NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
June 18, 2025
City of Goldsboro
200 N. Center St.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 580-4362
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Goldsboro.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 8, 2025 the City of Goldsboro will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the (Cranston-Gonzalez) National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.), as amended, to undertake a project known as Abbott Crossing for the purpose of providing development support for affordable rental housing located on Graves Dr., Goldsboro, NC. The estimated total funding for the project is $13,073,191.00
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Goldsboro 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 the Community Relations and Development Department, 214 N. Center St., Goldsboro NC., and may be examined or copied weekdays 8A.M to 5P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Community Relations and Development Department. All comments received by July 7, 2025, will be considered by the City of Goldsboro prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Goldsboro certifies to HUD that Charles Gaylor 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. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Goldsboro to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Goldsboro’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 City of Goldsboro; (b) the City of Goldsboro 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 Lenwood E. Smith, Field Environmental Office: HUD Greensboro field office at 1500 Pinecroft Road, Suite 401, Greensboro, NC 27407. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
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Charles Gaylor, Mayor