NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

FLORIDA FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

The Department of Environmental Protection has determined that Hernando County’s proposed expansion of the Airport and Ridge Manor Water Reclamation Facilities (WRF), rebuilding of the Brookridge wastewater plant, and upgrades/modifications to the transmission and reclaimed water mains will not have a significant adverse affect on the environment. The cost of this project is estimated to be $117,488,000. The project is expected to qualify for a State Revolving Fund loan composed of federal and state matching funds.

A full copy of the Florida Finding of No Significant Impact can be obtained by writing to: Bhupendra Vora, Bureau of Water Facilities Funding, Department of Environmental Protection, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #3505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, or by calling (850)245-8380.