POLA Extends Public Review Period for the West Harbor Modification Project Initial Study

SAN PEDRO — The Port of Los Angeles has extended the public review and comment period to June 15 to provide opportunity for additional public feedback on the Initial Study/Notice of Preparation (IS/NOP) for the West Harbor modification project.

The Port of Los Angeles released an IS/NOPApril 14 for a 30-day public review period that was set to close May 16. At the request of commenters, the port will provide an additional 30 days for public comment. The IS/NOP is available for review on the Port of Los Angeles website at portoflosangeles.org/ceqa.

The port will hold a virtual scoping meeting via Zoom to receive comments on the IS/NOP at 5 p.m. May 3. No registration is required. Simultaneous Spanish translation services will be provided. Use this link to join the meeting: www.tinyurl.com/is/nop

Written comments on the IS/NOP will now be accepted through June 15 and may be submitted via email to ceqacomments@portla.org or to the following address during the public comment period:

Christopher Cannon, Director of Environmental Management Los Angeles Harbor Department
425 South Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, CA 90731

Comment letters sent via email should include the Project title “West Harbor Modification Project” in the email subject line.

The proposed West Harbor modification project involves development of an about 108,000-square foot outdoor amphitheater and entertainment venue in the southern portion of the West Harbor site on the LA Waterfront in San Pedro.

Details: portoflosangeles.org/ceqa; 310-732-3615.