Relocation eligibility for PublicAssistance (PA) funding is determined based on specific criteria outlined inthe document. ​Here are the factors that influence relocation eligibility:

1. Cost-Effectiveness:some text
    
   • Relocation may be eligible for PA funding if the      overall project, including all costs, is deemed cost-effective. ​
    
   • If the cost to relocate the facility is less than      the eligible cost to replace the facility at its original location, the      project is considered cost-effective. ​
 
2. Regulatory Compliance:some text
    
   • Project approval for relocation should not be      hindered by other regulations.
    
   • Compliance with applicable codes or standards may      also influence relocation eligibility.
 
3. FEMA Review:some text
    
   • FEMA evaluates the cost-effectiveness of      relocation using its Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) process and software. ​
    
   • The Regional Administrator may approve funding      for relocation based on the results of this evaluation.
 
4. Applicant's Choice:some text
    
   • If the Regional Administrator mandates      relocation, but the applicant believes it is not in the community's best      interest, the applicant can opt for an Alternate Project instead of      relocation. ​
    
   • An Alternate Project allows funding to be used      for repairing or expanding other public facilities, purchasing capital      equipment, or implementing hazard mitigation measures unrelated to the      original facility. ​
 
5. Facility Conditions:some text
    
   • Facilities subject to repetitive heavy damage due      to their location, such as those in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) or      wildland-urban interfaces, may be considered for relocation eligibility. ​
 
6. Real Property Provisions:some text
    
   • The property to which the facility is relocated      and the relocated facility itself are subject to real property      provisions, including disposition and reporting requirements under      specific regulations. ​

By considering these factors, FEMAdetermines the eligibility of relocation for PA funding, ensuring that therelocation aligns with cost-effectiveness, regulatory requirements, and thebest interests of the community. ​

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