TO: ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS:
This is to give notice that Fayette County, PA has determined that the following proposed actions under the FY2021 CDBG Program (Contract Numbers: C000082764) – and any future similar projects funded in contracts yet to be determined – are located in a 100-year/500-year floodplain, and Fayette County, PA will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the
floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands.
The proposed action involves demolition of a vacant, blighted commercial (mixed-use) structure located at 203 Railroad Street in Dawson Borough – Fayette County, PA. Rehabilitation of the structure was deemed economically infeasible. Up to approximately 8,022 sq ft is located in a floodplain (Zone AE). This and similar future action will provide funding for the demolition of similar vacant, blighted structures.
Fayette County, PA is reviewing the above action in addition to future similar actions involving vacant, blighted structures located in a predicted floodplain that are located throughout Fayette County for their effect on passage of floodwaters, alternatives to floodplain development, and for consistency with federal, state, and local policies and regulations on floodplain management. The total number of area and type of floodplain for future similar projects is yet to be determined.
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 an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplains, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and
modification of these 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 greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by Fayette County, PA at the following address on or before August 28, 2025: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette, Pennsylvania (RACF) at 86 West Main Street – Uniontown, PA 15401 and (724) 437-1547;Attention: Andrew P. French, Executive Director. A full description of the projects may also be reviewed on weekdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the address above. This location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Every effort will be made to provide the needed materials to all residents, including LEP persons, as needed with advance notice. Comments may also be submitted by email to bgirod@racfpa.org.
Date of Notice: August 13, 2025
