HomeMy WebLinkAboutFarmlands-Partner-Worksheet.pdf OMB No. 2506-0177
(exp.9/30/2021)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, DC 20410-1000
This Worksheet was designed to be used by those “Partners” (including Public Housing Authorities, consultants,
contractors, and nonprofits) who assist Responsible Entities and HUD in preparing environmental reviews, but legally
cannot take full responsibilities for these reviews themselves. Responsible Entities and HUD should use the RE/HUD
version of the Worksheet.
Farmlands Protection (CEST and EA) - PARTNER
https://www.hudexchange.info/environmental-review/farmlands-protection
1. Does your project include any activities, including new construction, acquisition of undeveloped
land or conversion, that could convert agricultural land to a non-agricultural use?
☒ Yes → Continue to Question 2.
☐ No
→ If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this section.
Continue to the Worksheet Summary below.
2. Does “important farmland,” including prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of statewide
or local importance regulated under the Farmland Protection Policy Act, occur on the project site?
You may use the links below to determine important farmland occurs on the project site:
▪ Utilize USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Web Soil Survey
http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
▪ Check with your city or county’s planning department and ask them to document if the project
is on land regulated by the FPPA (zoning important farmland as non-agricultural does not
exempt it from FPPA requirements)
▪ Contact NRCS at the local USDA service center
http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs or your NRCS state soil scientist
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/contactus/?cid=nrcs142p2_053951
for assistance
☒ No → If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this
section. Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide any documents used to
make your determination.
☐ Yes → Continue to Question 3.
3. Consider alternatives to completing the project on important farmland and means of avoiding
impacts to important farmland.
▪ Complete form AD-1006, “Farmland Conversion Impact Rating” and contact the state soil
scientist before sending it to the local NRCS District Conservationist.
▪ Work with NRCS to minimize the impact of the project on the protected farmland. When you
have finished with your analysis, return a copy of form AD-1006 to the USDA-NRCS State Soil
Scientist or his/her designee informing them of your determination.
Work with the RE/HUD to determine how the project will proceed. Document the conclusion:
☐Project will proceed with mitigation.
Explain in detail the proposed measures that must be implemented to mitigate for the impact
or effect, including the timeline for implementation.
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→ If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this section.
Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide form AD-1006 and all other documents used
to make your determination.
☐Project will proceed without mitigation.
Explain why mitigation will not be made here:
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→ If the RE/HUD agrees with this recommendation, the review is in compliance with this section.
Continue to the Worksheet Summary below. Provide form AD-1006 and all other documents used
to make your determination.
Worksheet Summary
Provide a full description of your determination and a synopsis of the information that it was based on,
such as:
• Map panel numbers and dates
• Names of all consulted parties and relevant consultation dates
• Names of plans or reports and relevant page numbers
• Any additional requirements specific to your program or region
Include all documentation supporting your findings in your submission to HUD.
This property is located on a developed center village zoned property. The property is not currently in
agricultural use.