FEMA PA APPEAL SHORT SUMMARY & LINKS TO FEMA PA APPEAL WEBSITE

This is in response to a letter from your office dated December 10, 2015, which transmitted the referenced second appeal on behalf of Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration (Applicant). The Applicant is appealing the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of funding in the amount of $8,255,888.68 for costs associated with beach and dune fill replacement. As explained in the enclosed analysis, I have determined that the Applicant has failed to demonstrate that the Louisiana coastal barrier islands are an eligible facility. More specifically, it has not been demonstrated that the headland at issue is an improved and maintained natural feature. Further, Public Assistance funding is precluded because there is a potential duplication of benefits. Accordingly, I am denying this appeal. Please inform the Applicant of my decision. This determination is the final decision on this matter pursuant to 44 C.F.R. § 206.206, Appeals.