U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. General Services Administration to host second public scoping meeting for the new Land Port of Entry at Calais – Ferry Point, Maine
BOSTON – In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. General Services Administration will host a second public meeting in support of an Environmental Assessment for the proposed modernization and expansion project of the Calais-Ferry Point Land Port of Entry project in Maine.
The public is encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting on:
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: The Maine Indian Education Center
39 Union Street
Calais, ME 04619
A presentation will start at 5:15 p.m. where GSA will provide updated information on the expanded project scope to the attendees.
The public will have an opportunity to hear about the project and learn how they can provide input on the issues that are important to the community. This input is a valuable step in the process and will be used by GSA to determine the scope and content of the Environmental Assessment.
The new facility, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will strengthen supply chains, improve operational capabilities and facility infrastructure, spur economic growth, and bolster the country’s security.
The proposed project will expand the historical port with a multi-story addition while preserving the historical character of the original structure. The expansion is intended to increase the inspection and operational capabilities, as well as modernize the land port to meet Federal
inspection facility requirements.
The Ferry Point project will incorporate sustainability features that will reduce carbon emissions, mitigate environmental impact, and simultaneously increase the mission readiness of the federal government by increasing resilience to climate change.
Improving the connection between the two communities of Calais, Maine, and Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada – and the two countries – this project will improve the conditions for economic, cultural and familial connections.
Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 31, 2024, using one of the following methods:
● In-Person: Submit written comments at the public meeting via comment forms to be distributed at the meeting.
● Email: Send an email to calaisferrypoint.lpoe@gsa.gov and reference “Calais Ferry Point LPOE EA” in the subject line.
● Mail: Send written comments to the following address:
U.S General Services Administration
Attention: Li-hang Wang, Calais Ferry Point Project Manager
Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Federal Building
10 Causeway Street, 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02222-1077
Project information is available at: gsa.gov/calaisferrypoint
About GSA:
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