Environmental Compliance

Under what conditions can FEMA assist projects in Protected Areas?

FEMA can assist projects in ProtectedAreas under the following conditions:

  • Projects must not require flood insurance after     completion.
  • Projects must be consistent with the purposes of     the Coastal Barrier Resources Act. ​
  • Projects must qualify as projects for the study,     management, protection, and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources and     habitats. ​
  • Projects must meet one of the Coastal Barrier     Resources Act exceptions if they occur in or adjacent to Coastal Barrier     Resources System (CBRS) units. ​
  • FEMA must consult with the appropriate U.S. ​ Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services field office for     projects in or adjacent to CBRS units. ​
  • Proposed actions carried out within or adjacent to     an otherwise protected area do not require consultation with the U.S. ​ Fish and Wildlife Service. ​
  • Projects intended to restore the facility back to     pre-disaster condition using like materials. ​
  • Projects with codes and standards upgrades. ​
  • Projects involving replacement of contents,     supplies, or equipment. ​
  • Projects with minor repair, restoration, or     construction on buildings or structures less than 45-50 years old or not     listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic     Places. ​

These projects may qualify for streamlinedEnvironmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) review processes, enabling FEMAto make compliance determinations quickly without extensive consultations withmultiple parties or regulatory agencies.

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Environmental Compliance

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