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| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.1.59.1 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | A | Subpart A—Purpose, Legal Authority, Federal Laws and Authorities | § 58.1 Purpose and applicability. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 56127, Sept. 29, 2003; 89 FR 20056, Mar. 20, 2024] | (a) Purpose. This part provides instructions and guidance to recipients of HUD assistance and other responsible entities for conducting an environmental review for a particular project or activity and for obtaining approval of a Request for Release of Funds. (b) Applicability. This part applies to activities and projects where specific statutory authority exists for recipients or other responsible entities to assume environmental responsibilities. Programs and activities subject to this part include: (1) Community Development Block Grant programs authorized by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, in accordance with section 104(g) (42 U.S.C. 5304(g)); (2) [Reserved] (3)(i) Grants to states and units of general local government under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program, Supportive Housing Program (and its predecessors, the Supportive Housing Demonstration Program (both Transitional Housing and Permanent Housing for Homeless Persons with Disabilities) and Supplemental Assistance for Facilities to Assist the Homeless), Shelter Plus Care Program, Safe Havens for Homeless Individuals Demonstration Program, and Rural Homeless Housing Assistance, authorized by Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, in accordance with section 443 (42 U.S.C. 11402); (ii) Grants beginning with Fiscal Year 2001 to private non-profit organizations and housing agencies under the Supportive Housing Program and Shelter Plus Care Program authorized by Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, in accordance with section 443 (42 U.S.C. 11402); (4) The HOME Investment Partnerships Program authorized by Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), in accordance with section 288 (42 U.S.C. 12838); (5) Grants to States and units of general local government for abatement of lead-based paint and lead dust hazards pursuant to Title II of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992, and … | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.1.59.2 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | A | Subpart A—Purpose, Legal Authority, Federal Laws and Authorities | § 58.2 Terms, abbreviations and definitions. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 56128, Sept. 29, 2003] | (a) For the purposes of this part, the following definitions supplement the uniform terminology provided in 40 CFR part 1508: (1) Activity means an action that a grantee or recipient puts forth as part of an assisted project, regardless of whether its cost is to be borne by the HUD assistance or is an eligible expense under the HUD assistance program. (2) Certifying Officer means the official who is authorized to execute the Request for Release of Funds and Certification and has the legal capacity to carry out the responsibilities of § 58.13. (3) Extraordinary Circumstances means a situation in which an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS) is not normally required, but due to unusual conditions, an EA or EIS is appropriate. Indicators of unusual conditions are: (i) Actions that are unique or without precedent; (ii) Actions that are substantially similar to those that normally require an EIS; (iii) Actions that are likely to alter existing HUD policy or HUD mandates; or (iv) Actions that, due to unusual physical conditions on the site or in the vicinity, have the potential for a significant impact on the environment or in which the environment could have a significant impact on users of the facility. (4) Project means an activity, or a group of integrally related activities, designed by the recipient to accomplish, in whole or in part, a specific objective. (5) Recipient means any of the following entities, when they are eligible recipients or grantees under a program listed in § 58.1(b): (i) A State that does not distribute HUD assistance under the program to a unit of general local government; (ii) Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Palau; (iii) A unit of general local government; (iv) An Indian tribe; (v) With respect to Public Housing Programs under § 58.1(b)(6)(i), fiscal year 1999 and prior HOPE VI grants under § 58.1(b)(6)(ii) or Section 8 assistance under § 58.1(b)(6)(iii), a public housing agency; (vi) Any d… | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.1.59.3 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | A | Subpart A—Purpose, Legal Authority, Federal Laws and Authorities | § 58.4 Assumption authority. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 56128, Sept. 29, 2003] | (a) Assumption authority for responsible entities: General. Responsible entities shall assume the responsibility for environmental review, decision-making, and action that would otherwise apply to HUD under NEPA and other provisions of law that further the purposes of NEPA, as specified in § 58.5. Responsible entities that receive assistance directly from HUD assume these responsibilities by execution of a grant agreement with HUD and/or a legally binding document such as the certification contained on HUD Form 7015.15, certifying to the assumption of environmental responsibilities. When a State distributes funds to a responsible entity, the State must provide for appropriate procedures by which these responsible entities will evidence their assumption of environmental responsibilities. (b) Particular responsibilities of the States. (1) States are recipients for purposes of directly undertaking a State project and must assume the environmental review responsibilities for the State's activities and those of any non-governmental entity that may participate in the project. In this case, the State must submit the certification and RROF to HUD for approval. (2) States must exercise HUD's responsibilities in accordance with § 58.18, with respect to approval of a unit of local government's environmental certification and RROF for a HUD assisted project funded through the state. Approval by the state of a unit of local government's certification and RROF satisfies the Secretary's responsibilities under NEPA and the related laws cited in § 58.5. (c) Particular responsibilities of Indian tribes. An Indian tribe may, but is not required to, assume responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action for programs authorized by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq. ) (other than title VIII) or section 184 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 1715z-13a). The tribe must make a separate decision regarding assumption … | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.1.59.4 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | A | Subpart A—Purpose, Legal Authority, Federal Laws and Authorities | § 58.5 Related Federal laws and authorities. