Reclamation requested public scoping comments on the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams modification project EA during a public scoping period from July 26, 2021, to Aug. 25, 2021.

The following information on how to provide comments was provided. To be most helpful, comments needed to be as specific as possible. Examples of substantive comments are as follows:

• provide new information about the proposed project

• identify a different way to meet the project need

• suggest alternate methodologies for analysis and the reason(s) why they should be used

• make factual corrections, or identify sources of credible research or data

Comments that are less helpful and considered non-substantive are those that

• vote in favor of or against the proposed action

• agree or disagree with agency policy without justification or supporting data

• don’t pertain to the project area or the proposed project

• contain vague, open-ended questions

Ways to Comment

The public scoping period ended on Aug. 25, 2021. The public had the opportunity to submit comments during the virtual public meetings, through a comment form on this website or via email at BOR-SHA-KSODNEPA@usbr.gov. Written comments could also be sent to Mr. Jonathan Penman-Brotzman, environmental protection specialist, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia-Cascades Area Office, 1917 Marsh Rd. Yakima, WA 98901. Comments were to be submitted/postmarked by Aug. 25.

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

Visit the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams Modification Project Environmental Assessment website for more information on the project.

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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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