January 29, 2024

 Limited Environmental Review and Finding of No Significant Impact

City of Hubbard – Trumbull County

2023 Water Line Replacement Project

Loan number: FS390460-0015

The attached Limited Environmental Review (LER) is for a drinking water distribution project in Hubbard which the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency intends to finance through its Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) below-market interest rate revolving loan program.  The LER describes the project, its costs, and expected environmental benefits.  Making available this LER fulfills Ohio EPA’s environmental review and public notice requirements for this loan program.

Ohio EPA analyzes environmental effects of proposed projects as part of its WSRLA program review and approval process.  We have concluded that the proposed project should not result in significant adverse environmental impacts.  This project’s relatively narrow scope and lack of environmental impacts qualifies it for the LER rather than a more comprehensive Environmental Assessment.  More information can be obtained by calling or writing the person named at the end of the attached LER.

Upon issuance of this Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) determination, award of funds may proceed without further environmental review or public comment unless new information shows that environmental conditions of the proposed project have changed significantly.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Courtright, Assistant Chief

Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance

Attachment 9918 Hubbard LSL LER and FNSI(1)