Per 44 C.F.R. 13.30(d)(1); prior approval is required whenever a revision of the SOW is anticipated.Pursuant to 44 C.F.R. 206.203(d)(1) and the PA Guide; FEMA must approve improved projects prior to construction when the project will result in significant changes to the pre-disaster configuration of the facility.Per RP 9526.1; FEMA must approve proposed hazard mitigation projects prior to funding.The Grantee previously requested a change in the SOW; which FEMA denied. The Applicant then completed work beyond the approved SOW.The administrative record does not demonstrate when the Applicant requested either an improved project or hazard mitigation prior to completion of the work. FEMA never approved an improved project or hazard mitigation.

Roseau Cty. Hwy. Dept.; FEMA-1288-DR-MN; at 7. HeadnotesPer 44 C.F.R. § 13.30(d)(1); prior approval is required whenever a revision of the SOW is anticipated.Pursuant to 44 C.F.R. § 206.203(d)(1) and the PA Guide; FEMA must approve improved projects prior to construction when the project will result in significant changes to the pre-disaster configuration of the facility.Per RP 9526.1; FEMA must approve proposed hazard mitigation projects prior to funding.The Grantee previously requested a change in the SOW; which FEMA denied. The Applicant then completed work beyond the approved SOW.The administrative record does not demonstrate when the Applicant requested either an improved project or hazard mitigation prior to completion of the work. FEMA never approved an improved project or hazard mitigation.