Additional Post-DEIS Review of Geomorphology Impacts
A public comment was received suggesting that an alternative or supporting technique could be used to bolster the analysis of geomorphology in the FEIS:
Impacts to channel geomorphology (slope) from reductions in flood flows and changes in sediment loads can be estimated from Lane’s Balance using equation 1.4 in USDA FS RMRSGTR- 226 (2009). This is a quantitative way to describe if you expect the channels to aggrade or degrade. (Comment #28449-55)
The purpose of this process memo is to document the response to this comment, in support of changes to the FEIS.
Garrett, C. 2020a. Additional Post-DEIS Review of Geomorphology Impacts. Process memorandum to file. Phoenix, Arizona: SWCA Environmental Consultants. September 15.
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Email Address Created for Land Exchange Questions
The Southwestern Region Office of Lands and Minerals Management is overseeing and administering the land exchange and appraisal process which includes the 2,422-acre Oak Flat Federal Parcel. All questions about the land exchange and appraisal process should be emailed to SM.FS.rcexinfo@usda.gov
Programmatic Agreement Info
To comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Tonto National Forest developed a Programmatic Agreement (PA) and included it in Volume 5, Appendix O of the final EIS. The PA was created in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the State Historic Preservation Office, tribes and other consulting parties. The PA contains an agreed upon process for identifying, evaluating and addressing adverse effects to historic properties associated with this undertaking.
To review Volume 5 and the PA, Download Vol 5 PDF, 27 MB.
Forest Service Point of Contact
John Scaggs
Tonto National Forest
john.scaggs@usda.gov
Apache Leap Special Management Area
Apache Leap SMA website