Regulatory - Environmental Guidance
Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58, environmental reviews must be conducted on every activity involving CDBG-DR and / or CDBG-MIT 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 funded activity to satisfy all federal, state and local requirements. Additionally, local entities administering CDBG-DR / CDBG-MIT programs must follow the same requirements even if CDBG-DR / CDBG-MIT 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.
Environmental Technical Assistance (TA) Geographical Distribution Map
ENVLive: A series of Trainings and Unscripted Conversations with your GLO Environmental Team
Upcoming Trainings
A training session on Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) and recent updates to 24 CFR Part 55 and 24 CFR Part 58. This session will provide critical insights into the latest regulatory changes affecting Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands.
The GLO held the following virtual training sessions titled “EnvLive: A series of Trainings and Unscripted Conversations with your GLO Environmental Team”.
Past Trainings
GLO Resources:
- TIGR PORTAL – Environmental Document Upload Instructions
- Policy Memo on Revised ERR Review Procedures
- Revised Policy Memo on Choice Limiting Actions
- Revised Policy Memo on Project Re-evaluations
- Environmental Review Mapping Application (ERMA)
- HUD Updates to Floodplain Management Regulations at 24 CFR 55 and FFRMS Flowchart
GLO Resource Videos:
Additional Resources
- Texas Unified Federal Review - Letter of Agreement
- HUD/TCEQ General Conformity Review Agreement Document
- Air Quality General Conformity Review Summary
- 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)
- Texas DSHS Asbestos Remediation Regulations
- HUD Lead Abatement Guidance
- Programmatic agreement between the Texas Historical Commission (THC) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO)
- GLO Coastal Agreement