Chapter 10: Environmental and Historic Preservation
All federally funded projects are required to undergo a review process to assess potential impacts and compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and executive orders (EOs). This chapter is designed to inform applicants on the requirements and expectations of the environmental and historic preservation (EHP) compliance review process to ensure smooth communication and efficient progress throughout the PA Grant Lifecycle.
I. EHP ComplianceA. EHP Compliance Review1. Required Information and DocumentationB. Projects that Qualify for Streamlined EHP ReviewC. Projects Requiring Complex EHP Review1. Emergency Work (Categories A and B)2. Debris Removal (Category A)3. Emergency Protective Measures (Category B)4. Permanent Work (Categories C-G)D. Navigating the EHP Compliance ProcessE. Understanding EHP Laws and Executive Orders1. National Environmental Policy Act2. National Historic Preservation Act3. Endangered Species Act4. Executive Orders 11988 & 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection5. Coastal Barrier Resources Act6. Clean Water ActF. Coordination with Other Federal Agencies1. Unified Federal ReviewG. Partnerships and Resources1. Heritage Emergency National Task ForceH. Resource Links
Chapter 10: Environmental and Historic Preservation
All federally funded projects are required to undergo a review process to assess potential impacts and compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and executive orders (EOs). This chapter is designed to inform applicants on the requirements and expectations of the environmental and historic preservation (EHP) compliance review process to ensure smooth communication and efficient progress throughout the PA Grant Lifecycle.
I. EHP Compliance
A. EHP Compliance Review
1. Required Information and Documentation
B. Projects that Qualify for Streamlined EHP Review
C. Projects Requiring Complex EHP Review
1. Emergency Work (Categories A and B)
2. Debris Removal (Category A)
3. Emergency Protective Measures (Category B)
4. Permanent Work (Categories C-G)
D. Navigating the EHP Compliance Process
E. Understanding EHP Laws and Executive Orders
1. National Environmental Policy Act
2. National Historic Preservation Act
3. Endangered Species Act
4. Executive Orders 11988 & 11990: Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection
5. Coastal Barrier Resources Act
6. Clean Water Act
F. Coordination with Other Federal Agencies
1. Unified Federal Review
G. Partnerships and Resources
1. Heritage Emergency National Task Force
H. Resource Links