Laws and Regulations

FEMA provides assistance based on authorities defined in statutes and regulations. These authorities specify requirements that must be met. Statutes are federal laws passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by the President. All PA Program assistance must comply with all applicable statutes. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 43 Assistance Act, as amended (Stafford Act), Title 42 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) § 5121 et seq. authorizes FEMA to provide assistance under the PA Program.

Related FEMA PA Policy References

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Laws and Regulations

Codes and Standards

Components of Facility Eligibility

Cost Estimate

Cost Estimating Format for Large Projects

How to Appeal and Obtain Audits

Labor Costs

National Response Framework (NRF)

PDAT Procurement Field Manual

Procurement Under Grants: Under Exigent or Emergency Circumstances

Required Documentation

Scope of Eligible Work and Costs.

The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000

RESOURCE LINKS TO THIRD PARTIES

IS-1008: Scope of Work Development (Scoping and Costing) Course Summary

IS-1007: Detailed Damage Description and Dimensions Course Summary

IS-1006: Documenting Disaster Damage and Developing Project Files Course Summary

IS-1005: Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Course Summary

IS-1010: Emergency Protective Measures

IS-1013: Costing - Estimates and the Cost Estimating Format

IS-1014: Integrating 406 Mitigation Considerations into Your Public Assistance Grant

IS-1016: Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Considerations/Compliance for Public Assistance Grants

IS-1011: Roads and Culverts

IS-1018: Determination Memorandums and Appeals

IS-1008: Scope of Work Development (Scoping and Costing)

IS-1007: Detailed Damage Description and Dimensions

IS-1019: Codes and Standards

IS-1006: Documenting Disaster Damage and Developing Project Files

IS-1012: Direct Administrative Costs

IS-1015: Insurance Considerations, Compliance, and Requirements