Greater New Orleans (GNO) Infrastructure Projects

Public Information and Outreach

This section provides information for public involvement for the NEPA Alternative Arrangements for the GNO Infrastructure Projects.  The following sections provide more information:

Public information and outreach for the NEPA Alternative Arrangements process includes the development of this part of the FEMA website; providing environmental information specific to the proposed actions in the New Orleans area; providing links to other public involvement forums such as state, parish, local group and committee hearings; and outreach through various groups like faith-based organizations.

FEMA will continue to monitor opportunities for the public to become involved in the NEPA Alternative Arrangements for GNO Infrastructure Projects through attendance at local and neighborhood planning meetings, Public Assistance meetings with applicants and local officials, distribution of comment brochures and by assisting applicants with a public outreach plan if requested. 

Applicants must have a public involvement plan.  The amount of public involvement will vary by project and applicant.  Adequate public involvement is determined by various factors which include but are not limited to size of population affected, dollar amount of project, geographic area size, and potential for controversy.  While the applicant is responsible for public involvement, FEMA is responsible for ensuring appropriate public involvement under NEPA.  Alternative Arrangements Projects will be reviewed for NEPA Compliance prior to approval.  If needed, FEMA can provide assistance for designing and implementing a public involvement program.

Comments received by FEMA are cataloged and the comment is placed within the appropriate category of project (hospital, school, etc.). 

To submit comments regarding critical infrastructure and request information on the NEPA Alternative Arrangements contact FEMA at the following email address: FEMA-NOMA@dhs.gov. You can also submit comments online on the Alternative Arrangements contact us page.

Please submit written comments regarding critical infrastructure by mail to:

NEPA Coordinator
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
FEMA
1 Seine Court, 6th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone (504) 762-2425
Fax (504) 762-2888

Last Modified: Friday, 19-Oct-2007 12:45:52 EDT