To: All interested Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Groups, and Individuals
This is to give final notice that the Tangipahoa Parish Government, under Part 58 has conducted an evaluation, as required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect this activity in the floodplain will have on the human environment for Tangipahoa Landfill Sewer Connection.
The Proposed Project is located in Amite City of Tangipahoa Parish. It spans along Puleston Road and Rutland Road, terminating at 57510 Hano Rd, Independence, LA 70443 within the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill (30° 43′ 34.248″ N, 90° 32′ 14.388″ W) to (30° 41′ 13.2″ N, 90° 33′ 33.444″ W). The proposed activity to be completed using RCIP funding involves the construction of lift pump stations and an approximately 21,297-foot force main sewer line connecting the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill and the Amite City sewer system at Highway 16 W. The project also includes the construction of an approximately 5,800-foot gravity sewer pipe on landfill property. Tangipahoa Parish Government proposes this project to collect and pump pre-treated leachate and contact stormwater from the existing Parish landfill site to a major permitted treatment plant owned and operated by the Town of Amite City for required treatment. Ground disturbance is expected to be no more than eighteen inches in depth, and is primarily due to the installation of new sewer lines within and along the public right-of-way.
Tangipahoa Parish Government has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values:
- No Action Alternative: under the No Action Alternative, the Tangipahoa Landfill Sewer Connection would not commence, and no impacts to the floodplain would occur.
- Proposed Action Alternative: under the Proposed Action Alternative, alternate means and methods, such as reducing project scope and footprint, were reviewed—alternate actions considered rerouting the project away from the floodplain or conducting on-site treatment.
Tangipahoa Parish Government has reevaluated the alternatives to the proposed Tangipahoa Landfill Sewer Connections within the floodplain and has determined that no practicable alternative exists. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 are available for public inspection, review, and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments.
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 on 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 the Tangipahoa Parish Government, via email at [email protected] on or before April 24th, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Robby Miller
Parish President/Environmental Certifying Official
Parish of Tangipahoa Government
206 E Mulberry St
Amite City, LA 70422
[email protected]