[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 11417]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6691]



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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY


Environmental Impact Statement: Flood Recovery Activities in the 
City of Albany--Dougherty County, Georgia

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

ACTION: Notice of Intent.

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SUMMARY: FEMA gives notices of its intent to prepare an Environmental 
Impact Statement (EIS) for flood recovery activities in the City of 
Albany and Dougherty County, Georgia. The actions to be evaluated by 
this EIS include the acquisition of flood damaged residences and 
businesses; replacement of public housing; repair or replacement of 
public schools; and implement components of the City's Flood Recovery 
Plan related to FEMA funded activities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard S. Shivar, Office of Policy 
and Regional Operations, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, or telephone (202) 646-3610.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Alternatives

    This EIS will evaluate alternative methods for implementing the 
various flood recovery activities. Acquisition of Residences and 
Businesses: Alternatives include (1) voluntary participation in the 
acquisition program, and (2) consideration of other allowable 
mitigation measures (such as elevation). Public Housing: Multiple 
alternative sites throughout the City for placement of public housing. 
Public Schools: Alternatives include (1) building schools at new 
locations identified by the Board of Education, and (2) rebuilding 
schools at existing locations. As required by the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), FEMA will also address the ``no 
action'' alternative.

Public Involvement

    Under NEPA, affected Federal, State, and local agencies and other 
interested parties will be invited to participate in the EIS scoping 
process. A scoping meeting will be scheduled within 30 days of 
publication of this notice. The public will be invited to review the 
draft EIS and participate in a public meeting to comment on the draft 
EIS. Release of the draft EIS for public comment, as well as the date 
of the public meeting will be announced in the local news media, as 
these dates are established.

    Dated: March 14, 1996.
Harvey G. Ryland,
Deputy Director.
[FR Doc. 96-6691 Filed 3-19-96; 8:45 am]
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