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 56128, Sept. 29, 2003; 78 FR 68734, Nov. 15, 2013; 89 FR 30913, Apr. 23, 2024] | In accordance with the provisions of law cited in § 58.1(b), the responsible entity must assume responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that would apply to HUD under the following specified laws and authorities. The responsible entity must certify that it has complied with the requirements that would apply to HUD under these laws and authorities and must consider the criteria, standards, policies and regulations of these laws and authorities. (a) Historic properties. (1) The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. ), particularly sections 106 and 110 (16 U.S.C. 470 and 470h-2). (2) Executive Order 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment, May 13, 1971 (36 FR 8921), 3 CFR 1971-1975 Comp., p. 559, particularly section 2(c). (3) Federal historic preservation regulations as follows: (i) 36 CFR part 800 with respect to HUD programs other than Urban Development Action Grants (UDAG); and (ii) 36 CFR part 801 with respect to UDAG. (4) The Reservoir Salvage Act of 1960 as amended by the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469 et seq. ), particularly section 3 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1). (b) Floodplain management and wetland protection. (1) Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, as amended by Executive Order 13690, February 4, 2015 (3 CFR, 2016 Comp., p. 268), as implemented in HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 55, particularly section 2(a) of Executive Order 11988, as amended. (2) Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, May 24, 1977 (42 FR 26961), 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 121, as interpreted in HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 55, particularly sections 2 and 5 of the order. (c) Coastal Zone Management. The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq. ), as amended, particularly section 307(c) and (d) (16 U.S.C. 1456(c) and (d)). (d) Sole source aquifers. (1) The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 201, 300(f) et seq., and 21 U.S.C. 349) as amended; particularly section 1424(e)(… | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.1.59.5 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | A | Subpart A—Purpose, Legal Authority, Federal Laws and Authorities | § 58.6 Other requirements. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 15271, Mar. 30, 1998; 78 FR 68734, Nov. 15, 2013] | In addition to the duties under the laws and authorities specified in § 58.5 for assumption by the responsible entity under the laws cited in § 58.1(b), the responsible entity must comply with the following requirements. Applicability of the following requirements does not trigger the certification and release of funds procedure under this part or preclude exemption of an activity under § 58.34(a)(12) and/or the applicability of § 58.35(b). However, the responsible entity remains responsible for addressing the following requirements in its ERR and meeting these requirements, where applicable, regardless of whether the activity is exempt under § 58.34 or categorically excluded under § 58.35(a) or (b). (a)(1) Under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4001-4128), Federal financial assistance for acquisition and construction purposes (including rehabilitation) may not be used in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special flood hazards, unless: (i) The community in which the area is situated is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (see 44 CFR parts 59 through 79), or less than one year has passed since the FEMA notification regarding such hazards; and (ii) Where the community is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, flood insurance protection is to be obtained as a condition of the approval of financial assistance to the property owner. (2) Where the community is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program and the recipient provides financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes (including rehabilitation) for property located in an area identified by FEMA as having special flood hazards, the responsible entity is responsible for assuring that flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program is obtained and maintained. (3) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to Federal formula grants made to a State. (4) Flood insurance requirements cannot be fulfilled by self-insu… | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.2.59.1 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | B | Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities of Responsible Entities | § 58.10 Basic environmental responsibility. | HUD | [68 FR 56128, Sept. 29, 2003] | In accordance with the provisions of law cited in § 58.1(b), except as otherwise provided in § 58.4(c), the responsible entity must assume the environmental responsibilities for projects under programs cited in § 58.1(b). In doing so, the responsible entity must comply with the provisions of NEPA and the CEQ regulations contained in 40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508, including the requirements set forth in this part. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.2.59.2 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | B | Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities of Responsible Entities | § 58.11 Legal capacity and performance. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 56129, Sept. 29, 2003] | (a) A responsible entity which believes that it does not have the legal capacity to carry out the environmental responsibilities required by this part must contact the appropriate local HUD Office or the State for further instructions. Determinations of legal capacity will be made on a case-by-case basis. (b) If a public housing, special project, HOPWA, Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, or Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity recipient that is not a responsible entity objects to the non-recipient responsible entity conducting the environmental review on the basis of performance, timing, or compatibility of objectives, HUD will review the facts to determine who will perform the environmental review. (c) At any time, HUD may reject the use of a responsible entity to conduct the environmental review in a particular case on the basis of performance, timing or compatibility of objectives, or in accordance with § 58.77(d)(1). (d) If a responsible entity, other than a recipient, objects to performing an environmental review, or if HUD determines that the responsible entity should not perform the environmental review, HUD may designate another responsible entity to conduct the review in accordance with this part or may itself conduct the environmental review in accordance with the provisions of 24 CFR part 50. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.2.59.3 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | B | Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities of Responsible Entities | § 58.12 Technical and administrative capacity. | HUD | The responsible entity must develop the technical and administrative capability necessary to comply with 40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508 and the requirements of this part. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.2.59.4 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | B | Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities of Responsible Entities | § 58.13 Responsibilities of the certifying officer. | HUD | Under the terms of the certification required by § 58.71, a responsible entity's certifying officer is the “responsible Federal official” as that term is used in section 102 of NEPA and in statutory provisions cited in § 58.1(b). The Certifying Officer is therefore responsible for all the requirements of section 102 of NEPA and the related provisions in 40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508, and 24 CFR part 58, including the related Federal authorities listed in § 58.5. The Certifying Officer must also: (a) Represent the responsible entity and be subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal courts. The Certifying Officer will not be represented by the Department of Justice in court; and (b) Ensure that the responsible entity reviews and comments on all EISs prepared for Federal projects that may have an impact on the recipient's program. