An environmental review is the process of evaluating a project and its potential environmental effects to determine whether it complies with federal, state, and local environmental requirements. This review is required for all HUD-assisted projects to ensure the proposed development will not harm the surrounding environment and that the project site itself will not pose environmental or health risks to occupants. While not all projects require comprehensive environmental reviews, the level of analysis depends on the scope and potential impact of the project—every project must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable federal and state environmental laws.
Orientation to Environmental Reviews