Michigan

Supplement to RUS Bulletin 1794A-602

Guide for Preparing the Environmental Report for Water & Waste Projects

# USDA Rural Development

3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 200

East Lansing, MI 48823

\(517\) 324-5209

# FAX (517) 324-5225

State Environmental Coordinator:

Andrew H. Granskog, P.E.

andy.granskog@mi.usda.gov

1.  **Introduction**

This document is a Michigan-specific guide prepared as a supplement to
the national guide on preparing environmental reports, Rural Utilities
Service (RUS) RUS Bulletin 1794A-602. It identifies primary contacts and
sources of information that should be used in preparing the report. It
also provides guidance on the report format, scope, and content as well
as giving insight into how to prepare a report that can be accepted with
little or no revision. USDA Rural Development (RD) projects are required
by law to comply with NEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act.

For further information on the NEPA environmental review process,
applicable environmental laws, the 3 levels of environmental review
(categorical exclusion, environmental assessment, environmental impact
statement), and public notice requirements, please refer to RUS Bulletin
(RB) 1794A-602 available at the following website:

<http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/regs-bulletins.htm>

**2.0 Report Format**

The environmental report must be comprehensive yet concise. This
supplement and the RB 1794A‑602 are prepared in the desired format to
serve as an example. The public notice function of the report supports
the idea that reports that are unnecessarily long or wordy don't
communicate very well. This is not to minimize the need for the report
to be complete, but to emphasize the need to keep the reports simple.
Secondary reference materials such as the text of regulatory acts,
complete lists of environmental sites or prime farmland soil types,
permit application forms, and the like should not be included.

Follow the example Table of Contents presented in Exhibit E of RB
1794A-602. Sections 1, Purpose and Need of the Project, and Section 2,
Alternatives to the Proposed Action, can be trimmed down versions of the
discussion in the Preliminary Engineering Report, and shouldn't be more
than a few pages.

> **2.1 Maps**
>
> The portion of the environmental report we wish to emphasize first are
> the maps, which are presented in Section 6 of the report. Every report
> must include a base map developed from a USGS topographic map, which
> are public domain documents and can be photocopied. It is essential to
> sketch the proposed layout of the project on the maps included with
> the report. This can be as simple as a hand sketch (in color if
> necessary) of the water mains or sewers with boxes outlining sites for
> treatment, lift stations, wells or tanks. Sketching the project or
> service area is good but not as useful as providing a layout of what
> is to be constructed.
>
> An example topographic map can be provided by the State Environmental
> Coordinator upon request. Other maps that should be included are:
> soils series map (from the soil survey) with prime farmland soil types
> highlighted, floodplain maps (if available), wetlands inventory maps,
> street maps indicating zoning and corporate boundaries. Color maps are
> fine, but not necessary, except for zoning or land use planning when
> black and white copies would be confusing.
>
> **2.2 Correspondence**
>
> Another critical portion of the report is correspondence received from
> other regulatory agencies presented in Section 5. Be sure to include
> all correspondence, including the request for review sent to the
> agency, as well as the response received. If no response is received,
> a follow-up phone call should be made and documented in the report.
>
> *General Note on websites provided: At the time of preparation of this
> document, every effort was made to ensure that website addresses are
> current. If the website doesn't work, try to access the home page
> first, or use a search engine such as
> [www.google.com](http://www.google.com/) or
> [www.altavista.com](http://www.altavista.com/), etc.*

**3.0 Affected Environment/Environmental Consequences**

This section is the main body of the report, and has 9 subsections, each
with headings for: Affected Environment, Environmental Consequences, and
Mitigation. A description of each including sources for
information/review follows:

