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FEMA Requested Comments on Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy

Last updated:

October 1, 2024

Authority

Stafford Act

Agencies

FEMA

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Public Comment Opportunity

FEMA accepted comments on its September 2024 interim Public Assistance Mitigation Cost Share Incentives Policy. The Policy is designed to implement Section 406(b)(3) of the Stafford Act, which authorizes FEMA to increase the minimum Federal cost share from 75% to up to 85% for measures that increase readiness for major disasters. The Policy applies to State, Local, Tribal and Territorial governments as well as certain nonprofit organizations. Review comments submitted at regulations.gov.