Project (6885) Document or Notice Agency Seeking Comment/ Posting Notice Date Posted Closing Date
National Mall/Potomac Park Levee Improvements

Notice of Availability
Environmental Assessment

National Park Service January 30, 2009

March 2, 2009

Description of Project
The National Park Service--in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the District of Columbia, and NCPC--proposes construction of an improved temporary closrue system to the Potomac Park (National Mall) levee near the intersection of Constitution Avenue and 17th Stree, NW. Improvements will enable the levee to protect parts of downtown DC, including the monumental core, from the risk of a 100-year flood.
Input Requested
Members of the public as well as local and federal agencies are encouraged to submit comments.

Submit Comments to:

National Park Service

Commission Action Requested

Expected Date of NCPC Action

Historic Preservation (section 106) Consultation Process
Other Information

The National Park Service will hold several public meetings in connection with this project.  Please consult their website for the most up-do-date information. NCPC will also post notices of meetings on its homepage and in upcoming events.