24363313 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services


Notice: 24363313
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Division:	ATKINS – Tallahassee


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	The Florida Department of Transportation announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 5:30 p.m. (CDT)

PLACE:	Option 1: Virtual/online via a computer, tablet, smartphone; Option 2: By telephone in listen-only mode; at 1 (415) 655-0052 using access code 763-349-660 Option 3: In-person at Heritage Church, 926 County Highway 83A West, Freeport, Florida 32439

Subject:	The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public hearing concerning the State Road 20 Project Development and Environment Study in Okaloosa, Walton, and Washington counties. Financial Project Identification Numbers: 220138-2; 220635-2; 220635-4. Efficient Transportation Decision Making Number: 14302. This hearing is being held both virtually and in-person to provide interested persons an opportunity to express their views concerning proposed improvements. The hearing will begin as an informal open house at 5:30 p.m. (CDT) with a formal presentation at 6 p.m., followed by a public comment period. All attendees will participate in the same live virtual hearing and can access it via computer, tablet, smartphone, or by telephone in listen-only mode. Citizens are strongly encouraged to attend the virtual hearing at www.nwflroads.com/virtualmeetings or by phone in listen-only mode at 1 (415) 655-0052 using access code 763-349-660. Those who are unable to participate virtually may attend in-person at Heritage Church, 926 County Highway 83A West, Freeport, Florida. All attendees MUST register online to participate. The intent of the study is to address capacity needs, enhance safety, and improve regional mobility. An eight-mile portion of State Road 20 in Walton County between King Road and County Road 3280 (Black Creek Boulevard) is proposed to be widened from two to four lanes, with pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. The FDOT is also seeking a Section 4(f) de minimis finding for the Casey Park property and has determined that the project would not adversely affect the activities, features, or attributes qualifying the park for protection under Section 4(f). In accordance with Federal regulations, an opportunity for public review and comment is being provided as part of the public hearing. Maps, drawings and other project information will be available for review online at 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at www.nwflroads.com/virtualmeetings. If you wish to participate in the hearing in person, FDOT requires advance registration online to help ensure attendees are accommodated safely in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Guidelines. All attendees of the hybrid public hearing, whether in-person or virtual, must register on the project website www.nwflroads.com/virtualmeetings, or by contacting Tori White, Project Manager at (888) 638-0250, extension 1455, via email at tori.white@dot.state.fl.us, or by mail at 1074 Highway 90, Chipley, Florida 32428. FDOT representatives will be available to discuss proposed improvements, answer questions, and receive comments. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting Tori White using the information provided above. Persons wishing to submit written or verbal comments may do so at the hearing or may contact the Project Manager using the information provided above. All statements provided, or postmarked, on or before Friday, April 30, 2021, will become a part of the public hearing record. Draft project documents are available for public review through Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Freeport Public Library, located at 76 Highway 20 West, Freeport, Florida 32439, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are also available for public review on the project website shown above and will be available at the in-person hearing location. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for these projects are being, or have been, carried out by the FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT. Public participation is held without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Tori White using the information provided above.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	4/13/2021 Vol. 47/71


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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