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ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES <br /> The following types of projects are to be submitted to FEMA for compliance review under <br /> Federal environmental planning and historic preservation (EHP) laws and requirements prior to <br /> 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 /> o Equipment buildings (such as those accompanying communication towers) <br /> o 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 <br /> older <br /> • Any other construction or renovation efforts that change or expand the footprint of a <br /> facility or structure . including security enhancements to improve perimeter security <br /> • Physical Security Enhancements, including but not limited to : <br /> o Lighting <br /> o Fencing <br /> o Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems <br /> o Motion detection systems <br /> o Barriers, doors, gates and related security enhancements <br /> • Field based training and exercises including activities that involve ground <br /> disturbance, use of explosives, toxic agents or otherwise have the potential to cause <br /> impact to the environment or historical resources. This is only a requirement if the <br /> exercise or field training is not being conducted by a certified professional or at an <br /> existing facility with established procedures . <br /> In addition, the erection of communications towers that are included in a jurisdiction ' s <br /> interoperable communications plan is allowed, subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and <br /> licensing provisions. Communication tower projects must be submitted to FEMA for EHP <br /> review. <br /> EHP DETERMINATION PROCESS <br /> I . Submit the Final Screening Memo to the SAA for review prior to funds being <br /> expended . <br /> II . The SAA will review and notify the recipient of its decision . The grantee should <br /> incorporate sufficient time and resources into the project planning process to <br /> accommodate EHP requirements. <br /> APPROVAL PROCESS TO FEMA <br /> I . Prepare a formal written Scope of Work with details outlined in the attached EHP <br /> Compliance Requirements , page 2 . <br /> 34 <br />