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explains the goals and objectives of the proposed project along with supporting documentation so that FEMA may determine whether the proposed project has the potential to impact environmental resources and/or historic properties. In some cases, FEMA is also required to consult with other regulatory agencies and the public in order to complete the review process. The EHP review process must be completed before funds are released to carry out the proposed project. EHP Policy Guidance can be found in FP 108- 023 -1, Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Policy Guidance, at httpr / /www.fema gov /media- libr s,sets /documentsl( 5a76. SAFECOM Grantees (including sub- mcipients) who receive awards under HSGP that wholly or partially provide funding for emergency communication projects and related activities should comply with the most recent version of the SAFECOM Guidance on Emergency Communications Grants, http:// www.safecompro- ram.uov/urant /De aas t.crs x. This guidance provides recommendations to grantees regarding interoperable emergency communications projects, including allowable costs, eligible activities, grants management best practices for emergency communications grants, and information on technical standards that ensure greater interoperability. The guidance is intended to ensure that Federally- funded investments are compatible, interoperable, and support the national goals and objectives for improving emergency communications nationwide, Grantees (including sub- recipients) investing in broadband - related investments should review II3 386: Clari Pica On on Use ofDHS/FEMA Public Safety Grant Fz nds br Broadbatad- Related Expenditures an d Investments, and consult their FEMA Headquarters Program Analyst on such Investments before developing applications, V. Application Review Information and Selection Process A. Application Review Information FY 2014 IISGP applications will be evaluated through a review process for completeness, adherence to programmatic guidelines, and anticipated effectiveness of the proposed Investments. The results from the review process may require applicants to revise submissions before the release of HSGP funding. SHSP and UASI FEMA will verify compliance with all administrative and eligibility criteria identified in the application kit, to include the required submission of risk driven, capabilities - based ISs by the established due dates and verification of alignment to Urban Area, State, and regional THIRAs; SPRs; and national priorities. State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies will also be examined for further context regarding current capability levels and how Ifs address potential gaps to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other disasters. FY 2014 SHSP and UASI are non - competitive .programs. For additional information on FY 2014 SHSP and UASI allocations, refer to Appendix A — FY 2014 Program Allocations. 13 FY 2014 HSGP FOA 55B -53