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0:. = C' t": C;: ::~1~ the regulations are to be consistent and coordinated with the implementation of Executive Order 11988, the National Environmental Policy Act and similar authoriti~s. finally, the regions, states and local governments are to give full consideration to non-structural mitigation measures. In accordance with these interpretations and principles, the regulations rely primarily on three devices to ensure the implementation of Section 406. Initially, the Regional Director must include appropriate provisions for hazard mitigation in the federal/state agreement. Under the "typical para- graph,,(a) set out to serve this purpose, the state would agree to: 1) evaluate, or have the disaster assistance applicant evaluate, the natural (~ii) , '..;,)- (a) The following represents the "typical paragraph" that has been added to the federal/state agreement in order to clarify Subpart M, Section 406 responsibilities. The State agrees that, as a condition for any Federal loan or grant, the State or the applicant shall evaluate the natural hazards in the areas in which the proceeds of the grants or loans are to be used and shall make appropriate recommendations to miti- gate such hazards for federally-assisted projects. The State further agrees: (1) to follow up with applicants, within State capabilities, to assure that, as a condition for any grant or loan under the Act, appropriate hazard mitigation actions are taken; (2) to prepare and submit not later than 180 days after the decla- ration to the Regional Director for concurrence, hazard mitigation plan or plans for the designated areas, and (3) to review and up- date as necessary disaster-mitigation portions of the emergency plans. The Regional Director agrees to make Federal technical adyice and assistance available to support the planning efforts and actions. A-2