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1 Unspecified Site Strategy Process "The Written Strategy" i This written strategy describes the method for the phased environmental review of housing related activities as described in the project description . The sites will be evaluated using the site specific review checklist and as noted in the " Compliance Determination and Documentation " section of the Statutory worksheet . All documentation for the compliance factors included in the site specific review must be completed prior to committing funds for the individual sites . i 1 . Flood Plain Management In response to Executive Order 11988 , Floodplain Management as interpreted in HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 55, and the Flood Disaster Act of 1973 , each site will be reviewed to determine if the site is in the 100 year flood plain . For activities not excluded at 24 CFR Part 55 . 12, the " Eight Step Decision " making process will be conducted to determine if there is an alternative to funding the project in the flood plain . If there is no alternative to funding the site in the floodplain , mitigating measures will be developed to minimize the effect. All actions located in the flood plain require Flood Insurance as a condition to funding . i 2 . Historic Preservation The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended , particularly Section 106 and Section 100 , mandate 1 that agencies with jurisdiction over Federal assisted , licensed or approved activities afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the State Historic Preservation Officer's reasonable opportunity to comment on the project's impact to historic properties . All projects that have the potential to affect a historic property will be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office for comment. 3 . Hazardous Operations Noise and Hazardous Operations For new construction projects or projects that increase the number of persons exposed to hazards, the Noise study and the hazard study will be conducted as required at 24 CFR Part 51 . Toxics Each site will be observed for evidence of contamination to soil or water . Information about prior uses of the site will also be considered as required at 24 CFR Part 58 . 5 ( 1 ) . 4 , Wetlands In response to Executive Order 11990 , Protection of Wetlands, each site will be reviewed to determine if the site is in wetlands . The " Eight Step Decision " making process will be conducted to determine if there is an alternative to funding the project in the wetland . 5 . Endangered Species For major rehabilitation projects, each site will be reviewed for endangered species act compliance . i Page 8 of 10