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Bay Desert provides environmental compliance documentation for projects that must comply with Federal environmental laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. Bay Desert specializes in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded projects that provide affordable housing. If your new construction affordable housing, supportive housing, senior housing or Veterans housing project has received a HUD grant to purchase land or provide on-going rental subsidies, you may have been asked to hire a consulting firm like Bay Desert, Inc. to conduct an environmental review and demonstrate your project meets Federal and HUD guidelines for development. Bay Desert specializes in conducting these reviews, and if you need a NEPA or Part 58 review, you’ve landed in the right place.

Bay Desert, Inc. prepares NEPA reviews all levels of HUD grants, from funding awards to existing housing projects, rehabilitation projects and new construction, we’ve got you covered. Bay Desert can provide the following types of documents, based on the Level of Environment Review, as determined by “the Project”:

·       Environmental Review for Activity/Project that is Exempt or Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5 Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58.34(a) and 58.35(b) – or “CENST”

·       Environmental Review for Activity/Project that is Categorically Excluded Subject to Section 58.5 Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.35(a) – or “CEST”

·       Environmental Assessment Determinations and Compliance Findings for HUD-assisted Projects 24 CFR Part 58 – “EA”, “Part 58 Review” or “Environmental Assessment”

We’ll help you determine what document is appropriate, what studies you’ll need to complete the process, and work with you on any area of concern to meet grant requirements. We maintain a good working relationship with many cities and counties, and have a good reputation for excellent work, and excellent teamwork. Bay Desert is reliable, accessible and flexible.