A natural feature may be an eligible facility if it meets all of the following conditions: (1) the natural feature has a designed and constructed improvement to its natural characteristics; such as a terraced slope or realigned channel; (2) the constructed improvement enhances the function of the unimproved natural feature; and (3) the applicant maintains the improvement on a regular schedule to ensure that the improvement performs as designed.The Applicant did not improve and maintain the riverbank.If an eligible facility is located on a slope and is damaged as a result of a landslide or slope instability triggered by the incident; FEMA may approve PA funding for restoration of integral ground that supports the facility.The disaster did not cause damage to an eligible facility located on the riverbank.To be eligible; emergency protective measures must: (1) eliminate or lessen immediate threats to lives; public health or safety; or (2) eliminate or lessen immediate threats of significant additional damage to improved public or private property through measures which are cost effective.The Applicant has not demonstrated that riverbank erosion posed an immediate threat to the sewer line that justified emergency work.

HeadnotesA natural feature may be an eligible facility if it meets all of the following conditions: (1) the natural feature has a designed and constructed improvement to its natural characteristics; such as a terraced slope or realigned channel; (2) the constructed improvement enhances the function of the unimproved natural feature; and (3) the applicant maintains the improvement on a regular schedule to ensure that the improvement performs as designed.The Applicant did not improve and maintain the riverbank.If an eligible facility is located on a slope and is damaged as a result of a landslide or slope instability triggered by the incident; FEMA may approve PA funding for restoration of integral ground that supports the facility.The disaster did not cause damage to an eligible facility located on the riverbank.To be eligible; emergency protective measures must: (1) eliminate or lessen immediate threats to lives; public health or safety; or (2) eliminate or lessen immediate threats of significant additional damage to improved public or private property through measures which are cost effective.The Applicant has not demonstrated that riverbank erosion posed an immediate threat to the sewer line that justified emergency work.