A natural feature is eligible for PA if it is improved and maintained. To be eligible: (1) it must have 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 the improvement performs as designed. The Applicant has not substantiated it maintained the river embankment. Integral ground “refers only to the ground necessary to physically support a facility” and it may be natural or improved ground upon which an eligible facility; damaged by the declared incident; is located and that is essential to support the structural integrity and utility of the facility.The Applicant has not demonstrated that the road above the embankment was damaged by the incident. As such; the embankment is not considered integral ground eligible for PA funding.

HeadnotesA natural feature is eligible for PA if it is improved and maintained. To be eligible: (1) it must have 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 the improvement performs as designed. The Applicant has not substantiated it maintained the river’s embankment. Integral ground “refers only to the ground necessary to physically support a facility” and it may be natural or improved ground upon which an eligible facility; damaged by the declared incident; is located and that is essential to support the structural integrity and utility of the facility.The Applicant has not demonstrated that the road above the embankment was damaged by the incident. As such; the embankment is not considered integral ground eligible for PA funding.Conclusion