July 14, 2025 Issue
PUBLIC NOTICE TO RUN ON MONDAY JULY 14, 2025:
To: All interested Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Groups, and Individuals
This is to give notice that the Tangipahoa Parish Government, under Part 58 has
conducted an evaluation, as required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990, in
accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making
Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect this activity
in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for Tangipahoa
Landfill Drop-Off Area project.
The Proposed Project is located at the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill, located in
Independence, Louisiana. The project site covers approximately 6.0 acres and can be
found at 30° 41’ 11.89’’ N, 90° 33’ 46.89’’ W. The Tangipahoa Parish Landfill Drop-off
area is currently accessible only via a dirt road. Along with this restricted accessibility,
the current Drop-off area is limited in its overall capacity and organization. The current
state of this site increases the likelihood of unauthorized dumping and storm debris
accumulation in waterways and/or roadways. The proposed activity to be completed
using RCIP funding involves the extension of the current Drop-off site and the
construction of a paved, all-weather accessible road to access the Drop-off area. The
extended Drop-off area will also include new dumpsters and storage containers marked
for specific categories of disposed material. The intent of this proposed project is to
improve the accessibility and effectiveness of the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill Drop-off
area in hopes to mitigate the negative impacts of debris accumulation following storm
events.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by
activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural
environment should be given the opportunity to express their concerns and provide
information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an
important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains
can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the
temporary impacts to the special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal
government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must
inform those who may be put at a greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by Michael Hill, Project Manager and
Environmental Scientist at ELOS Environmental, LLC, on behalf of the Tangipahoa
Parish Government, no later than July 30, 2025. Comments should be submitted during
regular business hours, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, at the following address: 607 W
Morris Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403. Alternatively, comments may be sent via email to
mhill@elosenv.com.