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 SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND 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 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
May 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete the public comment form. Please email,
pier@hcs.oregon.gov.
April 30, 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 Oregon Housing and Community services or Glide Water Association.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about May 18, 2026, Oregon Housing and Community Services will authorize Glide Water Association (GWA) to 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 "GWA - Permanent Backup Generator" for the purpose of installing one permanent, 300-gallon stand‑by diesel generator with an integral (sub‑base) day‑tank on a new concrete pad within the existing Water Treatment Plant (WTP) site located at 19646 North Umpqua Highway/351 Bobcat Lane, Glide, Douglas County, Oregon 97443, immediately west of the WTP building. The unit would connect to the facility via an automatic transfer switch (ATS) located at the main treatment building. The project would include short utility trenching, minor site grading, a small pad, protective bollards, and a factory manufactured, weatherproof and sound-attenuated enclosure that houses the generator equipment and is integral to the generator unit. The enclosure is not a standalone building and does not include occupied space; it is part of the generator assembly and is consistent with enclosures commonly used at water utility facilities. Final kilowatt/kilovolt-ampere (kW/kVA) and enclosure acoustical ratings will be set during procurement. Construction would be limited to the developed WTP grounds, using standard construction equipment and best management practices (BMPs) for erosion/sediment control and spill prevention. The disturbance area would be less than one acre. Upon completion, the generator would undergo routine manufacturer testing and operate during utility outages to maintain essential water service. Estimated funding will be $455,333.75.
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 May 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm 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 the Glide Water Association 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: $455,333.75