This project is subject to the pre-decisional objection process pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) §218 Subparts A and B. The opportunity to object ends 45 days following the date of publication of this notice in The Asheville Citizen Times. The publication date of the legal notice in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection, and those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by another source. Publication of this notice is expected, but not guaranteed, to occur on Wednesday June 18th, 2025. The regulations prohibit extending the time to file and objection. Objections will be accepted only from those who have previously submitted specific written comments regarding the proposed project during scoping or other designated opportunity for public comment. Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted timely, specific written comments regarding the proposed project unless based on new information arising after designated comment opportunities §218.8(c). The objection must contain the minimum content requirements specified in §218.8(d) and incorporation of documents by reference is permitted only as provided in §218.8(b). It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer.
James Owen
