FEMA obligation authorization form, July 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

* . .MAY; 17.2002 8:15AM NO. 377 ' P. 22

EXHIBIT B GENERAL CONDITIONS

FEMA and the State agree to taka measures to deliver asaistancs to individuals, .families, and governments as expeditiously as possible, consistent with Federal laws and regulations- To that 'end, the following terms and conditions apply: 1.- Federal assistance will be ’made available, within the limits of funds .available' from Congressional appropriations for ' such purposes, in accordance with the Stafford Act, Executive Orders 12148 and 12673, and applicable regulations found in Title 44 of the Code of. Federal Regulations (CFR), and applicable policy, and guidance; 2. If necessary because of limited, funds,' FEMA will give first . priority to assistance for individuals and families, emergency ✓ work for protection of public health and safety, and administrative • costs for managing the disaster program. Public ■ Assistance recovery claims, ' hazard mitigation, . and fire suppression assistance will be paid .when, and if, funds become available and will be provided on a first coma, first serve basis. 3. . Pursuant to the regulations, the State agrees to be the grantee for all grant, aaaistance provided under the Stafford Act. The State agrees to 'comply, with the requirements of laws and regulations found in the Stafford Act and 44 CFR. The state hereby waives.any consultation process under Executive Order 12372 and 44 CFR Part 4, for grants, loans, or other financial assistance under the Stafford Act for thia major disaster. 4. .Within his authorities, the' Governor shall ensure, through / the State agency responsible for regulation of the insurance industry, that insurance 'companies- make full payment of eligible bJC insurance ’ benefits to disaster victims and other recipients of Federal disaster assistance. The state also shall take all responsible steps to ensure that disaster victims are aware of procedures for filing insurance claims, and are Informed of any. State procedures- instituted for assisting Insured disaster victims. Further, the State shall take .all actions necessary’and reasonable to ensure that all recipients of Federal disaster 'assistance are•aware of their responsibility to repay government assistance, which is duplicated by insurance proceeds. 5. The State agreeb, on its behalf and on behalf of it a political subdivisions and other recipients of Federal disaster a'ssistance, to cooperate with the Federal Government in seeking recovery of funds that are expended in alleviating the damages and suffering caused by this'major disaster against any party or 4

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