Virtual Public Hearing - Acquisition of PA 86E and PA 86F Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Dredge Material Placement Area Parcels

Where:

This will be a virtual public hearing via a pre-recorded video presentation that is featured below. There will be no in-person public hearing.  

When:

The pre-recorded presentation is now available, which was posted on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, by 10 a.m. Comments must be received on or before Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. to be considered part of the official virtual public hearing record.

Purpose:

TxDOT is proposing to acquire two separate parcels of land to use as placement areas for materials dredged from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Brazoria County, Texas. This notice advises the public that TxDOT will be conducting an online virtual public hearing on the proposed project.

Description:

This notice is provided as required by the Texas Coastal Waterways Act, Transportation Code, Section 51.006. The two proposed parcels of land to be considered for acquisition are Placement Area (PA) 86E and PA 86F.  PA 86E is a 102.66-acre parcel of land in the R.H. Barrow Survey, Abstract Number 653, Brazoria County, Texas and PA 86E is a 22.55-acres parcel of land in the D. Gilliland Survey, Abstract Number 195, Brazoria County, Texas. 

TxDOT is acquiring the property to fulfill its responsibilities as the non-federal sponsor of the GIWW. These responsibilities include providing right of way and placement areas for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operation and maintenance of the GIWW. Right of way and displacement requirements are not applicable for this acquisition.

Special Accommodations:

The virtual public hearing will be conducted in English. If you need an interpreter or document translator because English is not your primary language or you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, one will be provided to you. If you need an interpreter, document translator or have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs. If you need interpretation or translation services or you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in the virtual public hearing, please contact the TxDOT Maritime Division at (512) 486-5630 no later than 10 a.m. CT on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Please be aware that advance notice is required as some services and accommodations may require time for the TxDOT to arrange.