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MODULE 2:  Environmental Review Process
LESSON 5:   Laws and Executive Orders - Biology		 FEMA Emergency Management Institute
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  Module 2 Lesson Map Completed Topic: National Environmental Policy Act Completed Topic: FEMA Exclusions Under NEPA Completed Topic: EA & EIS Completed Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Water Current Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Biology Upcoming Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Pollution and Debris Management Upcoming Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Socioeconomics Upcoming Topic: Laws & Executive Orders: Coastal Areas

This lesson describes the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and how it affects FEMA's actions.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Describe the key components of the ESA.
  • Describe the responsibilities of FEMA and other parties under the act.

ClockThis lesson should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
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