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.2.59.5 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | B | Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities of Responsible Entities | § 58.14 Interaction with State, Federal and non-Federal entities. | HUD | [63 FR 15271, Mar. 30, 1998] | A responsible entity shall consult with appropriate environmental agencies, State, Federal and non-Federal entities and the public in the preparation of an EIS, EA or other environmental reviews undertaken under the related laws and authorities cited in § 58.5 and § 58.6. The responsible entity must also cooperate with other agencies to reduce duplication between NEPA and comparable environmental review requirements of the State (see 40 CFR 1506.2 (b) and (c)). The responsible entity must prepare its EAs and EISs so that they comply with the environmental review requirements of both Federal and State laws unless otherwise specified or provided by law. State, Federal and local agencies may participate or act in a joint lead or cooperating agency capacity in the preparation of joint EISs or joint environmental assessments (see 40 CFR 1501.5(b) and 1501.6). A single EIS or EA may be prepared and adopted by multiple users to the extent that the review addresses the relevant environmental issues and there is a written agreement between the cooperating agencies which sets forth the coordinated and overall responsibilities. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.2.59.6 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | B | Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities of Responsible Entities | § 58.15 Tiering. | HUD | Responsible entities may tier their environmental reviews and assessments to eliminate repetitive discussions of the same issues at subsequent levels of review. Tiering is appropriate when there is a requirement to evaluate a policy or proposal in the early stages of development or when site-specific analysis or mitigation is not currently feasible and a more narrow or focused analysis is better done at a later date. The site specific review need only reference or summarize the issues addressed in the broader review. The broader review should identify and evaluate those issues ripe for decision and exclude those issues not relevant to the policy, program or project under consideration. The broader review should also establish the policy, standard or process to be followed in the site specific review. The Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) with respect to the broader assessment shall include a summary of the assessment and identify the significant issues to be considered in site specific reviews. Subsequent site-specific reviews will not require notices or a Request for Release of Funds unless the Certifying Officer determines that there are unanticipated impacts or impacts not adequately addressed in the prior review. A tiering approach can be used for meeting environmental review requirements in areas designated for special focus in local Consolidated Plans. Local and State Governments are encouraged to use the Consolidated Plan process to facilitate environmental reviews. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.2.59.7 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | B | Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities of Responsible Entities | § 58.17 [Reserved] | HUD | |||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.2.59.8 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | B | Subpart B—General Policy: Responsibilities of Responsible Entities | § 58.18 Responsibilities of States assuming HUD environmental responsibilities. | HUD | [68 FR 56129, Sept. 29, 2003] | States that elect to administer a HUD program shall ensure that the program complies with the provisions of this part. The state must: (a) Designate the state agency or agencies that will be responsible for carrying out the requirements and administrative responsibilities set forth in subpart H of this part and which will: (1) Develop a monitoring and enforcement program for post-review actions on environmental reviews and monitor compliance with any environmental conditions included in the award. (2) Receive public notices, RROFs, and certifications from recipients pursuant to §§ 58.70 and 58.71; accept objections from the public and from other agencies (§ 58.73); and perform other related responsibilities regarding releases of funds. (b) Fulfill the state role in subpart H relative to the time period set for the receipt and disposition of comments, objections and appeals (if any) on particular projects. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.3.59.1 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | C | Subpart C—General Policy: Environmental Review Procedures | § 58.21 Time periods. | HUD | All time periods in this part shall be counted in calendar days. The first day of a time period begins at 12:01 a.m. local time on the day following the publication or the mailing and posting date of the notice which initiates the time period. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.3.59.2 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | C | Subpart C—General Policy: Environmental Review Procedures | § 58.22 Limitations on activities pending clearance. | HUD | [68 FR 56129, Sept. 29, 2003] | (a) Neither a recipient nor any participant in the development process, including public or private nonprofit or for-profit entities, or any of their contractors, may commit HUD assistance under a program listed in § 58.1(b) on an activity or project until HUD or the state has approved the recipient's RROF and the related certification from the responsible entity. In addition, until the RROF and the related certification have been approved, neither a recipient nor any participant in the development process may commit non-HUD funds on or undertake an activity or project under a program listed in § 58.1(b) if the activity or project would have an adverse environmental impact or limit the choice of reasonable alternatives. (b) If a project or activity is exempt under § 58.34, or is categorically excluded (except in extraordinary circumstances) under § 58.35(b), no RROF is required and the recipient may undertake the activity immediately after the responsible entity has documented its determination as required in § 58.34(b) and § 58.35(d), but the recipient must comply with applicable requirements under § 58.6. (c) If a recipient is considering an application from a prospective subrecipient or beneficiary and is aware that the prospective subrecipient or beneficiary is about to take an action within the jurisdiction of the recipient that is prohibited by paragraph (a) of this section, then the recipient will take appropriate action to ensure that the objectives and procedures of NEPA are achieved. (d) An option agreement on a proposed site or property is allowable prior to the completion of the environmental review if the option agreement is subject to a determination by the recipient on the desirability of the property for the project as a result of the completion of the environmental review in accordance with this part and the cost of the option is a nominal portion of the purchase price. There is no constraint on the purchase of an option by third parties that have not been selected for HUD funding, have no res… | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.3.59.3 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | C | Subpart C—General Policy: Environmental Review Procedures | § 58.23 Financial assistance for environmental review. | HUD | The costs of environmental reviews, including costs incurred in complying with any of the related laws and authorities cited in § 58.5 and § 58.6, are eligible costs to the extent allowable under the HUD assistance program regulations. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.4.59.1 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | D | Subpart D—Environmental Review Process: Documentation, Range of Activities, Project Aggregation and Classification | § 58.30 Environmental review process. | HUD | (a) The environmental review process consists of all the actions that a responsible entity must take to determine compliance with this part. The environmental review process includes all the compliance actions needed for other activities and projects that are not assisted by HUD but are aggregated by the responsible entity in accordance with § 58.32. (b) The environmental review process should begin as soon as a recipient determines the projected use of HUD assistance. