Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58, environmental reviews must be conducted on every construction activity involving CDBG-DR funds.
The GLO will use contracted Environmental Service Providers to assist in the Environmental Review Process for Hurricane Harvey related tasks. These reviews must be completed prior to beginning any construction to satisfy all federal, state and local requirements. Additionally, local entities administering CDBG-DR programs must follow the same requirements even if CDBG-DR funds only account for a small portion of the project. The GLO has developed a Regulatory Oversight department to manage the environmental review process and provide technical assistance to subrecipients within the program.
For additional resources regarding federal regulations and HUD guidance visit:
- 24 CFR Part 58 Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities
- HUD Environmental Review Resources
- HUD Tiered Environmental Reviews Guidance
- HUD Web-Based Instructional System for Environmental Review (WISER)
- GLO Critical Actions Within Floodplains
- Environmental Review for Activity/Project that is Exempt or Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
- Texas DSHS Asbestos Remediation Regulations
- HUD Lead Abatement Guidance