> **3.1 Land Use/Important Farmland/Formally Classified Lands**
>
> This section should include a discussion of zoning and land use. Maps
> should include corporate and zoning boundaries shown relative to the
> proposed improvements. Information is available from local planning
> entities.
>
> Important farmland includes prime farmland soils, unique soils and
> soils of local importance which are listed by soil type by Michigan
> Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Contact the nearest
> NRCS office, addresses of which can be found at:
>
> <http://www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/>.
>
> USDA RD also maintains copies of the prime farmland soils lists at the
> state and area offices as well as having access to all Michigan soil
> surveys at the state office.
>
> Prime farmland is identified by soil type, not by whether it is farmed
> or not. Also, some prime farmland soil types are considered prime only
> if they are drained. For the environmental review, if it is not clear
> or verifiable whether the land is drained or not, assume that it is.
>
> For projects involving construction of structures on a parcel of land
> (e.g. treatment facilities, pump stations, or well/tower sites), a map
> of the parcel showing the extent of prime farmland soils should be
> included, with construction located to avoid prime farmland soils if
> possible. If the project involves direct conversion of prime farmland
> to a use that prohibits agricultural use, public notice will be
> required and alternate sites will need to be evaluated. Please contact
> the RD State Environmental Coordinator at (517) 324-5209 for sites
> that involve direct conversion of prime farmland prior to submitting
> an environmental report.
>
> Formally classified lands are discussed on pages 19 and 20 of RB
> 1794A-602 and should be discussed in the environmental report as well.
> Projects that are along Wild and Scenic Rivers should be reviewed by
> the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Natural Rivers
> program. A list of rivers and contact persons is available at the
> following website:
>
> <http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301_31431_31442---,00.html>
>
> Wild and Scenic Rivers, while administered by the National Park
> Service are under the management jurisdiction of the Forest Service.
> Contact information for the Forest Service is given below:
>
> <http://www.nps.gov/rivers/wildriverslist.html#mi>
>
> The State Parks website is:
> <http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/parkmap.aspx>
>
> The National Parks website is: <http://www.nps.gov/parks.html>
>
> Projects within State or National forests should include a review from
> MDNR Forest Management Division (MDNR-FMD) or the US Forest Service.
>
> Contacts for MDNR-FMD field offices can be found at:
>
> <http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301-34287--,00.html>
>
> (Contact the District office as well as the headquarters office in
> Lansing).
>
> The National Forests website is: <http://www.fs.fed.us/>
>
> **3.2 Floodplains**
>
> The first step is to check the FEMA Community Status Book for Michigan
> at <http://www.fema.gov/fema/csb.shtm> . It is important to determine
> whether the community participates in the National Flood Insurance
> Program. The status book also lists communities that don't
> participate, but have a flood hazard identified. This should be
> discussed in the report. The Michigan Department of Environmental
> Quality (MDEQ) Permit Consolidation Unit
> ([http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,%207-135-3307_29692_24403-67378\--,00.html](http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607, 7-135-3307_29692_24403-67378--,00.html)
> ) should be consulted as well as the United States Army Corps of
> Engineers (USACOE) at: <http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/> . For RD
> projects, the 100-year floodplain is of most concern. The 500-year
> floodplain is important for critical facilities which are discussed on
> page 21 of RB 1794A-602. MDEQ district floodplain engineers can also
> be helpful, see the following website:
> <http://www.deq.state.mi.us/documents/deq-water-floodplains-FloodplainsStaff.pdf>.
>
> RD also maintains digital files of all available FEMA Flood Insurance
> Rate (FIRM) maps at the State Office. FIRM maps are also available
> online; use your online search engine to query "FEMA Flood Map Service
> Center." If MDEQ or USACOE permits are required for change to the
> floodplain, or to build structures in the floodplain, that should be
> discussed as well. Building structures within the floodplain is
> strongly discouraged and will require public notice. Alternate sites
> will need to be evaluated using an 8-step process for alternative
> consideration. The RD State Environmental Coordinator should be
> contacted at (517) 324-5209 prior to submitting the environmental
> report.
>
> **3.3 Wetlands**
>
> Most wetlands are under the jurisdiction of the MDEQ, with those that
> are contiguous and adjacent to navigable waters also under the
> jurisdiction of the USACOE. Contact the USACOE at the address on the
> website above, and the MDEQ wetland assessment program at the
> following website:
>
> <http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3313_3687-10193--,00.html>.
>
> Another point of contact is given below:
>
> The MDEQ has 3 levels of wetland assessment: a desk review with
> available wetland and soils maps; a site inspection; and a site
> inspection to confirm a wetland boundary delineated by others. MDEQ's
> desk review (cost: \$100 or less), soil surveys (hydric soils), and
> the National Wetland Inventory maps are useful resources to identify
> potential impact to wetlands. Permanent manipulation or conversion of
> wetlands with USDA funds is prohibited by the Consolidated Farm and
> Rural Development Act. Underground piping through wetlands is not
> considered conversion however an MDEQ permit may be needed. If
> construction on a parcel of land for water or wastewater treatment,
> wells, a tank, or other structures involves wetlands, a wetland
> delineation for that parcel will be necessary for the environmental
> report to demonstrate the wetland will not be affected. RD State
> Environmental Coordinator should be contacted at (517) 324-5209 prior
> to submitting the report.
>
> **3.4 Cultural Resources**
>
> The State of Michigan Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) must review
> and comment on all RD undertakings prior to acceptance of any
> environmental report.
>
> Depending on the project, this can be a complex process, and for this
