3. HMGP Lake Shure bridge Phase 2 agreements

ENVIRONMENTAL CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES Because the environmental laws fall within FEMA's area of responsibility, verification that the requirements of the environmental documents were met must be provided at the time of grant closeout. The applicant or applicant's agent must certify the conditions stated in the Catex or Fonsi document were met, attach all copies of permits and other required documentation, and submit to FEMA with the closeout packet. Examples of conditions of environmental documents (not all inclusive): 1. Stormwater permits (EPA's NPDES; Section 401 of the Clean Water Act) 2. Dike permit 3. Army Corps of Engineers Section 10 or 404 permits 4. Floodplain development permit 5. Local permits for debris removal; abandonment of private wells, asbestos, etc. 6. Documentation that agency recommendations such as Best Management Practices (mitigation)were followed 7. Documentation that applicant received coordinated approvals from agencies on final design or plan where requested This process begins at the time of grant award by the State. The applicant will have already received a copy of the environmental documentation from FEMA staff outlining the conditions to be met. The State should further emphasize the applicant's responsibilities. The quarterly 404 Report must reflect the progress being made on environmental conditions. The applicant must sign FEMA's Environmental Closeout Declaration and attach a statement or explanation of what action was taken to address each condition or explain why an action was not required. Copies of all permits must be attached. Funding will be jeopardized if environmental conditions are not followed and required permits are not obtained.