Federal Register #2026-17597

Rescission of Notice of Intent for Black River Watershed Project EIS in Butler County, Missouri

This notice announces the rescission of a previous intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Black River Watershed Project in Butler County, Missouri. - Government Buyer: - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Missouri State Office - Coordination with North Inter-River Drainage District, Reorganized Butler County Drainage District 7, and Ring Levee District - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or awarded - The planning process for the watershed project will continue - A new Notice of Intent may be issued if an EIS is later deemed necessary - This is an informational notice, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The NRCS Missouri State Office, in coordination with the North Inter-River Drainage District, Reorganized Butler County Drainage District 7, and the Ring Levee District, is rescinding the Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Black River Watershed Project in Butler County, Missouri. The NOI was originally published in the Federal Register on August 13, 2025. NRCS determined that the NOI was issued prior to confirming the need for an EIS and will continue the planning process to determine whether an EIS is needed. The project area is located along the Black River in southeast Missouri, extending from the city of Poplar Bluff south to the Missouri-Arkansas state line.

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