NewsSportsEntertainmentLifestyleOpinionUSA TODAYObituariesE-EditionLegals IDA approves negative declaration on environmental review of Great Lakes Cheese proposal The review of the proposal found the manufacturing project would not have a negative effect on the environment The Evening Tribune BELMONT — The Allegany County Industrial Development Agency will consider financial incentives for a proposed $505 million Great Lakes Cheese development on Thursday as the project continues to clear hurdles — though the biggest one remains ahead. During a special meeting Tuesday, the IDA approved a negative declaration on the environmental review of the proposal, which found the manufacturing project would not have a negative effect on the environment. The IDA acted as the lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.