacramento
1110 W Capitol Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 95691
November 9, 2015
3:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.
Yuba County Board of Supervisors
915 Eighth Street
Marysville, CA 95901

Posted March 20, 2015:

AMERICAN RIVER COMMON FEATURES GENERAL REEVALUATION

The American River Common Features General Reevaluation Draft EIS-EIR is now up for review and is accepting public comments from March 20, 2015 through May 4, 2015.

  • American River Common Features Draft EIS-EIR
  • Appendix A Coordination Act Report
  • Appendix B Special Status Species List
  • Appendix C Cultural Resources
  • Appendix D Air Quality
  • Appendix E Draft 404(b)(1) Analysis
  • Appendix F Public Involvement
  • Appendix G DRAFT Biological Assessment
  • Appendix H Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment

Posted December 23, 2014:

SACRAMENTO RIVER BANK PROTECTION PROJECT, ADDITIONAL 80,000 LINEAR FEET TO PHASE II AUTHORIZATION

Letter of Availability, Public Draft Documents for Review

Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report (EIR/EIS)

  • Public Draft EIR-EIS
  • Public Draft EIR-EIS Appendices

Post Authorization Change Report (PACR)

  • Public Draft PACR
  • Public Draft PACR Appendix A: Engineering
  • Public Draft PACR Appendix B: Site Selection Process
  • Public Draft PACR Appendix C: Real Estate Plan
  • Public Draft PACR Appendix D: Economics

Posted November 7, 2014:

FOLSOM DAM SAFETY & FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION

  • Public Notice
  • Notice of Completion
  • Recirculated Draft Supplemental EA/EIR – Right Bank Stabilization

For prior documents, please use the hyperlink: http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/FolsomDamAuxiliarySpillway.aspx


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