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Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact - Notice of Intent to Request the Release of Funds

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Uintah Basin Association of Governments
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Notice Title
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact - Notice of Intent to Request the Release of Funds
Notice Tags
Environmental Quality
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
May 12, 2025 03:00 PM
Event End Date & Time
May 30, 2025 05:00 PM
Description/Agenda
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST THE RELEASE OF FUNDS 12 May 2025 State of Utah, Dept. of Workforce Services Housing & Community Development Division 140 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (801) 834-4609 These notices satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Vernal, Utah. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about 28 May 2025, State of Utah, Department of Workforce Services, Housing & Community Development Division (HCD), will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended in 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq., to undertake the project known as Vernal Land Development located at 256 East 600 South, Vernal, Utah, 84078. Funding will be used to develop vacant land (5.21 acres) into functional and safe residential building lots for low-income, single-family housing. Vernal city has already purchased this land. This will be a multiyear project, continuing into the 2026 funding year. This development will include the following: the installation of new underground utilities (water, sewer, power, and data), the construction of curbs and gutters, the resurfacing of existing asphalt, and the construction of a new asphalt road. This project will be wholly funded through the CDBG program with a total estimated cost of $700,000. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT HCD has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Protection Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). This document is available for examination and copying weekdays 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Utah DWS HCD office, 140 E. 300 S., Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 and the Uintah Basin Association of Governments office located at 330 East 100 South, Roosevelt, Utah, 84066. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, Housing & Community Development Division, Attn: Environmental Review Specialist, 140 E. 300 S., Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. All comments received by 27 May 2025 will be considered by the State of Utah prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION HCD certifies to HUD that Jennifer Domenici, in her official capacity as assistant HCD Director, 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 approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows HCD to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO HUD RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and HCD'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 HCD; (b) HCD has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; 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 via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Jennifer Domenici, Assistant Director State of Utah Workforce Services, Housing & Community Development Division
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Meeting Information

Meeting Location
330 E 100 S
Roosevelt, UT 84066
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Contact Name
Laurie Brummond
Contact Email
laurieb@ubaog.org
Contact Phone
4357224518

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On
May 12, 2025 02:15 PM
Notice Last Edited On
May 12, 2025 02:15 PM

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FONSI and NOI RROF for Vernal ERR 205384.pdf Public Information Handout 2025/05/12 02:15 PM


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