Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program (DOE/EA-2277)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Bonneville proposes to partially fund the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program to achieve maximum production levels of Chinook and coho salmon as proposed from three fishery co-managers (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Clatsop County Fisheries) and as authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service.  

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

To understand the potential environmental impacts of this proposal, Bonneville has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) following the procedures of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The EA analyzes the operations and maintenance of the SAFE Program, as well as a no-fund alternative in which the SAFE Program would continue without Bonneville funding.  The EA describes anticipated impacts to natural and human resources. 

The proposed schedule for the environmental review is as follows:

Scoping comment period - January 2 - February 2, 2024

Draft EA comment period - September 25 - October 25, 2024

Final EA - Winter 2025

Finding of No Significant Impact (if warranted) - Winter 2025

CURRENT STATUS

Bonneville is making a draft EA available for public comment on September 25, 2024. The comment period will close on October 25, 2024. When commenting, refer to the full project name. All comments will be posted on the BPA comment website. There are several ways to comment. 

Mail: Bonneville Power Administration
         Public Affairs – DKE-7
         P.O. Box 14428
         Portland, OR 97291-4428

Toll-free: 800-622-4519
FAX: 503-230-4019
Online: Public Comments 

CONTACT

For environmental information, contact:
Dan Gambetta
Environmental Protection Specialist
Bonneville Power Administration – ECF-4
PO Box 3621
Portland, Oregon 97208-3621
Toll-free: 800-622-4519
Direct line: 503-230-3493
Email: dagambetta@bpa.gov  

For project information, contact:
Tracy Hauser
Project Manager
Bonneville Power Administration – EWL
PO Box 3621
Portland, Oregon 97208-3621
Toll-free: 800-622-4519
Direct line: 503-230-4296
Email: tlhauser@bpa.gov  

DOCUMENTS

DRAFT
Comments received
Public Letter September 25, 2024
Comment Form September 25, 2024
Draft EA  September 25, 2024

EA Determination September 9, 2024

 
SCOPING
Scoping comments received 
Public Letter January 2, 2024
Comment Form January 2, 2024