🌊Notice of Intent for Environmental Impact Statement Along Missouri River
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for the Lower Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency System Plan
Summary
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District and Kansas City District (USACE) intend to jointly prepare a feasibility study with integrated programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) that analyzes and discloses effects associated with the Lower Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency System Plan. The System Plan is being developed to identify actions to address flood risk and resiliency along the entire Lower Missouri River. The System Plan seeks to identify projects that can achieve flood risk benefits while also providing ecological, recreational, economic, or social benefits.
Agencies
- Defense Department
- Engineers Corps
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines the preparation of a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) that could lead to infrastructure developments aimed at reducing flood risk, which may result in new business opportunities and regulatory compliance for affected stakeholders in the region. The overview of proposed actions suggests potential impacts on local economies, property, and business continuity due to flooding.