Early Notice & Public Review of a Proposed Activity
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain or Wetland
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This is to give notice that Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) has determined that the following proposed action under Part 58, is located in the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain / wetland, and TPCG will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain/wetland and the potential impacts on the floodplain/wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 13690 and/or Executive Order 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project location is on Westwood Drive, Houma, LA 70363. The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using a Climate Informed Science Approach (CISA) / 0.2 percent flood approach / or freeboard value approach. The proposed action is a residential homeowner rehabilitation activity limited to the unit’s structure in repairs only on the unit’s property.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain/wetland 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/wetland, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain/wetland. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain/wetland 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 floodplain/wetland, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by the TPCG at the following address on or before November 7, 2024:
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
P.O Box 2768
Houma, LA 70361
Attention: Antoine Foret, CDBG Administrator
A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at 4800 Highway 311, Houma, LA 70360. Comments may also be submitted via email at aforet@tpcg.org.
Date: October 23, 2024
