H U D E N V I R O N M E N TA L R E V I E W O N L I N E S Y S T E M

HEROS

Kathryn AuSeptember 17, 2013

Define the project and determine review requirements

Evaluate environmental impacts and compliance with federal environmental law

Document conditions and conclusions

Obtain official endorsement/necessary signatures

Follow up (as necessary)

Environmental Review Process

Current Documentation

HEROS – A New System

Applies to all HUD Programs Part 50 and Part 58 All levels of review 17 environmental laws and authorities

HEROS Goals and Functions

• Replaces HUD’s current paper-based environmental review process with a comprehensive online tool

HEROS Screenshots

HEROS Screenshots

HEROS Goals and Functions

• Replaces HUD’s current paper-based environmental review process with a comprehensive online tool

• Increases accountability and transparency of HUD-assisted projects

OneCPD Website

HEROS Goals and Functions

• Replaces HUD’s current paper-based environmental review process with a comprehensive online tool

• Increases accountability and transparency of HUD-assisted projects

• Informs HUD of trends

Current Lack of Data

How many projects require flood insurance?How many projects have to complete clean

up for site contamination?How many environmental assessments are

completed each year?

Unknown…

Examples of HEROS Reports

Benefits to Responsible Entities

Helps manage environmental reviewsGuides users on environmental complianceGenerates and posts an electronic

Environmental Review Record (ERR)Expedites forms 7015.15 and 7015.16 with

electronic certifications

Users

Responsible Entity (RE) staff Preparer, Certifying Officer

Non-RE recipients PHAs, Subgrantees

State Agencies 7015.15 Reviewer, Approving Official

HUD Staff 7015.15 Reviewer, Approving Official, Environmental Officers

Consultants

Linking Reviews to State Agencies

7015.16

Next Steps

First week of October – Production

Nov. 2013 through Jun. 2014 - Regional Rollout User Access Training User Guides

Questions? Comments?

CONTACT:

Kathryn Au

Kathryn.Au@hud.gov

202-402-6340

To request access:

HEROSinfo@hud.gov