HUD Environmental Review for NEPA Compliance
Keep Your HUD Project Moving Forward with Confidence
HUD-funded projects require environmental reviews under EPA’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to ensure compliance, protect communities, and keep funding on track. Our experienced team of personnel specialize in Environmental Reviews that are prepared in accordance with HUD regulations found at 24 CFR Part 50 and 24 CFR Part 58, and prepared in HUD’S Online Environmental Review System (HEROS). CMEC provides thorough HUD Environmental Reviews that cover every factor and all levels of review – Categorical Exclusion Not Subject to (CENST), Categorical Exclusion Subject to (CEST), Environmental Assessment (EA), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). CMEC’s Louisville-based team has a combined 25+ years of HUD Environmental Review experience to deliver accurate, timely reviews so your project moves forward with confidence.
What Is a HUD Environmental Review?
These reviews confirm compliance, reduce risks, and keep projects on track for HUD approval.
Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), HUD requires an environmental review before approving funding. These reviews ensure federally funded housing and community development projects are planned responsibly.
The review looks at factors such as air quality, noise, contamination, historic sites, floodplains, wetlands, and endangered species. The goal is to protect residents, preserve communities, and minimize environmental harm.
By addressing these issues early, projects move forward with fewer delays, fewer risks, and stronger outcomes.
An Environmental Review Can Include -
- Site inspections and documentation
- Analysis of environmental factors such as air quality, noise, and contamination risks
- Historic preservation and cultural resource considerations
- Floodplain and wetland compliance
- Endangered species and habitat review
- Public notice and agency coordination
- Assessment of hazardous materials and toxic sites
- Evaluation of community impacts such as traffic, land use, and environmental justice
Why It Matters?
Failing to complete an accurate, HUD-approved environmental review can delay or even jeopardize your project. Our team ensures your review is:
Comprehensive – Covering all NEPA-required factors
Accurate – Backed by testing, documentation, and decades of expertise
Timely – Delivered on schedule so funding is not held up
Why Choose Us?
Local Expertise – Based in Louisville, serving all of Kentucky and Indiana.
HUD Specialists – Decades of experience with federally funded projects.
End-to-End Support – From testing to compliance, we handle it all.
Our Step by Step Approach
We make the environmental review process clear and manageable. Our team handles the details, documentation, and compliance requirements, giving you confidence that your HUD project will move forward without delays.
1. Project Consultation
We start with a clear discussion of your project scope, HUD funding requirements, and deadlines so we know exactly what’s needed.
2. Site Visit & Data Collection
Our team conducts on-site inspections, gathers environmental data, and documents existing conditions.
3. Compliance Check
We assess key NEPA factors such as air quality, noise, contamination, historic sites, floodplains, wetlands, and endangered species, with mitigation steps as required.
4. Final Report & Support
We prepare a complete HUD-compliant report and provide support during the approval process, ensuring your project moves forward without delays.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re a developer, lender, or housing authority, CMEC Environmental will keep your project compliant and moving forward.
CMEC Environmental provides HUD Environmental Reviews for NEPA compliance across Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond. Our Louisville-based team ensures accurate documentation, thorough analysis, and timely reporting that meet HUD and federal standards. Whether you are a developer, lender, or municipality, our HUD review services help secure funding, minimize risks, and keep your project on schedule.