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EO-13976 NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO
EO-13976
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
July 2, 2025
Oregon Housing and Community Services
725 Summer Street NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301-1266
503-986-2000
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Umatilla County Housing Authority.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 19, 2025, OHCS will submit a request to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds under section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act passed by Congress in October, 1990, and amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, and will authorize Umatilla County Housing Authority to submit a request to HUD for project-based Housing Choice vouchers under Section 8(o)of the Housing Act of 1937, (42 USC 1437f(o)) to undertake a project known as Liberty Village Apartments, 588 E Newport Ave., Hermiston, OR, Umatilla County for the purpose of construction of a proposed 17-unit affordable housing community with a preference for Veterans. Of the 17 units, 15 will serve individuals at 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) through Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), while the remaining 2 units will cater to those earning up to 60% of the AMI. Additional funding will include $6,500,000 in HOME-ARP and $1,500,000 of HOME resources, and $850,000 in grants from FHLP/HAP. Total project cost is estimated to be $9,330,648. The property will feature on-site offices and a community room for use by tenants and service providers, fostering an environment that promotes community engagement and support services.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
OHCS 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 OHCS, 725 Summer Street NE, Suite B, Salem, Oregon 97301 and may be examined weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or by contacting erin.nieman@hcs.oregon.gov. Any copying requested may be subject to charges as specified in OHCS Public Records Request policy #70-010.01. The ERR is also accessible at http://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Erin Nieman, Federal Cross-Cutting Analyst, Oregon Housing and Community Services, Affordable Rental Housing Division, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite B, Salem, OR 97301 or erin.nieman@hcs.oregon.gov. All comments received by July 18, 2025 will be considered by OHCS prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
OHCS certifies to HUD that Andrea Bell in her capacity as Certifying Officer 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 OHCS and Umatilla County Housing Authority to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and OHCS'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 OHCS; (b) OHCS 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 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 in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Portland Field Office at Edith Green-Wendell Federal Office Building, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97204-2825. Potential objectors should contact HUD Portland Field Office at Portland_RROF@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Andrea Bell, OHCS Certifying Officer
Publish July 2, 2025
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
July 2, 2025
Oregon Housing and Community Services
725 Summer Street NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301-1266
503-986-2000
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and Umatilla County Housing Authority.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 19, 2025, OHCS will submit a request to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds under section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act passed by Congress in October, 1990, and amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, and will authorize Umatilla County Housing Authority to submit a request to HUD for project-based Housing Choice vouchers under Section 8(o)of the Housing Act of 1937, (42 USC 1437f(o)) to undertake a project known as Liberty Village Apartments, 588 E Newport Ave., Hermiston, OR, Umatilla County for the purpose of construction of a proposed 17-unit affordable housing community with a preference for Veterans. Of the 17 units, 15 will serve individuals at 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) through Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), while the remaining 2 units will cater to those earning up to 60% of the AMI. Additional funding will include $6,500,000 in HOME-ARP and $1,500,000 of HOME resources, and $850,000 in grants from FHLP/HAP. Total project cost is estimated to be $9,330,648. The property will feature on-site offices and a community room for use by tenants and service providers, fostering an environment that promotes community engagement and support services.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
OHCS 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 OHCS, 725 Summer Street NE, Suite B, Salem, Oregon 97301 and may be examined weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. or by contacting erin.nieman@hcs.oregon.gov. Any copying requested may be subject to charges as specified in OHCS Public Records Request policy #70-010.01. The ERR is also accessible at http://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Erin Nieman, Federal Cross-Cutting Analyst, Oregon Housing and Community Services, Affordable Rental Housing Division, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite B, Salem, OR 97301 or erin.nieman@hcs.oregon.gov. All comments received by July 18, 2025 will be considered by OHCS prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
OHCS certifies to HUD that Andrea Bell in her capacity as Certifying Officer 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 OHCS and Umatilla County Housing Authority to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and OHCS'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 OHCS; (b) OHCS 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 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 in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Portland Field Office at Edith Green-Wendell Federal Office Building, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97204-2825. Potential objectors should contact HUD Portland Field Office at Portland_RROF@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Andrea Bell, OHCS Certifying Officer
Publish July 2, 2025
Posted Online 29 weeks ago
Published in the East Oregonian
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