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Carol Franson is the Regulatory point-of-contact for this permit application from Tri-County Investments LLC for work in wetlands adjacent to Oak Creek in Albany, Ore.

PUBLIC NOTICE for Permit Application Issue Date: February 27, 2014 Expiration Date: March 30, 2014 US Army Corps of Engineers No: NWP-2012-158-1 30-Day Notice Oregon Department of State Lands No: APP0055757

Interested parties are hereby notified that an application has been received for a Department of the Army permit for certain work in waters of the United States, as described below and shown on the attached plan.

Comments: Comments on the described work should reference the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers number shown above and reach this office no later than the above expiration date of this Public Notice to become part of the record and be considered in the decision. Comments should be mailed to the following address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carol S. Franson (carol.s.franson@usace.army.mil) Eugene Regulatory Field Office 211 E. 7th Ave. Ste. 105 Eugene, OR 97401-2722

Applicant: John O’Neil Tri-County Investments, LLC. 17933 NW Evergreen Pkwy., Ste. 300 Beaverton, OR 97006-4279

Location: The project is located north of Ellingson Road SE and west of Columbus Street SE in southern Albany, Linn Co., Ore. The site is in Section 29 of Township 11 South, Range 3 West. (45.5916/-123.082922)

Waterway: There are a total of 32.66 acres of wetlands and 0.35 acres of Oak Creek located on the subject property.

Project Description: Tri-County proposes to construct a large-scale residential subdivision and commercial/mixed use development along with associated streets, sidewalks, infrastructure, and utilities. Impacts would total approximately 14.41 acres of farmed wetlands while avoiding approximately 18.25 acres of farmed and riparian wetlands. Approximately 222 single-family homes and up to 180 apartment units would be constructed. The proposed development would include up to 3.36-acre of commercial/mixed-use village center that could provide a variety of services to the nearby neighborhood including retail and commercial services as well as offices, community, and personal services. A neighborhood park is also included in the proposed development, while the northern portion along Oak Creek would be deeded to the City of Albany as open space. Of the 84-acre site, approximately 32.5 acres would remain undeveloped except for paths/trails, parks, and stormwater facilities. The project would be implemented through eight (8) phases over approximately a five-year period.

Mitigation: The applicant has proposed purchasing 14.41 acre credits from a wetland mitigation bank which services the South Albany area. Currently the Coyote Prairie North wetland mitigation bank is the proposed bank within the service area and has credits reserved for the impacts to 14.41 acres of Cowardin class palustrine emergent, HGM class Flats/Slope wetlands.

If a permit is issued, the Corps will determine what is appropriate and practicable compensatory mitigation. The amount of compensatory mitigation required shall be commensurate with the anticipated impacts of the project.

Purpose: To meet the growing demands for housing in Albany, Ore.

Drawings: Six (6) drawings are attached and labeled NWP-2012-158-1 enclosure.

Additional Information may be obtained from Carol S. Franson, Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 541-465-6894 or by email to carol.s.franson@usace.army.mil.

Authority: This permit will be issued or denied under the following:

Section 404, Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), for discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States.

Water Quality Certification: A permit for the described work will not be issued until certification, as required under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (P.L. 95‑217), has been received or is waived from the certifying state. Attached is the state's notice advertising the request for certification.

Section 404(b)(1) Evaluation: The impact of the activity on the public interest will be evaluated in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency guidelines pursuant to Section 404(b)(1) of the Clean Water Act.

Public Hearing: Any person may request in writing within the comment period specified in this notice that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for public hearings shall state with particularity the reasons for holding a public hearing.

Endangered Species: Preliminary determinations indicate that the described activity may affect an endangered or threatened species or its critical habitat. Consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (87 Stat. 844) will be initiated. A permit for the proposed activity will not be issued until the consultation process is completed.

Cultural Resources: An initial evaluation of the proposed project area indicates the described activity is not located on property registered or eligible for registration in the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places. The permit area has been so modified by agricultural use that little likelihood exists for the proposed project to affect an undisturbed historic property or any other type of cultural resource.

This notice has been provided to the State Historic Preservation Office, interested Native American Indian tribes, and other interested parties. If you have information pertaining to cultural resources within the permit area, please provide this information to the Corps’ project manager (identified above in this notice) to assist in a complete evaluation of potential effects.

