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44 CFR 206 FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

44 CFR 206

Subpart A: General

Subpart A establishes the foundational legal authorities and the non-discrimination framework for all federal disaster assistance. It ensures that FEMA programs supplement, rather than replace, the inherent responsibilities of state and local governments. For the CFO, this section mandates that all assistance is delivered equitably and strictly within the limits of the Stafford Act.

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Subpart B: Declaration Process

This subpart outlines the rigorous metrics required to trigger federal funding through a Presidential Declaration. It defines the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) process and the cost-share agreements between federal and state entities. CFOs must understand these triggers to accurately forecast the 25% non-federal match requirement.

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Subpart C: Federal Assistance

Subpart C governs the coordination of federal resources and the deployment of Mission Assignments (MAs) to other agencies. It defines the leadership roles of the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) and the legal limits of federal asset deployment. For Grant Managers, this ensures that federal "Direct Assistance" does not duplicate local efforts or create "Duplication of Benefits" issues.

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Subpart G: Public Assistance Project Administration

This is the operational core of the FEMA PA program, defining the "Project Worksheet" (PW) as the primary binding contract. It sets the deadlines for damage identification and the quarterly reporting requirements for subrecipients. CFOs must treat the PW as a fixed scope; any deviation without an approved amendment is a high-risk for clawback.

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Subpart H: Public Assistance Eligibility

Subpart H provides the "Four Pillars of Eligibility": Eligible Applicant, Facility, Work, and Cost. It distinguishes between Emergency Work (Categories A-B) and Permanent Work (Categories C-G). For Grant Managers, this section is the primary defense against auditors claiming that a facility was not in active use or the work was "pre-existing maintenance."

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Subpart I: Public Assistance Insurance Requirements

This subpart enforces the "Obtain and Maintain" (O&M) rule and prevents the Duplication of Benefits (DoB). FEMA will reduce grant awards by the amount of any insurance proceeds that were received or should have been received. CFOs must ensure that any facility receiving FEMA funds is insured for that peril in perpetuity.

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Subpart J: Coastal Barrier Resources Act

Subpart J restricts federal spending that might encourage development in sensitive coastal areas protected under the CBRS. It limits PA eligibility for infrastructure located within these "no-build" zones. Grant Managers in coastal counties must verify CBRS maps before committing resources to repairs.

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Subpart L: Fire Management Assistance Grant

Subpart L governs the FMAG program, providing rapid funding for fires that threaten to become major disasters. Unlike other PA programs, the window for application is hours, not days. CFOs must have "Ready-to-Go" accounting codes for fire mobilization and equipment use.

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Subpart M: Minimum Standards

his subpart mandates that facilities repaired with FEMA funds must meet current, formally adopted building codes and standards. It allows FEMA to pay for the "upgrades" required by law, not just a "return to pre-disaster condition." For Grant Managers, this ensures that the infrastructure is more resilient than before the event.

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Subpart N: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Subpart N governs the HMGP, which provides funds for long-term risk reduction measures post-disaster. While Public Assistance repairs what was broken, HMGP funds proactive projects like buyouts, elevations, or drainage improvements. CFOs must ensure a positive Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to secure this funding.

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