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Article X — Summary Description of Project The FY 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program ( HSGP) funding shall be used for costs related to preparedness activities associated with implementing the State Homeland Security Strategy , any respective Urban Area Security Strategies , and the investments identified during the application period. The HSGP consists of the State Homeland Security Program ( SHSP ) , the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) , the Citizen Corps Program ( CCP) , the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS ) program , and Operation Stonegarden ( OPSG) . Together, these programs provide an integrated mechanism to enhance the coordination of National Priority efforts to prevent, respond to , and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies . 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 : ( �t �� w . lema . ��ov/doc % ��o � ernment ! �� rant/ bulletins/ into � � 9 final screening memo doc) . For these types of projects , grantees must complete the FEMA EHP Screening Form (OMB Number 1660 - 0115 /FEMA Form 024 - O - 01 ) 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