GSA Invites Public Feedback on Proposed Land Port of Entry Expansion in Richford, Vermont

BOSTON  – Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it will host a public meeting on July 15, 2025 to present the Draft Environmental Assessment for the modernization project of the Land Port of Entry at Richford, Vermont.

The proposed project would improve port operations and provide a safer and more secure facility for federal inspection personnel and the travelling public. GSA’s goal for the port project is to address the Government’s space requirements, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance safety conditions at the facility.

GSA has prepared the Draft Environmental Assessment to analyze potential impacts from the proposed modernization project at the port. During the meeting, GSA will present and seek public comments (written or verbal) on this document.

The Draft Environmental Assessment is available on GSA’s website at http://GSA.gov/Richford.  A copy of the Draft Environmental Assessment is available for review at the Richford Town Office.

All are encouraged to attend and participate in the public meeting on:

WHEN: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

WHERE: Richford Town Office, 94 Main Street, Richford, Vermont

The meeting may be attended virtually via Zoom. The meeting can be accessed by going

to www.zoom.com/join and entering Meeting ID: 854 2902 9524; Passcode: 469595.

During the meeting, project information will be presented and distributed to the attendees. Project information, including the meeting materials, will be available on the project website.

Written comments regarding the Draft Environmental Assessment must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 29, 2025, 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 Richford.LPOE@gsa.gov and reference “Richford LPOE Draft EA” in the subject line.
• Mail: Send written comments to:

U.S General Services Administration

Attention: Alan Bombardier, Project Manager

Design & Construction Division

50 Main Street, Suite 136

St. Albans, VT 05478

Media contacts: press@gsa.gov       
 

About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of over 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $110 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers 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.