STATE OF HAWAII
HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY
1002 NORTH SCHOOL STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96817

On or about August 24, 2009, the State of Hawaii will authorize the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) to submit a request to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Captial Fund Program (CFP) funds under Title I of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake any of the following HI08S00150109 (ARRA) projects:

1. Puuwai Momi 36. Piilani Homes
2. Hale Laulima 37. Makani Kai Hale II
3. Salt Lake Apartments 38. Kuhio Park Terrace
4. Waipahu I 39. Kuhio Homes
5. Waipahu II 40. Kekaha Ha’aheo
6. Kalihi Valley Homes 41. Eleele Homes
7. Mayor Wright Homes 42. Hale Hoonanea
8. Kaahumanu Homes 43. Home Nani
9. Kamehameha Homes 44. Kawailehua – Federal
10. Kalakaua Homes 45. Ka Hale Kahaluu
11. Makua Alii 46. Hale Hookipa
12. Paoakalani 47. Kaimalino
13. Punchbowl Homes 48. Kealakehe
14. Kalanihuia 49. Nani Olu
15. Makamae 50. Waimaha-Sunflower
16. Spencer House 51. Kau’iokalani
17. Pumehana 52. Maili I
18. Lanakila Homes I 53. Maili II
19. Lanakila Homes II 54. Nanakuli Homes
20. Lanakila Homes III 55. Koolau Village
21. Lanakila Homes IV 56. Hookipa Kahaluu
22. Hale Aloha O’Puna 57. Kaneohe Apartment
23. Hale Olaloa 58. Kauhale O’Hana
24. Kauhale O’Hanakahi 59. Waimanalo Homes
25. Pahala 60. Waimanalo Homes II
26. Pomaikai Homes 61. Noelani II
27. Punahele Homes 62. Hale Hauoli
28. Kapaa 63. Ke Kumu ’Ekolu
29. Hale Hoolulu 64. Noelani I
30. Hale Nana Kai O Kea 65. Kahale Mua – Federal
31. Hui O Hanamaulu 66. Kauhale Nani
32. Kalaheo 67. Wahiawa Terrace
33. Kahekili Terrace (a & b) 68. Kupuna Home O’Waialua
34. David Malo Circle 69. Palolo Valley Homes
35. Makani Kai Hale

Scope of Work: Major Renovation and Repairs
Location: Statewide
Est. Funding: Varies ($500,000.00 to $10,000,000.00)

Funds for HI08S00150109 (ARRA) are available in the amount of $16,245,443.00.

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under the HUD regulations 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act requirements. Environmental Review Records (ERR) that document the environmental determinations for these projects are on file at the HPHA, 1002 North School Street, Bldg. C, Honolulu, Hawaii and may be examined or copied weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the HPHA. All comments received by August 24, 2009 will be considered by the State of Hawaii prior to submission of a request for release of funds.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State of Hawaii certifies to the HUD that the Honorable Linda Lingle, in her capacity as Governor, 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. The HUD’s acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and allows the HPHA to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

Mr. Michael S. Flores, Director, Office of Public Housing, Honolulu Field Office at (808) 522-8175, ext. 226, will accept objections to its release of funds and the State of Hawaii’s certification for a period of fifteen calendar days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if it is on one of the following basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the State of Hawaii; (b) the State of Hawaii has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by the HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the 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) and shall be addressed to the HUD at 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 3A, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-4918. Potential objectors should contact the HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Chad K. Taniguchi
Executive Director

Honolulu Star Bulletin
Issue of 7/24/09