If dredging does not occur soon, will the Corps perform emergency dredging operations?
A. If an injunction is still in effect, the Corps could petition the court prior to an emergency dredging activity. The scope of such dredging would depend on the situation and whether it was permitted by the court. If determined necessary, and permitted by the court, the Corps would attempt to perform emergency dredging in a manner that minimized any adverse effects on the environment. In an emergency dredging situation, the Corps would perform any required environmental coordination on an expedited basis, including coordination with NOAA Fisheries and US Fish and Wildlife Service. Water quality certification has already been obtained in preparation for dredging. If a large runoff event occurs in the future, enough sediment could be deposited to significantly reduce channel depths. Q.
