(a) If an Applicant requests funding for an emergency
relief project, the executive administrator shall review all information
relevant to the emergency, proposed project, status of environmental
review of the proposed project, known issues with the natural or cultural
environment of the project area, and availability of funding.
(b) If an emergency condition described in §375.60(3)
of this title (relating to Definitions) is present, the Board may
authorize funding for the emergency relief project, subject to availability
of funds, without full preparation or public review of NEPA review
documentation (including a CE finding, EA, or EIS) if the executive
administrator determines that:
(1) delaying commencement of project construction during
the period it would take to prepare, review, and circulate NEPA documentation
would increase the imminent peril to the public health, safety, environment,
or welfare; and
(2) consultations required by the Endangered Species
Act and National Historic Preservation Act have been completed.
(c) Special conditions appropriate to minimize any
potential for adverse impact due to abbreviated or expedited review
may be required.
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