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PUBLIC NOTICEMARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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This project consists of several grade separated and at-grade alternatives to address safety alleviate congestion at the intersection of MD 28 (Norbeck Road) and MD 97 (Georgia Avenue). The purpose of this Hearing is to afford all interested persons the opportunity to present their views regarding the proposed location and general design of the project alternatives, including the associated social, economic, and natural environmental effects. All interested individuals are invited to attend the meeting and to express their views on this project. Forms for written comments will be available. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., mapping, depicting the project alternates will be on display. Representatives from the State Highway Administration will be available to record your comments and discuss points of interest with you. A formal presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. and lasting approximately 30 minutes will include the description of the project alternates, an environmental impact summary, information on right-of-way acquisition and relocation assistance procedures, and information about Title VI of the Equal Opportunity Program. This presentation will be followed by the receipt of public testimony. |
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The State Highway Administration, in consultation with the Maryland Historical Trust and other consulting parties, have identified 3 historic resources including structures and/or archeological sites in the study area that are listed on or considered eligible for the "National Register of Historic Places". These sites are identified in the environmental document prepared for this project. In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 procedures, this Public Hearing provides the opportunity for public input regarding historic resources. The Maryland Historical Trust has determined that the project will have an adverse effect on historic resources. Public views on the resolution of adverse effects on historic resources are being sought. Individuals and representatives of organizations that desire to be heard or want to be placed on the project mailing list, may submit a request to: R. Suseela Rajan, Project Manager, Mail Stop C-301, Project Planning Division, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 no later than December 4, 2002 or by calling 410-545-8514 (toll free at 1-800-548-5026) or by email at srajan@sha.state.md.us. Written statements and other exhibits in lieu of or in addition to an oral presentation at the Hearing may also be submitted to the Project Manager at the address above until December 23, 2002 in order to be included in the "Public Hearing Transcript". Requests to speak should be received no later than November 25, 2002 in order to ensure proper scheduling of the Hearing. Elected officials will be given the opportunity to speak before those on the speakers list. After the elected officials, the speakers will be called in the order in which their requests were received. Attendees at the Hearing who desire to speak may do so after those on the previously established list. Limitation on the time allotted to each speaker may be necessary if a large number of speakers enroll. Brochures and forms for written comments will be available at this hearing. Beginning on November 8, 2002, the Environmental Assessment/Section 4(f) Evaluation describing the study will be available for inspection and copying at the following locations during normal business hours: COUNTY LIBRARIESAspen Hill Library Twinbrook Library 4407 Aspen Hill Road 202 Meadow Hall Drive Rockville, MD 20853 Rockville, MD 20851 (301)-871-2094 (240)-777-0240 White Oak Library 11701 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20904 (301)-622-2492 STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATIONState Highway Administration State Highway Administration Resource Center 6th Floor District 3 Office 707 North Calvert Street 9300 Kenilworth Avenue Baltimore, MD 21202 Greenbelt, MD 20770 (410)-545-5553 (301)-513-7311 HEARING IMPAIRED/NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING PERSONS:If anyone who is hearing impaired desires to attend this meeting, please notify the project manager at the State Highway Administration in writing or teletype at 1-800-735-2258 (Statewide toll free). Persons who would like to request an oral, sign language or non-English language interpreter should notify the same address or call 410-5454-8514. All requests for oral, sign language interpreter must be received by December 2, 2002. To the extent that is feasible and possible, an interpreter will be provided.
Parker F. Williams
State Highway Administration
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