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FONSI and ERR S 42nd Street Combined Waste – Stormwater Pumping Station
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Publication: June 3, 2026
City of Philadelphia, Department of Planning and Development
1515 Arch Street, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Philadelphia.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or after June 24th, the City of Philadelphia will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program funds under the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-43) and the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117–180), as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project/Program Title: S 42nd Street Combined Waste and Stormwater Pumping Station
Purpose: The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) proposes to construct an above-ground, flood‑resilient pump station on the existing PWD‑owned parcel. During Hurricane Ida, the station became inundated with stormwater, which submerged the station’s pumps, motors, and all electrical equipment, causing the station to cease operating. This project will increase the pumping capacity to 100 million gallons per day (MGD).
Location: 765 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Description: The PWD proposes construction of a 5,050 sf, above-ground, flood-resilient pump station to replace the current underground pump station at the same location.
Level of Environmental Review Citation: The project was reviewed per 24 CFR 58.36, NEPA Environmental Assessment.
Estimated Project Cost: $47,509,000 in total, including this request for $32,558,435 from Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery grant funds.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Philadelphia 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. The full legal notice can be accessed online at the following link:
POSTING INFORMATION
The activities proposed are subject to a full NEPA Environmental Assessment under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements 24 CFR 58.36. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is available electronically at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/ The full legal notice can be accessed online at the following link: https://www.phila.gov/media/20260602111941/ER25_66_42ndStPumpStation_FONSI_June3-for-reposting-.docx
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. All comments received by June 23, 2026 will be considered by the City of Philadelphia prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Philadelphia certifies to HUD that Jessie Lawrence, Certifying Officer, in his capacity as Director of the Department of Planning and Development 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 City of Philadelphia to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Philadelphia’s 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 City of Philadelphia; (b) the City of Philadelphia 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 CPDRROFPHI@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Proposed Annual Action Plan submitted to City Council
| Department of Planning & Development, Division of Housing and Community Development Notice of Public Comment PeriodThe Proposed Annual Action Plan is now available for comment. It includes the proposed use of federal funds through allocations of: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); federal HOME; Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) resources. The Proposed Plan can be found in the publications page of DHCD’s website. Hard copies will be available at 1234 Market St, 17th floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107. To arrange for a contact-free pickup of a hard copy, please email mirta.duprey@phila.gov. Hard copies will be available for review in the Government Publications departments of the Central, West Philadelphia Regional, Northwest Regional, and Northeast Regional branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia. The deadline for submitting comments to the Division of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) is June 22nd, 2026. Comments should be emailed to Saundra.malanowicz@phila.gov. City Council will hold a public hearing to allow for additional resident participation. Notification by City Council will be in the “Legal Notices” section of various newspapers. If City Council adopts the Plan as submitted, the Plan will be adopted without further notification. |
Notice types and posting requirements
We receive federal funding for local housing and community development programs. To use this federal funding, there are certain public notice requirements we need to meet. We post notices asking for public feedback at hearings or through written comments. Notices are posted publicly for 30 days.
Notices about the planning and budgeting process
Every year, we share the following information about housing and community development funding and programs:
- Annual Action Plan: A plan describing all housing and community development programs, including funding amounts and goals. The plan describes how these programs comply with federal regulations.
- Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): A report showing program accomplishments during the previous fiscal year.
- Consolidated Plan: A longer plan including a needs assessment, market analysis, and strategic plan. This plan is published every five years.
We also collect public feedback about these planning processes. To ask for feedback, we post public notices about:
- How to participate in public hearings. This is where we learn about community needs and get feedback about how programs are working.
- How to submit comments on draft plans and reports and on proposed changes to older plans.
Environmental Review notices
An Environmental Review investigates a project and its potential environmental impacts to make sure that the project:
- Will meet federal, state, and local environmental standards.
- Won’t have a negative impact on the environment.
- Won’t have negative environmental or health effects on those who will use the property site.
The Environmental Review process is required for all projects supported by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We post public notices about the Environmental Review for certain projects, including:
- Notices of intent to request release of funds.
- Notices of finding of no significant impact.
While every project’s environmental impact must be reviewed, the extent of the review varies. However, every project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws.