NSPEnvironmentalClearanceRequirementsTrainingSlides.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 15 * 15 * * * The full environmental assessment checklist is recommended to guide you through the review – The NEPA analysis must study conditions on site and the direct and indirect effects of the project – the cumulative effect must also be considered – that means how does your project contribute to impacts from all other approved projects in the community * * * * * mitigation * * * * * * * . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * An environmental determination is required even for exempt activities and documentation with 58.6 is also required but often for exempt activities compliance is not triggered – for example you have to consider if flood insurance is required for administrative costs but administrative costs are not physical so it is not something for which you can buy flood insurance If the local government is providing housing counseling then you would document in writing that housing counseling project is exempt and then consider if 58.6 is applicable - * * * * * * * * Laws and Authorities 58.5 Historic Preservation Floodplain Wetlands HUD Env. Standards Aquifers Endangered Species Rivers Air * Air Quality 24 CFR Part 58.5(g) Is the site in a Non -attainment Area? Local Requirements on SIP? Will Project impact? * Exceptions: Actions outside non-attainment areas Emission levels below de minmus level Rehabilitation activities Acquisition for continued use Land banking (required when site is developed) Air Quality 24 CFR Part 58.5(g) * Additional Issues: Demolition and Rehab Comply with EPA and State Laws (emissions, asbestos lead) Project proximity to other sources such as: Stack emissions Roads Air Quality 24 CFR Part 58.5(g) * Laws and Authorities 58.5 Historic Preservation Floodplain Wetlands HUD Env. Stadards Aquifers Endangered Species Rivers Air Farmlands * Farmlands Protection Act24 CFR Part 58.5(h) Avoid impact to f