> reason, it should be done first. SHPO's Section 106 review application
> is included in Exhibit A along with instructions. Prepare the
> application and attach photographs, property information, and maps and
> submit it to the RD State Environmental Coordinator. Leave the
> determination of effect boxes unchecked. RD will make a determination
> of effect and submit it on to SHPO for their review. DO NOT send
> Section 106 review applications to SHPO directly. Only the federal
> agency (Rural Development) has the authority to make a determination
> of effect. The entire Section 106 review application with supporting
> documents and SHPO's response letter should be included and discussed
> in the environmental report.
>
> Following RD's receipt of the SHPO's letter regarding the project's
> effect on cultural resources, RD will forward the letter with a map
> and project description to appropriate tribes for their consultation.
> The 1992 National Historic Preservation Act amendments (Section 106)
> place major emphasis on the role of Indian tribes. Compliance with
> Section 106 requires that RD projects must involve consultation with
> any Indian tribe that attaches religious and cultural significance to
> historic properties that may be affected by a federal undertaking
> *regardless of location*.
>
> The Section 106 Review Application Form can be downloaded
> electronically at:
>
> <http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18638_21819-98336--,00.html>
>
> SHPO is unable to accept applications by electronic form (email) and
> has requested they be mailed.
>
> **3.5 Endangered Species**
>
> There are two entities to contact with responsibilities in this area,
> which include:
>
> Response letters from both agencies are required for the environmental
> report. Fish & Wildlife Service should state whether the project is in
> a national wildlife refuge. Depending on the project location,
> biological resource surveys for plant or animal species may be
> required. If this is the case, the survey must be complete before
> submitting the report, please contact the RD State Environmental
> Coordinator at (517) 324-5209 prior to submitting the report.
>
> **3.6 Water Quality Issues**
>
> This section is concerned with water quality as it pertains to
> discharges of wastewater via the National Pollutant Discharge
> Elimination System (NPDES) permitting process. A copy of the NPDES
> permit that is applicable to the project should be discussed and
> included if possible in the report. Other water quality issues include
> Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control permits and the specification
> of soil erosion control measures to control sediments in the runoff.
> This section should include discussion of all permits that are
> necessary as required by the state, county or other authorities. If it
> is a drinking water project, please identify the water source
> (groundwater wells or surface water intake) and include discussion of
> any applicable community wellhead protection areas and/or programs.
>
> **3.7 Coastal Resources**
>
> The Coastal Barrier Resources Act and the Coastal Barrier Improvement
> Act provide the regulatory framework for protection of coastal areas.
> Areas along the Great Lakes shoreline have been designated "Coastal
> Barrier Resources System Units (CBRS)". Federal agencies are
> prohibited from providing financial assistance in CBRS units.
>
> The MDEQ, Land and Water Management Division, Permit Consolidation
> Unit is the lead State Coastal Management Program agency. Projects
> involving coastal resources will need a statement from MDEQ that the
> project is consistent with the coastal management plan. Please
> contact:
>
> If the project requires any permits issued by MDEQ, please discuss
> that in this section. For further contact information, see the website
> below:
>
> [http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,%207-135-3307_29692_24403-67378\--,00.html](http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607, 7-135-3307_29692_24403-67378--,00.html)
>
> **3.8 Socio-economic Issues/Environmental Justice Issues**
>
> These issues include the effect that the project will have on
> socio-economic makeup of local area, as well as a determination of the
> potential to pose disproportionately high and adverse health or
> environmental effects to minority or low-income populations. This
> section should include a discussion of the demographics of the area
> and income data. Rural Development will use this information when it
> performs it civil rights impact analysis of the project.
>
> A particular concern could be issues with the location of treatment
> plants or other facilities. Minutes of public meetings and hearings,
> and applicable news articles should also be included in this section.
> It is important to discuss adverse effects the project may have *or
> may be perceived to have* on minority or low-income populations, as
> well as provide documentation on efforts to include those populations
> in the environmental review process.
>
> For questions on civil rights issues please contact the RD civil
> rights coordinator, Shelly Teklinsky at (517) 324-5201.
>
> **3.9 Miscellaneous Issues**
>
> Issues presented in this section include impacts from the project on
> air quality, transportation, and noise. Impacts from these issues
> usually occur during construction and should have mitigation measures
> specified to address them. Noise ordinances enforced by the local
> community, if they exist, should be discussed in this section. Air
> quality compliance issues, such as air discharge permits or
> non-attainment areas need not be discussed in this section unless they
> are of particular importance to the project.
>
> The presence of known sites of environmental contamination from
> leaking underground storage tanks or other sources should also be
> discussed in this section. Efforts should be made to identify these
> sites and develop mitigative measures to deal with contamination
> should it be discovered during the course of construction. This may
> also involve special material or construction specifications to
> accommodate the environmental condition. The most common sites to be
> concerned with are leaking underground storage tanks, which can be
> searched at the following website:
>
> <http://www.deq.state.mi.us/sid-web/LUST_Search.aspx> .
>
> Each site that has the potential to impact the project construction
> should be discussed with its location indicated on a map. Another
> potential issue for elevated water tank projects is whether a permit
> from FAA will be required.

