NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

November 19, 2025

Kali Watson, Chairperson

Hawaiian Homes Commission

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

P.O. Box 1879

Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 96805

(808) 620-9500

On or about December 1, 2025, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) will submit a request to the HUD for the release of Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds under Title VIII-Housing Assistance for Native Hawaiians of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA), to undertake a project known as, 2353 Kaululā‘au Street, Single Family Home Rehabilitation located in Papākolea, on TMK (1) 2-5-022:019, Honolulu, Island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi for the purpose of rebuilding a safe, secure single family home for a native Hawaiian family.

The proposed project demolition of a 776 square foot single-family residence and the construction of a new, approximately 1,500 square foot single-family residence within the boundaries of an existing residential parcel, located at 2353 Kaululā‘au Street (TMK: 1-2-5-022:019). The new structure will occupy a larger footprint than the existing structure. The existing residential structure is in a state of disrepair making it unsafe for habitation and impractical for rehabilitation. Project improvements will include the evaluation of the existing infrastructure and repair and/or replacement to meet current county standards. These infrastructure improvements may require digging and trenching in the location of the current utility services as well as any drainage improvements necessary to accommodate current conditions. The funding amount is anticipated to be approximately $500,000.

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project will be posted on the HUD Exchange website, and may be viewed and/or downloaded online at URL Link: https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews or received in hard copy format as necessary from Shauna Mau, who may be contacted at (808) 730-0182.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Office of the Chairperson, Attn: Malia Cox via their consultant PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc. at [email protected]. Reference the project by name: 2353 Kaululā‘au Street, Single Family Home Rehabilitation. All comments received by November 30, 2025, will be considered by the DHHL prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The DHHL certifies to HUD that Kali Watson, in his capacity as Chairperson, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the DHHL to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the DHHL’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the DHHL (b) the DHHL has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Honolulu Field Office at 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Kali Watson, Chairperson, DHHL