• Call For Comments On Compatibility Determination [telecom]

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    For Immediate Release Date August 18, 2021 Contacts: Art Beyer
    252-475-8355 Scott Lanier 252-473-1132 x223 Fish and Wildlife Service
    Makes Available CenturyLink Project Draft Compatibility Determination
    for Establishing Utility Right-of-Way for Public Review Refuge Manager
    Scott Lanier announced today the DRAFT COMPATIBILITY DETERMINATION for
    the CenturyLink Request for establishing a Right-of-Way for their
    fiber optic cable for public review and comment until September 3, 2021.

    The proposed utility corridor relocation will be conducted on Pea
    Island National Wildlife Refuge. Comments are being sought on the
    benefits and impacts from amending the existing utility
    right-of-way. Federal wildlife refuges are required by law to
    determine the compatibility of any proposed non-wildlife dependent use
    with the mission of the national wildlife refuge system and the
    purpose for which a particular refuge was established. The mission of
    Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is to protect migratory birds and
    other native wildlife and their breeding grounds and habitat for the
    benefit of the American people," stated Lanier. He added,"We want the
    community to be informed about the work being proposed and to have an opportunity to weigh in on the pros and cons of that work."

    If you wish to review the Draft Compatibility Determination, copies
    are available at the Dare County Public Library in Manteo and National
    Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center on Roanoke Island and at the Pea
    Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and on the web site:

    https://fws.gov/ncgatewayvc/images/8-18-2021-CD-%20CenturyLink.pdf

    Written comments may be sent to:

    Refuge Manager,
    Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
    PO Box 1969
    Manteo, NC 27954

    ... or emailed to
    peaisland@fws.gov.

    All comments must be submitted no later than close
    of business (4:00 PM) on September 3, 2021. If you need additional
    information, please contact Wildlife Biologist Art Beyer at
    252-475-8355 or Refuge Manager Scott Lanier at 252-473-1132 x223.

    https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pea_island/

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