CLK 24-014
Hernando County
Early Notice and Public
Review of a Proposed
Activity in a 100-Year/500-year
Floodplain or Wetland
Unspecified Site Home
Rehabilitation 1-4
Units for FFY 2021 & FFY 2022
To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and
Individuals
This is to give notice that Hernando County has determined that the following proposed action under US Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is located in the 100-year/500-year floodplain/wetland, and Hernando County will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain/wetland and the potential impacts on the floodplain/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. The proposed project consists of housing rehabilitation assisting a minimum of 11 households across scattered sites yet to be determined throughout unincorporated Hernando County; however, a site-specific analysis will be conducted as each site is identified in order to establish compliance with 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 58.5 and 58.6. Wetlands and floodplain areas are located in the County and single-family units could fall in the floodplain/wetland. Where they do, flood insurance will be required as applicable. The potential number of floodplain/wetlands acres that could be affected by this project is 323,700 acres.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains/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 floodplain/wetland, 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/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 Hernando County at the following address on or before February 22, 2024: Hernando County, 621 West Jefferson Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 and (352) 540-4338, Attention: Veda Ramirez, Housing and Supportive Services Director. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 9AM-5PM Monday to Friday at the above address. Comments may also be submitted via email at [email protected].
Published: February 9, 2024
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