[Federal Register: December 17, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 242)] [Notices] [Page 70728] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr17de99-103] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Prisons Notice of Public Hearing and Publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement The Federal Bureau of Prisons announces the publication of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) regarding the proposed medium- security Federal correctional facility in South Carolina, and public hearings to which all interested persons are invited to attend. The public hearings are being held to provide for timely public comment and understanding of Federal plans and programs with possible environmental consequences as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended. The purpose of the meetings is to afford the public and local officials an opportunity to learn of the Bureau's proposed planning, construction and operation of a medium-security correctional facility in South Carolina. Public hearings on the document are scheduled for the week of January 3, 2000, at the locations listed below. Information on the specific locations, dates, and times will be published in local newspapers in advance of the meetings. Georgetown County--Andrews, South Carolina Williamsburg County--Greeleyville, South Carolina Marlboro County--Bennettsville, South Carolina Items addressed in the DEIS include, but are not limited to: Utilities, Traffic, Noise, Cultural Resources and Socio-economic impacts. A time limit may be invoked to accommodate all persons who may wish to comment on the DEIS. Written statements may be submitted at the meeting, and will be accepted until February 1, 2000. Written comments may be directed to: David J. Dorworth, Chief, Site Selection and Environmental Review Branch, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20534, Telephone (202) 514-6470, Telefacsimile (202) 616-6024, SiteSelection@BOP.gov. Dated: December 3, 1999. David J. Dorworth, Chief, Site Selection and Environmental Review Branch. [FR Doc. 99-32099 Filed 12-16-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-05-P