The purpose of the Unified FederalReview (UFR) process is to expedite and unify environmental reviews forprojects involving multiple federal agencies, provide coordinationopportunities between FEMA and other federal agencies, allow for higher-levelresolution in cases of disagreement, promote streamlining of Environmental andHistoric Preservation (EHP) compliance, ensure consistent application of EHPstandards within the same geographic area or on the same project, facilitateefficient decision-making and project implementation by reducing duplication ofefforts and conflicting requirements, enhance collaboration and communicationamong federal agencies involved in disaster recovery and mitigation efforts,streamline and coordinate the environmental review and permitting process forfederally funded projects, reduce duplication of efforts, expedite projectdelivery, ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, promoteinteragency collaboration, facilitate efficient decision-making, enhance communicationamong stakeholders, promote environmental stewardship, and support projectdevelopment. ​

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