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.4.59.2 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | D | Subpart D—Environmental Review Process: Documentation, Range of Activities, Project Aggregation and Classification | § 58.32 Project aggregation. | HUD | (a) A responsible entity must group together and evaluate as a single project all individual activities which are related either on a geographical or functional basis, or are logical parts of a composite of contemplated actions. (b) In deciding the most appropriate basis for aggregation when evaluating activities under more than one program, the responsible entity may choose: functional aggregation when a specific type of activity (e.g., water improvements) is to take place in several separate locales or jurisdictions; geographic aggregation when a mix of dissimilar but related activities is to be concentrated in a fairly specific project area (e.g., a combination of water, sewer and street improvements and economic development activities); or a combination of aggregation approaches, which, for various project locations, considers the impacts arising from each functional activity and its interrelationship with other activities. (c) The purpose of project aggregation is to group together related activities so that the responsible entity can: (1) Address adequately and analyze, in a single environmental review, the separate and combined impacts of activities that are similar, connected and closely related, or that are dependent upon other activities and actions. (See 40 CFR 1508.25(a)). (2) Consider reasonable alternative courses of action. (3) Schedule the activities to resolve conflicts or mitigate the individual, combined and/or cumulative effects. (4) Prescribe mitigation measures and safeguards including project alternatives and modifications to individual activities. (d) Multi-year project aggregation —(1) Release of funds. When a recipient's planning and program development provide for activities to be implemented over two or more years, the responsible entity's environmental review should consider the relationship among all component activities of the multi-year project regardless of the source of funds and address and evaluate their cumulative environmental effects. The estimated range of t… | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.4.59.3 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | D | Subpart D—Environmental Review Process: Documentation, Range of Activities, Project Aggregation and Classification | § 58.33 Emergencies. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 56129, Sept. 29, 2003] | (a) In the cases of emergency, disaster or imminent threat to health and safety which warrant the taking of an action with significant environmental impact, the provisions of 40 CFR 1506.11 shall apply. (b) If funds are needed on an emergency basis and adherence to separate comment periods would prevent the giving of assistance during a Presidentially declared disaster, or during a local emergency that has been declared by the chief elected official of the responsible entity who has proclaimed that there is an immediate need for public action to protect the public safety, the combined Notice of FONSI and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI/RROF) may be disseminated and/or published simultaneously with the submission of the RROF. The combined Notice of FONSI and NOI/RROF shall state that the funds are needed on an emergency basis due to a declared disaster and that the comment periods have been combined. The Notice shall also invite commenters to submit their comments to both HUD and the responsible entity issuing the notice to ensure that these comments will receive full consideration. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.4.59.4 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | D | Subpart D—Environmental Review Process: Documentation, Range of Activities, Project Aggregation and Classification | § 58.34 Exempt activities. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 15271, Mar. 30, 1998] | (a) Except for the applicable requirements of § 58.6, the responsible entity does not have to comply with the requirements of this part or undertake any environmental review, consultation or other action under NEPA and the other provisions of law or authorities cited in § 58.5 for the activities exempt by this section or projects consisting solely of the following exempt activities: (1) Environmental and other studies, resource identification and the development of plans and strategies; (2) Information and financial services; (3) Administrative and management activities; (4) Public services that will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes, including but not limited to services concerned with employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, counseling, energy conservation and welfare or recreational needs; (5) Inspections and testing of properties for hazards or defects; (6) Purchase of insurance; (7) Purchase of tools; (8) Engineering or design costs; (9) Technical assistance and training; (10) Assistance for temporary or permanent improvements that do not alter environmental conditions and are limited to protection, repair, or restoration activities necessary only to control or arrest the effects from disasters or imminent threats to public safety including those resulting from physical deterioration; (11) Payment of principal and interest on loans made or obligations guaranteed by HUD; (12) Any of the categorical exclusions listed in § 58.35(a) provided that there are no circumstances which require compliance with any other Federal laws and authorities cited in § 58.5. (b) A recipient does not have to submit an RROF and certification, and no further approval from HUD or the State will be needed by the recipient for the drawdown of funds to carry out exempt activities and projects. However, the responsible entity must document in writing its determination that each activity or project is exempt and meets the conditions specified for such exemption under … | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.4.59.5 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | D | Subpart D—Environmental Review Process: Documentation, Range of Activities, Project Aggregation and Classification | § 58.35 Categorical exclusions. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 15272, Mar. 30, 1998; 68 FR 56129, Sept. 29, 2003; 78 FR 68734, Nov. 15, 2013; 89 FR 20056, Mar. 20, 2024] | Categorical exclusion refers to a category of activities for which no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact under NEPA is required, except in extraordinary circumstances (see § 58.2(a)(3)) in which a normally excluded activity may have a significant impact. Compliance with the other applicable Federal environmental laws and authorities listed in § 58.5 is required for any categorical exclusion listed in paragraph (a) of this section. (a) Categorical exclusions subject to § 58.5. The following activities are categorically excluded under NEPA, but may be subject to review under authorities listed in § 58.5: (1) Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of public facilities and improvements (other than buildings) when the facilities and improvements are in place and will be retained in the same use without change in size or capacity of more than 20 percent (e.g., replacement of water or sewer lines, reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks, repaving of streets). (2) Special projects directed to the removal of material and architectural