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.
Announcement - ENVLive: A series of Trainings and Unscripted Conversations with your GLO Environmental Team
The GLO announces the following virtual training sessions titled “EnvLive: A series of Trainings and Unscripted Conversations with your GLO Regulatory Oversight Team”. This free series provides resource specific training, and the “Unscripted Conversations” sessions provide an open forum to ask questions or raise concerns on environmental requirements.
Training Dates and Topics
June 7: Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Session Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Overview of HUDs CPD Monitoring Handbook (Chapter 21) and what to expect when your environmental review record is audited by GLO.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://txglo.zoom.us/j/86725088673?pwd=MmNpWFA3WkZzK0R5TlNrZkZPTml0Zz09
Meeting ID: 867 2508 8673
Passcode: 542746
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Find your local number: https://txglo.zoom.us/u/kcj42npd6K
June 21: Unscripted Conversation
Session Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
An open forum to discuss environmental regulations with the Regulatory Oversight team.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://txglo.zoom.us/j/86486767890?pwd=STdaa1BVRjA1UFFzSHg1Uklrbnoydz09
Meeting ID: 864 8676 7890
Passcode: 880870
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Find your local number: https://txglo.zoom.us/u/kc3lJrnF2o
July 26: 24 CFR Part 55
Session Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
A discussion about 24 CFR Part 55 - Floodplain Management and the 8-Step Decision Making Process
Passcode: 612194
Dial by your location
1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Find your local number: https://txglo.zoom.us/u/k9tv7RT3w
To learn more about the upcoming trainings, email: env.reviews@recovery.texs.gov
Past Trainings
GLO Resources:
- Policy Memo on Revised ERR Review Procedures
- Revised Policy Memo on Choice Limiting Actions
- Revised Policy Memo on Project Re-evaluations
- Environmental Review Record Checklist
- Adopting a FEMA Environmental Review (REC)
- Projects in Coastal High Hazard Areas
- Coastal Zone Management Act Compliance for CDBG-DR Projects
- Executive Order 11988: Floodplain Management Compliance for CDBG-DR Projects
- Executive Order 11990: Wetlands Protection for CDBG-DR Projects
- Floodplain Map Requirements for CDBG-DR Projects
- Regulations Governing Waters of the United States
GLO Resource Videos:
Additional Resources
- 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)