The PAS Pilot is administered through a coordinated effort between FEMA and the recipient. While both entities must work together to meet the overall objective of streamlined program delivery, each has a different role.
FEMA will:
- Provide an application process for PAS privileges as well as evaluation criteria.
- Provide appropriate guidance on requirements of any delegated responsibilities noted in the Administrative Plan.
- Receive and approve the Administrative Plan or management plan for non-disaster option for review of local mitigation plans.
- Monitor recipient performance by reviewing Quarterly Progress Reports and or monthly planning reports.
- Monitor recipient performance through periodic evaluations to ensure PAS activities comply with program requirements.
- Continue to manage and coordinate funding with recipient in accordance with HMGP Disaster Spend Plan (refer to Part 10.A.12), strategic funds management and Large Project Notification (refer to Part 7.B.2) requirements.
- Conduct EHP reviews.
Recipients must:
- Incorporate PAS delegated functions into the Administrative Plan or management plan for non-disaster option for approval of local mitigation plans.
- Formulate hazard mitigation objectives based on the strategy in the FEMA-approved mitigation plan and any more recent information or data.
- Decide how to distribute assistance based on priorities established by the mitigation planning process.
- Adhere to all applicable HMGP and HMGP Post Fire statutes and regulations, including current guidance regarding HMGP/HMGP Post Fire administration.
- Meet all specified timelines.
- Maintain a continuing capacity to manage HMGP and HMGP Post Fire.
- Continue to manage and coordinate funding with FEMA in accordance with HMGP Disaster Spend Plan, strategic funds management, and Large Project Notification requirements.
- Retain documentation for FEMA quarterly audit reviews.