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Management Guide (NRMG)
(07/10/1985 Memo of Understanding)
Review Documents
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Korah Abraham, SEC (717) 237-2291
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Kelly Herzog, ASEC (717) 237-2176
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable environmental requirements, all proposed actions undertaken by Rural Development in all program areas, are required to complete an environmental review process. The applicable RD regulations for each program are:
APPLICANTS at the earliest possible time shall provide sufficient information, for RD to determine the type of environmental review to be conducted. RURAL DEVELOPMENT will work with the applicant to obtain comments and reviews form other agencies when required and prepare Categorical Exclusions, Categorical exclusions without an Environmental Report, Class I and Class II assessments as appropriate. Additional information using Form RD 1940-20 and attachments will be obtained from the applicant to complete Class I and Class II assessments, under 1940-G. An Environmental Report (ER) will need to be prepared by the applicant’s consultant in case of Categorical Exclusions with ER and Environmental Assessments, under 1794. Agencies got together and developed a Uniform Environmental Review (UER) process to eliminate conflicts and save time in preparing multiple documents under different agencies’ criteria. The ER prepared under the Uniform Environmental Review process is acceptable to EPA, DEP, PENNVEST, DCED, RUS (RD) and HUD. Additional information on UER is available at web sites Uniform Environmental Review Process and www.dep.state.pa.us and refer DEP DOCUMENT ID: 381-5511-111. The "Resources" listed on the Environmental Page will be helpful to develop a stand alone UER Report. The Natural Resources Management Guide can be helpful to identify the environmental factors to be addressed, the agencies to be contacted and the process for addressing each potential environmental impact. Click on link below for a copy of the Natural Resources Management Guide. For further assistance contact the RD Area Specialist for the specific program. |
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Ron Pankratz (717) 237-2271 |
ARCHITECTURAL/CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Rural Development (RD) Programs, such as Community Facility (CF), Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG), & Multi-Family Housing (MFH), involve the construction of new buildings or renovation of existing facilities. The development of these facilities involves the need for architectural services for the preparation of plans & specifications, public bidding, contracting, construction, and construction monitoring.
APPLICANTS at the earliest possible time, should provide a Preliminary Architectural Feasibility Report, including the Cost Estimate, for the review by the RD State Architect and a Financial Feasibility Report for the review by the RD Area Loan Specialist. These two documents are needed to determine the project’s feasibility.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT State Architect will evaluate and provide architectural/ construction guidance to the Applicants and their Architects, for RD financed architectural projects, in the following areas:
In addition, the RD State Architect provides technical assistance to the Rural Development staff in various support capacities.
Refer to the “General Information for Architects” and other guide documents for information on Agency’s architectural/construction requirements & policies.
For further assistance contact the RD Area Specialist for the specific program. To find the closest office near you, please click here.
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John Williams, P.E. (717) 237-2295
Judith Tutino, P.E. (724) 482-4800 x122 |
Information for Consulting Engineers
Before Funding Obligation Before receiving RD funds it is usually necessary to complete the Uniform Environmental Report (Go to the Environmental Review Page for further details).
For further assistance contact the RD loan specialist for the specific program. To find the closest office near you, please click here.
Engineering Services Agreements One of the following formats must be used to document your understandings with your client, if RD funds will be used for your water or waste project:
Applicable to both sets of documents. Ask one of us if your fees differ from these guidelines for your project. Any changes must be strikethroughs NOT deletions. Standard Contract Documents for Rural Utility
Projects in Pennsylvania
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