402 agreement, programmatic agreement, or checklist provided by local HUD office. This project is in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Explosive and Flammable Hazards Above-Ground Tanks)[24 CFR Part 51 Subpart C Yes No Based on the project description the project includes no activities that would require further evaluation under this section. The project is in compliance with explosive and flammable hazard requirements. Farmlands Protection Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981, particularly sections 1504(b) and 1541; 7 CFR Part 658 Yes No This project does not include any activities that could potentially convert agricultural land to a non-agricultural use. The project is in compliance with the Farmland Protection Policy Act. Floodplain Management Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); 24 CFR Part 55 Yes No The Project is located in Zone X (unshaded), areas outside the 1-percent annual chance floodplain, areas of 1% annual chance sheet flow flooding where average depths are less than 1 foot, areas of 1% annual chance stream flooding where the contributing drainage area is less than 1 square mile, or areas protected from the 1% annual chance flood by levees. No Base Flood Elevations or depths are shown within thiszone. Insurance purchase is not required in these zones. This is considered to be outside the 100- and 500-year floodplains. The project is in compliance with Executive Order 11988. Historic Preservation National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 and 110; 36 CFR Part 800 Yes No Based on the project description the project has No Potential to Cause Effects. The project is in compliance with Section 106. Noise Abatement and Control Noise Control Act of 1972, as amended by the Quiet Communities Act of 1978; 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B Yes No The project is modernization or minor rehabilitation of an existing residential property. A Preliminary Screening was performed, and found the following: There are no new wings, floors, or residential structures to be built or rehabilitated at the Project. The Project is not located within 1,000 feet of a freeway, major highway, or busy road, within five miles of a civil airport, and within 15 miles of a military airport.
However, the Project is located within 3,000 feet of a railroad. A railroad is located approximately 1,290 feet south of the Project. There is intervening development between the Project and the railroad, which is anticipated to mitigate the noise from this source. Additionally, no excessive noise was noted at the Project. Furthermore, the Project is being conducted for acquisition financing only of existing improvements, and will not involve new construction or substantial rehabilitation. Also see attached NAG worksheets showing a 49.4 db level which is under HUD threshold requirements. Based on these factors, no further action or investigation is recommended regarding noise at this time.The project is in compliance with HUD's Noise regulation without mitigation. Sole Source Aquifers Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, particularly section 1424(e); 40 CFR Part 149 Yes No The project is not located on a sole source aquifer area. The project is in compliance with Sole Source Aquifer requirements. Wetlands Protection Executive Order 11990, particularly sections 2 and 5 Yes No The project will not impact on- or wetlands. The project is in compliance with Executive Order 11990. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, particularly section 7(b) and (c) Yes No This project is not within proximity of a NWSRS river. The project is in compliance with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. HUD HOUSING ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS Housing Requirements (50) [MAP Guide - Chapter 9: Lead-based paint, Radon, and Asbestos] Yes No See appendix for compliance with Housing Requirements. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898 Yes No No adverse environmental impacts were identified in the project's total environmental review. The project is in compliance with Executive Order 12898. Mitigation Measures and Conditions [40 CFR 1505.2(c)]: