A new comment period is now open on the environmental assessment of the land surrounding a proposed casino in northeast Lacey near the outdoors store Cabela’s, the Bureau of Indian Affairs announced Wednesday.
Under assessment is the Nisqually tribe’s Quiemuth Village mixed-use development, which aims to build out 174 acres near the proposed Quiemuth casino-resort, which has previously been pitched to occupy 74 acres.
The tribe owns about 250 acres in the area.
Two options are being explored for the village: a commercial mixed-use development and an entertainment mixed-use development.
The comment period began Sept. 18 and runs through Oct. 18.
How can I find the assessment?
The environmental assessment can be found online or hard copies can be requested by writing the BIA Northwest Region Office, Division of Environmental & Cultural Resource Management, 911 NE 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97232-4169.
How do I comment?
Written comments can be sent to [email protected] or by mail by addressing them to Tobiah Mogavero, NEPA Coordinator, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region Office, 911 NE 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97232-4169.
Those who submit comments are asked to use “Nisqually Quiemuth Village Mixed Use Project” as the subject of the email or on the top of the first page of mailed comments.
Can I call if I have questions?
You can. Contact Tobiah Mogavero, NEPA Coordinator, BIA Northwest Region at 971-940-5875, or Janine Van Dusen, BIA Puget Sound Agency Superintendent, at 425-622-9158.
Does my comment mean anything?
It could. Based on the environmental impacts discussed in the environmental assessment and comments received during the review period, the BIA will decide whether to reach a finding of no significant impact, or ask for further environmental studies.
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