**4.0 Summary of Mitigation**

This section should summarize all the mitigative measures discussed in
each of the previous sections. It should also include a list of all
permits that are needed to construct the project.

**5.0 Agency Correspondence**

This section includes all correspondence to and from regulatory agencies
that pertains to the project. Examples of agency correspondence for
information gathering are provided in Exhibit A of RB 1794A-602. Each
letter of request for review should include at a minimum a project
description and a topographic map with the project layout.
Correspondence with the SHPO involves submission of more detailed
information (Section 106 review application) which should also be
included in the environmental report. A follow up phone call to those
agencies who have not responded to a request for review is appropriate.
This should be documented in the environmental report. Do not submit
reports with correspondence having questions that are not resolved by
either a response letter or a phone call. If you have further questions
on this matter, please contact the RD State Environmental Coordinator at
(517) 324-5209.

**6.0 Exhibits**

This section includes maps, photographs, and other exhibits to be
included in the report. Please refer to the discussion on the
preparation of maps in Section 2.1 of this document. The following
exhibit is attached to this document:

Exhibit A -- State Historic Preservation Office Section 106 Review
Application & Instructions

Exhibit A

[State Historic Preservation Office]{.smallcaps}

# Application for Section 106 Review

  ------ -- ----- ------------ ---- --- ---- --- ---- ----------- --- --- --- --- --- --
  SHPO                                                                                
  Use                                                                                 
  Only                                                                                

            IN    Received          /        /        Log In Date     /       /       
                  Date                                                                

                                                                                      

