Floodplain Notice Uvalde, TX

PUBLIC NOTICE Notification is hereby given to the public of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service’s (USDA, APHIS) intent to lease existing warehouse space in Uvalde, Texas. The area of consideration makes it susceptible to flooding at or above the 100-year flood level. Under the President’s Executive Order 11988, “Floodplain Management,” USDA is required to review the project for possible alternative solutions to the proposed action. The agency considered but found no practical alternatives. This office provides counties surrounding the Uvalde area with wildlife damage management assistance. The area considered is crucial to the success of the unit’s mission. Public comment is invited on possible alternatives. Interested persons may obtain more detailed information about this action and its specific location from USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, Realty, Christina Giarusso, 250 Marquette Ave, Suite 410, Minneapolis, MN 55401; or by calling 612-336-3252 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Comments about this project should be submitted in writing to Christina Giarusso, Realty Specialist at the address above within fifteen (15) days of this notice.