Form 7015.15 Request for Release of Funds and Certification

Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities

7015.15[1]

24 CFR Part 58 - Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Review Responsibilities

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Request for Release of Funds
and Certification

OMB No. 2506-0087
(exp. 10/31/2014)

U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning
and Development

This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and
requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental
review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and
a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number.
Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds (to be completed by Responsible Entity)
1. Program Title(s)

2. HUD/State Identification Number

3. Recipient Identification Number
(optional)

4. OMB Catalog Number(s)

5. Name and address of responsible entity

6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number)

8. HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request

7. Name and address of recipient (if different than responsible entity)

The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental
grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following
9. Program Activity(ies)/Project Name(s)

10. Location (Street address, city, county, State)

11. Program Activity/Project Description

Previous editions are obsolete

form HUD-7015.15 (1/99)

Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity)
With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that:

1. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action pertaining
to the project(s) named above.
2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations
of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local
laws.
3. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act, and its implementing regulations 36 CFR 800, including consultation with the State Historic Preservation
Officer, Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, and the public.
4. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed
project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the proposal did
did not
require the preparation and
dissemination of an environmental impact statement.
5. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public
in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure.
6. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and
requirements of 24 CFR Part 58.
7. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of
any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project.
As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, I also certify that:
8. I am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws
apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that have been assumed by the responsible
entity.
9. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement
of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity.
Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity

Title of Certifying Officer

Date signed

X
Address of Certifying Officer

Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity
The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part 1 and agrees to abide by the special
conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in
the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b).
Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient

Title of Authorized Officer

Date signed

X
Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C.
3729, 3802)

Previous editions are obsolete

form HUD-7015.15 (1/99)


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