diff --git a/backend/src/api/app.ts b/backend/src/api/app.ts
index 8b260287..63f613d4 100644
--- a/backend/src/api/app.ts
+++ b/backend/src/api/app.ts
@@ -179,9 +179,6 @@ app.post('/auth/okta-callback', async (req, res) => {
   const clientId = process.env.REACT_APP_COGNITO_CLIENT_ID;
   const callbackUrl = process.env.REACT_APP_COGNITO_CALLBACK_URL;
   const domain = process.env.REACT_APP_COGNITO_DOMAIN;
-  console.log('Okta ClientID: ', clientId);
-  console.log('Okta CallbackURL: ', callbackUrl);
-  console.log('Okta Domain: ', domain);
 
   if (!code) {
     return res.status(400).json({ message: 'Missing authorization code' });
@@ -202,7 +199,6 @@ app.post('/auth/okta-callback', async (req, res) => {
       },
       body: tokenData
     });
-    console.log('Okta token response: ', response);
     const { id_token, access_token, refresh_token } = await response.json();
 
     if (!id_token) {
@@ -216,12 +212,6 @@ app.post('/auth/okta-callback', async (req, res) => {
 
     const cognitoUsername = decodedToken['cognito:username'];
     const oktaId = decodedToken['custom:OKTA_ID'];
-    console.log('Cognito Username:', cognitoUsername);
-    console.log('Cognito OKTA_ID:', oktaId);
-
-    console.log('ID Token:', id_token);
-    console.log('Decoded Token:', decodedToken);
-
     jwt.verify(
       id_token,
       auth.getOktaKey,
diff --git a/backend/src/api/auth.ts b/backend/src/api/auth.ts
index 575708ff..a40356e8 100644
--- a/backend/src/api/auth.ts
+++ b/backend/src/api/auth.ts
@@ -166,7 +166,6 @@ export const callback = async (event, context) => {
     user.loginBlockedByMaintenance = loginBlocked;
     user.save();
   }
-  console.log(user);
 
   // If user does not exist, create it
   if (!user) {
diff --git a/backend/src/api/helpers.ts b/backend/src/api/helpers.ts
index dcf34a04..1183cbae 100644
--- a/backend/src/api/helpers.ts
+++ b/backend/src/api/helpers.ts
@@ -313,7 +313,6 @@ export const sendRegistrationApprovedEmail = async (
  */
 async function isMajorActiveMaintenance(): Promise<boolean> {
   const now = new Date();
-  console.log(now);
   try {
     // DB connection
     await connectToDatabase();
diff --git a/backend/src/api/notifications.ts b/backend/src/api/notifications.ts
index 3a252386..a9dc8070 100644
--- a/backend/src/api/notifications.ts
+++ b/backend/src/api/notifications.ts
@@ -4,6 +4,18 @@ import { validateBody, wrapHandler, NotFound, Unauthorized } from './helpers';
 import { isGlobalWriteAdmin } from './auth';
 import S3Client from '../tasks/s3-client';
 
+// 508 Warning Banner S3 filename
+const bannerFileName = '508warningtext.txt';
+
+// Default 508 Warning Banner for local dev
+const default508Banner =
+  'CISA is committed to providing access for all individuals with disabilities, \
+  including members of the public and all employees. While this website is not \
+  yet fully accessible to users with disabilities as required by Section \
+  [508](https://cisa.gov/accessibility) federal law, CISA is working diligently \
+  to resolve those issues. If you experience accessibility issues, please email \
+  [TOC@mail.cisa.dhs.gov](mailto:TOC@mail.cisa.dhs.gov) for assistance.';
+
 class NewNotification {
   @IsDateString()
   startDatetime?: string;
@@ -99,8 +111,6 @@ export const list = wrapHandler(async (event) => {
     }
   });
 
-  console.log('Notification.find result: ', result);
-
   return {
     statusCode: 200,
     body: JSON.stringify(result)
@@ -161,16 +171,28 @@ export const update = wrapHandler(async (event) => {
  *    - Notifications
  */
 export const get508Banner = wrapHandler(async () => {
-  const bannerFileName = '508warningtext.txt';
+  // Return hardcoded banner for local builds
+  if (process.env.IS_LOCAL) {
+    console.log('Using default banner for 508 warning: ', default508Banner);
+    // API Response
+    return {
+      statusCode: 200,
+      body: JSON.stringify(default508Banner)
+    };
+  }
+
+  // Handle normal S3 logic
   try {
     const client = new S3Client();
     const bannerResult = await client.getEmailAsset(bannerFileName);
+    // API Response
     return {
       statusCode: 200,
       body: JSON.stringify(bannerResult)
     };
   } catch (error) {
     console.log('S3 Banner Error: ', error);
+    // API Error Response
     return {
       statusCode: 500,
       body: 'Error retrieving file from S3. See details in logs.'