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Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel (DWSC) FY22 Maintenance Dredging Project
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This document contains a solicitation for annual maintenance dredging of the Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel to a depth of 30 feet plus one foot of overdepth, along with transport and disposal of dredged materials at various upland sites. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District San Francisco is seeking these dredging and disposal services through a full and open competition issued as an Invitation for Bid. The estimated cost range for this requirement is between $5 million to $10 million. Bids are due no later than June 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM PDT. All questions should be directed to the point of contact provided.

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From: Colby, David J CIV USARMY CESPK (USA) To: Abebe, Legese T CIV CESPD (US) Cc: Lam, Nancy CIV USARMY CESPK (USA); Meakes, Charity J CIV OSD OUSD A-S (USA) Subject: One Year Extension Request to the Programmatic BO for the Sac-Stockton O&M Dredging Project Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:27:29 AM

Good Morning, Please see official response below from USFWS granting us our dredge extension request for the 2022 season.

V/r, David J. Colby Biological Sciences Environmental Manager/Fisheries Biologist U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District 916-557-7463

From: Hansen, Brian <Brian_Hansen@fws.gov> Sent: Monday, March 14, 2022 4:11 PM To: Colby, David J CIV USARMY CESPK (USA) <David.J.Colby@usace.army.mil> Cc: Guerrero, Lorena G CIV USARMY CESPK (USA) <Lorena.G.Guerrero@usace.army.mil>; Ha, PECK- LEONG E CIV USARMY CESPK (USA) <Peck.Ha@usace.army.mil>; Patton, Pamela O CIV USARMY CESPN (USA) <Pamela.O.Patton@usace.army.mil>; Squires, Kim <kim_squires@fws.gov>; Affonso, Jana <jana_Affonso@fws.gov> Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: [EXTERNAL] One Year Extension Request to the Programmatic BO for the Sac-Stockton O&M Dredging Project

Hello David and to those it may concern, The Service has received your request for a one year extension to the Sacramento and Stockton Deep Water Ship Channel (DWSC) Maintenance Dredging and Bank Stabilization. The Service understands that the Corps making this extension request as the Corps is preparing a new Biological Assessment with the intention of reinitiating consultation at the end of the year (2022) for future maintenance dredging operations. After reviewing the request and the past five years of monitoring reports, the Service concurs that granting the one year extension is not likely to result in additional take of delta smelt beyond what was originally analyzed in the Programmatic Biological Opinion (PBO) for the project as long there are no changes to the original project operations description and the Corps continues to follow the terms and conditions of the PBO including implementation of all conservation measures.

The Service is also informing the Corps that extensions past November 30 may not be granted this year as the Service is planning on conducting experimental releases of hatchery born delta smelt into the Sacramento DWSC in December to augment the declining population of delta smelt. If the Corps were to conduct maintenance dredging in the Sacramento DWSC at the time of the experimental release, it is anticipated that this would likely increase the chances of the Corps meeting or exceeding the exempted take for the project. Extensions past November 30 in the Stockton DWSC would depend on location and water conditions at the time of the request.

As always, if you have any other questions or comments, please feel free to contact us and the Service is more than willing to provide assistance.

Brian Hansen Senior Biologist SF-Bay Delta FWO 916-930-5642

From: Colby, David J CIV USARMY CESPK (USA) <David.J.Colby@usace.army.mil> Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:20 AM To: Squires, Kim <kim_squires@fws.gov>; Hansen, Brian <Brian_Hansen@fws.gov> Cc: Guerrero, Lorena G CIV USARMY CESPK (USA) <Lorena.G.Guerrero@usace.army.mil>; Ha, PECK- LEONG E CIV USARMY CESPK (USA) <Peck.Ha@usace.army.mil>; Patton, Pamela O CIV USARMY CESPN (USA) <Pamela.O.Patton@usace.army.mil> Subject: [EXTERNAL] One Year Extension Request to the Programmatic BO for the Sac-Stockton O&M Dredging Project

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Hello Kim and Brian, Please see attached letters regarding our one year extension request to the programmatic biological opinion (PBO) for the Sacramento-Stockton O&M Dredging Project.

The purpose of the requested extension is to allow dredging operations to continue while the Corps consolidates anticipated proposed modifications to the action that may cause effects to listed species or designated critical habitats not analyzed in the existing PBO and would require re-initiation per 50 CFR § 402.16. Modifications proposed to the project description may include a permanent extension to the work window, alternative dredging methods, additional dredged material placement sites, and associated conservation measures. The Corps is currently conducting analyses and drafting documents for public and agency review. The Corps anticipates requesting re-initiation of formal consultation in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022.

Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.

V/r, David J. Colby Biological Sciences Environmental Manager/Fisheries Biologist U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District 916-557-7463

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