Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP)

1. Community HOME InvestmentProgram(CHIP) DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FEDERAL COMPLIANCE

2. Environmental Review Requirements Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Property Acquisition Requirements Accessibility - Visitability Compliance AgendaDown Payment Assistance 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

3. Obligation of Recipients: Comply with environmental laws Assess and evaluate environmental effects Minimize and mitigate any adverse effects Do not obligate funds until release of funds Environmental Review Requirements 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

4. State Recipient Complete Categorical Exclusion Form Complete Finding of Exemption Admin Funds only DCA issue Authority to Grant Funds Sub-Recipients DCA determines Categorical Exclusion DCA completes Finding of Exemption Admin Funds only DCA issue Authority to Grant Funds Environmental Review Requirements Tier 1 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

5. State Recipients Submit Environmental Screening Checklist Submit all supporting documentation DCA verify clearance DCA issue Notice to Proceed Sub-Recipients Submit Environmental Screening Checklist Submit supporting documentation Floodplain/Wetland Maps DCA complete Site Specific Environmental Screening Checklist DCA perform clearance DCA issue Notice to Proceed Environmental Review Requirements Tier 2 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

6. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS • Community HOME Investment Program • Environmental Screening Checklist • A separate checklist must be completed for each development site and submitted in the Application. • Applicant Name: ___________________________________________ • Project Address: ___________________________________________ • Type of Activity: ___New Construction ___ Reconstruction __Rehabilitation • Part I: Historic Preservation (Complete only if existing building is on site) • What year was the house originally constructed? • 2. What source data was used to determine year of construction? • ___Tax Record ___ Appraisal ___Builder’s Deed • ___ Historic Survey Data ___ Sanborn Fire Insurance Map • 3. Is unit feasible for rehabilitation? ____Yes _____ No • 4. If the house is 50 years or older, which of the following apply? •  Categorically Exempt •  Historic Preservation Professional made one of the following determinations: • _____Not Historic (contributing or individual) _____No Affect • _____No Adverse Affect _____Adverse Affect • 5. If Adverse Affect is selected above, has local Historic Preservation Professional approved the Standard • Mitigation Process? ______Yes _______No • Part II: Other Environmental Factors • If Yes is answered, use additional pages to explain any mitigation to be taken. • YesNo • 1. Floodplain Management. • a. Is the site located within the 100-Year Flood Plain? ____ ____ • Reference: Executive Order 11988 – Floodplain Management and • Water Resources Council Guidelines. • Does the project have the potential to affect or be affected by: ____ ____ • a. Wetlands Protection • Reference: Executive Order 11990. Protection of Wetlands.  2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

7. b. Coastal Areas Protection and Management ____ ____ References: (1) Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 as Amended (16 U.S.C. 1451-1464) (2) Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982 (16 U.S.C. 3501+). (3) Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 3501). c. Runway Clear Zones and Accident Potential Zones ____ ____ Reference: 24 CFR Part 51 d. Endangered Species ____ ____ Reference: Endangered Species Act of 1973 as Amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). e. Solid Waste Management ____ ____ Reference: Solid Waste Disposal Act as Amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6901-6987) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Implementing Regulations 40 CFR Parts 240-265). f. Farmland Protection ____ ____ Reference: (1) Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981 (7 U.S.C. 4201+), particularly sections 1540(b) and 1541 (7 U.S.C. 4201(b) and 4202) (2) Farmland Protection Policy (Department of Agriculture – 7 CFR part 658). g. Sole Source Aquifers ____ ____ Reference: (1) Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 201, 300(f) et seq., and 21 U.S.C. 349) as amended; particularly section 1424(e) (42 U.S.C. 300h03(e)) (2) Sole Source Aquifers (EPA – 40 CFR part 149). h. Wild and Scenic Rivers ____ ____ Reference: The Wild & Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) as amended, particularly section 7(b) and (c) (16 U.S.C. 1278(b) and (c)). i. Air Quality. ____ ____ Reference: (1) The Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et. seq.) as amended; particularly section 176(c) and (d) (42 U.S.C. 7506 (c) and (d)) (2) Determining Conformity of Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementation Plans (EPA – 40 CFR parts 6, 51, and 93). j. HUD Environmental Standards ____ ____ Reference: Applicable criteria and standards specified in HUD environmental regulations (24 CFR part 51) (other than the runway clear zone and clear zone notification requirement in 24 CFR 51.303(a)(3)) and HUD Notice 79-33, Policy Guidance to address the Problems Posed by Toxic Chemicals and Radioactive Materials, September 10, 1979). Single Family Housing Development Program 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

8. k. Environmental Justice. ____ ____ • Reference: Executive Order 12898 – Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice • in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, February 11, 1994 (59 CFR 7629), • 3 CFR, 1994 Comp. P. 859. • Noise • Reference: HUD Regulations (24 CFR Part 51. Subpart B) • a. Is the site within 1,000 feet of a major road, highway, or freeway? ____ ____ • b. Is the project within 3,000 feet of a railroad? ____ ____ • c. Is the project within 15 miles of a military airfield? ____ ____ • d. Is the project within 5 miles of a civil airport? ____ ____ • 4. Thermal and Explosive Hazards • Reference: 24 CFR § 51.200 • a. Is the site in an area where fuels, hazardous gases or flammable ____ ____ • chemicals are stored? • Form prepared on behalf of Applicant by: • Print Name Signature • Title Date • FOR DCA USE ONLY • Approved By: • Print Name Signature • Title Date Single Family Housing Development Program 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

9. Applicable Civil Rights Laws and Regulations Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Affirmative Marketing Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

10. Section 109 The right of all in this country to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold and convey real and personal property without regard to: Race Sex Color Disability Religion Familial Status Or National Origin Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

11. ADA and Section 504 Ensures non-discrimination based on disability Accessible locations include: Housing Public Hearing locations Application Intake Public Information TDD Georgia Relay Service Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

12. Affirmative Marketing Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Market to Appropriate Target Population Advertise Newspapers Television Town Hall Meetings Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

13. Basic Requirements Amount Paid Must be Based on Appraised Value Owner Must be Offered Fair Market Value Written Purchase Offer No Tenant Occupancy First right of refusal No prior displaced tenants Wishes to purchase rental property Triggers URA Not an eligible CHIP Expense Acquisition of Property 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

14. Accessibility Mandated by Federal Law New Construction Reconstruction Visitability Mandated by Georgia Law New Construction Reconstruction Accessibility – Visitability 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

15. Accessibility Zero step entry Front, side or rear 36 inch door width First Floor Interior door 32 inch Hallway width 36 inches Bathroom wall reinforced for grab bars Electrical Plug at least 15 inched above floor Electrical no higher than 48 inches above floor Breaker box Light switch thermostat Main breaker inside on first floor Visitability Zero step entry Front, side or rear All main floor doors with 32 inches of clear passage space Includes bathroom At least a half-bath on main floor Accessibility – Visitability 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop

16. Questions? Tarolyn Moore (404) 679-5271 tarolyn.moore@dca.ga.gov Compliance Requirements 2012 CHIP Applicants’ Workshop