An applicable Federal, State, or local  standard, such as a floodplain management regulation, may require that a  damaged facility be relocated away from a hazardous area. Permanent Relocation of a facility  may also be required by FEMA if the facility is subject to repetitive heavy  damage because of its location. In either case, the relocation project will  only be approved if it is cost effective when project costs are compared with  future damages, and not barred by any other FEMA regulations or policies.  Generally, the project will be cost effective only if the damage is severe  enough that the facility qualifies for replacement.
   Eligible costs included in a relocation project  include:
   †  Demolition and  removal of the old facility
   †  Land  acquisition
   †  Construction of  the new facility
   †  Ancillary  facilities, such as roads and utilities
   When a relocation project is approved, no future  Public Assistance funding for the repair or replacement of any facility  subsequently built at the old site will be approved. An exception is given  for facilities or structures that facilitate an open space use. Examples  include minimal facilities for a park, such as benches, tables, restrooms, or  minor gravel roads.
   If relocation is not desirable, feasible, or  cost effective, and restoration of the facility in its original location is  not practicable or allowed because of floodplain, environmental, or other  considerations or laws, then the applicant may request that the funding be  applied to an alternate project (see Alternate  Projects).
   References:   44 CFR §206.226(g)
   Permanent Relocation, FEMA Policy 9580.102,  dated November 2, 2006
   Public Assistance Guide, FEMA 322, pages 39-40