Notice of Floodplain and Wetlands Involvement for Vancouver Lowlands and Western Pond Turtle Wildlife Mitigation Projects

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BPA proposes to fund the Vancouver Lowlands Wildlife Mitigation Project located in floodplains and wetlands in Clark County in the State of Washington and the Western Pond Turtle Wildlife Mitigation Project located in floodplains and wetlands in Lane, Linn, Marion, Polk, Benton, Clackamas, Yamhill, Washington, Multnomah, and Douglas Counties within the State of Oregon. In accordance with DOE regulations for compliance with floodplain and wetlands environmental review requirements (10 CFR Part 1022), BPA will prepare a floodplain and wetlands assessment and will perform the proposed actions in a manner so as to avoid or minimize potential harm to or within the affected floodplains and wetlands. The assessment will be included in each of the environmental assessments being prepared for the proposed projects in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. A floodplain statement of finding will be included in any findings of no significant impact that may be issued following the completion of the environmental assessments.