FEMA PA APPEAL SHORT SUMMARY & LINKS TO FEMA PA APPEAL WEBSITE

This is in response to your letter dated May 31, 2017, which transmitted the referenced second appeal on behalf of the University of Texas Medical Branch (Applicant). The Applicant is appealing the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of funding in the amount of $7,430.12 in direct administrative costs (DAC) for contractor labor and travel expenses. As explained in the enclosed analysis, I have determined that the Applicant’s second appeal is untimely under Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (44 C.F.R.) § 206.206(c)(2) because it was not forwarded within the required 60-day timeframe. Accordingly, I am denying the appeal. In addition, consistent with my determination in University of Texas Medical Branch, FEMA-1791-DR-TX (September 21, 2017), I am directing FEMA Region VI to assess whether funding awarded above the project’s capped amount should be deobligated. Please inform the Applicant of my decision. This determination is the final decision on this matter pursuant to 44 C.F.R. § 206.206, Appeals.