Delco Times, NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS August 24, 2015 Council of the County of Delaware Government Center Building Front and Orange Streets Media, Pennsylvania 19063 610-891-5425 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Delaware (County). REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 9, 2015 the County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following projects: Edgmont Township: Estimated funding of $250,000 for residential sewer connections. The County will provide 0% interest deferred loans up to $10,000 for installation of sewer lateral, grinder pump, decommissioning of septic tank and related work for income eligible owner-occupied residences within the Crum Creek Sewer District. It has been determined that the only applicable requirements of 24 CFR part 58.5 and 58.6 are wetlands, historic preservation, farmlands, endangered species, site contamination and toxic substances. The review for these factors will be carried out on a site specific basis as each site is identified. Site specific review will be completed prior to commitment of funds. Middletown Township: Estimated funding of $126,790 for storm water improvements to East Old Baltimore Pike, from the Route 1 entrance ramp to Pelle Road. Activities include installation of storm sewer underdrain and collection inlets; replacement of culvert, endwall and rock dissipater; and related site restoration. Ridley Township: Estimated funding of $450,500 for storm water improvements to Kelly, Catherine, Eisenhower, Colwel and 7th Avenues; and Duryea Drive. Activities include installation of storm water main, inlets and yard drains with related site restoration. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The County has determined that the above-identified projects 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 the Delaware County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), 600 North Jackson Street, Suite 101, Media, PA 19063, and may be examined or copied, upon request, weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. In addition to the above-identified projects, on or about September 9, 2015, the County will submit a request to HUD for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following projects: Chester Township: Estimated funding of $70,000 for recreational improvements at Worrilow Park, adjacent to Powell Road, and a park at 12th and Yarnall Streets. Activities include resurfacing of basketball court blacktop, replacement of poles, backboards and perimeter fencing, court striping and related site restoration. Concord Township: Estimated funding of $177,000 for historic preservation of the Concord Senior Center, a National Register eligible structure, located at 817 Concord Road. Activities include replacement of roof, front porch, ADA ramp and related building restoration. Glenolden Borough: Estimated funding of $53,021 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation on MacDade Boulevard, from Dalmas Avenue to Werner Avenue. Activities include installation of 123 LF of sanitary main and 5 manholes; filling of 205 LF of abandoned sanitary main and 1 manhole with flowable fill; and related site restoration. Ridley Township: Estimated funding of $51,800 for sanitary sewer improvements to the 1500 block of Park Lane Road. Activities include lining of 400 LF of sanitary main and 3 manholes, and related site restoration. Ridley Township: Estimated funding of $40,000 for park improvements at 6th Avenue Open Space. Activities include removal of six trees and debris. Planting of six new trees. Grading, restoration and improvements of disturbed areas. Newlin Grist Mill: Estimated funding of $150,150 for historic preservation of the Trimble House, a National Register listed structure, located at 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills. Activities include exterior waterproofing including masonry and stonework repair; chimney reconstruction; exterior carpentry and millwork restoration; and reconstruction of patio for positive drainage. Interior activities include repairs to plaster, carpentry and millwork; plumbing and HVAC upgrades; and related building restoration. The activities listed immediately above are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. Additional project information is contained in the respective project ERR on file and is available for review or copying at same location and time specified in the preceding FONSI statement. PUBLIC COMMENT Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to OHCD. All comments received by September 8, 2015 will be considered by the County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The County certifies to HUD that Linda F. Hill in her capacity as County 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 the County to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County’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 the County; (b) the County 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 Director, Community Planning and Development at HUD Pennsylvania State Office, The Wannamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Linda F. Hill, Director Office of Housing and Community Development DCT, August 24, a-1
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