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based. community, volunteer and other non-governmental organizations. Nongovernmental participation in exercises
<br />should be coordinated with the local Citizen Corps Council(s).
<br />III. Program Requirements
<br />D. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance
<br />HSPD-5, `Management ofDomestic Incidents," mandated the creation of NIMS and the National Response Plan (NRP).
<br />NIMS provides a consistent framework for entities at all jurisdictional levels to work together to manage domestic
<br />incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. To promote interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State,
<br />local, and tribal capabilities, NIMS includes a core set of guidelines, standards. and protocols for command and
<br />management, preparedness, resource management, communications and information management, supporting
<br />technologies, and management and maintenance of NIMS. The NRP, using the template established by NIMS, is an all -
<br />discipline, all -hazards plan that provides the structure and mechanisms to coordinate operations for evolving or potential
<br />Incidents of National Significance, which are major events that "require a coordinated and effective response by an
<br />appropriate combination of Federal, State, local, tribal, private sector, and nongovernmental entities."
<br />The NIMS Integration Center (NIC) recommends 38 NIMS Compliance Objectives for nongovernmental organizations
<br />that support NIMS implementation. These activities closely parallel the implementation activities that have been required
<br />of State, tentorial, tribal, and local governments since 2004 and can be found at
<br />www.fema.gov/pdf/emergeneVirims/nao fs.pdf. To integrate nonprofit organizations into the broader national
<br />preparedness effort, DHS encourages grantees to consider pursuing these recommended activities.
<br />Additionally, nongovernmental organizations grantees and sub -grantees will be required to meet certain NIMS compliance
<br />requirements. This includes all emergency preparedness, response, and/or security personnel in the organization
<br />participating in the development, implementation, and/or operation of resources and/or activities awarded through this
<br />grant must complete training programs consistent with the NIMS National Standard Curriculum Development Guide.
<br />Minimum training includes IS -700 NIMS: An Introduction. In addition, IS -800.a NRP: An Introduction, Incident
<br />Command System (ICS -100). Incident Command System (ICS -200), Intermediate Incident Command System (G-300), and
<br />Advanced Incident Command System (G-400) are also recommended. For additional guidance on NIMS training, please
<br />refer tohttp://www.fema.gov/emergency/rums/nims trainina.shim.
<br />Additional information about NIMS implementation and resources for achieving compliance are available through the
<br />NIMS Integration Center (NIC), at littp:;ww��.Iama.�oviamareauc�;nims,.
<br />E. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES
<br />The following types of projects are to be submitted to FEMA for compliance review under Federal environmental plam-iing
<br />and historic preservation (EHP) laws and requirements prior to initiation of the project:
<br />• New Construction, Installation and Renovation, including but not limited to:
<br />o Emergency Operation Centers
<br />o Security Guard facilities
<br />r) Equipment buildings (such as those accompanying communication towers)
<br />C) Waterside Structures (such as dock houses, piers, etc.)
<br />• Placing a repeater and/or other equipment on an existing tower
<br />• Renovation of and modification to buildings and structures that are 50 years old or older
<br />• Any other construction or renovation efforts that change or expand the lootprint of a facility or structure
<br />including security enhancements to improve perimeter security
<br />• Physical Security Enhancements, including but not limited to:
<br />(j Lighting
<br />n Fencing
<br />o Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems
<br />o Motion detection systems
<br />C Barriers, doors, gates and related security enhancements
<br />Field based training and exercises including activities that involve ground disturbance, use of explosives,
<br />toxic agents or otherwise have the potential to cause impact to the environment or historical resources.
<br />This is only a requirement if the exercise or field training is not being conducted by a certilied
<br />professional or at an existing facility with established procedures.
<br />In addition, the erection of communications towers that are included in a jurisdiction's interoperable communications plan
<br />is allowed, subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and licensing provisions. Communication tower projects must be
<br />submitted to FEMA for EIIP review.
<br />EHP DETERMINATION PROCESS
<br />Submit the Final Screening Memo to the SAA for review prior to funds being expended.
<br />II.
<br />The
<br />SAA
<br />will review
<br />and notify the
<br />recipient
<br />of its decision. The grantee should incorporate sufficient
<br />time
<br />and
<br />resources
<br />into the project
<br />planning
<br />process to accommodate EHP requirements.
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