44 C.F.R. 206.206 states that an Applicant can appeal any FEMA determination and 44 C.F.R. 206.206(b) allows for a first appeal and a second appeal.Since the Applicant had already submitted a first appeal for the FEMA determination regarding overtime for exempt employees; the Grantee was correct in characterizing the Applicant April 24; 2014 appeal as a second appeal.44 C.F.R. 206.206(c)(1) and the Public Assistance Guide state that applicants must file second appeals within 60 days of the FEMA determination.The RD issued the first appeal decision on January 17; 2006. The Applicant submitted a second appeal on April 24; 2014; which is greater than 60 days from the date that the Applicant received notice of the first appeal decision.Appeal Letter

Headnotes44 C.F.R. § 206.206 states that an Applicant can appeal any FEMA determination and 44 C.F.R. § 206.206(b) allows for a first appeal and a second appeal.Since the Applicant had already submitted a first appeal for the FEMA determination regarding overtime for exempt employees; the Grantee was correct in characterizing the Applicant’s April 24; 2014 appeal as a second appeal.44 C.F.R. § 206.206(c)(1) and the Public Assistance Guide state that applicants must file second appeals within 60 days of the FEMA determination.The RD issued the first appeal decision on January 17; 2006. The Applicant submitted a second appeal on April 24; 2014; which is greater than 60 days from the date that the Applicant received notice of the first appeal decision.Appeal Letter