Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for Disaster Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Projects

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.