CITY OF
WHEELING, WV
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
AND INTENT TO
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (FONSI-RROF)
PUBLICATION DATE:
Monday, March 28, 2022
GRANTEE NAME:
City of Wheeling, WV
GRANTEE ADDRESS:
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
TELEPHONE:
(304) 234-3701
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: The purpose of this notice is to satisfy two (2) separate but related procedural requirements for an activity to be undertaken by the City of Wheeling, WV.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or after Wednesday, April 13, 2022, the City of Wheeling will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-383), to undertake a project funded under the City’s FY 2021 CDBG Program for the purpose of infrastructure improvements in the City of Wheeling, WV.
CATEGORICALLY
EXCLUDED PROJECT
CD-21-06 37th Street Storm Sewer Separation Project (Alley F to Wetzel). FY 2021 CDBG funds will be used to construct a 42-inch storm sewer and related manholes and inlets for the purpose of separating storm and sanitary sewer systems within the project area. The project area will run within the public right-of-way of 37th Street between Alley F (east of Jacob Street) and Wetzel Street. This project is located in a floodplain. The project budget is $272,705.00, utilizing FY 2021 CDBG funding.
FINDING OF NO
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)
The City of Wheeling has determined that the above-identified project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environment 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 the City of Wheeling Department of Community and Economic Development, 1500 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003, and is available for public examination and copying, upon request, during normal business days from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on this ERR to the City of Wheeling, Department of Economic and Community Development, via email at: [email protected], or via mail at: 1500 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. All comments received by Tuesday, April 12, 2022 will be considered by the City of Wheeling prior to authorizing submittal of a request for release of funds. Commenters should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CERTIFICATION
The City of Wheeling certifies to HUD that Mr. Robert Herron, in his capacity as City Manager, 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 these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Wheeling to use CDBG funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Wheeling’s certification received by Thursday, April 28, 2022, or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Wheeling; (b) the City of Wheeling has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations found in 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the City of Wheeling 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 projects are unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Section 58.76), and shall be emailed to the Director of Community Planning & Development (CPD), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Pittsburgh Field Office
phillip.e.mckeough@
hud.gov
Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Robert Herron,
City Manager, Certifying
Officer
City of Wheeling
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Int. March 28, 2022