19 October 2016

Notice of Intent to Initiate Environmental Review for Green Bank Observatory

James Ulvestad National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Initiate Section 106 Consultation for Proposed Changes to Green Bank Observatory Operations, Green Bank, West Virginia, and a Notice of Public Scoping Meetings and Comment Period. As indicated in the NOI, scoping comments may be submitted to the National Science Foundation during the public comment period, which extends through 19 November 2016, via email to [email protected] or via mail to Ms. Elizabeth Pentecost, RE: Green Bank Observatory, National Science Foundation, Division of Astronomical Sciences, Suite 1045, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22230. Comments may also be provided during the public scoping meetings scheduled for 9 November 2016, at the following location:

9 November 2016, 3:00–5:00 pm and 6:00–8:00 pm
Green Bank Science Center
155 Observatory Road
Green Bank, WV 24915
Phone: (304) 456-2011

Federal Register: Green Bank Notice of Intent

Information will be posted throughout the process at www.nsf.gov/AST. Please note that comments must be submitted via the mechanisms described above in order to be considered.