Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) and Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) implementing regulations at Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 9, FEMA hereby provides final notice of its decision to provide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding for an action located in a floodplain. Funding would be provided through Vermont Emergency Management to the Town of Newfane for the acquisition and demolition of vulnerable structures to eliminate flood risk and improve flood storage capacity within the floodplain.
The action is located on Dover Road in Newfane, Vermont. The project is for the acquisition and demolition of a general store/deli and private residence. If necessary, lead/asbestos abatement and removal of underground storage tanks would be included as part of the demolition.
Impervious surfaces would be removed from the property and maintained in perpetuity as open, green space.
The project is within a mapped special flood hazard area (100-year floodplain, Zone A). The demolition of structures on site has the potential to adversely affect the floodplain temporarily; however, long-term floodplain functions would be restored and/or improved at this site upon project completion. A map of the area of available upon request.
The project must take place in a floodplain to remove the structures. Alternatives included no action and elevation; however, the demolition provided a permanent and cost-effective solution to the continued flood risk. Grant conditions also require compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including coordination with the local floodplain administrator.
Map requests and comments about this project and potential floodplain impacts should be submitted within 15 days of the date of this publication to:
Lora Barlow, Floodplain Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Boston, MA
lora.barlow@fema.dhs.gov; (202) 802-2798