EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW...
EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW...
EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A FFRMS FLOODPLAIN To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, & Individuals This is to give notice that the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) has determined that the following proposed action under the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FHA Risk Share Mortgage Insurance Funds (Risk Share) under Section 542(c) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, the National Affordable Housing Act as amended, HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, and National Housing Trust Funds is located in Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain and NHHFA will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management. The proposed project is known as The Muse, located at 20 Spencer Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire and includes approximately 1.92 acres of land that is utilized by the City of Lebanon for materials storage (fill, excavated material, concrete pipes, culverts, etc.) and includes no structures. The current project includes new construction of a four-story 80 unit multi-family residential building with a proposed solar roof area, parking, landscaping, patio, snow storage, playground, walkways, and utility connections. The subject property includes 100 year FFRMs floodplain, and direct and indirect impacts to the FFRMS floodplain are anticipated. Many natural and cultural resources, including fertile soils, endangered species and archaeological resources can be found in floodplains, making floodplains sensitive to disruption. In addition, floodplains as a natural system are important during flood conditions, in respect to natural moderation of floods, preservation of water quality, and as a conduit for groundwater recharge. While some of the original natural values of the floodplain at the subject property have been impacted after years of site disturbance, some also remain, and impact to the natural values of the floodplain is being considered. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, P.O. Box 5087, Manchester, NH 03108, Attention: Christine Lavallee or via email at clavallee@nhhfa.org on or before July 1, 2026. A full description of the project may be emailed by contacting Christine Lavallee at NHHFA at clavallee@nhhfa.org. Date: June 17, 2026
EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A FFRMS FLOODPLAIN To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, & Individuals This is to give notice that the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) has determined that the following proposed action under the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FHA Risk Share Mortgage Insurance Funds (Risk Share) under Section 542(c) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, the National Affordable Housing Act as amended, HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, and National Housing Trust Funds is located in Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain and NHHFA will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management. The proposed project is known as The Muse, located at 20 Spencer Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire and includes approximately 1.92 acres of land that is utilized by the City of Lebanon for materials storage (fill, excavated material, concrete pipes, culverts, etc.) and includes no structures. The current project includes new construction of a four-story 80 unit multi-family residential building with a proposed solar roof area, parking, landscaping, patio, snow storage, playground, walkways, and utility connections. The subject property includes 100 year FFRMs floodplain, and direct and indirect impacts to the FFRMS floodplain are anticipated. Many natural and cultural resources, including fertile soils, endangered species and archaeological resources can be found in floodplains, making floodplains sensitive to disruption. In addition, floodplains as a natural system are important during flood conditions, in respect to natural moderation of floods, preservation of water quality, and as a conduit for groundwater recharge. While some of the original natural values of the floodplain at the subject property have been impacted after years of site disturbance, some also remain, and impact to the natural values of the floodplain is being considered. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, P.O. Box 5087, Manchester, NH 03108, Attention: Christine Lavallee or via email at clavallee@nhhfa.org on or before July 1, 2026. A full description of the project may be emailed by contacting Christine Lavallee at NHHFA at clavallee@nhhfa.org. Date: June 17, 2026
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