barriers that restrict the mobility of and accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons. (3) Rehabilitation of buildings and improvements when the following conditions are met: (i) In the case of a building for residential use (with one to four units), the density is not increased beyond four units, and the land use is not changed; (ii) In the case of multifamily residential buildings: (A) Unit density is not changed more than 20 percent; (B) The project does not involve changes in land use from residential to non-residential; and (C) The estimated cost of rehabilitation is less than 75 percent of the total estimated cost of replacement after rehabilitation. (iii) In the case of non-residential structures, including commercial, industrial, and public buildings: (A) The facilities and improvements are in place and will not be changed in size or capacity by more than 20 percent; and (B) Th… | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.4.59.6 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | D | Subpart D—Environmental Review Process: Documentation, Range of Activities, Project Aggregation and Classification | § 58.36 Environmental assessments. | HUD | If a project is not exempt or categorically excluded under §§ 58.34 and 58.35, the responsible entity must prepare an EA in accordance with subpart E of this part. If it is evident without preparing an EA that an EIS is required under § 58.37, the responsible entity should proceed directly to an EIS. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.4.59.7 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | D | Subpart D—Environmental Review Process: Documentation, Range of Activities, Project Aggregation and Classification | § 58.37 Environmental impact statement determinations. | HUD | (a) An EIS is required when the project is determined to have a potentially significant impact on the human environment. (b) An EIS is required under any of the following circumstances, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section: (1) The project would provide a site or sites for, or result in the construction of, hospitals or nursing homes containing a total of 2,500 or more beds. (2) The project would remove, demolish, convert or substantially rehabilitate 2,500 or more existing housing units (but not including rehabilitation projects categorically excluded under § 58.35), or would result in the construction or installation of 2,500 or more housing units, or would provide sites for 2,500 or more housing units. (3) The project would provide enough additional water and sewer capacity to support 2,500 or more additional housing units. The project does not have to be specifically intended for residential use nor does it have to be totally new construction. If the project is designed to provide upgraded service to existing development as well as to serve new development, only that portion of the increased capacity which is intended to serve new development should be counted. (c) If, on the basis of an EA, a responsible entity determines that the thresholds in paragraph (b) of this section are the sole reason for the EIS, the responsible entity may prepare a FONSI pursuant to 40 CFR 1501.4. In such cases, the FONSI must be made available for public review for at least 30 days before the responsible entity makes the final determination whether to prepare an EIS. (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section, an EIS is not required where § 58.53 is applicable. (e) Recommended EIS Format. The responsible entity must use the EIS format recommended by the CEQ regulations (40 CFR 1502.10) unless a determination is made on a particular project that there is a compelling reason to do otherwise. In such a case, the EIS format must meet the minimum requirements prescribed in 40 CFR 1502.10. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.4.59.8 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | D | Subpart D—Environmental Review Process: Documentation, Range of Activities, Project Aggregation and Classification | § 58.38 Environmental review record. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 79 FR 49229, Aug. 20, 2014] | The responsible entity must maintain a written record of the environmental review undertaken under this part for each project. This document will be designated the “Environmental Review Record” (ERR) and shall be available for public review. The Departmental Environmental Clearance Officer (DECO) shall establish a prescribed format that the responsible entity shall use to prepare the ERR. The DECO may prescribe alternative formats as necessary to meet specific program needs. (a) ERR Documents. The ERR shall contain all the environmental review documents, public notices and written determinations or environmental findings required by this part as evidence of review, decisionmaking and actions pertaining to a particular project of a recipient. The document shall: (1) Describe the project and the activities that the recipient has determined to be part of the project; (2) Evaluate the effects of the project or the activities on the human environment; (3) Document compliance with applicable statutes and authorities, in particular those cited in § 58.5 and 58.6; and (4) Record the written determinations and other review findings required by this part (e.g., exempt and categorically excluded projects determinations, findings of no significant impact). (b) Other documents and information. The ERR shall also contain verifiable source documents and relevant base data used or cited in EAs, EISs or other project review documents. These documents may be incorporated by reference into the ERR provided that each source document is identified and available for inspection by interested parties. Proprietary material and special studies prepared for the recipient that are not otherwise generally available for public review shall not be incorporated by reference but shall be included in the ERR. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.5.59.1 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | E | Subpart E—Environmental Review Process: Environmental Assessments (EA's) | § 58.40 Preparing the environmental assessment. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 79 FR 49229, Aug. 20, 2014] | The DECO shall establish a prescribed format that the responsible entity shall use to prepare the EA. The DECO may prescribe alternative formats as necessary to meet specific program needs. In preparing an EA for a particular proposed project or other action, the responsible entity must: (a) Determine existing conditions and describe the character, features and resources of the project area and its surroundings; identify the trends that are likely to continue in the absence of the project. (b) Identify all potential environmental impacts, whether beneficial or adverse, and the conditions that would change as a result of the project. (c) Identify, analyze and evaluate all impacts to determine the significance of their effects on the human environment and whether the project will require further compliance under related laws and authorities cited in § 58.5 and § 58.6. (d) Examine and recommend feasible ways in which the project or external factors relating to the project could be modified in order to eliminate or minimize adverse environmental impacts. (e) Discuss the need for the proposal, appropriate alternatives where the proposal involves unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources, the environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives, and a listing of agencies and persons consulted. (f) Complete all environmental review requirements necessary for the project's compliance with applicable authorities cited in §§ 58.5 and 58.6. (g) Based on steps set forth in paragraph (a) through (f) of this section, make one of the following findings: (1) A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), in which the responsible entity determines that the project is not an action that will result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. The responsible entity may then proceed to § 58.43. (2) A finding of significant impact, in which the project is deemed to be an action which may significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The responsible entity … | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.5.59.2 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | E | Subpart E—Environmental Review Process: Environmental Assessments (EA's) | § 58.43 Dissemination and/or publication of the findings of no significant impact. