Haywood County to Request $125,000 for Robbinsville High School Affordable Home Construction Project; Public Comments Accepted Until April 30, 2024

Haywood County, situated at 215 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC, plans to request funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The request, likely to be submitted around May 2, 2024, is for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds. The estimated amount is $125,000. The funds are for a project called Graham County Rural Development Authority – Robbinsville High School Construction Class Affordable Home Construction. The project involves new construction for homeownership and is located about 3,000 feet west of Moose Branch Road and North Main Street intersection in Graham County, NC.

Haywood County has stated that the project will not significantly impact the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not needed. More information about the project is in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) at the Southwestern Commission, Council of Governments at 125 Bonnie Lane, Sylva, NC.

The public can view or copy the ERR on weekdays from 8:30 A.M to 5:00 P.M. Written comments on the ERR can be submitted to the Southwestern Commission Office. All comments received by April 30, 2024, will be considered before the funds request is submitted.

Haywood County, represented by County Manager Bryant Morehead, has confirmed its compliance with the environmental review process. This satisfies HUD's responsibilities under NEPA and related laws, allowing Haywood County to use the Program funds.

HUD will accept objections to the funds release and Haywood County's certification for fifteen days after the submission date or its actual receipt of the request. Objections can be based on several factors, including improper certification execution, omission of a HUD-required step or decision, unauthorized commitment of funds, costs, or activities, or a written finding from another Federal agency indicating unsatisfactory environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted as per the required procedures and sent to HUD at 1500 Pinecroft Rd. #401 Greensboro, NC 27407.

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