Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed

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 City of Ronceverte has determined that the following proposed action under Water System Distribution System Rehab and 18SCBG007 is located in the 100 year floodplain and City of Ronceverte 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 and/or 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. This project consists of constructing water distribution system upgrades to the existing system. The proposed project(s) is located in the City of Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
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 floodplains, 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 comment 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 the City of Ronceverte at the following address on or before August 8, 2019: City of Ronceverte, 182 West Main Street, Ronceverte, WV 24970 and 304-647-5455,
Attention: David Smith, Mayor.
A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at Region 4 Planning and Development Council, 885 Broad Street, Suite 100, Summersville, WV 26651.
Comments may also be submitted via email at [email protected]
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