# NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND (2026) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_chehalis%3Acb68ee5e4da08892 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Notice 9/30/2025 The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation 420 Howanut Rd. Oakville, WA, 98568 360-709-1796 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about at least one day after the end of the comment period The Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority to” submit a request to the HUD agency for the release of ICBDG funds under Title I/Section 106[a][1] of the Housing and Community Development Act 2014, as amended, to undertake a project known as Oaks Development for the purpose of 5 homes being built for 5 low-income Chehalis Tribal Families, FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation DNR 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 Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority and may be examined or copied weekdays _8_A.M to _1_P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority at 10 Petoie Lane Oakville WA. 98568. All comments received by October 20th @ 4:30pm will be considered by The Housing Authority; will be considered by the Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The Chehalis Tribe certifies to HUD that Jeanette Siufanua in her capacity as Executive 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 Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD/will accept objections to its release of fund and the Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority 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 name of RE; (b) the RE 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 addressed to HUD at 909 1st Avenue, Suite 300 Seattle WA. 981041000. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Jeanette Siufanua Executive Director for the Chehalis Tribal Housing Authority --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_chehalis%3Acb68ee5e4da08892. Public record. Not legal advice.