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 Hinton under Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under the Hinton Wastewater Treatment Plant Bridge Project and HUD Community Development Block Mitigation Grant NGIPLMI0022 is partially located in the 100-year floodplain, and the City of Hinton 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 Hinton Wastewater Treatment Plant Bridge Project will provide improved sewer service to approximately 1,253 customers by improving access to the City’s wastewater treatment plant for sewer operators and maintenance staff through the replacement of the decaying bridge to the plant with a newer and safer bridge. The project consists of construction of a 70’ single span pre-cast concrete bridge, steel piling, concrete foundations, guardrail, rip rap, 3” asphalt overlay, clearing demolition, and disposal of the existing wooden bridge and culverts, and any other related appurtenances. The replacement of the bridge will provide a larger unobstructed waterway opening for stormwater flood flows when the New River is at high water levels, increasing the efficiency of the City’s stormwater infrastructure as a supplementary benefit. This project is of utmost importance to the City of Hinton, as it wishes to ensure the safety of its wastewater personnel, as well as the safety of the drivers of the commercial trucks delivering equipment for the operation and maintenance of the plant. The project area consists of a 0.50 acre plot of land on Bobcat Drive leading to the wastewater treatment plant. This plot is within the floodplain.
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 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 Hinton at the following address on or before March 19, 2025: City of Hinton c/o Region I Planning & Development Council, 241 Mercer Springs Road, Suite 21, Princeton, WV 24740 and (304) 431-7225, Attention: Jack Scott, Mayor. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. M-F at the address above by appointment only. Comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected].
Date: March 4, 2025
ID: 859040