NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY OF PUBLIC HEARING

SPECIAL NOTICE

Notice of Opportunity of Public Hearing pursuant to 49 USC 47106(c)(1)(A)(i) of the US Code regarding an Environmental Assessment (EA). The City of Hays intends to undertake the following action at Hays Regional Airport: Acquire a 20.33-acre tract of land located east of the existing airport property; Potential long-term actions may include construction of hangars, parking and access facilities, and taxilanes and/or the extension of the aircraft apron. A public hearing will only be held if requested. In the event a request for a public hearing is made by the specified date, a Notice of Public Hearing will be published in this same newspaper. If a hearing is held, it will address the proposed action’s potential economic, social, and environmental impacts. Those wishing to request a public hearing on the project must make their request by email or letter no later than November 30, 2020. The EA describing the proposed action’s impacts will be available for public review until December 13, 2020. The draft EA may be viewed at the Hays Regional Airport or at www.flyhays.com. Comments must be received by email or letter no later than December 13, 2020, to: Jamie Salter, Airport Director, 3950 E 8th St., Hays, KS 67601; jsalter@haysusa.com