Public comment period on JRWA Army Corps of Engineers permit extended
NORFOLK, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- People have more time to submit public comment on an application to build a raw water intake installation in Fluvanna County.
The Norfolk District Regulatory Branch of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a notice on April 7 for a 30-day public comment period concerning the James River Water Authority’s permit application.
According to a release, the project involves the construction of a raw water intake, installation of raw water lines, and an upgrade to an existing access road for the James River Water Supply project.
Opponents of the project say it would destroy the historic capital of the Monacan nation, Rassawek. The permit is required to allow the project to disinter and relocate human remains that have been found at the site.
Under federal law concerning the processing of Department of the Army permits, the commander of the district has extended the public comment period to June 7.
Comments on the project need to be submitted in written form and can be sent by email to [email protected] or sent by mail to the Norfolk District, Corps of Engineers, (ATTN: Steven VanderPloeg), 9100—Arboretum Parkway, Suite 235, Richmond, VA 23236.
More information about this public comment period and related application materials can be found online by clicking here.