All of the following are true statements about the Environmental Assessment except:
A. It offers a concise analysis of Federal actions when the environmental impacts are uncertain
B. It is typically required by FEMA actions that involve significant modifications or new construction
C. It is the second highest level of National Environmental Policy Act review
D. It is the highest level of National Environmental Policy Act review and rarely required by FEMA actions
2. When is a Greensheet published by FEMA?
A. After applying for Public Assistance
B. Upon declaration of a disaster
C. After grant funds have been issued
D. After the site inspection
3. The following is an example of a task that Applicants should coordinate with Federal stakeholders for environmental and historic preservation compliance:
A. Determining the project timeline
B. Accessing allotted grants funds
C. Determining incident-specific conditions
D. Applying for the Appeals process
4. Recipients and Applicants of Public Assistance funding should initiate the environmental and historic preservation review process at what point in the project life cycle?
A. At grant closeout
B. From the start of any project
C. When eligibility is approved
D. After the site inspection
5. How does FEMA use field engagement to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental and historic preservation laws, statues, regulations, Policy, and Executive Orders?
A. By defining the action and ensuring that project information is available to the public
B. By determining and evaluating the effects of the proposed action and alternatives
C. Through meetings, site visits, and consultations with stakeholders
D. Through analysis of responses to Special Considerations questions
6. The Natural Resources Department is an example of what type of stakeholder that the Applicant will have to regularly coordinate with?
A. Recipient
B. Tribal
C. Local
D. Federal
7. The primary historic preservation law for the nation is:
A. The Historic Advisory Council
B. The Federal Historic Preservation Law
C. The National Register of Historic Places
D. The National Historic Preservation Act
8. Emergency Management Personnel, Grants Management staff, State Historic Preservation Officer/Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, and Environmental Protection Department are examples of what type of stakeholder that Applicants will need to coordinate with?
A. Tribal
B. Recipient
C. Local
D. Federal
9. Which of the following is a correct statement?
A. Applicants do not need to maintain compliance with environmental and historic preservation requirements if doing so will negatively impact the overall cost of the project.
B. Applicants do not need to maintain compliance with environmental and historic preservation requirements throughout the recovery process and through completion of the grant.
C. Applicants must maintain compliance with environmental and historic preservation requirements only until eligibility has been secured.
D. Applicants must maintain compliance with environmental and historic preservation requirements throughout the recovery process and through completion of the grant.
10. Work in a floodplain or wetland will always involve:
A. Increased project costs and extended project deadlines
B. An application to change the scope of work
C. Additional site inspections and damage inventories
D. Environmental and historic preservation concerns
11. If an Applicant does not comply with environmental and historic preservation regulations, they may receive:
A. An accelerated project schedule
B. An increase in grant funding
C. Fines and criminal or civil penalties
D. Increased positive publicity