            OUT   Response          /        /        Log Out         /       /       
                  Date                                Date                            

                                                                                      

                  Sent Date         /        /                                        

                                                                                      
  ------ -- ----- ------------ ---- --- ---- --- ---- ----------- --- --- --- --- --- --

*Submit one copy for each project for which review is requested. This
application is required. Please [type.]{.underline} Applications must be
complete for review to begin. Incomplete applications will be sent back
to the applicant without comment. Send only the information and
attachments requested on this application. Materials submitted for
review cannot be returned. Due to limited resources we are unable to
accept this application electronically.*

# I. GENERAL INFORMATION

> THIS IS A NEW SUBMITTAL THIS IS MORE INFORMATION RELATING TO ER#      
>
> Funding Notice
>
> Survey
>
> MOA or PA
>
> Other:      

a.  Project Name:      

b.  Project Address (if available):      

c.  Municipal Unit:       County:      

d.  Federal Agency and Contact (*If you do not know the federal agency
    involved in your project please contact the party requiring you to
    apply for Section 106 review, not the SHPO, for this information*.):
         

e.  State Agency and Contact (if applicable):      

f.  Consultant or Applicant Contact Information (if applicable):      

II\. GROUND DISTURBING ACTIVITY (INCLUDING EXCAVATION, GRADING, TREE
REMOVALS, UTILITY INSTALLATION, ETC.)

> DOES THIS PROJECT INVOLVE GROUND-DISTURBING ACTIVITY? YES NO (If no,
> proceed to section III.)

Exact project location must be submitted on a USGS Quad map (portions,
photocopies of portions, and electronic USGS maps are acceptable as long
as the location is clearly marked).

a.  USGS Quad Map Name:      

b.  Township:     Range:     Section:   

c.  Description of width, length and depth of proposed ground disturbing
    activity:      

d.  Previous land use and disturbances:      

e.  Current land use and conditions:      

f.  Does the landowner know of any archaeological resources found on the
    property?

> Please describe:      
>
> **III. PROJECT WORK DESCRIPTION AND AREA OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS (APE)**
>
> **Note: Every project has an APE.**

a.  Provide a detailed written description of the project (plans,
    specifications, Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental
    Assessments (EA), etc. **[cannot]{.underline}** be substituted for
    the written description):      

b.  Provide a localized map indicating the location of the project; road
    names must be included and legible.

c.  On the above-mentioned map, identify the APE.

d.  Provide a written description of the APE (physical, visual,
    auditory, and sociocultural), the steps taken to identify the APE,
    and the justification for the boundaries chosen.      

> **IV. IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES**

a.  List and date **[all]{.underline}** properties 50 years of age or
    older located in the APE. If the property is located within a
    National Register eligible, listed or local district it is only
    necessary to identify the district:      

b.  Describe the steps taken to identify whether or not any
    **[historic]{.underline}** properties exist in the APE and include
    the level of effort made to carry out such steps:      

c.  Based on the information contained in "b", please choose one:

> Historic Properties Present in the APE
>
> No Historic Properties Present in the APE

d.  Describe the condition, previous disturbance to, and history of any
    historic properties located in the APE:      

### 

### V. PHOTOGRAPHS

**Note: All photographs must be keyed to a localized map.**

a.  Provide photographs of the site itself.

b.  Provide photographs of all properties 50 years of age or older
    located in the APE (faxed or photocopied photographs are not
    acceptable).

# 

# VI. DETERMINATION OF EFFECT

> No historic properties affected based on \[36 CFR § 800.4(d)(1)\],
> please provide the basis for this determination.
>
> No Adverse Effect \[36 CFR § 800.5(b)\] on historic properties,
> explain why the criteria of adverse effect, 36 CFR Part 800.5(a)(1),
> were found not applicable.

Adverse Effect \[36 CFR § 800.5(d)(2)\] on historic properties, explain
why the criteria of adverse effect, \[36 CFR Part 800.5(a)(1)\], were
found applicable.

