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CASH SETTLEMENT
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There are many different combinations of comments regarding whether a cash settlement should be given for the project, the amount of the settlement, what the settlement would be for, and whether the cash settlement is in lieu of the construction of the road. Those in favor of the road argue the cash settlement does not compensate for the past 60 years of waiting for a road to be built; it would not be used to benefit those who really want the road to be built, rather it would be used inappropriately; and its appropriations would likely be dictated by local politics. The quantity and allocation of the cash settlement comments vary from giving 16 million dollars to the residents of Graham and Swain Counties, to giving 150 million dollars to local schools and hospitals, or giving money to Indian descendents, to name a few.
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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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