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 89 FR 30913, Apr. 23, 2024] | (a) If the responsible entity makes a finding of no significant impact, it must prepare a FONSI notice, using the current HUD-recommended format or an equivalent format. As a minimum, the responsible entity must send the FONSI notice to individuals and groups known to be interested in the activities, to the local news media, to the appropriate Tribal, Federal, State, and local agencies to the Regional Offices of the Environmental Protection Agency having jurisdiction and to the HUD Field Office (or the State where applicable). The responsible entity may also publish the FONSI notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the affected community or on an appropriate Government website that is accessible to individuals with disabilities and provides meaningful access for individuals with Limited English Proficiency. If the notice is not published, it must also be prominently displayed in public buildings, such as the local Post Office and within the project area or in accordance with procedures established as part of the citizen participation process. (b) The responsible entity may disseminate or publish a FONSI notice at the same time it disseminates or publishes the NOI/RROF required by § 58.70. If the notices are released as a combined notice, the combined notice shall: (1) Clearly indicate that it is intended to meet two separate procedural requirements; and (2) Advise the public to specify in their comments which “notice” their comments address. (c) The responsible entity must consider the comments and make modifications, if appropriate, in response to the comments, before it completes its environmental certification and before the recipient submits its RROF. If funds will be used in Presidentially declared disaster areas, modifications resulting from public comment, if appropriate, must be made before proceeding with the expenditure of funds. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.5.59.3 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | E | Subpart E—Environmental Review Process: Environmental Assessments (EA's) | § 58.45 Public comment periods. | HUD | [68 FR 56130, Sept. 29, 2003, as amended at 89 FR 30913, Apr. 23, 2024] | Required notices must afford the public the following minimum comment periods, counted in accordance with § 58.21: | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.5.59.4 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | E | Subpart E—Environmental Review Process: Environmental Assessments (EA's) | § 58.46 Time delays for exceptional circumstances. | HUD | The responsible entity must make the FONSI available for public comments for 30 days before the recipient files the RROF when: (a) There is a considerable interest or controversy concerning the project; (b) The proposed project is similar to other projects that normally require the preparation of an EIS; or (c) The project is unique and without precedent. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.5.59.5 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | E | Subpart E—Environmental Review Process: Environmental Assessments (EA's) | § 58.47 Re-evaluation of environmental assessments and other environmental findings. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 15272, Mar. 30, 1998] | (a) A responsible entity must re-evaluate its environmental findings to determine if the original findings are still valid, when: (1) The recipient proposes substantial changes in the nature, magnitude or extent of the project, including adding new activities not anticipated in the original scope of the project; (2) There are new circumstances and environmental conditions which may affect the project or have a bearing on its impact, such as concealed or unexpected conditions discovered during the implementation of the project or activity which is proposed to be continued; or (3) The recipient proposes the selection of an alternative not in the original finding. (b)(1) If the original findings are still valid but the data or conditions upon which they were based have changed, the responsible entity must affirm the original findings and update its ERR by including this re-evaluation and its determination based on its findings. Under these circumstances, if a FONSI notice has already been published, no further publication of a FONSI notice is required. (2) If the responsible entity determines that the original findings are no longer valid, it must prepare an EA or an EIS if its evaluation indicates potentially significant impacts. (3) Where the recipient is not the responsible entity, the recipient must inform the responsible entity promptly of any proposed substantial changes under paragraph (a)(1) of this section, new circumstances or environmental conditions under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, or any proposals to select a different alternative under paragraph (a)(3) of this section, and must then permit the responsible entity to re-evaluate the findings before proceeding. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.6.59.1 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | F | Subpart F—Environmental Review Process: Environmental Impact Statement Determinations | § 58.52 Adoption of other agencies' EISs. | HUD | The responsible entity may adopt a draft or final EIS prepared by another agency provided that the EIS was prepared in accordance with 40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508. If the responsible entity adopts an EIS prepared by another agency, the procedure in 40 CFR 1506.3 shall be followed. An adopted EIS may have to be revised and modified to adapt it to the particular environmental conditions and circumstances of the project if these are different from the project reviewed in the EIS. In such cases the responsible entity must prepare, circulate, and file a supplemental draft EIS in the manner prescribed in § 58.60(d) and otherwise comply with the clearance and time requirements of the EIS process, except that scoping requirements under 40 CFR 1501.7 shall not apply. The agency that prepared the original EIS should be informed that the responsible entity intends to amend and adopt the EIS. The responsible entity may adopt an EIS when it acts as a cooperating agency in its preparation under 40 CFR 1506.3. The responsible entity is not required to re-circulate or file the EIS, but must complete the clearance process for the RROF. The decision to adopt an EIS shall be made a part of the project ERR. