JPA releases Notice of Preparation for proposed Project

January 9, 2009

On January 9, 2009 the ICTF JPA released the Notice of Preparation/Initial Study (NOP/IS) for the proposed ICTF Modernization and Expansion Project (Project). The NOP/IS describes the proposed Project and briefly discusses the likely environmental impacts of the Project. These impacts will be fully analyzed and discussed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that is currently being written.

The JPA encourages all interested parties to review the NOP/IS and provide the JPA with comments that will help fully identify impacts and alternatives for the Project.

Written comments on the IS/NOP will be received until February 25, 2009 and should be sent to:

Sam A. Joumblat, Executive Director
Intermodal Container Transfer Facility Joint Powers Authority
P.O. Box 570
Long Beach, CA 90801-0570

or via e-mail at info@ictf-jpa.org. Comments sent via email should include the project title in the subject line and a valid mailing address with the e-mail.

Public Scoping Meeting

The JPA will also hold a public scoping meeting to discuss the NOP/IS. The meeting will be held at Stephens Middle School in Long Beach on Wednesday, February 11th. The Public is encouraged to attend the meeting and provide comments on the NOP/IS.

February 11, 2009 (Wednesday)
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Stephens Middle School
1830 West Columbia Street
Long Beach, CA 90810

For additional information, please contact Mr. Ed Rogan at (562) 740-1067.