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PAGE 3-6 , . Project narrative that includes the following information: o Brief description of the geographic area to be covered by the plan. o Brief description of the local flood hazard, including the number of repetitive loss structures (see Appendix G for definition) at risk in the area, and objective of applicant's request. o Proposed approach describing the planning process, involvement of interested organizations and community members, adoption procedures, implementation strategy, and work schedule. o Expected benefits or outcomes of the planning process. e , . Coastal Barrier Resources Act The Coastal Barrier Resources Act (COBRA) significantly limits Federal assistance available in areas designated within the Coastal Barrier Resources System. If any State or community wishes to apply for a planning or project grant for a COBRA unit within this system, the FEMA Regional Environmental Officer must first consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to determine the eligibility of the activity. The general purpose of the COBRA is to minimize the loss of human life, the wasteful expenditure of Federal revenues, and the damage to fish, wildlife, and other natural resources associated with the coastal barrier system. e Awarding Grants to Applicants FEMA recommends that the State POC review all grant applications and rank them in order of priority for planning assistance. The establishment of ranking criteria is important because funding for FMA planning assistance is limited. Here are some examples of the criteria a State might use to prioritize communities for planning assistance. A State might choose to give priority to communities that have: . The greatest flood risk. . Demonstrated an interest in and commitment to mitigation, but do not have the financial means to develop a plan. . The greatest economic need. . The highest rate of NFIP participation. . i e FEf'VIA 299/AUGUST 1997 FLOOD MITIGATION AsSISTANCE (FMA) GUIDANCE