NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about April 11, 2025, Town of Sweden will submit a request to HUD for the release of Community Project Funding Program funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, (P.L. 118-42), to undertake a project known as FIRE STATION for the purpose of constructing a new fire station for the Town. The scope of this project is building a 4864 square foot building on a concrete slab with radiant heat, building of wood framed with a truss roof covered with shingles. This building shall be constructed on existing town-owned property adjacent to the Town Office located at 147 Bridgton Road in Sweden, Maine 04040. This project is funded with a Community Project Funding Grant (CPF) from HUD in the amount of $1,150,000.00 plus funding from the Town of Sweden in the amount of $610,000.00. The total cost of this project is expected to be $1,760,000.00
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Town of Sweden 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 the Sweden Town Office located at 147 Bridgton Road, Sweden, Maine 04040 or
at https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 2 P.M. by appointment by calling 207-647-3944.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of Sweden’s, EMA Director, Tommie C. McKenzie. All comments received by April 11, 2025, will be considered by the Town of Sweden prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Town of Sweden certifies to HUD that Tommie C. McKenzie in his capacity as EMA Director 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 Town of Sweden to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Town of Sweden’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 Town of Sweden; (b) the Town of Sweden 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 cpdrrofbos@hud.gov
Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
