44 C.F.R. 206.223(a)(1) states that an item of work must be required as the result of the disaster event in order to be eligible for Public Assistance funding. The Applicant failed to demonstrate that the damage to its culvert was disaster-related.According to the PA Guide; the scope of work describes the work that is necessary to repair the damage or replace the facility and provides the cost estimate. If additional damage is discovered once the PW is completed; the Applicant must document the damage; show how the damage is disaster-related; and request a re-inspection by FEMA.Applicant could not demonstrate the culvert was damaged by Disaster 1983. Therefore; FEMA will not authorize a revised scope of work for PW 209.

RP9526.1; Hazard Mitigation Funding Under Section 406 (Stafford Act) at 4.PA Guide; at 101.Headnotes44 C.F.R. § 206.223(a)(1) states that an item of work must be required as the result of the disaster event in order to be eligible for Public Assistance funding. The Applicant failed to demonstrate that the damage to its culvert was disaster-related.According to the PA Guide; the scope of work describes the work that is necessary to repair the damage or replace the facility and provides the cost estimate. If additional damage is discovered once the PW is completed; the Applicant must document the damage; show how the damage is disaster-related; and request a re-inspection by FEMA.Applicant could not demonstrate the culvert was damaged by Disaster 1983. Therefore; FEMA will not authorize a revised scope of work for PW 209.