Sample Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Date of Notice

Name of Responsible Entity [RE]

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Telephone Number of RE Preparer Agency

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Name of RE or Grantee.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about At least one day after the end of the comment period the Name of RE will If the RE is not also the grantee, insert the following language here: "Authorize the [Name of grantee] to" submit a request to the HUD/State administering agency for the release of Name of grant program funds under Title/Section [ ] of the Name of the Act of 19__, as amended, to undertake a project known as Project title, for the purpose of Nature/Scope of project, estimated funding, and project location if applicable.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The Name of RE has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Name and address of RE office where ERR can be examined and name and address of other locations where the record is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays ___ A.M. to ___ P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the RE designated office responsible for receiving and responding to comments. All comments received by If notice published: notice plus fifteen days; If notice posted: posting date plus eighteen days will be considered by the Name of RE prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

The Name of RE certifies to HUD/State that Name of certifying officer in his/her capacity as Official title consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's/State's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Name of grantee to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD/State will accept objections to its release of funds and the RE's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Name of RE; (b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD/State; or (d) 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. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD/State grant administration office at Address of that office. Potential objectors should contact HUD/State to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Name and Title of RE Certifying Officer