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HEROS. HUD Environmental review online system. Kathryn Au September 17, 2013. Environmental Review Process. 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.
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HEROS HUD Environmental review online system Kathryn Au September 17, 2013
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 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
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…
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
Next Steps • First week of October – Production • Nov. 2013 through Jun. 2014 - Regional Rollout • User Access • Training • User Guides
Questions? Comments? CONTACT: Kathryn Au Kathryn.Au@hud.gov 202-402-6340 To request access: HEROSinfo@hud.gov