Suggested Format for Environmental Assessment

for HUD-funded Proposals

Project Identification:

NSP2 Grant Number:

Preparer:

Contact information of Preparer: Email

Phone

Date EA completed:

Environmental Assessment

Project Name:

Project Location:

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Statement of Purpose and Need for Proposal:

[40 CFR 1508.9(b)]:

Description of the Proposal [40 CFR 1508.25]

Include all contemplated actions which logically are either geographically or functionally a composite part of the project, regardless of the source of funding.

Existing Conditions and Trends

Describe the existing conditions of the project area and its surroundings, and trends likely to continue in the absence of the project.

Direct and Indirect Effects of Proposal [40 CFR 1508.8]

Direct effects are caused by the action and occur at the same time and place.
Indirect effects are caused by the action and are later in time or farther removed in distance, but are still reasonably foreseeable. Indirect effects may include growth inducing effects and other effects related to induced changes in the pattern of land use, population density or growth rate, and related effects on air and water and other natural systems, including ecosystems.

Analysis of cumulative impacts: [40 CFR 1508.7]

The impact on the environment which results from the incremental impact of the action when added to other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (Federal or non-Federal) or person undertakes such other actions. Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time.

ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION

Alternatives and Project Modifications Considered [40 CFR 1508.9]

Identify other reasonable courses of action that were considered and not selected, such as other sites, design modifications, or other uses of the subject site. Describe the benefits and adverse impacts to the human environment of each alternative and the reasons for rejecting it.

No Action Alternative

Discuss the benefits and adverse impacts to the human environment of not implementing the preferred alternative.

Mitigation Measures Recommended [40 CFR 1508.20]

Recommend feasible ways in which the proposal or its external factors should be modified in order to minimize adverse environmental impacts and restore or enhance environmental quality.

Additional Studies Performed

Attach studies or summaries)