FLOOD04112

• County: Statewide
• Community: Nationwide
• Basin: Statewide
• Title: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Desk Reference
• Date: 10/1/1999
• Prepared By: FEMA
• Floodplain - Doc Type: Historic FEMA Regulatory Floodplain Information

Section 7: Project Eligibility

Pre-Screening
Process

Phase I
Conditional
Approval

Page 7-8

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The project must meet the following pre-screening criteria for a conditional Phase I
approval in the following sequence:

1. State Mitiaation Plan - The proposed project must be in conformance with the
State's Mitigation Plan.

2. Justification for Selection of the Prooosed Proiect - 44 CFR requires
that the applicant provide justification for the selection of the proposed
solution after consideration of a range of options.

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44 CFR

3. Potential Cost-Effectiveness - The project demonstrates potential cost-
effectiveness based on a preliminary assessment of anticipated project benefits
and cost. This preliminary assessment may include the use of FEMA's limited
data module. It is imperative that the applicant is aware that this preliminary
assessment is solely for the purpose of the Phase I pre-screening process and is
not the final cost-effectiveness determination.

4. Environmental Review -Initial environmental review to identify major NEPA
compliance issues. The Phase I study is categorically excluded from NEPA
review.

5. Hvdroloaic and Hvdraulic or Other Relevant Technical Data - The applicant
provides available hydrologic and hydraulic data based on existing models.

The State and Region may approve projects meeting the above pre-screening
requirements for technical assistance under a Phase I conditional approval. FEMA
and the State will coordinate closely to ensure mutual concurrence on all data and
technical information as the Phase I technical review process proceeds. The
sequence for the process is as follows:

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1. Hvdroloaic and Hvdraulic or Other Relevant Technical Data -If appropriate, the
State and FEMA will review the hydrologic and hydraulic or other technical data
provided by the applicant.

2. Revised Enaineerina Desian - Based upon the technical data, the applicant
develops a preliminary engineering design and layout and cost estimates with
ad hoc technical assistance from the State and FEMA. The applicant's design and
costing must meet State and FEMA approval before proceeding with the benefit-
cost analysis.

3. Executive Order 11988 - If applicable, based upon the technical data and revised
engineering design, the project must demonstrate compliance with floodplain
management requirements under this Executive Order (E.O.). If a flood map
amendment or revision is necessary, the State and FEMA will provide the
applicant with technical assistance to meet this requirement.

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Hazord Mitigation Grant Program Desk Reference-Draft