Specifications include, but are not limited to: 4.3.1 Prepare a short narrative description of existing environmental conditions including land use, soils, streams and other bodies of water that could be impacted by a project. An understanding of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental review practices will be advantageous, including the new online HUD HEROS system. 4.3.2 Prepare a general description of potential environmental impacts that may occur during the course of a project and actions to be taken to minimize the impacts. The specific areas of impact include: Streams and other bodies of water pollution Soil impacts Agricultural classification Protected species and habitants Fish and wildlife Air quality Noise Wetlands Wastewater and solid waste Floodplains and wetlands Residential and green spaces Coordination with local officials HUD Checklist preparations 4.3.3 Preparation of the appropriate notifications and correspondence to the various agencies. 4.3.4 Preparation of the required public notices for publication in the Knoxville News Sentinel. 4.3.5 Preparation of the required findings and notices for official signatures. 4.3.6 Compilation of all data, responses and documents from the above into a report format which will be sent to HUD. An original, plus two (2) copies, will be required to be given to Knox County Community Development. 4.3.7 A county-wide environmental review will be prepared as part of the County’s Department of Housing and Urban Development Five Year Consolidated Plan describing the impact on the programs to be funded and related environmental activities. 4.3.8 Environmental assessments will also be required for major rehabilitation and new construction projects through the current fiscal year. 4.3.9 Costs of publication of public notices in the Knoxville New Sentinel or other media, will be the responsibility of Knox County
