Who conducts a Part 58 review?
Regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 authorize units of general local government to conduct environmental reviews for projects funded with HUD money where permitted by program legislation. Local governments performing environmental review responsibilities under Part 58 are known as Responsible Entities (RE).
What is a NEPA environmental review?
An Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a concise public document that provides sufficient evidence and analysis for determining whether HRSA should issue a Finding of No Significant Environmental Impact (FONSI) or prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
What does the NEPA regulate?
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was signed into law on January 1, 1970. NEPA requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions.
What projects require an environmental review under NEPA?
Under NEPA, federal agencies must perform an environmental review for each proposed “major federal action.” Major actions include permit decisions, adoption of agency policy, formal planning, agency projects, and other actions.
What is the purpose of the HUD environmental regulations?
This regulation provides environmental standards for determining project acceptability and necessary measures to insure that activities assisted by HUD achieve the goal of a suitable living environment.
What are NEPA and HUD regulations?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and HUD-regulations that implement NEPA before funds can be committed or spent on any project.
Where can I find information on the environmental review process for HUD?
Links to HUDs official website for the most up-to-date policies, guidance and information on the environmental review process for HUD if a Law and Authority does not have a unique state process/procedure or special guidance for the specific Law and Authority.
What are the environmental criteria for HUD-assisted projects?
The environmental criteria include noise abatement and control and the siting of HUD-assisted projects near hazardous operations including explosives, flammables, runway clear zones at civil airports, and accident potential zones at military airfields.