Notice of Floodplain Development Permit Application #25-12
Project Description:
The Missoula County Planning, Development & Sustainability Department (PDS) has received a floodplain development permit application from BNSF Railway for construction of scour countermeasures with the Blackfoot River to mitigate future erosion risk.
The site is located at the existing railroad bridge in Bonner crossing the Blackfoot River, upstream of Interstate 90 and downstream of Highway 200, in Section 21, Township 13 North, Range 18 West, Missoula County, P.M.M. View the site map here.
The full application is available for review in the PDS office at 127 E. Main St., Suite 2, in Missoula or by commenting on this post below. Written comments will be accepted through Wednesday, June 18. Address comments to: Matt Heimel, Floodplain Administrator, Planning, Development & Sustainability, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, or contact floodplain@missoulacounty.us or 406-258-4657 for more information.
The primary purpose of a floodplain development permit is to ensure the proposed excavation and channel work complies with the floodplain regulations, which are designed to promote public health, safety and general welfare while minimizing flood-related risks and losses in areas subject to flood hazards and promoting wise use of the floodplain.
Project Timeline:
- Public Comment Period: Open through Wednesday, June 18. The public is invited and encouraged to provide comments and questions for the administrative permit review.
- Permit Review Process: The floodplain administrator will review the project and determine whether to approve, approve with conditions or deny the application within a reasonable timeframe.
Staff Lead:
Matt Heimel
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