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PAGE 4-2 v y Eligible Activities e Eligible activities are activities that are consistent with the goal of FMA: to reduce the risk of flood damage to structures insurable under the NFIP. Examples of eligible types of projects include: . Elevation of NFIP-insured residential structures, and elevation or dry floodproofing of NFIP-insured non- . residential structures, in accordance with 44 CFR Part 60.3. . Acquisition of NFlP-insured structures and underlying real , property. Refer to Appendix E for more detailed guidance on acquisition projects. . Relocation of NFIP-insured structures from acquired or restricted real property to sites not prone to flood hazards. . Demolition of NFIP-insured structures on acquired or restricted real property. . Other activities that bring an NFlP-insured structure into compliance with the statutorily authorized floodplain management requirements of 44 CFR Part 60.3. . Minor physical flood mitigation projects that do not duplicate e the flood-prevention activities of other Federal agencies and that lessen the frequency or severity of flooding and decrease predicted flood damages in localized flood problem areas. These include modification of existing culverts and bridges, installation or modification of flood gates, stabilization of streambanks, and creation of small debris or flood/stormwater retention basins in small watersheds. Construction or improvement of major structural flood-control structures such as dikes, levees, dams, seawalls, groins, and jetties, and projects consisting of channel widening or stream alignment are not eligible, as indicated in Section 1366. . Beach nourishment activities. For the purposes of this l program, the only activities eligible are measures to facilitate natural dune replenishment through the planting of native . dune vegetation and/or the installation of sand-fencing. The , placement of sand on beaches is not eligible. e FEMA 299/AUGUST 1997 FLOOD MITIGATION AsSISTANCE (FMA) GUIDANCE