A recipient wishing to participate in PAS must submit a written request to FEMA indicating their desire to implement PAS. As part of the written request for PAS, the recipient may elect to assume primary responsibility for some or all elements of HMGP and HMGP Post Fire or can request grant administration delegations from FEMA.
The responsibilities that FEMA may delegate include but are not limited to reviewing the project and planning applications, completing Benefit-Cost Analyses (BCAs) for projects, approving scope of work modifications and moving assistance between applicable projects. Recipients can also approve local mitigation plans under PAS. FEMA staff will assess the recipient’s request against the criteria provided in Part 14, Section Z. PAS Delegated Activity Categories.