The Town of Dungannon will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 6, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., 
at the Dungannon Town Hall, 18948 Veterans Memorial Highway, Dungannon, to solicit public 
input on a proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal to be submitted to 
the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the Dungannon Water 
Line Replacement project. The proposed project will involve replacement of selected water lines
and related appurtenances. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

​A draft CDBG proposal or a project fact sheet will be presented for comment along with
information on projected beneficiaries, including the number of low- and moderate-income
residents to benefit from the proposed project, and plans to minimize displacement. Citizens will
also be given an opportunity to comment on Dungannon’s past use of CDBG funds. A fact sheet
will also be available at LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, Duffield, VA. For additional
information, contact Frank Kibler at LENOWISCO, (276) 431-2206.

Complaints and grievances can be submitted in writing to the Mayor’s office at the Dungannon
Town Hall, at P.O. Box 278, Dungannon VA 24245, or by phone at (276) 467-2522 until ​the date
of the hearing. 

If you plan to attend and have any special needs requirements, please call (276) 467-2522.

POSTED BY THE TOWN OF DUNGANNON, VIRGINIA

ON JANUARY 29, 2016

 

COMBINED NOTICE: FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

AND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

January 29, 2016

Town of Dungannon, 18948 Veterans Memorial Highway, P.O. Box 278, Dungannon, VA 24245, (276) 462-2522

These Notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities

to be undertaken by the Town of Dungannon.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS 

On or about February 19, 2016, the Town of Dungannon will submit a request to the Virginia Department of 

Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the release of Virginia Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 

funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known 

as the Dungannon Economic Revitalization Project, for the implementation of various revitalization activities in the Town.

$700,000 - CDBG funds • $329,584 - Non-CDBG funds • $1,029,584 - Total project cost

The Town of Dungannon has determined that the project will have no significant impact

on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the

Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file

at the Dungannon Town Hall, and may be examined or copied at the above address

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.

on weekdays between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project

may submit written comments to the Mayor of Dungannon at the above address.

All comments received by February 16, 2016, will be considered by the Town of Dungannon prior to authorizing

submission of a request for release of funds. Commentors should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.

The Town of Dungannon certifies to DHCD that Debra Horne, in her capacity as Mayor, 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. DHCD’S approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities 

under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Town of Dungannon to use Program funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS 

DHCD will consider objections to its release of funds and the Town of Dungannon’s certification received by 

March 4, 2016, or a period of fifteen days from its 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 or other officer of the Town of 

Dungannon; (b) the Town of Dungannon 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 project have committed funds or 

incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 Section 58.761 before approval of a release of funds by DHCD; 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 DHCD at: Director, Virginia Department of 

Housing & Community Development, Attn:  Program Administration and Assistance Office, Main Street Centre, 600 E. 

Main St., Suite 300, Richmond, VA 232192430, (804) 371-7061 [TTP 371-7089/ FAX 371-7093].

Potential objectors should contact DHCD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Debra Horne, Mayor, Certifying Officer

Town of Dungannon, 18948 Veterans Memorial Highway, P.O. Box 278, Dungannon VA 24245