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.6.59.2 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | F | Subpart F—Environmental Review Process: Environmental Impact Statement Determinations | § 58.53 Use of prior environmental impact statements. | HUD | Where any final EIS has been listed in the Federal Register for a project pursuant to this part, or where an areawide or similar broad scale final EIS has been issued and the EIS anticipated a subsequent project requiring an environmental clearance, then no new EIS is required for the subsequent project if all the following conditions are met: (a) The ERR contains a decision based on a finding pursuant to § 58.40 that the proposed project is not a new major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. The decision shall include: (1) References to the prior EIS and its evaluation of the environmental factors affecting the proposed subsequent action subject to NEPA; (2) An evaluation of any environmental factors which may not have been previously assessed, or which may have significantly changed; (3) An analysis showing that the proposed project is consistent with the location, use, and density assumptions for the site and with the timing and capacity of the circulation, utility, and other supporting infrastructure assumptions in the prior EIS; (4) Documentation showing that where the previous EIS called for mitigating measures or other corrective action, these are completed to the extent reasonable given the current state of development. (b) The prior final EIS has been filed within five (5) years, and updated as follows: (1) The EIS has been updated to reflect any significant revisions made to the assumptions under which the original EIS was prepared; (2) The EIS has been updated to reflect new environmental issues and data or legislation and implementing regulations which may have significant environmental impact on the project area covered by the prior EIS. (c) There is no litigation pending in connection with the prior EIS, and no final judicial finding of inadequacy of the prior EIS has been made. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.7.59.1 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | G | Subpart G—Environmental Review Process: Procedures for Draft, Final and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements | § 58.55 Notice of intent to prepare an EIS. | HUD | As soon as practicable after the responsible entity decides to prepare an EIS, it must publish a NOI/EIS, using the HUD recommended format and disseminate it in the same manner as required by 40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.7.59.2 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | G | Subpart G—Environmental Review Process: Procedures for Draft, Final and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements | § 58.56 Scoping process. | HUD | The determination on whether or not to hold a scoping meeting will depend on the same circumstances and factors as for the holding of public hearings under § 58.59. The responsible entity must wait at least 15 days after disseminating or publishing the NOI/EIS before holding a scoping meeting. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.7.59.3 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | G | Subpart G—Environmental Review Process: Procedures for Draft, Final and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements | § 58.57 Lead agency designation. | HUD | If there are several agencies ready to assume the lead role, the responsible entity must make its decision based on the criteria in 40 CFR 1501.5(c). If the responsible entity and a Federal agency are unable to reach agreement, then the responsible entity must notify HUD (or the State, where applicable). HUD (or the State) will assist in obtaining a determination based on the procedure set forth in 40 CFR 1501.5(e). | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.7.59.4 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | G | Subpart G—Environmental Review Process: Procedures for Draft, Final and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements | § 58.59 Public hearings and meetings. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 89 FR 30913, Apr. 23, 2024] | (a) Factors to consider. In determining whether or not to hold public hearings in accordance with 40 CFR 1506.6, the responsible entity must consider the following factors: (1) The magnitude of the project in terms of economic costs, the geographic area involved, and the uniqueness or size of commitment of resources involved. (2) The degree of interest in or controversy concerning the project. (3) The complexity of the issues and the likelihood that information will be presented at the hearing which will be of assistance to the responsible entity. (4) The extent to which public involvement has been achieved through other means. (b) Procedure. All public hearings must be preceded by a notice of public hearing, which must be published in the local news media or on an appropriate government website that is accessible to individuals with disabilities and provides meaningful access for individuals with Limited English Proficiency 15 days before the hearing date. The Notice must: (1) State the date, time, place, and purpose of the hearing or meeting. (2) Describe the project, its estimated costs, and the project area. (3) State that persons desiring to be heard on environmental issues will be afforded the opportunity to be heard. (4) State the responsible entity's name and address and the name and address of its Certifying Officer. (5) State what documents are available, where they can be obtained, and any charges that may apply. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.7.59.5 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | G | Subpart G—Environmental Review Process: Procedures for Draft, Final and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements | § 58.60 Preparation and filing of environmental impact statements. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 15272, Mar. 30, 1998] | (a) The responsible entity must prepare the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) and the final environmental impact statements (FEIS) using the current HUD recommended format or its equivalent. (b) The responsible entity must file and distribute the (DEIS) and the (FEIS) in the following manner: (1) Five copies to EPA Headquarters; (2) Five copies to EPA Regional Office; (3) Copies made available in the responsible entity's and the recipient's office; (4) Copies or summaries made available to persons who request them; and (5) FEIS only—one copy to State, HUD Field Office, and HUD Headquarters library. (c) The responsible entity may request waivers from the time requirements specified for the draft and final EIS as prescribed in 40 CFR 1506.6. (d) When substantial changes are proposed in a project or when significant new circumstances or information becomes available during an environmental review, the recipient may prepare a supplemental EIS as prescribed in 40 CFR 1502.9. (e) The responsible entity must prepare a Record of Decision (ROD) as prescribed in 40 CFR 1505.2. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.8.59.1 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | H | Subpart H—Release of Funds for Particular Projects | § 58.70 Notice of intent to request release of funds. | HUD | The NOI/RROF must be disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by § 58.43 and § 58.45 before the certification is signed by the responsible entity. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.8.59.2 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | H | Subpart H—Release of Funds for Particular Projects | § 58.71 Request for release of funds and certification. | HUD | (a) The RROF and certification shall be sent to the appropriate HUD Field Office (or the State, if applicable), except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section. This request shall be executed by the Certifying Officer. The request shall describe the specific project and activities covered by the request and contain the certification required under the applicable statute cited in § 58.1(b). The RROF and certification must be in a form specified by HUD. (b) When the responsible entity is conducting an environmental review on behalf of a recipient, as provided for in § 58.10, the recipient must provide the responsible entity with all available project and environmental information and refrain from undertaking any physical activities or choice limiting actions until HUD (or the State, if applicable) has approved its request for release of funds. The certification form executed by the responsible entity's certifying officer shall be sent to the recipient that is to receive the assistance along with a description of any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project. The recipient is to submit the RROF and the certification of the responsible entity to HUD (or the State, if applicable) requesting the release of funds. The recipient must agree to abide by the special conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review, and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions. (c) If the responsible entity determines that some of the activities are exempt under applicable provisions of this part, the responsible entity shall advise the recipient that it may commit funds for these activities as soon as programmatic authorization is received. This finding shall be documented in the ERR maintained by the responsible entity and in the recipient's project files. