Concurrent Notice
May 19, 2022
CONCURRENT NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT / DETERMINATION OF
NONSIGNIFICANCE
AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
CDBG Contract #: 21-62210-033 Date: May 19, 2022
Name of Responsible Entity (RE): Town of Malden, 509-569-3771, 204 W. Moreland Ave, Malden, WA, 99149
These notices shall satisfy separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Malden as well as notification for Determination of NonSignificance for Washington SEPA.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 4, 2022 the above-named RE will request the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) to release federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project:
Project Title or Name: Town of Malden Fire Station
Purpose or Nature of the Project: Replace Malden fire station with new multi-use fire station/Town Hall/Post Office.
Location of Project: 14 W. Moreland Ave, Malden, WA 99149
Estimated Cost of the Project: $1,588,300
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT / DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
The Town of Malden 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 (PL 91-190) or RCW 43.21C.030 is not required.
Evaluation of impacts was based on information that can be found in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) which is on file at 204 W. Moreland Ave, Malden, WA 99149 and is available for examination and copying weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and on the city website, maldenwa.org.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of Malden, Mayor, PO Box 28, Malden, WA 99149 or emailed to townofmaldenwa.gmail.com. All comments received by June 2, 2022 will be considered by the Town of Malden prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Town of Malden certifies to Commerce that Dan Harwood, in his capacity as Mayor, 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. Commerce’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Malden to use State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
Commerce will accept objections to its release of funds and the Town of Malden’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 (insert Name of RE); b) the RE has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the RE has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Commerce; 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) and shall be addressed to Community Development Block Grant, Program Manager, Department of Commerce, 1011 Plum Street SE, PO Box 42525, Olympia, Washington. 98504-2525. Potential objectors should contact the Community Development Block Grant Program at (360) 725-4000 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Dan Harwood, Mayor
Town of Malden
Published: May 19, 2022
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