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Delegation of Certifying Officer for HUD Environmental Reviews

Original title: Delegation of Certifying Officer letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 58.

December 16, 2025

housingurban developmentadministrative procedurefederal compliance

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What this does

This action authorizes the County Administrator to legally sign off on environmental compliance documents required for the county to receive or manage federal housing and urban development funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

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County Administrator

The administrator assumes legal responsibility for signing environmental compliance certifications.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The agency receives the official designation of the local certifying authority for compliance purposes.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 16, 2025.

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Summary

This document formally delegates the role of '' to the County Administrator for matters involving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This designation is required to comply with federal environmental review regulations under .

Why It Matters

This action authorizes the County Administrator to legally sign off on environmental compliance documents required for the county to receive or manage federal housing and urban development funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Certifying Officer?
A is an official authorized to assume legal responsibility for the environmental review process required by federal law for HUD-funded projects.
Why is this delegation necessary?
Federal regulations () require a specific individual to be designated to sign environmental compliance documents to ensure the county remains eligible for federal housing funds.

Key Facts

  • The County Administrator is officially designated as the Certifying Officer for HUD-related matters.
  • The delegation is performed in accordance with 24 C.F.R. Part 58, which governs environmental review procedures for HUD-assisted projects.
  • The item is filed under reference number 25-0996D.
  • The item was introduced on October 29, 2025.
  • The status of the item is recorded as 'Passed'.

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Standard Compliance Update

This document represents a standard administrative update to ensure the county maintains its authority to process federal housing grants.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Connected Entities

organizationU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development“Federal agency overseeing housing and urban development programs.”Map →
personCounty Administrator“The official designated as the Certifying Officer.”Map →
other25-0996D“The file number for this specific delegation item.”Map →

Sources

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