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42 U.S.C. § 5159 — Protection of environment
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An action which is taken or assistance which is provided pursuant to section 5170a, 5170b, 5172, 5173, or 5192 of this title, including such assistance provided pursuant to the procedures provided for in [section 5189 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5189&num=0&edition=prelim), which has the effect of restoring a facility substantially to its condition prior to the disaster or emergency, shall not be deemed a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (83 Stat. 852) [[42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. Nothing in this section shall alter or affect the applicability of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to other Federal actions taken under this chapter or under any other provisions of law.
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An action which is taken or assistance which is provided pursuant to section 5170a, 5170b, 5172, 5173, or 5192 of this title, including such assistance provided pursuant to the procedures provided for in [section 5189 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5189&num=0&edition=prelim), which has the effect of restoring a facility substantially to its condition prior to the disaster or emergency, shall not be deemed a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (83 Stat. 852) [[42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]. Nothing in this section shall alter or affect the applicability of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to other Federal actions taken under this chapter or under any other provisions of law.
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**(a) In general** If the Federal estimate of the cost of—
(1) repairing, restoring, reconstructing, or replacing under [section 5172 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5172&num=0&edition=prelim) any damaged or destroyed public facility or private nonprofit facility,
(2) emergency assistance under section 5170b or 5192 of this title, or
(3) debris removed under [section 5173 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5173&num=0&edition=prelim),
is less than $1,000,000 (or, if the Administrator has established a threshold under subsection (b), the amount established under subsection (b)), the President (on application of the State or local government or the owner or operator of the private nonprofit facility) may make the contribution to such State or local government or owner or operator under section 5170b, 5172, 5173, or 5192 of this title, as the case may be, on the basis of such Federal estimate. Such $1,000,000 amount or, if applicable, the amount established under subsection (b), shall be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor.
**(b) Threshold**
(1) **Report** — Not later than 1 year after January 29, 2013, the President, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (in this section referred to as the “Administrator”), shall—
(A) complete an analysis to determine whether an increase in the threshold for eligibility under subsection (a) is appropriate, which shall include consideration of cost-effectiveness, speed of recovery, capacity of grantees, past performance, and accountability measures; and
(B) submit to the Committee on Transpo
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**(a)** The Congress hereby finds and declares that—
(1) because disasters often cause loss of life, human suffering, loss of income, and property loss and damage; and
(2) because disasters often disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities, and adversely affect individuals and families with great severity;
special measures, designed to assist the efforts of the affected States in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, and emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas, are necessary.
**(b)** It is the intent of the Congress, by this chapter, to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the Federal Government to State and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage which result from such disasters by—
(1) revising and broadening the scope of existing disaster relief programs;
(2) encouraging the development of comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the States and by local governments;
(3) achieving greater coordination and responsiveness of disaster preparedness and relief programs;
(4) encouraging individuals, States, and local governments to protect themselves by obtaining insurance coverage to supplement or replace governmental assistance;
(5) encouraging hazard mitigation measures to reduce losses from disasters, including development of land use and construction regulations;
(6) providing Federal assistance programs for both public and private losses sustained in disasters; and
(7) identifying and improving the climate and natural hazard resilience of vulnerable communities.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761, provided that this subchapter shall terminate 7 years after Dec. 4, 2015.
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The President shall establish comprehensive standards which shall be used to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Federal major disaster and emergency assistance programs administered under this chapter. The President shall conduct annual reviews of the activities of Federal agencies and State and local governments in major disaster and emergency preparedness and in providing major disaster and emergency assistance in order to assure maximum coordination and effectiveness of such programs and consistency in policies for reimbursement of States under this chapter.
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 4321
Sec.
4368a.
Utilization of talents of older Americans in
projects of pollution prevention, abate-
ment, and control.
4368b.
General assistance program.
4369.
Miscellaneous reports.
4369a.
Reports on environmental research and devel-
opment activities of Agency.
4370.
Reimbursement for use of facilities.
4370a.
Assistant Administrators of Environmental
Protection Agency; appointment; duties.
4370b.
Availability of fees and charges to carry out
Agency programs.
4370c.
Environmental Protection Agency fees.
4370d.
Percentage of Federal funding for organiza-
tions owned by socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals.
4370e.
Working capital fund in Treasury.
4370f.
Availability of funds after expiration of pe-
riod for liquidating obligations.
4370g.
Availability of funds for uniforms and certain
services.
4370h.
Availability of funds for facilities.
4370i.
Regional liaisons for minority, tribal, and
low-income communities.
4370j.
Municipal Ombudsman.
SUBCHAPTER IV—FEDERAL PERMITTING
IMPROVEMENT
4370m.
Definitions.
4370m–1. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering
Council.
4370m–2. Permitting process improvement.
4370m–3. Interstate compacts.
4370m–4. Coordination of required reviews.
4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs.
4370m–6. Litigation, judicial review, and savings provi-
sion.
4370m–7. Reports.
4370m–8. Funding for governance, oversight, and proc-
essing of environmental reviews and per-
mits.
4370m–9. Application.
4370m–10. GAO report.
4370m–11. Savings provision.
4370m–12. Repealed.
§ 4321. Congressional declaration of purpose
The purposes of this chapter are: To declare a
national policy which will encourage productive
and enjoyable harmony
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 5161a
of this section ‘‘construction materials’’ shall
include building materials and materials re-
quired for repairing housing, replacement hous-
ing, public facilities repairs and replacement,
and for normal farm and business operations.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 315, formerly § 318, May
22, 1974, 88 Stat. 152; renumbered § 315, Pub. L.
100–707, title I, § 105(l), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat.
4694.)
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PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 315 of Pub. L. 93–288 was classified to
section 5155 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L.
100–707.
§ 5159. Protection of environment
An action which is taken or assistance which
is provided pursuant to section 5170a, 5170b, 5172,
5173, or 5192 of this title, including such assist-
ance provided pursuant to the procedures pro-
vided for in section 5189 of this title, which has
the effect of restoring a facility substantially to
its condition prior to the disaster or emergency,
shall not be deemed a major Federal action sig-
nificantly affecting the quality of the human en-
vironment within the meaning of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (83 Stat. 852)
[42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.]. Nothing in this section
shall alter or affect the applicability of the Na-
tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to other
Federal actions taken under this chapter or
under any other provisions of law.
(Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 316, as added Pub. L.
100–707, title I, § 105(m)(1), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat.
4694.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, re-
ferred to in text, is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat.
852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et
seq.) of this title. For complete cla
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