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L Y REPLY TO March 21, 1985
ATTENTION OF
Permits Branch
PO Box 5, Omaha, NE 68101-0005
MAR2 9i't:�
Weld County rf
PO Box 758 1L.ij
915 Tenth Street 6RELLEY. COLO.
Greeley, CO 80632-0758
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your pending Department of the Army Permits,
Nos. CO 2SB OXT 2 007107, 7108, and 7109.
Enclosed for your review is a copy of a letter we received from the
Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII, Denver Colorado. Please
provide this office your comments regarding their recommendations.
If you have any questions, contact this office in writing or tele-
phone Mrs. Cheryl Goldsberry at (402) 221-3059.
erely,
John H. Morton, P.E.
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Operations Division
Enclosure
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Regulatory Functions Branch
Omaha District, COE
P. O. Box 5
Omaha, Nebraska 68101
Re: CO-2SB-OXT-2-007107
CO-2S6-OXT-2-007108
CO-2S6-OXT-2-007109
Weld County
Dear Mr. Morton:
We have reviewed the referenced Public Notices for the retention of
unauthorized fill material which was placed in the South Platte River in
conjunction with three channel cleanout projects in Weld County, Colorado.
As a result of our review, we feel that these projects have resulted in
minimal improvement of the flood problems in Weld County, while resulting in
significant adverse impacts to the aquatic ecosystem of the South Platte
River. These projects have increased the turbidity levels within the waters
of the United States during the period of construction and during the
subsequent high flow periods, reduced or eliminated the aquatic habitat for
variable periods for all aquatic biota, and it appears as if there has been no
long-term reduction in the flood hazard or erosion potential of the areas as a
result of the projects. After a review of these impacts and the apparent lack
of long-term solution of the flooding and erosion problems, we feel that a
permanent solution is desirable and would represent a less damaging
alternative to these kinds of projects.
We feel that, as a minimum restorative measure, all material which was
removed from the channel and placed along the banks of the South Platte River
should be removed and deposited in upland sites. The removal should restore
the channel to the bankline which existed immediately before the unauthorized
work was performed. The reconstructed channel banks should be stabilized
using native grasses, shrubs, and trees in densities which are not less than
those which existed. A mitigation plan should be developed which addresses
these issues and any others which are felt to be necessary for the long-term
stability of the area.
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After review of these and other similar projects in Weld County, we
suggest that the Corps of Engineers reconsider the existing general permit for
Weld County for the removal of gravel from the vicinity of bridges. It
appears as if the County has had difficulty determining the applicability of
the General Permit and the necessity for individual permits. In view of these
problems, closer review procedures involved with individual permitting should
he considered.
' a you, ha. tltj qu-A iot.s tw.cti nlny r,uesr Comnet.ts or recon,uentativrtS,
please contact Bradley Miller at (303) 293-1583 or FTS 564-1583.
Sincerely,
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J• n G. Welles
Regional Administrator
cc: Gary Broetzman, Director
Water Quality Control Division
Vern Helbig
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Chuck Grand Pre
Colorado Division of Wildlife
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REPLY TO March 22, 1985
ATTENTION OF
Permits Branch n '"
PO Box 5, Omaha, NE 68101-0005 Lh
MAR 2 91 '_
Weld County GREELEY co
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your application for a Department of the
Army permit to accomplish a channel improvement project which will
involve the deposition of dredged material in the South Platte River
at mile 279.85 located in Sections 30 and 31, Township 3 North, Range
67 West Weld County, Colorado.
Based on the information submitted, the proposed channel improve-
ment project meets the criteria established for General Permit 81-02
and has been assigned application number 00007.
Accordingly, for the purposes of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344) and in accordance with 33 C.F.R. @ 325.5(c) (1) , the
channel improvement work is authorized without further processing provided
the stipulations, conditions, and criteria of General Permit 81-02 are
strictly adhered to.
Any changes to the location of the channel improvement work, the
length of channel work involved or the amount of dredged material to be
deposited along the banklines from that shown on the enclosed drawing
may require additional Department of the Army authorizations.
NOTE: The above determination does not obviate the requirement to
obrain state or local assent as required by law.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to
contact this office or telephone Mr. Eldon Strine of my staff at 402-221-4143.
Sincerely,
C-Ci4r)Ct
ohn H. Morton, P.E.
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Operations Division
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PO Box 5, Omaha, NE 68101-0005
MAR'2 9 146 i
Weld County GRCL_.r,,
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0758
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your application for a Department of the
Army permit to accomplish a channel improvement project which will
involve the deposition of dredged material in St. Vrain Creek at mile
1.10 located in Section (3), Township 3 North, Range 67 West, Weld County,
Colorado.
Based on the information submitted, the proposed channel improvement
project meets the criteria established for General Permit 81-02 and has
been assigned application number 00008.
Accordingly, for the purposes of Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and in accordance with 33 C.F.R. g 325.5(c)(1) , the
channel improvement work is authorized without further processing provided
the stipulations, conditions, and criteria of General Permit 81-02 are
strictly adhered to.
