NEPA and the Scoping Process

NEPA requires that federal agencies engage the public during preparation of an EIS. Scoping is the process that continues throughout the planning and early stages of EIS preparation. Agencies use scoping to engage various stakeholders, including state, local, and Tribal governments, and the public in the early identification of affected resources, issues to be considered, and potential alternatives.

Scoping Meetings

This virtual public meeting website was accessible 24 hours a day during the scoping period. While the public comment period has closed, this virtual meeting room will still be accessible for visitors to view information about the project and meeting materials. Additionally, two, in-person meetings and two virtual public meetings were held during the scoping period. Posters that are displayed during the in-person public meetings are available here.

In-Person Public Scoping Meetings

• Feb. 8, 5 – 6:30 p.m. PST

  Community Auditorium
  1915 Main Street
  Forest Grove, OR 97116

• Feb. 8, 6:30 – 8 p.m. PST

  Community Auditorium
  1915 Main Street
  Forest Grove, OR 97116

Virtual Public Scoping Meetings

Reclamation held two virtual public scoping meetings:

• Feb. 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST - Zoom Webinar

• Feb. 13, 4 – 6 p.m. PST - Zoom Webinar

The two live virtual public scoping meetings were recorded and are available for viewing by clicking the video thumbnails below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Rebecca Thompson, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia–Pacific Northwest Regional Office, 1150 Curtis Road, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234; email BOR-SHA-SCNEPA@usbr.gov.

Individuals who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services to contact the above individual during normal business hours or to leave a message or question after hours. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.

Next: Providing Scoping Comments

For more information on the Scoggins Dam Safety Modifications Project EIS, visit the project website (Scoggins, CPN Region | Bureau of Reclamation (usbr.gov)) or contact Rebecca Thompson, natural resource specialist (BOR-SHA-SCNEPA@usbr.gov).

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