SidewalkAcquisitionERRSignatureEnvironmental Review for Activity/Project that is
Categorically Excluded Subject to Section 58.5
Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.35(a)
Project Information
Project Name:
Sidewalk-Appraisal-&-Acquisition
HEROS Number:
900000010126104
State / Local Identifier:
Project Location:
123 Hawley St, Northampton, MA 01060
Additional Location Information:
Hawley Street: from Holyoke Street to Isabella Street on the west side of the street.
Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]:
The City will use CBDG funds to pay for the soft cost of appraisals for a state funded sidewalk improvements in a low- and moderate-income area neighborhood. The City will pay for the
soft costs associated with the appraisals of land. The City will use CBDG funds to pay for the acquisitions (maybe temporary) for a state funded sidewalk improvements in a low-
and moderate-income area neighborhood.
Level of Environment Review Determination:
Categorically Excluded per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.5:
58.34(a)(12)
58.35(a)(1)
Funding Information
Grant Number
HUD Program
Program Name
B-19-MC-25-0027
Community Planning and Development (CPD)
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (Entitlement)
Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount:
$30,402.00
Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) (5)]:
$30,402.00
Mitigation Measures and Conditions [CFR 1505.2(c)]:
Summarized below are all mitigation measures adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid or eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non-compliance or non-conformance
with the above-listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions must be incorporated into project
contracts, development agreements and other relevant documents. The staff responsible for implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should be clearly identified in the mitigation
plan.
Law, Authority, or Factor
Mitigation Measure or Condition
Comments on Completed Measures
Complete
Determination:
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This categorically excluded activity/project converts to EXEMPT per Section 58.34(a)(12), because it does not require any mitigation for compliance with any listed statutes or authorities,
nor requires any formal permit or license; Funds may be committed and drawn down after certification of this part for this (now) EXEMPT project; OR
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This categorically excluded activity/project cannot convert to Exempt status because one or more statutes or authorities listed at Section 58.5 requires formal consultation or mitigation.
Complete consultation/mitigation protocol requirements, publish NOI/RROF and obtain “Authority to Use Grant Funds” (HUD 7015.16) per Section 58.70 and 58.71 before committing or drawing
down any funds; OR
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This project is not categorically excluded OR, if originally categorically excluded, is now subject to a full Environmental Assessment according to Part 58 Subpart E due to extraordinary
circumstances (Section 58.35(c)).
Preparer Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________
Name / Title/ Organization:
Keith Benoit / / NORTHAMPTON
Responsible Entity Agency Official Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________
Name/ Title: __________________________________ _____________________________________
This original, signed document and related supporting material must be retained on file by the Responsible Entity in an Environment Review Record (ERR) for the activity / project (ref:
24 CFR Part 58.38) and in accordance with recordkeeping requirements for the HUD program(s).