Jun, 2007
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance Under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
"The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) (P.L. 106-390) provides an opportunity for States, Tribes, and local governments to take a new and revitalized approach to mitigation planning. DMA 2000 amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Act) by repealing the previous Mitigation Planning section (409) and replacing it with a new Mitigation Planning section (322). This new section emphasizes the need for State, Tribal, and local entities to closely coordinate mitigation planning and implementation efforts. It continues the requirement for a State mitigation plan as a condition of disaster assistance, and creates incentives for increased coordination and integration of mitigation activities at the State level through the establishment of requirements for two different levels of State plans: 'Standard' and 'Enhanced.' States that demonstrate an increased commitment to comprehensive mitigation planning and implementation through the development of an approved Enhanced State Plan can increase the amount of funding available through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Section 322 also established a new requirement for Local Mitigation Plans, and authorized up to 7% of HMGP funds available to a State to be used for development of State, Tribal, and Local Mitigation Plans. To implement the DMA 2000 planning requirements, FEMA published an Interim Final Rule (the Rule) in the Federal Register on February 26, 2002. This Rule (44 CFR Part 201) established the mitigation planning requirements for States, Tribes, and local communities. Normally FEMA publishes a proposed rule for public comment before publishing a final rule."
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DateJun, 2007
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CopyrightPublic Domain
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Retrieved FromUnited States Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.fema.gov/
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