***Please print and mail completed form and required information to:***

*State Historic Preservation Office, Environmental Review Office,
Michigan Historical Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo Street, P.O. Box 30740,
Lansing, MI 48909-8240*

Instructions for Application for Section 106 Review

######### Section I: General Information

a.  Please provide the name of your project.

b.  Provide the street address of your project if applicable. If no
    street address exists

> please leave this blank.

c\. Municipal unit is not always the mailing address of the project
location. For example,

> if a mailing address lists Lansing as the city, yet the project is
> outside the city limits, then the township is the municipal unit.

d.  Every project has a federal funding, licensing, or permitting
    agency. Include the

> name, address, and telephone number of the contact person at the
> federal agency. A federal agency or federally delegated authority
> contact is mandatory. Projects not receiving federal assistance, nor
> requiring a federal permit or license, are not subject to Section 106
> review except in certain circumstances when mandated by state or local
> policy. If you do not know your federal agency please contact the
> party requiring you to apply for Section 106 review for this
> information.

e\. Include the name, address, and telephone number of the contact
person at the state

> agency. If this is a grant program note the name of the program (i.e.
> CDBG, HOME, TEA-21, etc.)
>
> f\. Please provide the name, address, telephone number, and email
> address of the contact
>
> person to who questions may be directed.

######### Section II: Ground Disturbing Activity

a\. Provide a USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle map with the location clearly
marked. An

> entire quad map does not have to be submitted, an 8.5x11 inch portion
> of the map may be submitted. Map scale must be 1:24000. Photocopies
> are acceptable as long as the map and location are clear. Street maps
> and platt maps are [not]{.underline} acceptable substitutes.

b\. Provide the name of the quadrangle map.

c\. Township, Range and Section refer to the coordinates of the project
location. These

> are numbers such as T21N, R2W, Section 12. Do not put names of
> townships in this location. Alternative coordinates, such as UTM, may
> be submitted [in addition]{.underline} to the Township, Range and
> Section.

d\. Describe the proposed dimensions of ground disturbing activity.
Plans and

> specifications should not be substituted here. Example: 4 feet wide,
> 20 feet long, 2 feet deep.

e\. Describe the previous use of the land. Was it farm land, an
industrial site, a

> homestead, etc.? Was there a utility corridor placed on the property,
> were sewer and waterlines placed there 10 years ago, etc.?

f\. Describe the current use and condition of the property.

g\. Ask the landowner(s) if they are aware of any artifacts being
discovered on the

> property at any point in time. Include their description of items that
> have been found, if any.

######### Section III: Project Work Description and Area of Potential Effects

a\. This is a detailed description of the work that will be undertaken.
Include any information

> about building removals, rehabilitation, and landscape alteration such
> as sidewalk or tree removals. The SHPO is mandated to assess the
> effects that a project will have on the historic built environment.
> Economic benefits, impacts to the natural and social environment are
> not relevant unless these bear some connection to the integrity of the
> historic built environment.
>
> b\. Localized map highlighting the location of the project (i.e. a
> copy of a portion plat or a city
>
> > street map). Maps must provide the precise location of the project.
> > If the project will occur in several locations (i.e. curb and gutter
> > replacement at several places along a roadway), all such locations
> > must be noted. Please ensure that street/road names are included and
> > legible.

c\. Draw/Outline/Highlight the APE for your project.

d\. *The terms "not applicable" or "unknown" are not acceptable
responses.* Describe

> the steps taken to identify the area of potential effects and justify
> the boundaries chosen. The **area of potential effects** is defined as
> the geographic area or areas within which an undertaking may directly,
> or indirectly, cause changes in the character or use of historic
> properties. *In most instances, the area of potential effects is not
> simply the project's physical boundaries, or right-of-way.* The area
> of potential effects is influenced by the scale and nature of an
> undertaking and may be different for different kinds of effects caused
> by an undertaking. In defining the APE, you must consider not only
> physical effects but also visual, auditory, and sociocultural (i.e.
> land use, traffic patterns, public access) effects.

