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A TRUE Copy P*70N ON L^.FT PAGE JUTLER, CLL:<K ATTACHMENT K EHP GUIDELINES ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & HISTORIC PRESERVATION (EHP) COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES As a federal agency, FEMA is required to consider the effects of its actions on the environment and/or historic properties to ensure that all activities and programs funded by the agency, including grants - funded projects, comply with federal EHP regulations, laws and Executive Orders as applicable. Sub - Recipient's proposing projects that have the potential to impact the environment, including but not limited to construction of communication towers, modification or renovation of existing buildings, structures and facilities, or new construction including replacement of facilities, must participate in the FEMA EHP review process. The EHP review process involves the submission of a detailed project description that explains the goals and objectives of the proposed project along with supporting documentation so that FEMA may determine whether the proposed project has the potential to impact environmental resources and/or historic properties. In some cases, FEMA also is required to consult with other regulatory agencies and the public in order to complete the review process. The EHP review process must be completed and approved before funds are released to carry out the proposed project. FEMA will not fund projects that are initiated without the required EHP review. Additionally, all Sub -Recipients are required to comply with DHS/FEMA EHP Policy Guidance, FEMA Policy #108-023-1. Some training and exercise activities require Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review, including exercises, drills or trainings that require any type of land, water, or vegetation disturbance or building of temporary structures or that are not located at facilities designed to conduct training and exercises. A thorough, detailed description of projects listed under these categories shall be required in order to determine allowability. Additional information on training requirements and EHP review can be found online at Environmental & Historic Preservation Guidance for FEMA Grant Applications FEMA.gov. Once the grant agreement has been executed by both parties the EHP Screening Form shall be submitted to the Division within forty-five (45) days. EHP SCREENING FORM SUBMISSION For projects requiring EHP review, the Sub -Recipient shall submit the EHP Screening Form to the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for review prior to funds being expended. The SAA Point of Contact for EHP review is: Mr. Terence Blakely Bureau of Preparedness Grants — EMPG Programmatic Manager 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 Telephone: 850-815-4367 Terence. BlakelvCcbem. mvflorida.com II. The SAA POC shall forward EHP Screening Forms to DHS/FEMA for review and approval. Ill. Sub -Recipient's shall receive written approval from the SAA prior to the use of grant funds for project implementation. THE PROJECT SHALL NOT BEGIN UNTIL FINAL FEMA APPROVAL IS RECEIVED. 73