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FEMA's Statutory Exclusions

The following actions are statutorily excluded from NEPA and the preparation of environmental impacts statements and environmental assessments by section 316 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act as amended, 4 U.S.C. 5159:

  1. Action taken or assistance provided under sections 402, 403, 407, or 502 of the Stafford Act; and
  2. Action taken or assistance provided under section 406 of the Stafford Act that has the effect of restoring facilities substantially as they existed before a major disaster or emergency.

Last Modified: Thursday, 04-Jun-2009 11:38:01 EDT