Family Shelter Part 3

Project Overview and Location

The document outlines an environmental review for a proposed Family Shelter project located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The site is situated within the city limits, near Westmont and Veterans Memorial Park.

• Project Search ID: PNDI-679224
• Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Environmental Review Findings

The document serves as a response to environmental questions regarding the impact of the shelter on local wildlife and habitats.

• Bat Habitat: The project is within the range of the Indiana bat, but the review confirms that no forests, woodlots, or trees will be affected.
• Tree Removal: No tree removal, cutting, or forest clearing of 40 acres or more is necessary.
• Agency Consensus: Multiple agencies, including the PA Game Commission, PA Fish and Boat Commission, and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have determined that no impact is anticipated for threatened or endangered species.
• Federal Status: No impacts to federally listed species are anticipated, meaning no further consultation under the Endangered Species Act is required.

Funding and Administrative Updates

The final page details an "ERR Revision Log" tracking administrative changes to the project's funding and documentation status in early 2021.

• January 20, 2021: Authority to use funds for the ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) Program was placed.
• February 5, 2021: The amount of FY2020 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds allocated to the shelter project was increased. This followed a recalculation of Blair County's allocation.
• May 21, 2021: Funding allocations received to date by Family Services, Inc. were updated.
• May 27, 2021: The Environmental Review Report (ERR) was rescanned and uploaded to the County website. A copy of the FONSI/RROF (Finding of No Significant Impact / Record of Reasonable Opportunity for Further Review) was placed in the ERR record.