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1943 AGREEMENT
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Since 1943, public perception regarding the North Shore Road has resulted in a general feeling of mistrust between the people of the area and the federal government. Numerous solutions and opinions were suggested in the comments to satisfy any obligations on the part of the United States that presently exist as a result of the MOA of October 8, 1943, between the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), TVA, Swain County, and the state of North Carolina. They generally include the following:
• Reimburse Swain County for NC 288 Bond payments;
• Honor the MOA and build the road out of "moral and ethical" obligation; and
• Replace the MOA with a new agreement for a cash settlement. Others feel the EIS process is costly and a waste of taxpayers' money that could be allotted to the citizens of Swain and Graham Counties or the construction of the road.
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The summary of public comments was derived from individual input related to the North Shore Road EIS Project. These comments were obtained through transcripts
and other written correspondence collected at the Public Scoping Meetings and written correspondence sent to the Project P.O. Box, the North Shore Road website, the National Park Service, and the Federal Highway Administration.
The tone and content of these comments represent the views of the individuals providing input and do not necessarily reflect actual events and/or factual information.
While a brief summary of unique comments is included, the original statement in its entirety has been retained for record purposes.
Action items requested by the public will be evaluated and addressed during the EIS process.
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