Categories of Work – Specific Guidance/Information

Category A - Debris Removal

Evironmental and Historic Preservation Considerations

Although debris removal is usually statutorily excluded from NEPA review, FEMA must ensure compliance with other Federal laws, regulations, and EOs prior to funding the work. Accordingly, FEMA must ensure that the Applicant’s debris removal operations avoid impacts to such resources as floodplains, wetlands, federally listed threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats, and historic properties (including maritime or underwater archaeological resources if waterways are impacted). The Applicant must stage debris at a safe distance from property boundaries, surface water, floodplains, wetlands, structures, wells, and septic tanks with leach fields. Additional coordination may be necessary for debris removal from waterways, stump removal, and use of fill. The Applicant should contact applicable Federal, State, Territorial, and Tribal regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirements and permits for debris-related operations. Upon completion of debris removal and disposal, site remediation may be necessary at staging sites and other impacted areas.

Policy / Guidance 

Forms

FEMA Training Video

Category B – Emergency Protective Measures

Evironmental and Historic Preservation Considerations

Although emergency protective measures are usually statutorily excluded from NEPA review, FEMA must ensure compliance with other Federal laws, regulations, and EOs prior to funding the work. Accordingly, FEMA must ensure that the Applicant’s emergency protective measures avoid impacts to such resources as floodplains, wetlands, federally listed threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats, and historic properties. Additional coordination may be necessary for projects such as, but not limited to, new construction related to the temporary relocation of emergency services, mosquito abatement, disposal of contaminated sandbags, or the construction of temporary levees, roadways, or bridges.

Policy / Guidance

FEMA Training Video

Category C - Roads and Bridges

Policy / Guidance 

Category D:  Water Control Facilities

Category E:  Public Buildings, Vehicles, and Equipment

Policy / Guidance

Category F:  Public Utilities

Category G:  Parks, Recreational, and Other Facilities