U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. General Services Administration to hold public scoping meeting for the Land Port of Entry project in Richford, Vermont
Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the project is part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
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 (EA) for the proposed modernization project for the Land Port of Entry in Richford, Vermont.
All are encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting on:
WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Richford Town Office,
94 Main Street, Richford, VT 05476
Additionally, the meeting may be attended virtually via Zoom. Those attending virtually will be able to ask questions and comment during the meeting.
The meeting can be accessed by going to:
- www.zoom.com/join
- and entering Meeting ID: 869 6112 5700 Passcode: 724398
A presentation on the project will begin at 6:00 P.M. ET. A stenographer will capture comments voiced during the meeting. Agencies and the public are encouraged to attend the public scoping meeting and provide comments regarding the scope of the EA. Project information, including a recording of the meeting and 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 EA.
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 EA must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on October 15, 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 Richford.LPOE@gsa.gov and reference “Richford LPOE EA” in the subject line.
★ Mail: Send written comments to the following address:
U.S General Services Administration – Region 1
Attention: Alan Bombardier, Project Manager
GSA New England Region - PBS - Design and Construction Division – 1PCTB
50 South Main Street, Suite 136
St. Albans, VT 05478
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, 617-283-6142, paul.hughes@gsa.gov
About GSA:
GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing over $100 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.