PUBLIC NOTICE - - - RE: Final Notice of Proposed Activity in a Floodplain or Wetland: St. Charles Parish, Fairfield & Oakland Drainage Improvements To: All interested Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Groups, and Individuals This is to give notice that the St. Charles Parish Government (SCP) under 24 CFR Part 58 has conducted an evaluation of this proposed action under Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-MIT) number 45MTR27701 located in the 100-year floodplain Zone AE / Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) riverine floodplain/wetland as required by Executive Orders 11988 (Floodplain Management) and 11990 (Protection of Wetlands), in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management. Extent of FFRMS floodplain was determined using the freeboard value approach. St. Charles Parish Government proposes to implement flood hazard mitigation measures within the Fairfield and Oakland Watershed. The proposed project is located on Fairfield and Oak in the town of St. Rose, Louisiana in St. Charles Parish. The project site covers approximately 21.14 acres between Airline Highway, CPKC Railroad, Riverbend Drive, and the Oakland Pump Station. Coordinates for the site are 39° 58' 28.85" N 90° 17' 52.74" W. The proposed project would address the need for flood hazard mitigation in St. Rose, Louisiana. This project proposes the following activities in the Almedia region of St. Rose. These activities include the installation of reinforced concrete pipes, a proposed berm at 6-ft elevation, conversion of an open channel to a sealed manhole, the addition of a drop inlet, ditch maintenance, ditch grading, and the addition of a flap gate. St. Charles Parish Government rejects the no action alternative as it would not improve flood hazards. After coordination with agencies, reviewing alternatives following early public notice period in which no responses were received, and the fact that the proposed work is to improve drainage in the surrounding residential area which is essential in protecting surrounding communities and infrastructure, SCP determined that it has no practicable alternative to floodplain development. 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 at ELOS Environmental on behalf of St. Charles Parish Government at the following address on or before July 2nd, 2026, during the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Michael Hill mhill@elosenv.com 985-662-5501 Project Manager/Environmental Scientist ELOS Environmental, LLC 607 W Morris Ave Hammond, LA 70403 St. Charles Parish may also be reached directly through the LA Relay Communications System at the following numbers: Access #’s: Voice Users: 1-800-947-5277 Speech to Speech: 1-888-272-5530 TTY Users: 1-800-846-5277 Spanish/Español: 1-800-737-1813 Email: larelay@hamiltonrelay.com This service is free of charge 191522-jun 18-25-jul 2-3t $1,419.67