U.S. General Services Administration to host public scoping meeting for the Land Port of Entry Project in Limestone, ME

BOSTON – In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will host a public meeting in support of an Environmental Assessment for the proposed modernization and expansion project of the Land Port of Entry at Limestone, Maine.

All are encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting on:

WHEN: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET

WHERE: Limestone Community School, Room B101, 93 High Street, Limestone, ME 04750

The meeting will be conducted in an open house format, where project information will be presented and distributed to the attendees. Project information, including the meeting materials, will be available on the project website. 

The purpose of the meeting is to provide interested parties, stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to hear about the project and learn how they can provide input. This input is a valuable step in the process and will be used by GSA to determine the scope and content of the Environmental Assessment.

The project, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will improve the operational efficiency, safety and security of Federal inspection personnel and cross-border travelers at the port.

Written comments regarding the Environmental Assessment must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 6, 2024, using one of the following methods:

★      In-Person: Submit written comments at the public meeting via comment forms to be distributed at the meeting.

★      Email: Send an email to limestone.LPOE@gsa.gov and reference “Limestone LPOE EA” in the subject line.

★      Mail: Send written comments to the following address:

U.S General Services Administration

Attention: Nick Budris, Project Manager

GSA - PBS - Design and Construction Division

New England Region

202 Harlow Street

Bangor, ME 04401

This announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda in growing the American economy from the bottom up and middle-out – from rebuilding our Nation’s infrastructure, to creating a manufacturing and innovation boom powered by good-paying jobs, to building a clean-energy economy that will combat climate change and make our communities more resilient.

Media Contact: Paul Hughes, 617-283-6142paul.hughes@gsa.gov  

About GSA: 

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