The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation plan to build the Tri-Cities’ first tribal casino is entering a key phase of the federal approval process.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, the lead agency reviewing the Colville proposal, plans a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m., April 24, to take comments on what an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should include. Written comments are due May 3.
Environmental impact assessments outline the impact of a proposed project on the surrounding environment, according to the American Bar Association. In the United States, the reports are mandated by federal law for certain projects.
The Colville intend to build a 184,200-square-foot casino, 200-room hotel, event center, restaurants and supporting facilities.
