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Order 12372 (see http: / /www.fws.gov / /policy /library/r ep ol2372.pdf). Name and addresses of the SPOCs are maintained at the Office of Management and Budget's home page at http: / /www.whitehouse.gov /omb/ rg antsspoc to ensure currency. Funding Restrictions Federal funds made available through this award may only be used for the purpose set forth in this award and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Award funds may not be used for matching funds for any other federal award, lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, federal finds may not be used to sue the Federal Government or any other government entity. EMPG Program recipients may only find activities and projects that were included in the FY 2016 EMPG Program Work Plan that was submitted to and approved by FEMA. Activities and projects may include the sustaimment of capabilities supported by previous EMPG Program funds provided the sustainment activity is cited in the FY 2016 Work Plan. Additionally, pursuant to Executive Order 13688, DHS /FEMA has issued IB 407 which has placed further restrictions on controlled equipment. For more information on the Controlled Equipment List and Prohibited Equipment, see Appendix B- Funding Guidelines. Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Compliance As a federal agency, FEMA is required to consider the effects of its actions on the environment and /or historic properties to ensure that all activities and programs funded by the agency, including grants - funded projects, comply with federal EHP regulations, laws and Executive Orders as applicable. Recipients and subrecipients proposing projects that have the potential to impact the environment, including but not limited to construction of communication towers, modification or renovation of existing buildings, structures and facilities, or new construction including replacement of facilities, must participate in the FEMA EHP review process. The EHP review process involves the submission of a detailed project description that 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 also is required to consult with other regulatory agencies and the public in order to complete the review process. The EHP review process must be completed and approved before funds are released to carry out the proposed project. FEMA will not fund projects that are initiated without the required EHP review. Additionally, all recipients are required to comply with FEMA EHP Policy Guidance. This EHP Policy Guidance can be found in FP 108- 023 -1, Environmental. Planning and Historic Preservation. Policy Guidance, and FP 108.24.4, Environmental Planning and Historical Preservation Policy. Page 11 of 46 FY 2016 EMPG 55A -81