HUD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ONLINE SYSTEM NCDA Training February

HUD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ONLINE SYSTEM NCDA Training February 16, 2017

HEROS OVERVIEW 2

What is HEROS? ■ HEROS is an enterprise system that can be used to complete environmental reviews for all HUD programs (Part 50 and Part 58). ■ HEROS replaces HUD’s current paper-based environmental review process with a comprehensive online tool. • HEROS walks users through the entire environmental review process from beginning to end, including compliance with 17 related environmental laws and authorities.

Who Uses HEROS? ■ HEROS allows the environmental review procedures users already have in place now to be performed online. ■ Once fully implemented, it can be used by everyone who is involved in the environmental review process now: • HUD Staff • Responsible Entities (local, state, and tribal governments) • Non-RE recipients (PHAs, nonprofit organizations, etc. ) • Consultants/contractors

Benefits of Using HEROS § HEROS makes complying with environmental requirements easier by: • Integrating guidance with formats • Facilitating communication with partners • Helping manage environmental reviews § HEROS also streamlines processes and saves paper. • It generates electronic environmental review records, eliminating the need for paper filing. • HEROS screens replace forms 7015. 15 and 7015. 16 with electronic certifications which are submitted online, not through the mail.

Tools and Resources ■ Training materials on the HUD Exchange include: • User Guide • How-To Videos • FAQs • HUD Exchange “Ask A Question” • Live Q&A Webinars ■ Materials are available at: https: //www. hudexchange. info/environmental-review/heros

Tools and Resources HEROS User Guide: https: //www. hudexchange. info/resource/3150/heros-user-guide

Tools and Resources ■ HEROS “How-To” Videos: https: //www. hudexchange. info/environmental-review/heros-etutorials/ ■ Topic Areas: • Introduction to HEROS • Performing an Environmental Review in HEROS • Performing a Tiered Environmental Review in HEROS • HEROS Administration and Special User Rules

Tools and Resources HEROS Frequently Asked Questions: https: //www. hudexchange. info/heros/faqs

Tools and Resources HUD Exchange “Ask A Question”: https: //www. hudexchange. info/get-assistance/my-question/

HEROS Availability ■ HEROS is currently available for staff of CPD entitlement communities in all regions. ■ HUD intends to make HEROS use mandatory starting in 2018. ■ We are currently developing and implementing requirements for new user roles in HEROS and anticipate rollout to being in Summer 2017. • Public and Indian Housing, consultants, non-profits, etc.

HEROS Stats ■ CPD-funded projects since HEROS was rolled out: – EAs: 128 – CEST (including CEST converted to exempt): 1, 688 – CENST/Exempt: 3, 381 ■ Registered non-HUD users: 2, 029 ■ Registered REs: 67% of total REs Region 1 78 Region 2 43 Region 3 83 Region 4 128 Region 5 168 Region 6 101 Region 7 35 Region 8 35 Region 9 132 Region 10 62

Define the Project Determine the Level of Review Perform the Analysis Finalize Review Post-review Considerations Maintain Environmental Review Record (ERR) The Environmental Review Process

HEROS Login and Dashboard

Defining the Project

Sensitive Information

Determining Level of Review

Performing Analysis – Summary

Performing Analysis – 58. 5 & 58. 6

Performing Analysis – HUD Exchange https: //www. hudexchange. info/environmental-review/

HEROS Worksheets on the HUD Exchange

Performing Analysis – Mitigation

Finalizing the Review – RROF/C

Finalizing the Review – AUGF

Environmental Review Record

Posting to the HUD Exchange Website § Reviews will be posted during public comment periods. § Completed reviews will be archived on HUD Exchange for 1 year for standard reviews and 5 years for tiered reviews.

Future Enhancements ■ New changes are coming to HEROS in Spring 2017! ■ Improvements will focus on new user role functionality to accommodate more partners, including: • Public Housing Authorities • Non-profits • Lenders • Consultants & contractors ■ New changes will: • Make sharing reviews easier • Improve the 7015. 15 screen • Allow for additional mitigation measures • Generate new & improved reports • Clarify text and requirements for a more streamlined process

Registering for HEROS § If you are an entitlement Responsible Entity, email your REO or FEO to register for HEROS access!

Questions § Submit questions through Ask a Question on the HUD Exchange site at https: //www. hudexchange. info/getassistance/my-question/ § Lauren. E. Hayes@hud. gov § Lauren. B. Mc. Namara@hud. gov