Pursuant to Stafford Act 406 and 44 C.F.R. 206.223; repair of a facility in conformance with its pre-disaster design is eligible for PA reimbursement if it is the result of a declared disaster.The Applicant failed to demonstrate that the additional work performed on sections of Locust Corner Road were required by the declared disaster. According to 44 C.F.R. 13.30 and the PA Guide; whenever there is a revision of the scope or the objectives of the project; the Applicant is required to notify the Grantee—who; in turn; notifies FEMA—prior to repairing or replacing the damaged element to ensure proper EHP compliance reviews. The Applicant did not obtain approval for the additional work from the Grantee and FEMA prior to the start of construction.

PA Guide; at 139-140.Rooks County Highway Department; FEMA-1776-DR-KS; at 2-3.HeadnotesPursuant to Stafford Act § 406 and 44 C.F.R. § 206.223; repair of a facility in conformance with its pre-disaster design is eligible for PA reimbursement if it is the result of a declared disaster.The Applicant failed to demonstrate that the additional work performed on sections of Locust Corner Road were required by the declared disaster. According to 44 C.F.R. § 13.30 and the PA Guide; whenever there is a revision of the scope or the objectives of the project; the Applicant is required to notify the Grantee—who; in turn; notifies FEMA—prior to repairing or replacing the damaged element to ensure proper EHP compliance reviews. The Applicant did not obtain approval for the additional work from the Grantee and FEMA prior to the start of construction.