Maine Community Development Block Grant Program Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and of Intent to Request a Release of Funds
Date of Notice: September 14, 2016
Grantee: Town of Pittsfield
Address: 112 Somerset Avenue
Pittsfield, ME 04967
Telephone: 207-487-3136
On or about September 30, 2016, the Town of Pittsfield will submit a request to the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) for the release of CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the project known as Innovative Specialties, LLC. Economic Development Project for the purpose of construction of a manufacturing facility in the Pittsfield Industrial Park Addition, Phase II. The total cost is $602,000 and will include match.
Finding of No Significant Impact
The Town of Pittsfield has determined through an environmental assessment 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 is not required. Additional project information is in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at:
Grantee: Town of Pittsfield
Address: 112 Somerset Avenue
Pittsfield, ME 04967
Telephone: 207-487-3136
The ERR may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of Pittsfield at 112 Somerset Avenue, Pittsfield, ME 0496. All comments received by September 29, 2016 will be considered by the Town of Pittsfield prior to authorizing a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
Release of Grant Funds
The Town of Pittsfield certifies to DECD that Kathryn Ruth in her official capacity 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. DECD's acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and allows the Town of Pittsfield to use Program funds.
Objections to Release of Funds
DECD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Town of Pittsfield 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 Chief Executive officer (Certifying Officer) of the Town of Pittsfield required by 24 CFR Part 58; (b) the ERR indicates omission of a required step, decision or finding; (c) the grant recipient or other participant in the development process have incurred costs or undertaken project activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by DECD; 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 58.76) and shall be addressed to DECD at 59 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0059. Potential objectors should contact DECD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Kathryn Ruth, Town Manager 112 Somerset Avenue, Pittsfield, ME 04967
Signature of Chief Executive officer (Certifying Officer) Address
Sept. 14, 2016
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