GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES -------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Coastal Zone Management 4611 Tutu Park Mall Ste. 300 No. 45 Estate Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00840-4477 Telephone: (340) 774-3320 Telephone: (340) 773-1082 Website: dpnr.vi.gov June 17, 2022 Via Email Mike Haas Springline Architects on behalf of Justa Encarnacion Commissioner VI Department of Health Christiansted, VI 00820 SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Federal Consistency Permit Application No. CZX-6-22(FC), DOH Frederiksted WIC Building, St. Croix, Virgin Islands Dear Mr. Haas/Commissioner Encarnacion: Transmitted for your use is an original of the Public Notice for the above referenced project. This notice must be published on the dates listed below, at your expense, in the legal section of local newspapers of the Virgin Islands before the scheduled Public Meeting on Thursday June 23, 2022. Copies of the advertisements must be submitted to Ms. Anita E. Nibbs, Environmental Planner III, for the project file. Suggested Publishing Dates: June 21 and 23, 2022 The Applicant is also required to pay for the stenographic services for this meeting and post the public notice (minimum of 11”x17” in size) at two locations on the site. Questions or concerns regarding this matter may be addressed to Ms. Nibbs at (340) 773-1082, extension 2247, or via e- mail to anita.nibbs@dpnr.vi.gov. Sincerely, Marlon Hibbert Director, CZM cc: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator File PUBLIC NOTICE The Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that pursuant to Virgin Islands Rules and Regulations, Title 12, Chapter 21, Section 904-9, an application for Federal Consistency Determination, CZX-6-22(FC), has been submitted by the Virgin Islands Department of Health. The project proposed consists of repair and in some cases replacement of shutters, windows, doors, roof repairs of a portion of a historic structure in Frederiksted, St. Croix. The project also calls for a new drainage system to be implemented on the interior courtyard. The completed facility will include WIC clinic, executive offices, a classroom, kitchen, water closets and storage. The proposed project site is located at Plot 22B Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. All persons interested are invited to be present and heard at the scheduled Public Meeting on the proposed project which begins on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. In an effort to help to reduce the global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this meeting will be held via the video conferencing platform Zoom. Properly signed statements concerning the proposed project, addressed to the undersigned, will become part of the hearing record. Written statements must be submitted by June 6, 2022, via email to czm@dpnr.vi.gov. The Environmental Assessment Report is available for public review on the DPNR-CZM Website at http://dpnr.vi.gov/czm/programs-viczmp/federal-consistency-viczmp/ Further, plans for the proposed project are on file for review by appointment only at the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Zone Management, located at 45 Mars Hill, St. Croix, Virgin Islands (340) 773-1082, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., except holidays. The following information should be used to participate in the meeting: URL: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 835 5280 0052 Passcode: 924078 Jean-Pierre L. Oriol Commissioner