Notice of Finding of No Signficant Impact

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS December 16, 2024 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Fulton County Department of Community Development. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about January 3, 2025 the Fulton County Department of Community Development will authorize the Union City to submit a request to the Housing Urban Development (HUD) for the release of funds from the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") to undertake a project known as Union City Shannon Parkway Park for the purpose of the development of a new park which will serve as an anchor for the city's greenway system. The park will include a greenspace, playground and restroom facilities. The funding amount is $120,000.00 This park will be developed at 0 Shannon Blvd. (Parcel ID:09150400780936), Union City, Georgia. The activity proposed involves the development of a new park on Shannon Parkway in the city of Union City. The project involves a Finding of No Significant Impact on the environment was published on December 16, 2024. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Fulton County Department of Community Development at 137 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, and may be examined or copied weekdays 10 A.M to 4 P.M. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Fulton County Department of Community Development 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 Fulton County Department of Community Development at 137 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Fulton County Department of Community Development (DCD)at 137 Peachtree Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. All comments received by January 2, 2025 will be considered by the DCD prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments can also be sent electronically to ernest.mincey@fultoncountyga.gov or communityfeedback@fultoncountyga.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The Fulton County Department of Community Development certifies to the Housing Urban Development (HUD) that Stan Wilson in his capacity as Director 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 Union City Government to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Fulton County Department of Community Development'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 Fulton County Department of Community Development; (b) the Fulton County Department of Community Development 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 HUD Office of Community Planning & Development at Five Points Plaza Building, 40 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Stanley Wilson, Director, Fulton County Department of Community Development stanley.wilson@fultoncountyga.gov 12-16-24