U.S. General Services Administration to host public meeting for the new Land Port of Entry at Norton, Vermont

January 23, 2024

BOSTON – In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will host a public meeting in support of an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed modernization and expansion project of the Land Port of Entry in Norton, Vermont.

The public is encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting on:

WHEN:

Tuesday, Jan. 30*
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET

WHERE:

Norton Town Office
12 VT-114 East
Norton, VT 05907

A presentation will start at 6 p.m. where GSA will provide project information 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 Impact Statement.

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 increase the inspection and operational capabilities, as well as modernize the port to meet federal inspection facility requirements. A contract for architectural and engineering services was awarded last year.

The Norton project will incorporate sustainability features that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate environmental impact, and simultaneously increase the mission readiness of the federal government by increasing resilience to climate change.

This project will strengthen the relationship between the two communities of Norton, Vermont, and Stanhope, Quebec, Canada – and the two countries  by improving the conditions for economic, cultural and familial connections. 

Written comments must be received by 5 p.m. ET on March 8, 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 norton.lpoe@gsa.gov and reference “Norton LPOE EIS” in the subject line.
• Mail: Send written comments to the following address:
  U.S General Services Administration
  Attention: Adam Hunter, Norton LPOE Project Manager
  Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Federal Building
  10 Causeway Street, 11th Floor
  Boston, MA 02222-1077

*In the event of inclement weather, please visit gsa.gov/norton for updated information.

About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the Federal Government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing over $100 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.