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.8.59.3 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | H | Subpart H—Release of Funds for Particular Projects | § 58.72 HUD or State actions on RROFs and certifications. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 56130, Sept. 29, 2003] | The actions which HUD (or a State) may take with respect to a recipient's environmental certification and RROF are as follows: (a) In the absence of any receipt of objection to the contrary, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, HUD (or the State) will assume the validity of the certification and RROF and will approve these documents after expiration of the 15-day period prescribed by statute. (b) HUD (or the state) may disapprove a certification and RROF if it has knowledge that the responsible entity or other participants in the development process have not complied with the items in § 58.75, or that the RROF and certification are inaccurate. (c) In cases in which HUD has approved a certification and RROF but subsequently learns (e.g., through monitoring) that the recipient violated § 58.22 or the recipient or responsible entity otherwise failed to comply with a clearly applicable environmental authority, HUD shall impose appropriate remedies and sanctions in accord with the law and regulations for the program under which the violation was found. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.8.59.4 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | H | Subpart H—Release of Funds for Particular Projects | § 58.73 Objections to release of funds. | HUD | HUD (or the State) will not approve the ROF for any project before 15 calendar days have elapsed from the time of receipt of the RROF and the certification or from the time specified in the notice published pursuant to § 58.70, whichever is later. Any person or agency may object to a recipient's RROF and the related certification. However, the objections must meet the conditions and procedures set forth in subpart H of this part. HUD (or the State) can refuse the RROF and certification on any grounds set forth in § 58.75. All decisions by HUD (or the State) regarding the RROF and the certification shall be final. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.8.59.5 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | H | Subpart H—Release of Funds for Particular Projects | § 58.74 Time for objecting. | HUD | All objections must be received by HUD (or the State) within 15 days from the time HUD (or the State) receives the recipient's RROF and the related certification, or within the time period specified in the notice, whichever is later. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.8.59.6 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | H | Subpart H—Release of Funds for Particular Projects | § 58.75 Permissible bases for objections. | HUD | [61 FR 19122, Apr. 30, 1996, as amended at 68 FR 56130, Sept. 29, 2003] | HUD (or the State), will consider objections claiming a responsible entity's noncompliance with this part based only on any of the following grounds: (a) The certification was not in fact executed by the responsible entity's Certifying Officer. (b) The responsible entity has failed to make one of the two findings pursuant to § 58.40 or to make the written determination required by § 58.35, § 58.47 or § 58.53 for the project, as applicable. (c) The responsible entity has omitted one or more of the steps set forth at subpart E of this part for the preparation, publication and completion of an EA. (d) The responsible entity has omitted one or more of the steps set forth at subparts F and G of this part for the conduct, preparation, publication and completion of an EIS. (e) The recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by this part before release of funds and approval of the environmental certification by HUD (or the state). (f) Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. | |||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.8.59.7 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | H | Subpart H—Release of Funds for Particular Projects | § 58.76 Procedure for objections. | HUD | A person or agency objecting to a responsible entity's RROF and certification shall submit objections in writing to HUD (or the State). The objections shall: (a) Include the name, address and telephone number of the person or agency submitting the objection, and be signed by the person or authorized official of an agency. (b) Be dated when signed. (c) Describe the basis for objection and the facts or legal authority supporting the objection. (d) State when a copy of the objection was mailed or delivered to the responsible entity's Certifying Officer. | ||||||
| 24:24:1.1.1.1.32.8.59.8 | 24 | Housing and Urban Development | 58 | PART 58—ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ENTITIES ASSUMING HUD ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES | H | Subpart H—Release of Funds for Particular Projects | § 58.77 Effect of approval of certification. | HUD | (a) Responsibilities of HUD and States. HUD's (or, where applicable, the State's) approval of the certification shall be deemed to satisfy the responsibilities of the Secretary under NEPA and related provisions of law cited at § 58.5 insofar as those responsibilities relate to the release of funds as authorized by the applicable provisions of law cited in § 58.1(b). (b) Public and agency redress. Persons and agencies seeking redress in relation to environmental reviews covered by an approved certification shall deal with the responsible entity and not with HUD. It is HUD's policy to refer all inquiries and complaints to the responsible entity and its Certifying Officer. Similarly, the State (where applicable) may direct persons and agencies seeking redress in relation to environmental reviews covered by an approved certification to deal with the responsible entity, and not the State, and may refer inquiries and complaints to the responsible entity and its Certifying Officer. Remedies for noncompliance are set forth in program regulations. (c) Implementation of environmental review decisions. Projects of a recipient will require post-review monitoring and other inspection and enforcement actions by the recipient and the State or HUD (using procedures provided for in program regulations) to assure that decisions adopted through the environmental review process are carried out during project development and implementation. (d) Responsibility for monitoring and training. (1) At least once every three years, HUD intends to conduct in-depth monitoring and exercise quality control (through training and consultation) over the environmental activities performed by responsible entities under this part. Limited monitoring of these environmental activities will be conducted during each program monitoring site visit. If through limited or in-depth monitoring of these environmental activities or by other means, HUD becomes aware of any environmental deficiencies, HUD may take one or more of the following actions: (… |
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