HomeMy WebLinkAboutFONSI-RROF Notice-Kaiaulu O Kapiolani Nov 2022 AmendedCorrections posted on December 5, 2022 to OHCD Public Notices
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
November 23, 2022 County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development
1990 Kinoʻole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 (808) 961-8379
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be
undertaken by the County of Hawaiʻi. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 14, 2022 the County of Hawaiʻi will submit a request to the HUD/State
administering agency for the release of Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program funds under CFR 24 Subtitle B, Chapter IX Part 983, to undertake a project known as Kaiaulu O Kapiʻolani for the purpose of developing 64 affordable rental units for qualifying low income households to reside in within TMK plat (3) 2-4-025:048,053,080, located on Kapi`olani Street between
Kukuau and Hualalai Streets in central Hilo within the County of Hawai‘i. The proposed new
affordable rental housing complex will comprise of 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom units in two-story apartment buildings. In addition to the residential units, there will be a community center, laundry facilities, tot lot, community gardens, open spaces, and at least 80 parking stalls. This project targets low income households earning at or below 60% Area Median Income
(AMI) and include rental assistance for 25 qualifying residential households. Total funding from
all sources is estimated to be $53,888,000.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Hawaiʻi has determined that the project 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: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/office-of-housing
PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development, Attn: Susan Kunz, 1990 Kinoʻole
Street, Suite 102, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720; Susan.Kunz@hawaiicounty.gov. Reference the project
by name: Kaiaulu O Kapi`olani. All comments received on or before Friday, December 9, 2022,
Corrections posted on December 5, 2022 to OHCD Public Notices
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will be considered by the County of Hawaiʻi prior to authorizing submission of a request for
release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The County of Hawaiʻi certifies to HUD that Mitchell D. Roth, in his capacity as Mayor of
Hawai’i County, 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 of Hawaiʻi
to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the County of Hawaiʻi’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 of Hawaiʻi; (b) the County of Hawaiʻi 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 U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Honolulu Field Office, 1003 Bishop St, Ste 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Mr. Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor
County of Hawaiʻi Publication Date: 11/23/2022