Based on FEMA policy expressed in its White House second appeal; FEMA will deny PA funding for a project involving an USACE flowage easement if the governing legal instrument includes language that clearly holds the Applicant responsible for any flood damage that occurs to its facilities due to USACE actions or inactions; and/or any other causes specified in the legal instrument. According to a letter from the USACE; these Facilities are not located within USACE flowage easement boundaries. Therefore; White House Utility District is not applicable and FEMA will not deny funding based on the policy. According to Stafford Act 403 and 44 C.F.R. 206.224; FEMA may reimburse costs associated with eligible debris removal work.The debris removal work in PW 5305 is eligible for PA funding.44 C.F.R. 206.225 authorizes FEMA to reimburse costs for emergency protective measures that lessen or eliminate threats to lives; public health and safety and improved property.

FEMA Second Appeal Analysis; White House Utility District; FEMA-1909-DR-TN.HeadnotesBased on FEMA policy expressed in its White House second appeal; FEMA will deny PA funding for a project involving an USACE flowage easement if the governing legal instrument includes language that clearly holds the Applicant responsible for any flood damage that occurs to its facilities due to USACE actions or inactions; and/or any other causes specified in the legal instrument. According to a letter from the USACE; these Facilities are not located within USACE flowage easement boundaries. Therefore; White House Utility District is not applicable and FEMA will not deny funding based on the policy. According to Stafford Act § 403 and 44 C.F.R. § 206.224; FEMA may reimburse costs associated with eligible debris removal work.The debris removal work in PW 5305 is eligible for PA funding.44 C.F.R. § 206.225 authorizes FEMA to reimburse costs for emergency protective measures that lessen or eliminate threats to lives; public health and safety and improved property.