Mitigation projects submitted to HMA programs must be both feasible and effective at mitigating the risks of the hazard for which the projects are designed. The feasibility of a project is demonstrated through conformance with accepted engineering practices, established codes, standards, modeling techniques or best practices.
Effective mitigation measures funded under HMA should provide a long-term or permanent solution and should consider changing climate and weather conditions, development, settlement and demographic patterns, as appropriate. Considering technical feasibility and effectiveness during the scoping process facilitates project development.
For specific feasibility and effectiveness requirements by project type, refer to Part 12.