Legal Notices

Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF) under Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Grant Number M21-SP540100 is located in the 100-year floodplain, and WVHDF will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The purpose of the project is to construct five buildings containing a total of 20 units and infrastructure at 1829 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, Wayne County, WV 25704, that will be known as House of Hope, which will provide rental housing to HOME American Rescue Plan Qualifying Populations. The entire project site will consist of approximately up to ten (10) acres. Approximately up to one (1) acre of the project parcel is in Flood Zone A, also known as the 100-year floodplain. The proposed buildings will not be in Flood Zone A; a portion of the proposed infrastructure (road and culvert) will be in Flood Zone A. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comments about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by WVHDF at the following address on or before June 26, 2025: WVHDF, 5710 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston, WV 25304, Attn: Nathan E. Testman, Interim Executive Director, 304-391-8600. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the previously listed address. Comments may also be submitted via email at [email protected]. LH-279815 06-11;2025