District of Columbia Plans for the Reuse and Restoration of Kingman and Heritage Islands; Public Meeting and Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment

Résumé

Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508), and in accordance with the Environmental Policies and Procedures implemented by the National Capital Planning Commission (Commission), the Commission announces its intent, in conjunction with the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation, as Joint Lead Agencies, to conduct one (1) public meeting to discuss the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed development, reuse, and restoration of Kingman and Heritage Islands located within and adjacent to the Anacostia River in the District of Columbia. The purpose of the public meeting is to determine the significant environmental issues related to the construction and operation of all proposed development planned by the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation and share preliminary information on potential impacts, solicit community input, and determine potential development plans. The meeting will serve as part of the environmental scoping process for the preparation of the EA. This Notice of Intent (NOI) initiates the