Any changes to the location of the channel improvement work, the
length of channel work involved or the amount of dredged material to be
deposited along the banklines from that shown on the enclosed drawing may
require additional Department of the Army authorizations.
NOTE: The above determination does not obviate the requirement to
obtain state or local assent as required by law.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to
contact this office or telephone Mrs. Cheryl Goldsberry of my staff at
(402) 221-3059.
Si cerely,
John H. Morton, P.E.
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Operations Division
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PO Box 5, Omaha
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I MAR 2 91988
Weld County
915 10th Street
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Colorado 80631
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your application for a Department of the Army
permit to accomplish a channel improvement project which will involve the
deposition of dredged material in the South Platte River at mile 288.45
located in Section 31, Township 2 North, Range 66 West, Weld County, Colorado.
Based on the information submitted, the proposed channel improvement
project
mets the criteria established for General Permit 81-02 and has been
application number 00009.
Accordingly, for the purposes of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344) and in accordance with 33 C.F.R. § 325.5(c) (1) , the channel rized improvement
ie the stipu-
lations, conditions, aand ocriteria tofu Generale Permite81-02 are vstrictly adhered
to.
Any changes to the location of the channel improvement work, the length
of channel work involved or the amount of dredged material to be deposited
along the banklines from that shown on the enclosed drawing may require
additional Department of the Army authorizations.
NOTE: The above determination does not obviate the requirement to
obtain state or local assent as required by law.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to
contact this office or telephone Mr. Eldon Strine of my staff at (402)
221-4143.
Sincerely,
John H. Morton, P.E.
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Operations Division
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r,• " REPLY TO March 22, 1985
ATTENTION OF
Permits Branch
PO Box 5, Omaha, NE 68101-0005
Weld County
915 10th Street �3 �' 91985
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your application for a Department of the
Army permit to accomplish a channel improvement project which will
involve the deposition of dredged material in the South Platte River
at mile 294.20 located in Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 66 West,
Weld County, Colorado.
Based on the information submitted, the proposed channel improve-
ment project meets the criteria established for General Permit 81-02
and has been assigned application number 00010.
Accordingly, for the purposes of Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and in accordance with 33 C.F.R. § 325.5(c) (1),
the channel improvement work is authorized without further processing
provided the stipulations, conditions, and criteria of General Permit
81-02 are strictly adhered to.
Any changes to the location of the channel improvement work, the
length of channel work involved or the amount of dredged material to be
deposited along the banklines from that shown on the enclosed drawing
may require additional Department of the Army authorizations .
NOTE: The above determination does not obviate the requirement
to obtain state or local assent as required by law.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to
contact this office or telephone Mr. Eldon Strine of my staff at
402-221-4143.
Sincerely,
John H. Morton, P.E.
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Operations Division
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March 25, 1985
nnin REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF
Permits Branch
PO Box 5, Omaha, NE 68101-0005
Weld County
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0758
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your application for a Department of the
Army permit to accomplish a channel improvement project which will
involve the deposition of dredged material in the South Platte River
at mile 251.90 located in Section 12, Township 5 North, Range 65 West,
Weld County, Colorado.
Based on the information submitted, the proposed channel improve-
ment project meets the criteria established for General Permit 81-02 and
has been assigned application number 00005.
Accordingly, for the purposes of Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and in accordance with 33 C.F.R. § 325.5(c) (1),
the channel improvement work is authorized without further processing
provided the stipulations, conditions, and criteria of General Permit
81-02 are strictly adhered to.
Any changes to the location of the channel improvement work, the
length of channel work involved or the amount of dredged material to be
deposited along the banklines from that shown on the enclosed drawing
may require additional Department of the Army authorizations.
NOTE: The above determination does not obviate the requirement to
obtain state or local assent as required by law.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to
contact this office or telephone Mrs. Cheryl Goldsberry of my staff at
(402) 221-3059.
S. cerely,
John H. Morton, P.E.
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Operations Division
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REPLY TO March 25, 1985
ATTENTION OF
Permits Branch
PO Box 5, Omaha, NE 68101-0005
Weld County
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0758
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your application for a Department of the Army
permit to accomplish a channel improvement project which will involve the
deposition of dredged material in the Big Thompson River at mile 14.90
located in Sections 19 & 24, Township 5 North, Range 67 West, Weld &
Larimer Counties, Colorado.
Based on the information submitted, the proposed channel improve-
ment project meets the criteria established for General Permit 81-02
and has been assigned application number 00006.
Accordingly, for the purposes of Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) and in accordance with 33 C.F.R. 0 325.5(c)(1) ,
the channel improvement work is authorized without further processing
provided the stipulations, conditions, and criteria of General Permit
81-02 are strictly adhered to.
Any changes to the location of the channel improvement work, the
length of channel work involved or the amount of dredged material to be
deposited along the banklines from that shown on the enclosed drawing
may require additional Department of the Army authorizations.
NOTE: The above determination does not obviate the requirement
to obtain state or local assent as required by law.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free
to contact this office or telephone Mrs. Cheryl Goldsberry of my staff
at (402) 221-3059.
Sincerely,
John H. Morton, P.E.
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Operations Division
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