For emergency work; overtime labor is eligible for budgeted employee hours costs based on the Applicant predisaster written labor policy.FEMA provides PA funding for the use of Applicant-owned equipment based on hourly rates and only applies equipment rates to the time an Applicant is actually operating equipment.Provision of meals for employees and volunteers engaged in eligible emergency work is eligible provided the individuals are not receiving per diem; and (1) meals are required per a qualifying labor policy or written agreement; (2) severe conditions require employees to work extended hours without reasonable time to provide their own meals; or (3) the employees cannot reasonably purchase food or water. FEMA only reimburses the cost of meals that are brought to the work location and purchased in a cost effective and reasonable manner; such as bulk meals.The Applicant provided sufficient documentation to show the claimed FAL; FAE; and meals are directly tied to the performance of eligible work.

HeadnotesFor emergency work; overtime labor is eligible for budgeted employee hours costs based on the Applicant’s predisaster written labor policy.FEMA provides PA funding for the use of Applicant-owned equipment based on hourly rates and only applies equipment rates to the time an Applicant is actually operating equipment.Provision of meals for employees and volunteers engaged in eligible emergency work is eligible provided the individuals are not receiving per diem; and (1) meals are required per a qualifying labor policy or written agreement; (2) severe conditions require employees to work extended hours without reasonable time to provide their own meals; or (3) the employees cannot reasonably purchase food or water. FEMA only reimburses the cost of meals that are brought to the work location and purchased in a cost effective and reasonable manner; such as bulk meals.The Applicant provided sufficient documentation to show the claimed FAL; FAE; and meals are directly tied to the performance of eligible work.Conclusion