HEROS H U D E N V I R O N M E N TA L R E V I E W O N L I N E S Y S T E M
Kathryn Au September 17, 2013
Environmental Review Process Define the project and determine review requirements
Evaluate environmental impacts and compliance with federal environmental law
Document conditions and conclusions
Obtain official endorsement/necessary signatures
Follow up (as necessary)
Current Documentation
HEROS – A New System Applies to all HUD Programs Part 50 and Part 58 All levels of review 17 environmental laws and authorities
HEROS Goals and Functions • Replaces HUD’s current paper-based environmental review process with a comprehensive online tool
HEROS Screenshots
HEROS Screenshots
HEROS Goals and Functions • Replaces HUD’s current paper-based environmental review process with a comprehensive online tool • Increases accountability and transparency of HUD-assisted projects
OneCPD Website
HEROS Goals and Functions • Replaces HUD’s current paper-based environmental review process with a comprehensive online tool • Increases accountability and transparency of HUD-assisted projects • Informs HUD of trends
Current Lack of Data How many projects require flood insurance? How many projects have to complete clean
up for site contamination? How many environmental assessments are completed each year?
Unknown…
Examples of HEROS Reports
Benefits to Responsible Entities Helps manage environmental reviews Guides users on environmental compliance Generates and posts an electronic
Environmental Review Record (ERR) Expedites forms 7015.15 and 7015.16 with electronic certifications
Users Responsible Entity (RE) staff Preparer, Certifying Officer Non-RE recipients PHAs, Subgrantees
State Agencies 7015.15 Reviewer, Approving Official HUD Staff 7015.15 Reviewer, Approving Official, Environmental Officers Consultants
Linking Reviews to State Agencies
7015.16
Next Steps First week of October – Production Nov. 2013 through Jun. 2014 - Regional Rollout User Access Training User Guides
Questions? Comments? CONTACT: Kathryn Au
[email protected] 202-402-6340 To request access:
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