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Be ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES <br /> The following types of projects are to be submitted to FEMA for compliance review under Federal environmental planning <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 /> 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 older <br /> • Any other construction or renovation efforts that change or expand the footprint of a facility or structure <br /> 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 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 certified <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 EHP review. <br /> EHP DETERMINATION PROCESS <br /> I . Submit the Final Screening Memo to the SAA for review prior to funds being expended . <br /> II . The SAA will review and notify the recipient of its decision . The grantee should incorporate sufficient <br /> time and resources into the project planning process to accommodate EHP requirements . <br /> APPROVAL PROCESS TO FEMA <br /> 1 . Prepare a formal written Scope of Work with details outlined in the attached EHP Compliance <br /> Requirements , page 2. <br /> II , The Final Screening Memo should be attached to all project information sent to the Grant Programs <br /> Directorate (GPD) for an EHP regulatory compliance review. <br /> III. Complete the attached National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance checklist <br /> IV. Prepare maps indicating the, location(s) of proposed project (Guidance provided) <br /> V. Take photographs of the location(s) of proposed project (Guidance provided) <br /> VI. Forward all documents to the SAA. All documents are then forwarded to GPD electronically via the <br /> Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) at askcsidadhs. gov. <br /> VII. CSID will send an email confirming receipt of the project description. <br /> VIII. FEMA Program Analyst sends notification to SAA when review is complete. SAA notifies recipient of <br /> FEMA's final decision . <br /> IX. THE PROJECT MAY BEGIN ONCE FINAL FEMA APPROVAL IS RECEIVED. Grantee should incorporate <br /> sufficient time and resources into the project planning process to accommodate EHP requirements. Grantees <br /> must receive written approval from FEMA prior to the use of grant funds for project implementation . <br /> III. Reporting Requirements <br /> 1 . Quarterly Programmatic Reporting: <br /> 26 <br />