[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 242 (Friday, December 17, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 70728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-32099]


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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, [email protected].

    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]
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