HEROS
H U D E N V I R O N M E N TA L R E V I E W O N L I N E S Y S T E M
Kathryn Au
September 17, 2013
Environmental Review Process
Define the project and determine review
requirements
Evaluate environmental impacts and
compliance with federal environmental law
Document conditions and conclusions
Obtain official endorsement/necessary
signatures
Follow up (as necessary)
Current Documentation
HEROS – A New System
 Applies to all HUD Programs
 Part 50 and Part 58
 All levels of review
 17 environmental laws and authorities
HEROS Goals and Functions
• Replaces HUD’s current paper-based
environmental review process with a
comprehensive online tool
HEROS Screenshots
HEROS Screenshots
HEROS Goals and Functions
• Replaces HUD’s current paper-based
environmental review process with a
comprehensive online tool
• Increases accountability and transparency
of HUD-assisted projects
OneCPD Website
HEROS Goals and Functions
• Replaces HUD’s current paper-based
environmental review process with a
comprehensive online tool
• Increases accountability and transparency
of HUD-assisted projects
• Informs HUD of trends
Current Lack of Data
 How many projects require flood insurance?
 How many projects have to complete clean
up for site contamination?
 How many environmental assessments are
completed each year?
Unknown…
Examples of HEROS Reports
Benefits to Responsible Entities
 Helps manage environmental reviews
 Guides users on environmental compliance
 Generates and posts an electronic
Environmental Review Record (ERR)
 Expedites forms 7015.15 and 7015.16 with
electronic certifications
Users
 Responsible Entity (RE) staff
 Preparer, Certifying Officer
 Non-RE recipients
 PHAs, Subgrantees
 State Agencies
 7015.15 Reviewer, Approving Official
 HUD Staff
 7015.15 Reviewer, Approving Official, Environmental Officers
 Consultants
Linking Reviews to State Agencies
7015.16
Next Steps
 First week of October – Production
 Nov. 2013 through Jun. 2014 - Regional Rollout
 User Access
 Training
 User Guides
Questions? Comments?
CONTACT:
Kathryn Au
Kathryn.Au@hud.gov
202-402-6340
To request access:
HEROSinfo@hud.gov