NEPA and the Scoping Process

NEPA requires that federal agencies engage the public during preparation of an EA. Scoping is the process that continues throughout the planning and early stages of EA preparation. Agencies use scoping to engage various stakeholders, including state, local, and Tribal governments and the public in the early identification of affected resources, issues to be considered, and potential alternatives.

Engaging the Public

This virtual public meeting website was accessible 24 hours a day during the scoping period. While the public comment period has closed, this virtual meeting room will still be accessible for visitors to view information about the project and meeting materials. Additionally, the public had the opportunity to provide input and participate in the scoping process through two live virtual public meetings held Aug. 10 and 12, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT.

During the virtual meetings, subject matter experts were available to answer questions about the project. Attendees could participate via computer or phone. Reclamation accepted verbal comments during the two virtual public meetings. Recordings of the two meetings are available below.

To attend either of the two live virtual public meetings, participants were required to register in advance. After registering, participants received a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Live Virtual Public Meetings

The two live virtual public meetings were recorded and are available for viewing by clicking the video thumbnails below. Additionally, the presentation and transcripts from the meetings are available as a zip file download.

Next Station: Project Overview

For more information on the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams modification project environmental assessment, please contact Jonathan Penman-Brotzman, Environmental Protection Specialist (BOR-SHA-KSODNEPA@usbr.gov).

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