Managing Disaster Debris: Overview of Regulatory Requirements, Agency Roles, and Selected Challenges
Description:
This report addresses debris resulting from a “major disaster” or “emergency” declared by the President. First, it discusses the types of debris commonly generated during and after a disaster and selected factors that can make “debris removal” such a costly, complex operation. Second, it discusses the roles of federal, state, and local agencies after a disaster has been declared — with regard to both funding debris removal and the actual physical process of removal.
Date:
July 15, 2008
Creator:
Luther, Linda
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