CDBG-I Environmental Review

This page includes all the information that you need to complete the Environmental Information Document and Environmental Review Record and Final Environmental Document for CDBG-I projects. Be sure to check this web page frequently for updates, as new guidance is developed periodically.

CDBG-I Environmental Review Guidance

CDBG-I Environmental Review Guidance updated June 2025

CDBG-I Environmental Training

Mandatory training will be provided for Responsible Entities and preparers/consultants. Please contact the CDBG-I Compliance Specialist for your certificate status and information regarding upcoming trainings.

Policy Updates affecting Environmental Review

CDBG-I Memo: FFRMS Final Rule - added July 2024

HUD Information on FFRMS Final Rule - added July 2024

HUD Floodplain Management Webpage - updated December 2024

CDBG-I Memo: Radon Consideration in Environmental Review - added August 2024

Final Environmental Documents

CDBG-I CE Subject to updated June 2025	Environmental Document to use for projects that are Categorically Excluded but subject to 58.5
CDBG-I FONSI-EA updated June 2025	Environmental Document to use for projects that require a Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment
CDBG-I Exempt (updated 05/11/17)	Environmental Document to use for projects that are Exempt
CDBG-I CE Not Subject to (updated 05/11/17)	Environmental Document to use for projects that are Categorically Excluded and NOT subject to 58.5

Request for Release of Funds and Public Notice Templates

CDBG-I RROF Form & Instructions updated 6/2025	Form and Instructions for completing the Request for Release of Funds and Certification
CDBG-I RROF Notice updated 1/2025	Form to Complete for publishing the Notice of Intent to Request release of funds for Categorically Excluded Projects
CDBG-I FONSI-RROF Notice updated 1/2025	Form to Complete for publishing the Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request release of Funds for FONSI Projects
CDBG-I Flood-FONSI-RROF Notice updated 01/2025	Form to complete if combining the final floodplain notice with the Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for FONSI projects

Environmental Information Document

CDBG-I EID Tables updated June 2025	Environmental resource category tables that make up the Environmental Information Document.
CDBG-I Agency Scoping Checklist updated June 2025	Table to assist with completing cross cutter requirements of the environmental review.
CDBG-I ERR Amendment Form updated June 2025	Use this form to amend the Environmental Review Record when there is a change in the project scope.