REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about August 30, 2025 Easttown Township will authorize the Berwyn Fire Company to submit a request to the HUD administering agency for the release of FY 2024 EDI Community Project Funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended, to undertake a project known as Berwyn Fire Company New Fire/EMS Station for the purpose of constructing a new fire/EMS station that replaces a 95-year old building, estimated at $10,489,639 located at 23 Bridge Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312. The FY 2024 Community Project Funds portion is $500,000.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Easttown Township 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 Berwyn Fire Company 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087 or Easttown Township 566 Beaumont Road, Devon, PA 19333 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 3 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Easttown Township. All comments received on or about August 30, 2025 will be considered by Easttown Township prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Easttown Township certifies to HUD that Jonathan Ewald in his capacity as Assistant Township Manager of Easttown Township 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 Berwyn Fire Company to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Easttown Township’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 Easttown Township; (b) Easttown Township 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 the Philadelphia Office of Community Planning and Development at CPDRROFPHI@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
U.S. Dept. HUD Environmental Assessment
Jonathan Ewald, Assistant Township Manager
Easttown Township