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HUD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ONLINE SYSTEM HEROS Kathryn Au September 17, 2013
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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
202-402-6340
To request access:
