This is in response to a letter from your office dated July 30, 2015, which transmitted the referenced second appeal on behalf of Clarksville Gas and Water (Applicant). The Applicant is appealing the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of $386,256.22 in funding for various upgrades to the Old Russelville Pike Lift Station in accordance with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Design Criteria. As explained in the enclosed analysis, I have determined that, pursuant to 44 C.F.R. § 206.226(d) and Disaster Assistance Policy 9527.4, Construction Codes and Standards, the TDEC Design Criteria do not meet the criteria of codes and standards eligible for funding under the Public Assistance (PA) Program. As such, the upgrades performed to comply with TDEC Design Criteria are not eligible for PA reimbursement. Therefore, I am denying the appeal. This determination is the final decision on this matter pursuant to 44 C.F.R. § 206.206, Appeals.