The Environmental/Historical Unit (EHU) was created to address environmental compliance issues related to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. 
 
 
Environmental Rules (pdf) (Word)
Overview of environmental laws and executive orders that may apply to projects receiving disaster relief grant funds.
 
Endangered Species Act (pdf) (Word)
Overview of the Section 7 Consultation process.
 
Wetlands Protection (pdf) (Word)
How to identify wetlands and a brief overview of the laws regulating them.
 
Historic Properties (pdf) (Word)
Overview of the Section 106 Consultation process under the National Historic Preservation Act.
 
Environmental Justice (pdf) (Word)
Overview of Executive Order 12898.
 
Stream Erosion Impact (pdf) (Word)
Getting approval to repair stream erosion.