FEMA PA funding is generally not available when another federal agency has specific authority to conduct the work at issue. If the facility or work is under the specific authority of another agency; FEMA does not provide assistance to restore the facility even if that federal agency does not provide funding.USACE constructed the Facilities and USACE is responsible for periodically renourishing them; including bringing in additional sand for the dunes. Although an agreement between the parties states that the Applicant would remain responsible for maintenance; FEMA does not provide assistance for a facility or work under the specific authority of another agency; even if that federal agency does not provide funding to restore the facility.FEMA finds that the costs incurred by the Applicant are not eligible for PA funding because another federal agency has specific authority to conduct the work at issue. Therefore; this appeal is denied.

HeadnotesFEMA PA funding is generally not available when another federal agency has specific authority to conduct the work at issue. If the facility or work is under the specific authority of another agency; FEMA does not provide assistance to restore the facility even if that federal agency does not provide funding.USACE constructed the Facilities and USACE is responsible for periodically renourishing them; including bringing in additional sand for the dunes. Although an agreement between the parties states that the Applicant would remain responsible for maintenance; FEMA does not provide assistance for a facility or work under the specific authority of another agency; even if that federal agency does not provide funding to restore the facility.ConclusionFEMA finds that the costs incurred by the Applicant are not eligible for PA funding because another federal agency has specific authority to conduct the work at issue. Therefore; this appeal is denied.