Download or read book Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act NEPA for Disaster Response Recovery and Mitigation Projects written by Linda Luther and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the aftermath of a major disaster, communities may need to rebuild, replace, or even relocate a multitude of structures. When recovery activities take place on such a large scale, compliance with any of a number of local, state, and fed. laws or reg¿s. may apply. For ex., when older buildings must be repaired or demolished, provisions of the Nat. Historic Preservation Act may need to be considered. Contents of this report: (1) Environ. Review; NEPA as an Umbrella Statute; (2) NEPA Issues Relevant to Disaster-Related Projects: Disaster-Related Projects Subject to NEPA; Agency and Applicant Roles; Categories of Action; Statutory Exemptions; Categorical Exclusions; Projects Requiring an EA or EIS; Alternative Compliance Arrangements.
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Download or read book Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act NEPA for Disaster Response Recovery and Mitigation Projects written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specifically, the report provides an overview of the NEPA process as it applies to such projects, identifies the types of projects (categorized by federal funding source) likely to require environmental review, and delineates the types of projects for which no or minimal environmental review is required (i.e., those for which statutory or regulatory exemptions apply) and those likely to require mo [...] The need to comply with a separate environmental law such as the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), or National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) may be identified within the framework of the NEPA process, but NEPA itself is not the source of the obligation. [...] Specifically, the report provides an overview of the NEPA process as it applies to such projects, identifies the types of projects (categorized by the federal funding source) likely to require environmental review, and delineates both the types of projects for which no or minimal environmental review is required (those for which statutory or categorical exclusions apply) and those that likely requ [...] It does not address the NEPA process as it applies to disaster- related projects that would likely involve collection of the necessary environmental review documentation by the federal agency responsible for the project (e.g., water resources projects undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers). [...] Overview of the NEPA Process NEPA is a procedural statute with twin aims that require agencies to consider the environmental impacts of their proposed actions and inform the public that environmental concerns have been accounted for in the decision-making process.
Download or read book The National Environmental Policy Act NEPA written by Maksim Drubich and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to the 1960s, little formal consideration was given to the potential impact of human activity on the environment. Beginning in the late 1950s and into the 1960s, the public became increasingly aware of and concerned about those impacts. During that time, Members of Congress debated the need for national policy on the environment and for an executive-level council or committee that could provide advice to the President on environmental policy issues. The statute that ultimately addressed these needs was the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). This book provides an overview of the background and history of NEPA, as well as its implementation protocol for disaster response, recovery and mitigation projects.
Download or read book National Environmental Policy Act written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NEPA and Hurricane Response Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As local, state, and federal agencies respond to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, agency officials must determine the extent to which certain environmental laws and regulatory requirements will apply to their response, recovery, and rebuilding efforts. The requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA, 42 U.S.C. Section 4321 et seq.) has drawn particular attention in the wake of the disaster. Signed into law by President Nixon on January 1, 1970, NEPA was the first of several major environmental laws passed in the 1970s. It declared a national policy to protect the environment and created a Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) in the Executive Office of the President. To implement the national policy, NEPA required that a detailed statement of environmental impacts be prepared for all major federal actions significantly affecting the environment. The "detailed statement" would ultimately be referred to as an environmental impact statement or EIS. For many federal actions undertaken in response to an emergency or major disaster, NEPA's environmental review requirements are exempted under provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act); the CEQ regulations also allow for "emergency alternative arrangements" of NEPA requirements. In the wake of the Katrina and Rita, congressional interest in the NEPA process has focused primarily on projects for which no exemptions or the potential for alternative arrangements exist. Some Members of Congress have discussed the need for legislation that would provide waivers to or streamline methods of compliance with NEPA's environmental review requirements. The need for those provisions, some Members of Congress assert, originates from two areas of concern: the role that NEPA-related litigation may have played in delaying past flood-control projects (two projects, in particular, have been widely reported in the press); and NEPA's role in high energy prices caused by delays in energy development projects such as oil exploration projects and refinery permitting. Others argue that NEPA is being used as a scapegoat after the New Orleans flooding. Further, they charge that delays in energy-related projects are often unfairly attributed to NEPA, when a "delay" may represent the time it takes for multiple agencies to coordinate a response to complicated project proposals that may require compliance with multiple local, state, and federal environmental laws. This report provides an overview of NEPA requirements relevant to the hurricanes response and recovery efforts, its application to emergency and non-emergency actions related to the disaster, NEPA's role in two past flood and hurricane control projects that have been discussed in the press, and legislative proposals that relate to the NEPA process. It will be updated as developments warrant.
