These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities
to be undertaken by the Village of Norris City.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about September 4, 2024 the Village of Norris City will submit a request to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for the release of
CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Village of Norris City Service Area V
Watermain Replacements for the purpose of constructing improvements to the existing water system, the estimated project cost is $1,463,905.00. The project is located in 6 areas
within the Village of Norris City, White County, Illinois.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Village of Norris City 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 Village of
Norris City, 406 South Division St., Norris City, IL 62869 and Brown & Roberts, Inc. 1 Westridge Road, Harrisburg, IL 62946: or by calling Brown & Roberts, Inc. Engineers at
618-252-8111 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 3:30 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Village of Norris City, 406 South Division St., Norris City, IL 62869. All comments received by
September 3, 2024 will be considered by the Village of Norris City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they
are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Village of Norris City certifies to DCEO that Charles Land in his capacity as Village President 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. DCEO’s approval of the certification satisfies its
responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Village of Norris City to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
DCEO will accept objections to its release of funds and the Village of Norris City’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 Village of
Norris City; (b) the Village of Norris City 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 DCEO; 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 Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity at 1011 S. 2nd, Springfield IL 62704. Potential objectors should contact DCEO to verify the actual last day of the objection
period.
Charles Land, Village President
