Environmental Review Record

Project Overview

This document is the cover page and table of contents for an Environmental Review Record (ERR) regarding a new family shelter project in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The project is identified as a "Multi Program Funded Project" and involves the construction of a new facility for Family Services, Inc.

Key Project Details

• Project Name: New Family Shelter – Branch Avenue
• Applicant/Agency: Family Services, Inc.
• Location: 2300 North Branch Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601-1933
• Total Anticipated Costs: $3,243,475

Document Structure

The ERR is organized into seven parts covering various regulatory and administrative requirements:

• Part 1: Determination of Level of Review
• Part 2: Environmental Review & Source Documentation (including compliance with laws regarding floodplains, historic preservation, and endangered species)
• Part 3: Consultation with Interested Parties (including State Historic Preservation Office and DEP reviews)
• Part 4: Record of Determination
• Part 5: Special Studies / Miscellaneous Documentation (includes reports from Mountain Research, LLC regarding subsurface investigation and lead-based paint)
• Part 6: Public Comments
• Part 7: Revisions / Update Log

Historical Context

The document includes a list of National Register of Historic Places properties in Blair County, PA. This list appears to be part of the environmental review process to ensure the new shelter does not negatively impact nearby historic sites. Notable listed properties include:

• Allegheny Furnace
• Downtown Altoona Historic District
• Roaring Spring Historic District
• Tyrone Borough Historic District