Federal Register #2026-22315

USACE withdraws Environmental Impact Statement notice for Port of Iberia navigation study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is changing the level of environmental review for its Port of Iberia navigation study. - Government agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), under the Department of the Army and Department of Defense. - Action: USACE is withdrawing its notice to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Port of Iberia, Louisiana navigation feasibility study. - Reason: USACE determined an Environmental Assessment is appropriate because study conditions have changed and anticipated impacts, including wetland impacts, can be mitigated. - Next step: USACE plans to provide public notice when the Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact are available. - Procurement status: This is not a solicitation or contract award. No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is withdrawing its Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Port of Iberia, Louisiana navigation feasibility study. Because study conditions have changed, USACE determined that an Environmental Assessment is the appropriate level of environmental documentation. The NOI, originally published October 31, 2002, is withdrawn effective November 2, 2026. USACE states that wetland impacts will be fully mitigated and that it will provide public notice when the Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact are available.

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