Notice Of Finding Of No Significant Impact
And
Notice Of Intent To Request Release Of Funds

Date of Notice: June 16, 2026
Name of Responsible Entity (RE): Beaverhead County
Address: 2 South Pacific Street, Suite 4
City, State, Zip Code: Dillon, MT 59725
Telephone Number: (406) 683-3767

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Beaverhead County.

Request For Release Of Funds
On or about July 7, 2026, Beaverhead County will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Project Funding funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42)(the FY2024 Act), and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-47)(the Further FY2024 Act), to undertake a project known as Beaverhead County Anderson Lane Bridge Improvements.

The proposed project involves the replacement of the existing Anderson Lane Bridge over the Beaverhead River in Beaverhead County, Montana, including all connected actions that are geographically and functionally integral to the bridge crossing. The project is located along Anderson Lane, a county-maintained gravel roadway that serves residential, agricultural, public land, and recreational users in the Beaverhead Valley.

The project scope consists of the demolition and removal of the existing structurally deficient bridge (constructed in 1924) and construction of a new single-span, precast prestressed concrete bridge. The proposed bridge will have an approximate span of 130 feet and a width of approximately 26 feet, improving load capacity, traffic safety, and hydraulic performance over the existing 100-foot-long, 16-foot-wide structure.

Estimated funding:

• HUD Funding: $1,000,000
• Total Project Cost (HUD and non-HUD funds): $1,879,576

Finding Of No Significant Impact
Beaverhead County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews.

Public Comments
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Beaverhead County, Attention: Michael McGinley, Commissioner, at mmcginley@beaverheadcountymt.gov or at the address listed above. All comments received by July 6, 2026, will be considered by Beaverhead County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Environmental Certification
Beaverhead County certifies to HUD that Michael McGinleyn, in his capacity as Commissioner, 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 Beaverhead County to use Program funds.

Objections To Release Of Funds
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and Beaverhead County’s certification for a period of fifteen (15) 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 basis:

1. The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Beaverhead County;
2. The Beaverhead County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58;
3. 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; or
4. 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, Section 58.76) and shall be addressed to:

HUD Community Project Funding
Email: CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov

Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Certifying Officer:
Michael McGinley, Commissioner
Beaverhead County

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