Evaluation: The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact including cumulative impacts of the described activity on the public interest. That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. The benefit, which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the described activity, must be balanced against its reasonably foreseeable detriments. All factors, which may be relevant to the described activity will be considered including the cumulative effects thereof; among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, historic properties, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, floodplain values, land use, navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, consideration of property ownership and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people.

The Corps is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, state, and local agencies and officials; Indian tribes; and other interested parties in order to consider and evaluate the impacts of this proposed activity. Any comments received will be considered by the Corps to determine whether to issue, modify, condition or deny a permit for this proposal. To make this decision, comments are used to assess impacts on endangered species, historic properties, water quality, general environmental effects, and the other public interest factors listed above. Comments are used in the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments are also used to determine the need for a public hearing and to determine the overall public interest of the proposed activity.

Additional Requirements: State law requires that leases, easements, or permits be obtained for certain works or activity in the described waters. These state requirements must be met where applicable, and a Department of the Army permit must be obtained before any work within the applicable Statutory Authority previously indicated may be accomplished. Other local governmental agencies may also have ordinances or requirements, which must be satisfied before the work is accomplished.

PUBLIC NOTICE Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality 401 Certification Corps of Engineers No: NWP-2012-158/1 Oregon Department of State Lands No: APP0055757

Notice Issued: February 27, 2014 Written Comments Due: March 30, 2014

WHO IS THE APPLICANT: Tri-County Investments, LLC. LOCATION OF CERTIFICATION ACTIVITY: See attached U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public notice. LOCATION OF CERTIFICATION ACTIVITY: See attached U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public notice. WHAT IS PROPOSED: See attached U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public notice on the proposed project. NEED FOR CERTIFICATION: Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act requires applicants for Federal permits or licenses to provide the Federal agency a water quality certification from the State of Oregon if the proposed activity may result in a discharge to waters of the state. DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGES: See attached U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public notice on the proposed project. WHERE TO FIND DOCUMENTS: Documents and materials related to water quality issues as a result of the proposal are available for examination and copying at Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, 401 Water Quality Certification Coordinator, Northwest Region, 2020 S.W. 4th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97201-4953. Other project materials are available by contacting the Corps per the attached public notice. While not required, scheduling an appointment will ensure that water quality documents are readily accessible during your visit. To schedule an appointment please call DEQ Water Quality at Northwest Region at (503) 229-5552. Any questions on the water quality certification process may be addressed to the 401 Program Coordinator at (503) 229-6030 or toll free within Oregon at (800) 452-4011. People with hearing impairments may call the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Corps No. NWP-2012-158/1

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Public Hearing: Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 340-48-0032 (2) states that " The Corps provides public notice of and opportunity to comment on the applications, including the application for certification, provided that the department (DEQ), in its discretion, may provide additional opportunity for public comment, including public hearing." Written comments: Written comments on project elements related to water quality must be received at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality by 5 p.m. on the date specified in the upper right section on page one of this notice. Written comments may be emailed, mailed or faxed as described below: Email - 401publiccomments@deq.state.or.us Mail - Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Northwest Region 2020 S.W. 4th Avenue Suite 400 Portland, Oregon 97201-4953 Attn: 401 Water Quality Certification Coordinator Fax - (503) 229-6957 People wishing to send comments via e-mail should send them in Microsoft Word (through version 7.0), WordPerfect (through version 6.x) or plain text format. Otherwise, due to conversion difficulties, DEQ recommends that comments be mailed in hard copy. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: DEQ will review and consider all comments received during the public comment period. Following this review, certification of the proposal may be issued as proposed, issued with conditions, or denied. You will be notified of DEQ's final decision if you submit comments during the comment period. Otherwise, if you wish to receive notification, please call or write DEQ at the above address. ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: This publication is available in alternate format (e.g. large print, Braille) upon request. Please contact DEQ Office of Communications and Outreach at (503) 2295317 or toll free within Oregon at 1-800-452-4011 to request an alternate format. People with a hearing impairment can receive help by calling the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1800-735-2900.

Corps No. NWP-2012-158/1

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