Dr. Lloyd H. Saunders
Chief, Planning, Environmental and Regulatory Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 1229
Galveston, Texas 77553-1229
RE: Comments on the proposed North Padre Island Storm Damage
Reduction and Environmental Restoration Project (PL106-53) Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
Dear Dr. Saunders:
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) appreciates the opportunity
to comment on the DEIS for the proposed North Padre Island Storm
Damage Reduction and Environmental Restoration Project (Packery
Channel). Attached are the GLO comments regarding the Packery
Channel project arranged by DEIS section. These comments reflect
concerns that have been raised in previous GLO consultation with the
City of Corpus Christ! and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Galveston District as well as in project meetings held with state and federal
resource agencies.
Please contact me at 512/475-3624 or by email at
ray.newby@glo.state.tx.us if you need any additional information
regarding this matter.