NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
February 19, 2026
Josh Green M.D., Governor, State of Hawai’i
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Hawai’i Public Housing Authority.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about March 10, 2026 the Governor of Hawai’i, Josh Green will authorize the Hawai’i Public Housing Authority to submit a request to HUD for the release of Project-Based Voucher funds under Section 8 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, as amended by the Fiscal Year 2001 Appropriations Act; the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008; the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (EGA); the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities (FSHO) amendments; and the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), to undertake a project known as Ka Lei Momi Kapa’a Affordable Housing for the purpose of replacing 36 deteriorated existing housing units with 13 three-story walk-up buildings containing 124 affordable multi-family rental units (representing a net increase of 87 homes) for households earning between 30-60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). One of the buildings will contain a community room on the first floor. The action will include the development of 170 parking stalls, children’s playground, dog park, laundry facilities, community gathering areas, and other onsite infrastructure improvements, including a retention basin. The project site is approximately 4.405 acres in area. It is located at TMK: (4)4-5-015:03, (4)4-5-015:007, (4)4-5-015:042, and (4)4-5-015:999 (por.). The 4.405 acre site is in Kapa’a, Kauai and is accessed by Alenae Street and Akoa Street. The estimated funding amount is $14,422,800.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Governor of Hawai’i, Josh Green 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), available for view at: https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews. Hard copy can be viewed by contacting: Hawai’i Public Housing Authority, Brian Davidson at brian.m.davidson@hawaii.gov.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Hawai’i Public Housing Authority at brian.m.davidson@hawaii.gov. All comments received by March 9, 2026 will be considered by the Responsible Entity, the Governor of Hawai’i prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The State of Hawai’i certifies to HUD that Governor Josh Green in his capacity as Governor 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 Hawai’i Public Housing Authority to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the State of Hawai’i 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 the State of Hawai’i; (b) the Governor of Hawai’i has 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 HUD at HUD Honolulu Field Office at 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813 or by email at OPHHonolulu@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Josh Green M.D., Governor, State of Hawai’i
(TGI1520386 2/19/26)