Download or read book Fema s Nepa Desk Reference written by Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-10 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This desk reference is designed to provide a brief background on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and direction on how the NEPA process is implemented at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Although all aspects of the documentation process are discussed, the primary focus is on the Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) and the Environmental Assessment (EA) since those are the most common forms of documentation required for FEMA projects subject to the NEPA process. Other than the officially signed policy, guidance, and regulations contained within this reference, this Desk Reference is only informal guidance. Chapter One discusses the background and intent of the National Environmental Policy Act as passed by Congress. Chapter Two focuses on the NEPA environmental review process and general implementation of that process. This Chapter provides an introduction to the essential elements of the implementation of NEPA and their interrelation. Chapter Three covers the environmental review process and levels discussed, as implemented at FEMA. This chapter focuses on FEMA's regulations and procedures and involvement with Grantees and Subgrantees. A detailed, step-by -step discussion on conducting Environmental Assessments is contained in Chapter Four. The Appendices contain resource documents on NEPA guidance, FEMA policy, overviews of other environmental laws, executive orders, and sample documents.
Download or read book NEPA and Environmental Planning written by Charles H. Eccleston and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-03-18 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tool for predicting environmental impacts, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) can also be used to predict the impacts of natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. This book demonstrates how to use NEPA as a framework to support decision-making. It includes examples that demonstrate how NEPA can be efficiently integrated with other processes such as ISO 14001, P2, and Adaptive Management. It provides proven tools, techniques, and approaches for streamlining NEPA and environmental planning strategies that reduce the potential for controversy and criticism. It is the first text that covers recent changes to NEPA and the new CEQ guidance expected to be issued.
Download or read book Environmental Policy and NEPA written by E. Ray Clark and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-06-13 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Policy and NEPA is a concise study of environmental policy-where we have come from, what we are facing and where we can go in the future. An outgrowth of initiatives taken by the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ), and edited by the current Associate Director, this publication studies the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Divided into three main sections, part one covers the historical background and trends of NEPA. Part two addresses current substantive and conceptual issues associated with the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process. Part three discusses future opportunities including impact on humans, effective public participation in the EIA process and the need for sustainability. This excellent reference brings together 28 contributing authors who combine their expertise to address a multitude of topics. Environmental Policy and NEPA is mandatory reading for the professional, researcher, government policymaker, activist, student or anyone looking for a complete presentation of the EIA process.
Download or read book Exploring National Environmental Policy Act Processes Across Federal Land Management Agencies written by Marc J. Stern and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Broad discretion is granted at all levels throughout federal land management agencies regarding compliance with the National Environ. Policy Act (NEPA). The authors explored the diversity of procedures employed in NEPA processes across four agencies, the Forest Service, the Nat. Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Army Corps of Eng. There is a lack of consistency not only between, but also within, agencies with regard to how NEPA is implemented. This report focuses on how successful NEPA processes are defined within each agency and what strategies are the most or least beneficial to positive NEPA outcomes. Also identifies unresolved questions about NEPA processes and presents a research strategy for addressing them.
Download or read book Handbook on Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act written by United States. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Desk Reference FEMA 345 written by Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is a powerful resource in the combined effort by Federal, State, and local government, as well as private industry and homeowners, to end the cycle of repetitive disaster damage. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act was passed on November 23, 1988, amending Public Law 93-288, the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. The Stafford Act included Section 404, which established the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. In 1993, the Hazard Mitigation and Relocation Act amended Section 404 to increase the amount of HMGP funds available and the cost-share to 75 percent Federal. This amendment also encouraged the use of property acquisition and other non-structural flood mitigation measures. In an effort to streamline HMGP delivery, FEMA encourages States to develop their mitigation programs before disaster strikes. States are adopting a more active HMGP management role. Increased capabilities may include: Conducting comprehensive all-hazard mitigation planning prior to disaster events; Providing applicants technical assistance on sound mitigation techniques and hazard mitigation policy and procedures; Coordinating mitigation programs through interagency teams or councils. Conducting benefit-cost analyses; and Preparing National Environmental Policy Act reviews for FEMA approval. States that integrate the HMGP with their frequently updated State Administrative and Hazard Mitigation Plans will create cohesive and effective approaches to loss reduction. This type of coordinated approach minimizes the distinction between “predisaster” and “post-disaster” time periods, and instead produces an ongoing mitigation effort. Hazard mitigation is any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effects. A key purpose of the HMGP is to ensure that the opportunity to take critical mitigation measures to protect life and property from future disasters is not lost during the recovery and reconstruction process following a disaster. Program grant funds available under Section 404 of the Stafford Act provide States with the incentive and capability to implement mitigation measures that previously may have been infeasible. The purpose of this Desk Reference is to: Provide comprehensive information about FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); Increase awareness of the HMGP as an integral part of statewide hazard mitigation efforts; and Encourage deeper commitments and increased responsibilities on the part of all States and communities to reduce damage and losses from natural disasters. This Desk Reference is organized to simplify program information and assist the reader with practical guidance for successful participation in the program. Lists of program-related acronyms and definitions are included, along with appendices that amplify selected aspects of the HMGP. This Desk Reference is organized into 14 sections, each of which presents a major HMGP subject area. In each section, information is presented on the right side of the page. In several sections, job aids containing supplemental material are provided. The job aids for each section can be found at the end of the section. At the front of each section, there is a detailed table of contents to help you locate specific information.