######### Section IV: Identification of Historic Properties

a\. List and provide construction dates for all properties 50 years of
age or older located

> in the APE. The terms *"not applicable"* or *"unknown"* are not
> acceptable responses*.* If research has been done and no approximate
> date is found, the term "not found" is acceptable. If your project is
> located in a National Register eligible, listed or local historic
> district it is not necessary to list every structure. Identify the
> district and describe its general characteristics and range of
> construction dates.

b\. A historic property is defined as any prehistoric or historic
district, site, building, structure, or

> object that is 50 years of age or older and is listed in, or eligible
> for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. It is your
> responsibility to make a reasonable and good faith effort to carry out
> appropriate identification efforts, which *may* include background
> research, consultation, oral history interviews, sample field
> investigation, and field survey. Michigan Sites-On-Line is a directory
> of properties listed in the National Register (www.michigan.gov/shpo).
> This directory, however, does not include properties eligible for
> listing in the National Register, and simply searching this directory
> does not fulfill your responsibility to identify historic properties.
> *The SHPO does not conduct research.*

c\. Please choose one.

d\. Please describe the condition, previous disturbance to and history
of any historic

property located in the APE and identified on section IV of this form.

e\. Key identified historic properties onto a localized map. This can be
the same map that

was created in Section III.b,c.

######### Section V: Photographs

Faxed or photocopied photographs are not acceptable. Photographs may be
color or black and white.

Printed digital photographs are acceptable provided they have a high dpi
and clear resolution. Photographs must provide clear views (i.e. subject
of the photograph should not be obscured by shadows, trees, cars, or any
other type of obstruction) of any historic properties in the project's
area of potential effects. If submitting a project which is, or may be
in, a historic district (especially in commercial or residential
neighborhoods fifty years of age or older) please submit representative
streetscape views of the built environment in the project's area of
potential effects to provide the SHPO with an idea of the architectural
context. Remember to key all photographs to your localized map.

> a\. Please photograph the location where the project will be taking
> place. If the project
>
> covers a large area, please provide several views.

b\. Please provide photographs of properties identified in Section IV.a.
If the project is

> located in a National Register eligible, listed or local historic
> district it is not necessary to photograph every structure.
> Streetscape photographs that clearly illustrate the district are
> sufficient.

######### Section VI: Determination of Effect

Following a reasonable and good faith effort to identify historic
properties within the project's area of potential effects, provide the
SHPO with your finding of the project's effect upon historic properties
within the project's area of potential effects.

a.  For a determination of: (1) *no historic properties affected*
    \[36 CFR § 800.4(d)(1)\] in which there are either no historic
    properties present or no historic properties affected, include the
    basis for this determination.

b.  For a determination of: *no adverse effect* \[36 CFR § 800.5(b)\];
    explain why the criteria of

> adverse effect \[36 CFR § 800.5(a)(1)\] were not found applicable and
> include any conditions to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse
> effects. Adverse effects must be resolved in consultation with the
> SHPO pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.6. Please indicate the efforts
> undertaken to seek views provided by consulting parties and the public
> pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.6(a)(4), and provide copies or summaries of
> this information to the SHPO.

c.  For a determination of: *adverse effect* \[36 CFR § 800.5(d)(2)\];
    explain why the criteria of adverse effect \[36 CFR § 800.5(a)(1)\]
    were found applicable and include any conditions to avoid, minimize,
    or mitigate adverse effects. Adverse effects must be resolved in
    consultation with the SHPO pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.6. Please
    indicate the efforts undertaken to seek views provided by consulting
    parties and the public pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.6(a)(4), and provide
    copies or summaries of this information to the SHPO.

**Questions**: Please contact the Environmental Review Staff

Diane Tuinstra

Environmental Review Assistant

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) projects
including Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Michigan
State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) projects only.

\(517\) 335-2723

tuinstrad@michigan.gov

Brian Grennell

Environmental Review Specialist

\(517\) 335-2721

<grennellb@michigan.gov>