Pursuant to Stafford Act 406 and 44 C.F.R. 206.223(a)(1); FEMA may reimburse an eligible applicant for repairing; restoring; replacing or reconstructing facilities damaged as a result of a declared disaster.The documentation provided by the Applicant does not sufficiently demonstrate that work; beyond that approved in PW 8453; is required as a result of Hurricane Irene; such that replacing the west abutment is eligible under the PA program. According to 44 C.F.R. 13.30(d)(1); applicants must obtain prior approval from FEMA whenever there is any revision of the scope or objectives of the project.In its RFI Response; the Applicant admits it constructed a new bridge downstream from the existing Facility location without prior FEMA approval.Pursuant to 44 C.F.R. 13.43(a)(2); FEMA may disallow all or part of a grant award if an applicant materially fails to comply with the terms of the award.

PA Guide; at 29; 100.HeadnotesPursuant to Stafford Act § 406 and 44 C.F.R. § 206.223(a)(1); FEMA may reimburse an eligible applicant for repairing; restoring; replacing or reconstructing facilities damaged as a result of a declared disaster.The documentation provided by the Applicant does not sufficiently demonstrate that work; beyond that approved in PW 8453; is required as a result of Hurricane Irene; such that replacing the west abutment is eligible under the PA program. According to 44 C.F.R. § 13.30(d)(1); applicants must obtain prior approval from FEMA whenever there is any revision of the scope or objectives of the project.In its RFI Response; the Applicant admits it constructed a new bridge downstream from the existing Facility’s location without prior FEMA approval.Pursuant to 44 C.F.R. § 13.43(a)(2); FEMA may disallow all or part of a grant award if an applicant materially fails to comply with the terms of the award.