NOTICE

Public Notice ISSUANCE OF A STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR A PROJECT FUNDED THROUGH THE VIRGINIA CLEAN WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND Public Notice No.: VCWRLF SWRO – EA031 First Publication Date: August 30, 2016 The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a Statement of Environmental Review for the Tazewell to Divides Sewer Extension Project proposed to be funded through the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund. The applicant is the Tazewell County Public Service Authority. The proposed project includes the installation of approximately 3,350 feet of 4-inch force main, 3,000 feet of 6-inch force main, 18,500 feet of 8-inch gravity sewer, two pump stations and related appurtenances. A review of the Environmental Assessment conducted on this project indicates that either significant environmental impacts would not result from the proposed project or significant environmental impacts have been eliminated by making changes in the project. Consequently, a preliminary decision not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement has been made. Persons may comment in writing to the DEQ on the proposed decision within 30 days from the first publication date. Comments shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and shall contain a complete, concise statement of the factual basis for the comments. Only those comments received within this period will be considered by the DEQ. All pertinent information, including the Statement of Environmental Review, the Environmental Assessment and the support documentation is on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at: Department of Environmental Quality Southwest Regional Office 355-A Deadmore Street Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 676 4800 Following the comment period, the Department will make its final determination. All comments should be addressed to: Mr. Walter A. Gills, Program Manager Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water Financing and Assistance Program P. O. Box 1105 Richmond, Virginia 23218 walter.gills@deq. virginia.gov