Download or read book Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide written by Fema and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-06 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: April 2018 Full COLOR 8 1/2 by 11 inches The Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide provides an overview of the Presidential declaration process, the purpose of the Public Assistance (PA) Program, and the authoritiesauthorizing the assistance that the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides under the PA Program. It provides PA policy language to guide eligibility determinations. Overarching eligibility requirements are presented first and are not reiterated for each topic. It provides a synopsis of the PA Program implementation process beginning with pre-declaration activities and continuing through closeout of the PA Program award. When a State, Territorial, or Indian Tribal Government determines that an incident may exceed State, Territorial, Indian Tribal, and local government capabilities to respond, it requests a joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Federal, State, Territorial, Indian Tribal, local government, and certain private nonprofit (PNP) organization officials work together to estimate and document the impact and magnitude of the incident. Why buy a book you can download for free? We print the paperback book so you don't have to. First you gotta find a good clean (legible) copy and make sure it's the latest version (not always easy). Some documents found on the web are missing some pages or the image quality is so poor, they are difficult to read. If you find a good copy, you could print it using a network printer you share with 100 other people (typically its either out of paper or toner). If it's just a 10-page document, no problem, but if it's 250-pages, you will need to punch 3 holes in all those pages and put it in a 3-ring binder. Takes at least an hour. It's much more cost-effective to just order the bound paperback from Amazon.com This book includes original commentary which is copyright material. Note that government documents are in the public domain. We print these paperbacks as a service so you don't have to. The books are compact, tightly-bound paperback, full-size (8 1/2 by 11 inches), with large text and glossy covers. 4th Watch Publishing Co. is a HUBZONE SDVOSB. https: //usgovpub.com Buy the paperback from Amazon and get Kindle eBook FREE using MATCHBOOK. go to https: //usgovpub.com to learn how
Download or read book National Environmental Policy NEPA Process written by K. S. Murthy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is mainly about the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the process for its implementation. This is most often called the �NEPA process�. The need for this book arises because, although the awareness for faithful implementation of NEPA has now matured, the method of NEPA implementation is not always known, and hence, needs to be clearly laid out for the benefit of project engineers and the decision makers in government and industry. This book aims to do that.
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Download or read book Weathering NEPA Review written by John Travis Marshall and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delays in implementing long-term neighborhood housing recovery measures following urban disasters profoundly disrupt a city's revitalization and resurgence. Following recent large-scale urban disasters, some blame the National Environmental Policy Act environmental and historical review requirement for greatly slowing the long-term recovery process. They claim that the National Environmental Policy Act review is ill suited for the exigencies of disasters. Finding effective ways to advance urban disaster recovery as quickly as possible, while not compromising key environmental quality objectives, is a central challenge to implementing effective post-disaster recovery plans. This Article addresses how best to balance necessary regulation with critical disaster recovery objectives. Drawing on long-term recovery lessons from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and most recently, Hurricane Sandy, this Article articulates five principles that the federal government should incorporate in a new Unified Federal Review process.
Download or read book Development of a Management System for Implementing the NEPA Process in the Department of Energy Executive Summary Year One Technical Progress Report written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In carrying out its mission, the Department of Energy is responsible for complying with both the broad policy goals and the procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The departmental unit charged with overseeing DOE conformance with NEPA and related environmental protection statutes is the Office of Environment (EV), whose Assistant Secretary (ASEV) establishes policies and procedures to assure that environmental considerations demonstrably influence agency decision processes at the policy, program, and project levels. In support of ASEV's mission, a comprehensive NEPA Management System (NMS), which would integrate NEPA policy requirements and the production of NEPA documents with basic DOE functions and activities is being developed and tested. To the extent that this objective was achievable in the context of the Department's formative state, the NMS design was to simplify and regularize NEPA activities agency-wide and thereby permit ASEV and the NEPA Affairs Division (NAD/EV) to concentrate on the supervision of system function and specialized problem-solving. As a related management objective, the NMS was to clarify the NEPA-related roles of units within EV and the nature of their interactions with other elements of the Department. As a three-year effort, the development of the NEPA Management System is evolutionary. This report documents the progress made during the first project year and presents findings on the NEPA Management System design in terms of a six-part framework for its future development. In addition, the report treats key logistical considerations related to system implementation and provides an overview of work to be accomplished in the second project year.
