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JUNE 1, 2022
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
These Notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural require-
ments for activities to be undertaken by the Confederated Tribes of the
Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (CTGR) Engineering and Planning
Department.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 1, 2022, CTGR will submit a request to HUD for the
release of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Indian
Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG B18SR410530) funds
under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determi-
nation Act of 1996 to undertake a project known as Language Education
Building Project for the purpose of constructing a new 6,642-square-foot,
one-story school building, and an open and largely flat vacant lot. The new
building will be comprised of six classrooms, an administrative office area
with break room, restrooms and other support areas, entry and circulation
space. The work will also include excavation, site grading and site utility
connections to existing utility lines in the street. Other site improvements
include a new 13-space, asphalt paved parking lot with approach drives,
as well as associated concrete curbs, sidewalks and storm drainage.
Landscaping of the area around the new building, parking lot and street-
side medians and adjoining areas is also included.
Location (Address): 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Estimated Total Cost: $3,948,000
Grant Amount: $500,000
Chemeketa Community College / Grand Ronde TERO presents:
Introduction To
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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
CTGR has determined that the project will have no significant impact
on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact State-
ment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not
required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental
Assessment (EA) on file at the Public Works Department, 9615 Grand
Ronde Road, OR, 97347, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. The EA will be available to the public for review either elec-
tronically or by U.S. mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to:
Ryan Webb, Engineering and Planning Manager
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde OR 97347
U.S. mail requests must be postmarked no later than June 21, 2022, to meet
the Request for Release of Funds date of June 21, 2022, reporting date.
Additionally, the EA will be available via a file sharing link by e-mailing
Ryan Webb at Ryan.Webb@grandronde.org. Please place “Request to
Review EA” in the e-mail subject line. An e-mail reply will follow with a link
to the file sharing website.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
CTGR certifies to HUD that Cheryle A. Kennedy in her capacity as Tribal
Council Chairwoman 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 acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities
under NEPA and allows CTGR to use program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the Confederat-
ed Tribes of Grand Ronde certification for a period of 18 days during the
simultaneous comment period under the emergency provision of 24 CFR
Part 58.33. Objections may be submitted to HUD on one of the following
basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of
the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; (b) the Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde 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 environ-
mental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance
with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be
addressed and submitted to the HUD-designated e-mail address: Tom.
Carney@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the
actual last day of the objection period.
The Honorable Cheryle A. Kennedy, Tribal Chairwoman
Confederated Tribes of the
Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347-9712
• Child care business basics presented by Marion, Polk
and Yamhill counties Child Care Resources and Referral.
• Submission of participation information to Oregon registry.
Sat. June 4, 2022 • 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Lunch provided
Designed by CTGR Publications Dept. / Samuel Briggs
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any interested agencies, groups or persons disagreeing with the decisions
are invited to submit e-mail comments to Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde and to Tom.Carney@hud.gov. This publication is in response to the
COVID-19 National Disaster, and we are publishing under the Emergency
Provision at 24 CFR 58.33 which allows Tribes to publish the combined
Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of
Funds (FONSI/NOI-RROF) simultaneously with the submission of the RROF
to HUD. The funds are needed on an emergency basis due to a declared
disaster. All comments received by June 21, 2022, will be considered by the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and HUD prior to the release of funds.
Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
• General child care information.
CTGR Employment Services Center (building C) - Room 118A
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NYHWHL
Interested individuals 14 years or older. 25 spots available.
(Grand Ronde Tribal members will receive preference)
Angey Rideout 503-879-4533 or Angey.Rideout@grandronde.org
Jacob Boekhoff 503-879-2146 or Jacob.Boekhoff@grandronde.org
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Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 pm:
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May 10 th Building Healthy Soil
May 17 Planting Your Garden
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May 24 th Caring 4 Your Garden
Where: 8715 Grand Ronde Road
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Taught indoors with possible
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Who: Open to adults and other
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May 31 st What is a Weed?
How: Pre-registration is required.
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