Opportunities for public input
ReOregon offers multiple ways for community members, local leaders, and stakeholders to stay informed and provide feedback:
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Public meetings – Scheduled events where residents can learn about funding decisions, program updates, and policy changes. These hearings provide an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback on disaster recovery efforts.
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Public comment periods – Open comment periods allow community members to submit feedback on proposed recovery projects, policy changes, and funding allocations before key decisions are made.
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Environmental Notices – Notifications about federally funded projects that may have environmental impacts. These notices ensure transparency and provide details on environmental assessments and compliance requirements.
Public meetings/hearings
Public comment periods
Notice types
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
The Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds informs the public that ReOregon is requesting funding for disaster recovery projects under the CDBG-DR program. These projects have been found to have
no significant impact on the environment.
This notice gives community members a chance to review and give feedback on how HUD funds will be used. The public has seven days to submit comments before the funds are released.
Early notice and review of projects in areas at risk of flooding
The Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain or Wetland informs the public about projects in federally designated floodplains or wetlands under disaster recovery programs. Managing these areas helps prevent unsafe stormwater runoff. This notice gives the public 15 days to share their comments on the use of HUD funding.
Notices of impact and release of funds
The Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Request Release for Funds is for projects that need an environmental review, and the review shows no harm to the human environment. Sharing this information offers transparency and gives the public time to submit thoughts and comments for 15 days about the use of HUD funding.
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Glide Water Association, River Intake Structure Replacement project
The Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds notifies the public about the request for release of funds for Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization Program project. Sharing this information offers transparency and gives the public time to submit thoughts and comments for 15 days about the project and the use of HUD funding.
Public comments will be accepted until September 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific. If you would like to provide feedback, please email,
pier@hcs.oregon.gov.
September 1, 2026
Oregon Housing and Community Services
725 Summer Street NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301-1266
800-453-5511
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the name of Oregon Housing and Community Services.
On or about September 17, 2026 the Oregon Housing and Community Services will submit a request to the HUD for the release of Community Development Block Grant -Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as
the Glide Water Association, River Intake Structure Replacement project for the purpose of replacement and upgrading the existing river intake structure located north of 1577 Glide Loop Road along the southern bank of the North Umpqua River in Glide, Oregon. Under the proposed action, the existing catwalk and intake structure platform would be removed, and a new, compact steel pipe support structure and hoist system would be installed at the same intake site on the North Umpqua River. Under this design, the need for permanent, pedestrian access to the river intake for operations and maintenance would be eliminated. Instead, the intake pumps would be accessed and retrieved using a hoist system installed at the existing vault, allowing for pump inspection or maintenance without personnel entering the river environment. Existing discharge pipes would be replaced, and an additional 60-foot discharge pipe would be added to the intake structure to allow for the future system expansion and improvements to operational redundancy and system reliability.
The proposed project would result in temporary impacts to approximately 167 sq. ft. below the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM) associated with construction access and replacement of discharge piping at the existing vault location. No vegetation removal is proposed. While an additional pipe would be added, the proposed project would remain within the existing intake location and existing utility corridor and would not require expansion into previously undisturbed areas. The new intake design would be smaller, simpler, and require substantially less steel overall compared to the existing structure. The design also minimizes environmental disturbance by eliminating the need to construct or maintain a walkway or platform over the river. The proposed design would improve intake system safety by removing fall hazards, eliminating the need for routine personnel access over the river, and reducing the amount of over-water infrastructure. The project will improve safety, structural reliability, and long-term operational resilience of the water intake facility. The project estimate is $514,787.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Oregon Housing and Community Services has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Oregon Housing and Community Services, 725 Summer Street NE, Suite B, Salem, OR 97301-1266,
PIER@hcs.oregon.gov or 877-510-6800 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Frannie Brindle, OHCS Environmental Review Specialist, at
pier@hcs.oregon.gov.
All comments received by September 16, 2026, will be considered by OHCS prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Oregon Housing and Community Services certifies to HUD that Ryan Vanden Brink in their capacity as Assistant Director of Production Disaster Recovery and Resilience 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 Oregon Housing and Community Services to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the OHCS’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the OHCS; (b) the OHCS has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (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,Sec. 58.76) and shall be emailed to HUD at
Portland_RROF@hud.gov Attention: Community Planning and Development. Potential objectors should contact HUD at (971) 222-2618 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ryan Vanden Brink
Assistant Director of Production Disaster Recovery and Resilience
Grant Number: B-21-DZ-41-0001
Funding Amount: $514,787
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds notifies the public about the request for release of funds for an Affordable Housing Development Program project. Sharing this information offers transparency and gives the public time to submit thoughts and comments for 7 days about the project and the use of HUD funding.
Public comments will be accepted until September 10, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific. If you would like to provide feedback, please email,
hcs.ahd@hcs.oregon.gov.
September 3, 2026
Oregon Housing and Community Services
725 Summer Street NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301-1266
877-510-6800
On or about September 11, 2026 the Oregon Housing and Community Services will submit a request to the HUD for the release of Community Development Block Grant -Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as
Nye Street Project for the purpose of developing a three unit townhome property in Newport, Oregon. The units will be rented out for low-and moderate-income households. The estimated budget for this project is $1,921,067.86.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Oregon Housing and Community Services, 725 Summer Street NE, Suite B, Salem, OR 97301-1266,
hcs.ahd@hcs.oregon.gov or 877-510-6800 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Frannie Brindle, OHCS Environmental Review Specialist, at
hcs.ahd@hcs.oregon.gov.
All comments received by 11:59 Pacific on September 10, 2026, will be considered by OHCS prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Oregon Housing and Community Services certifies to HUD that Ryan Vanden Brink in their capacity as Assistant Director of Production Disaster Recovery and Resilience 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 Oregon Housing and Community Services to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Oregon Housing and Community Services’ certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Oregon Housing and Community Services; (b) the Oregon Housing and Community Services has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (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, Sec. 58.76) and shall be emailed to HUD at
Portland_RROF@hud.gov Attention: Community Planning and Development. Potential objectors should contact HUD at (971) 222-2618 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ryan Vanden Brink
Assistant Director of Production Disaster Recovery and Resilience
Grant Number: B-21-DZ-41-0001 (AHD 9038)
Funding Amount: $1,921,067.86