The study focuses on the deep draft navigation channel and will investigate alternatives to improve ship vessel navigation efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and maintain safety in Tampa Harbor pursuant to national environmental statutes and other Federal planning requirements.

The public participation events will present the study scope and solicit comments from the Tampa community, agencies and stakeholders in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969.

A morning presentation will be conducted Nov. 18, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon, and an evening presentation will be conducted from 6-8 p.m.  Each presentation will end with a question-and-answer segment designed to engage and respond to the public.

Access instructions are as follows:

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, 10 a.m. to noon, Eastern Standard Time:

To join the conference, open a web browser and go to https://ems8.intellor.com/login/841583.

Join the Webex event and follow the prompts to connect audio by computer or telephone.

For those who need to join via telephone, dial either 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694.

The presentation access code is 7457754 followed by the # sign.

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, 6-8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time:

To join the conference, open a web browser and go to https://ems8.intellor.com/login/841584.

Join the Webex event and follow the prompts to connect audio by computer or telephone.

For those who need to join via telephone, dial either 888-251-2949 or 215-861-0694.

The presentation access code is 8284315 followed by the # sign.

For technical assistance during the presentations, please call the Webex support desk at 888-793-6118.

The public is encouraged to submit comments to the study team for consideration and incorporation in the study NEPA scoping documentation. An online comment card and U.S. Postal Service mailing address may be found on the study’s public webpage – https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Tampa-Harbor//.

Comments must be received by Nov. 30, 2021, for inclusion and consideration.

For more information about Corps studies and projects, please visit www.saj.usace.army.mil.