1. HUD Environmental Review Online System
NCDA Training
February 16, 2017

2. HEROS Overview

3. What is HEROS?
HEROS is an enterprise system that can be used to complete environmental reviews for all HUD programs (Part 50 and Part 58).
HEROS replaces HUD’s current paper-based environmental review process with a comprehensive online tool.
HEROS walks users through the entire environmental review process from beginning to end, including compliance with 17 related environmental laws and authorities.

4. Who Uses HEROS?
HEROS allows the environmental review procedures users already have in place now to be performed online.
Once fully implemented, it can be used by everyone who is involved in the environmental review process now:
HUD Staff
Responsible Entities (local, state, and tribal governments)
Non-RE recipients (PHAs, nonprofit organizations, etc.)
Consultants/contractors

5. Benefits of Using HEROS
HEROS makes complying with environmental requirements easier by:
Integrating guidance with formats
Facilitating communication with partners
Helping manage environmental reviews
HEROS also streamlines processes and saves paper.
It generates electronic environmental review records, eliminating the need for paper filing.
HEROS screens replace forms and with electronic certifications which are submitted online, not through the mail.

6. Tools and Resources Training materials on the HUD Exchange include:
User Guide
How-To Videos
FAQs
HUD Exchange “Ask A Question”
Live Q&A Webinars
Materials are available at:

7. Tools and Resources
HEROS User Guide:

8. Tools and Resources
HEROS “How-To” Videos: tutorials/
Topic Areas:
Introduction to HEROS
Performing an Environmental Review in HEROS
Performing a Tiered Environmental Review in HEROS
HEROS Administration and Special User Rules

9. Tools and Resources
HEROS Frequently Asked Questions:

10. Tools and Resources
HUD Exchange “Ask A Question”:

11. HEROS Availability
HEROS is currently available for staff of CPD entitlement communities in all regions.
HUD intends to make HEROS use mandatory starting in
We are currently developing and implementing requirements for new user roles in HEROS and anticipate rollout to being in Summer 2017.
Public and Indian Housing, consultants, non-profits, etc.

12. HEROS Stats CPD-funded projects since HEROS was rolled out: EAs: 128
CEST (including CEST converted to exempt): 1,688
CENST/Exempt: 3,381
Registered non-HUD users: 2,029
Registered REs: 67% of total REs
Region 1 78
Region 2 43
Region 3 83
Region 4
128
Region 5
168
Region 6
101
Region 7 35
Region 8
Region 9
132
Region 10 62

13. The Environmental Review Process
Define the Project
Determine the Level of Review
Perform the Analysis
Finalize Review
Post-review Considerations
Maintain Environmental Review Record (ERR)

14. HEROS Login and Dashboard

15. Defining the Project

16. Sensitive Information

17. Determining Level of Review

18. Performing Analysis – Summary

19. Performing Analysis – 58.5 & 58.6

20. Performing Analysis – HUD Exchange

21. HEROS Worksheets on the HUD Exchange

22. Performing Analysis – Mitigation

23. Finalizing the Review – RROF/C

24. Finalizing the Review – AUGF

25. Environmental Review Record

26. Posting to the HUD Exchange Website
Reviews will be posted during public comment periods.
Completed reviews will be archived on HUD Exchange for 1 year for standard reviews and 5 years for tiered reviews.

27. Future Enhancements New changes are coming to HEROS in Spring 2017!
Improvements will focus on new user role functionality to accommodate more partners, including:
Public Housing Authorities
Non-profits
Lenders
Consultants & contractors
New changes will:
Make sharing reviews easier
Improve the screen
Allow for additional mitigation measures
Generate new & improved reports
Clarify text and requirements for a more streamlined process

28. Registering for HEROS
If you are an entitlement Responsible Entity, your REO or FEO to register for HEROS access!

29. Questions
Submit questions through Ask a Question on the HUD Exchange site at assistance/my-question/