NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

FOR TIERED PROJECT DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE NOTICE

PUBLICATION DATE: October 22, 2026

GRANTEE NAME: City of Sharon, PA

GRANTEE ADDRESS: 155 West Connelly Boulevard, Sharon, PA 16146

TELEPHONE: (724) 983-3231

TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:  The purpose of this notice is to satisfy two (2) separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Sharon, PA: Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about November 9, 2026, the City of Sharon will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (P.L.93-383), to undertake projects funded by the PY 2026 CDBG Program to undertake a project known as Clearance and Demolition in the City of Sharon, PA.  The purpose of the Demolition and Clearance Project is to remove unsafe and blighted properties throughout the City of Sharon. The project will eliminate safety hazards and improve the urban, living environment in the city.  CDBG 2026 Funds for the project is $80,000; total annual project cost is no less than $300,000 and will be funded by the City of Sharon.  Demolitions will occur city-wide.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Sharon has determined that the above-identified 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 the City Municipal Building, 155 West Connelly Blvd Sharon, PA 16146 at the Community Development Department and is available for public examination and copying, upon request, during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD DRAFT: 2026 Environmental Review Record Draft

Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Demolition and Clearance

Purpose: The purpose of the Demolition and Clearance Project is to remove unsafe and blighted properties throughout the City of Sharon.

Location: scattered-sites throughout the City of Sharon, PA in LMI areas

Project/Program Description: The project will eliminate safety hazards and improve the urban, living environment in the city.  The City’s Blight Task force will utilize a demo prioritization strategy for the elimination of structures.  The City anticipates no more than 8 CDBG-funded demolitions; costs are typically $10,000 per parcel.  The City will fund approximately 27 additional demolitions, for a total of approximately 35 demolitions and clearance projects. Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known.

Level of Environmental Review Citation: Environmental Assessment per 24 CFR 58.36), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.40.

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: 

1. Flood Insurance  Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 [42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a; Floodplain Management  Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); 24 CFR Part 55
2. Clean Air Clean Air Act, as amended, particularly section 176(c) & (d); 40 CFR Parts 6, 51, 93
3. Contamination and Toxic Substances  24 CFR Part 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2)
4. Historic Preservation  National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 and 110; 36 CFR Part 800

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any):

1. Refer to the Compliance Threshold Determination. Final determination will be made on a case -by-case basis. Projects in the 100-year floodplain will be subject to the 8- Step Decision Making Process.
2. Properties will be inspected for hazards and nuisances prior to project implementation. All Federal and State lead paint and asbestos standards and regulations will be followed. Contractors will obtain necessary permits related to asbestos and lead paint, including the completion of the Asbestos Abatement and Demolition/Renovation Notification Form, if applicable.
3. Demolition activities do not involve human habitation nor will they disturb any ground in the vicinity of an EPA designated Superfund, dumpsite, or DEP Underground Storage Tank containing petroleum; refer to PA DEP and EPA Site Contamination listing for Region III. Project site will be inspected for hazards and nuisances prior to project implementation. All Federal and State lead paint and asbestos standards and regulations will be followed. Contractors will obtain necessary permits related to asbestos and lead paint, including the completion of the attached Asbestos Abatement and Demolition/Renovation Notification. As needed, additional testing and mitigation will be done on a site-specific basis.

4. Refer to the Compliance Threshold Determination and the determination from the PA State Historic Preservation Office. Final determination will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Estimated Project Cost: CDBG 2026 Funds for the project is $80,000; total annual project cost is $300,000 and will be funded by the City of Sharon. 

(Demolition & Clearance ER ID 900000010560590)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to City of Sharon Community Development Department, 155 West Connelly Boulevard, Sharon, PA 16146 or by calling (724) 983-3231. All comments received within a fifteen-day public comment period ending November 16, 2026 will be considered by the City of Sharon prior to authorizing submittal of a request for release of funds.  Commenters should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Sharon certifies to HUD that Mr. Robert Fiscus, in his capacity as City Manager and Certifying Officer, 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 these responsibilities have been satisfied.  HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Sharon to use CDBG funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Sharon’s certification received by November 9, 2026 or a period of fifteen (15) days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis:  (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Sharon; (b) the City of Sharon has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations are 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the City of Sharon 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, Section 58.76), and shall be addressed to the Pittsburgh HUD Office at PGHCPDObjections@hud.gov. Objectors can also contact Pittsburgh HUD office at (412)644-5846. Potential objectors should contact the Pittsburgh HUD office via email or phone to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Mr. Robert Fiscus, City Manager

City of Sharon

155 Connelly Boulevard

Sharon, PA 16146

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