Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 1, 2022 RELIEF | FROM PAGE 12 and safety tips. The IFRC Psychosocial Center also has resources for talking to children about war. For people fl eeing the war in Ukraine, the European Union (EU) lists a comprehensive guide, including rights when crossing the border into an EU country, eligibility for temporary protection and applying ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS April 1, 2022 CITY OF MALDEN OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 Kevin Nestor, 781-324-5720 On or about April 9, 2022, the City of Malden, Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant (LBPHC) authorized by Section 1011 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, 42 U.S.C. 4852) and funding is provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, approved December 27, 2020 (Public Law 116-260), and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020, approved December 20, 2020, (Public Law 116-94). The Healthy Homes Supplemental funding is authorized under Section 502 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 (12 U.S.C. 1701z-2), with funding approved by the same Appropriations Acts, for the following multi-year program/project: 2022 Healthy Homes Production Program, for the purpose of assessing and remediating housing-related health and safety issues in private properties. Healthy homes assessments and remediation will be completed in 99 dwelling units. The objective of the program is to prevent injuries related to asthma, allergies, lead, radon, mold, and accidents. October 1, 2025. The City of Malden is requesting the release of $1,678,177 of Federal grant funds. The proposed hazard control activities to be funded under this program are categorically excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act requirements, but subject to compliance with some of the environmental laws and authorities listed at § 58.5 of 24 CFR Part 58. In accordance with §58.15, a tiered review process has been structured, whereby some environmental laws and authorities have been reviewed and studied for the entire City of Malden. Compliance with other applicable environmental laws and authorities will be evaluated prior to funding each individual project. Specifically, the entire City has been evaluated and is in compliance with the following laws and authorities as established in the Tier I review: Airport Hazards, Coastal Barriers Resources Act, Air Quality, Coastal Zone Management Act, Endangered Species Act, Explosive & Flammable Hazards, Farmlands Protection, Noise Abatement and Control, Sole Source Aquifers, Wetlands Protection, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and Environmental Justice. In the Tier II review, compliance with the following environmental laws and authorities will be evaluated prior to funding each specific project: National Flood Insurance Program, Contamination and Toxic Substances, Floodplain Management, and Historic Preservation. Should individual aggregate projects exceed the threshold for categorical exclusion detailed at §58.35(a), an Environmental Assessment will be completed and a separate Finding of No Significant Impact and Request for Release of Funds published. Copies of the compliance documentation worksheets are available at the address below. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for each project, and more fully describes the tiered review process cited above, will be available at Malden’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148. The ERR will be available for review and may be examined or copied on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Kevin Nestor at knestor@cityofmalden.org. All comments received by April 9, 2022, will be considered by OSPCD prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Malden certifies to HUD that Gary Christenson in his official capacity as Mayor of Malden, 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 the City of Malden to utilize federal funds and implement the Program. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of Malden certification for a period of fifteen days following either the anticipated submission date (cited above) or HUD’s actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if the objections are on one of the following bases: (a) that the Certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Malden; (b) the City of Malden has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the City of Malden has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; (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), and may be addressed to HUD and sent to the email address as follows: Karen M. Griego, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, Program Environmental Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development LeadRegulations@HUD.GOV Potential objectors may contact HUD directly to verify the actual last day of the objection/comment period. Gary Christenson, Mayor April 1, 2022 for international protection, as well as the rights of travel inside the European Union. How to fi nd a missing loved one: If you are trying to locate or get in touch with a U.S. citizen, please contact the U.S. Department of State Overseas Citizens Services Office online or call 1-888-407-4747. However, if you are looking for a family member who is not a U.S. citizen but is located in either Ukraine or Russia, the Red Cross might be able to reconnect you through its Restoring Family Links program. In neighboring countries The grant’s period of performance is April 1, 2022, to where Ukrainians have fl ed, the Red Cross is distributing SIM cards for cell phones, so people can get in touch with their loved ones. Some family members have maintained contact with each other, but the situation is rapidly changing. As of now, most have maintained their own family connections via cell phones, but it is important to note that the telecommunication systems in the region have been affected. The ICRC and Ukraine Red Cross will continue to work together to help reconnect families, despite considerable challenges on the ground. How can I learn more about the Red Cross response? ICRC and IFRC have a comprehensive list of resources, including maps, press releases, videos, photos and stories further expanding upon Red Cross eff orts in the region. Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web at www.advocatenews.net Classifieds
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