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Article XI — National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) The recipient shall comply with all applicable Federal , State , and local environment and historic preservation (EHP ) requirements and shall provide any information requested by FEMA to ensure compliance with applicable laws including : National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders on Floodplains ( 11988 ) , Wetlands ( 11990) and Environmental Justice ( 12898 ) . Failure of the recipient to meet Federal , State , and local EHP requirements and obtain applicable permits may jeopardize Federal funding . Recipient shall not undertake any project having the potential to impact Environmental or Historical Preservation (EHP) resources without the prior approval of FEMA, including but not limited to communication towers , physical security enhancements , new construction, and modifications to buildings that are 50 years old or greater. Recipient must comply with all conditions placed on the project as the result of the EHP review . Any change to the approved project scope of work will require re- evaluation for compliance with these EHP requirements . If ground disturbing activities occur during project implementation, the recipient must ensure monitoring of ground disturbance , and if any potential archeological resources are discovered, the recipient will immediately cease construction in that area and notify FEMA and the appropriate State Historic Preservation Office . Any construction activities that have been initiated prior to the full EHP review could result in a non-compliance finding . For your convenience , here is the screening form link : (The Screening Form is available at : ( \vww . fema.gov /doe/ government/ Vrant/bulletins/info329 final screening_memo . doe) . For these types of projects , grantees must complete the FEMA EHP Screening Form ( OMB Number 1660 - 0115 /FEMA Form 024 - M l ) and submit it, will all supporting documentation , to their respective FDEM grant manager for review . Grantees should submit the FEMA EHP Screening Form for each project as soon as possible upon receiving their grant award. 40