44 C.F.R. 206.206(a) requires appeals to contain documented justification that supports the applicant’s position. FEMA policy requires that costs must be directly tied to the performance of eligible work in order to be allowable.

Stafford Act §§ 312, 403(a)(3). 2 C.F.R. § 200.406(a). 44 C.F.R. §§ 206.206(a), 206.223(a), 206.225(a)(3). PAPPG, at 19-21, 39. Chambers Cty., FEMA-1791-DR-TX, at 7. City of Sweetwater, FEMA-1345-DR-FL, at 3.