PUBLIC NOTICE
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
On or about 12/6/2024 the City of Hamilton will submit a request to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for the release of ARC funds under the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA), to undertake a project known as the City of Hamilton Alternative Water Supply project for the purpose of providing the rehabilitation of an existing pump station located along Alabama Highway 171 and extending a new 6” water line from the City of Hamilton along County Road 42 that will provide connection with the City of Guin’s system. . The existing pump station is in need of repair and upgrades will be required for this project. The booster pumps will be replaced along with the associated valves. There will be minor upgrades performed on the pump house.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at City of Hamilton, 736 Military Street South Hamilton, AL 35570 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Hamilton, 736 Military Street South Hamilton, AL 35570. All comments received by 12/5/2024 will be considered by the City of Hamilton prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Hamilton certifies to ADECA that Robert Page in their capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. ADECA’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Hamilton to use Program Funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
ADECA will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Hamilton certification for a period of 15-days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or the City of Hamilton ; (b) the City of Hamilton has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CRF part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR part 58 before approval of a Release of Funds by ADECA; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFRR part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the State at: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Community and Economic Development Division, PO Box 5690, Montgomery, AL 36103. Potential objectors should contact ADECA to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Robert Page, Mayor
NCP
NOV 20
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