EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC

REVIEW OF A PROPOSED

ACTION IN FLOODPLAINS AND WETLANDS NOTICES

To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals

This is to give notice that the Town of Rosepine has determined that the following proposed action under the FY 2024 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant is located in the 100 year floodplain and wetland, and the Town of Rosepine will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain/wetland and the potential impacts on the floodplain and wetland 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.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT WHERE CONSTRUCTION WILL OCCUR

(ACTIVITY) WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

(PURPOSE) IMPROVE EFFLUENT QUALITY

(TYPE OF ASSISTANCE) LCDBG FUNDING

(SIZE OF SITE) 2.3 ACRES

(SIZE OF FOOTPRINT) .25 ACRES

(FLOODPLAIN MAP) 2211500595D, EFFECTIVE 3/3/2011, 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN

(WETLANDS MAP) NATIONAL WETLANDS INVENTORY MAP, DATED 08/28/24

(TYPE OF WETLANDS) FRESHWATER FORESTED/SHRUB WETLAND

(VALUES POTENTIALLY ADVERSELY AFFECTED) NONE

(NUMBER OF ACRES OF FLOODPLAINS/WETLANDS) APPROXIMATELY 0.35 ACRES

(LOCATION) YOCUM ROAD AREA, LAT: N30o 54 58.59 LONG: W93o 17 44.20

(CITY) TOWN OF ROSEPINE

(PARISH) VERNON

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and wetlands, 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 and wetlands, 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 and wetlands 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/wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the Town of Rosepine at the following address on or before October 14, 2024, to the Town of Rosepine, Post Office Box 528, Rosepine, Louisiana, 70659, (337) 463-8908, Attention: Honorable Donna W. Duvall, Mayor. A full description of the project may also be reviewed at the Town Hall, located at 18846 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Hwy., Rosepine, Louisiana, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday Thursday. Comments may also be submitted via email at missy@townofrosepine.com.

Donna W. Duvall, Mayor

Environmental Certifying Officer

Town of Rosepine

Date: September 27, 2024

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