Louisiana; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration, 65927 [05-21704]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 210 / Tuesday, November 1, 2005 / Notices Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 05–21709 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–1603–DR] Louisiana; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: October 22, 2005. Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated October 22, 2005, the President amended the cost sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (Stafford Act), in a letter to R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Louisiana resulting from Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, and continuing, is of sufficient severity and magnitude that special conditions are warranted regarding the cost sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I amend my declarations of August 29, 2005, and September 1, 2005, to authorize Federal funds for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program, at 100 percent of total eligible costs, through and including November 26, 2005. Please notify Governor Blanco and the Federal Coordinating Officer of this amendment to my major disaster declaration. 15:39 Oct 31, 2005 Jkt 208001 R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 05–21703 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–1603–DR] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Aug<31>2005 (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050 Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) BILLING CODE 9110–10–P SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA–1603–DR), dated August 29, 2005, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: This cost share is effective as of the date of the President’s major disaster declaration. Louisiana; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the State of Louisiana (FEMA–1603–DR), dated August 29, 2005, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 22, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2705. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated October 22, 2005, the President amended the cost sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (Stafford Act), in a letter to R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security as follows: SUMMARY: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Louisiana resulting from Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 29, 2005, and continuing, is of sufficient severity and magnitude that special conditions are warranted regarding the cost PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65927 sharing arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121–5206 (the Stafford Act). Therefore, I amend my declarations of August 29, 2005, and September 1, 2005, to authorize Federal funds for Public Assistance, at 90 percent of total eligible costs, except assistance previously approved at 100 percent. This adjustment to State and local cost sharing applies only to Public Assistance costs and direct Federal assistance eligible for such adjustments under the law. The law specifically prohibits a similar adjustment for funds provided to States for Other Needs Assistance (Section 408), and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 percent of total eligible costs. Please notify the Governor of Louisiana and the Federal Coordinating Officer of this amendment to my major disaster declaration. This cost share is effective as of the date of the President’s major disaster declaration. (The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, Individuals and Households Program—Other Needs, 97.036, Public Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.) R. David Paulison, Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 05–21704 Filed 10–31–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–10–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA–3264–EM] Massachusetts; Emergency and Related Determinations Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This is a notice of the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (FEMA–3264–EM), dated October 19, 2005, and related determinations. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 19, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2005)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[FEMA-1603-DR]


Louisiana; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster 
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster for the 
State of Louisiana (FEMA-1603-DR), dated August 29, 2005, and related 
determinations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 22, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Magda Ruiz, Recovery Division, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-2705.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter 
dated October 22, 2005, the President amended the cost sharing 
arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the authority of 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 
U.S.C. 5121-5206 (Stafford Act), in a letter to R. David Paulison, 
Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of 
Homeland Security as follows:

    I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State 
of Louisiana resulting from Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 
29, 2005, and continuing, is of sufficient severity and magnitude 
that special conditions are warranted regarding the cost sharing 
arrangements concerning Federal funds provided under the Robert T. 
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 
5121-5206 (the Stafford Act).
    Therefore, I amend my declarations of August 29, 2005, and 
September 1, 2005, to authorize Federal funds for Public Assistance, 
at 90 percent of total eligible costs, except assistance previously 
approved at 100 percent.
    This adjustment to State and local cost sharing applies only to 
Public Assistance costs and direct Federal assistance eligible for 
such adjustments under the law. The law specifically prohibits a 
similar adjustment for funds provided to States for Other Needs 
Assistance (Section 408), and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 
(Section 404). These funds will continue to be reimbursed at 75 
percent of total eligible costs.
    Please notify the Governor of Louisiana and the Federal 
Coordinating Officer of this amendment to my major disaster 
declaration.

    This cost share is effective as of the date of the President's 
major disaster declaration.

(The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA) 
are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030, Community 
Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund Program; 97.032, Crisis 
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services Program; 97.034, 
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management 
Assistance; 97.048, Individuals and Households Housing; 97.049, 
Individuals and Households Disaster Housing Operations; 97.050, 
Individuals and Households Program--Other Needs, 97.036, Public 
Assistance Grants; 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.)

R. David Paulison,
Acting Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 05-21704 Filed 10-31-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-10-P
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