Notice of Adjustment of Minimum Project Worksheet Amount, 53280 [2018-22889]

Download as PDF 53280 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 204 / Monday, October 22, 2018 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Hoyes, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In assessing damages for area designations under 44 CFR 206.40(b), FEMA uses a countywide per capita indicator to evaluate the impact of the disaster at the county level. FEMA will adjust the countywide per capita impact indicator under the Public Assistance program to reflect annual changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor. FEMA gives notice of an increase in the countywide per capita impact indicator to $3.78 for all disasters declared on or after October 1, 2018. FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers of 2.7 percent for the 12-month period that ended in August 2018. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor released the information on September 13, 2018. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) Emergency Assistance Act 42 U.S.C. 5121–5207 and 44 CFR 206.202(d)(2) provide that FEMA will annually adjust the minimum Project Worksheet amount under the Public Assistance program to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor. FEMA gives notice of an increase to $3,200 for the minimum amount that will be approved for any Project Worksheet under the Public Assistance program for all major disasters and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2018. FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers of 2.7 percent for the 12-month period that ended in August 2018. This is based on information released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics at the U.S. Department of Labor on September 13, 2018. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) Brock Long, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2018–22889 Filed 10–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–11–P Brock Long, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2018–22886 Filed 10–19–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–11–P Federal Emergency Management Agency DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket ID FEMA–2007–0008] National Advisory Council; Meeting Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Committee management; Notice of open Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: [Docket ID FEMA–2018–0001] Notice of Adjustment of Minimum Project Worksheet Amount FEMA gives notice that the minimum Project Worksheet Amount under the Public Assistance program for disasters and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2018, will be increased. DATES: This adjustment applies to major disasters and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Hoyes, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–3834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:12 Oct 19, 2018 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Advisory Council (NAC) will meet in person on November 6–8, 2018, in Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The NAC will meet Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Please note that the meeting may close early if the NAC has completed its business. SUMMARY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Jkt 247001 The meeting will be held at The National Association of Counties, located at 660 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. It is recommended that attendees register ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 with FEMA by October 26, 2018, by providing their name, telephone number, email address, title, and organization to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below. For information on facilities or services for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs (including people who use mobility aids, require medication or portable medical equipment, use service animals, need information in alternate formats, or rely on personal assistance services), or to request assistance at the meeting, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below as soon as possible. To facilitate public participation, members of the public are invited to provide written comments on the issues to be considered by the NAC. The ‘‘Agenda’’ section below outlines these issues. The full agenda and any related documents for this meeting will be posted by Friday, November 2, 2018, on the NAC website at https:// www.fema.gov/national-advisorycouncil. Written comments must be submitted and received by 5:00 p.m. ET on November 2, 2018, identified by Docket ID FEMA–2007–0008, and submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (540) 504–2331. Please include a cover sheet addressing the fax to ATTN: Deana Platt. • Mail: Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of Chief Counsel, FEMA, 500 C Street SW, Room 8NE, Washington, DC 20472–3100. Instructions: All submissions must include the words ‘‘Federal Emergency Management Agency’’ and the docket number for this action. Comments received, including any personal information provided, will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov. Docket: For access to the docket to read comments received by the NAC, go to https://www.regulations.gov, and search for Docket ID FEMA–2007–0008. A public comment period will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET. All speakers must limit their comments to 5 minutes. Comments should be addressed to the NAC. Any comments not related to the agenda topics will not be considered by the NAC. To register to make remarks during the public comment period, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by November 2, 2018. Please note that the public comment period may end before E:\FR\FM\22OCN1.SGM 22OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 53280]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22889]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2018-0001]


Notice of Adjustment of Minimum Project Worksheet Amount

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FEMA gives notice that the minimum Project Worksheet Amount 
under the Public Assistance program for disasters and emergencies 
declared on or after October 1, 2018, will be increased.

DATES: This adjustment applies to major disasters and emergencies 
declared on or after October 1, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Hoyes, Recovery Directorate, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 
20472, (202) 646-3834.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 and 44 CFR 206.202(d)(2) 
provide that FEMA will annually adjust the minimum Project Worksheet 
amount under the Public Assistance program to reflect changes in the 
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the 
Department of Labor.
    FEMA gives notice of an increase to $3,200 for the minimum amount 
that will be approved for any Project Worksheet under the Public 
Assistance program for all major disasters and emergencies declared on 
or after October 1, 2018.
    FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price 
Index for All Urban Consumers of 2.7 percent for the 12-month period 
that ended in August 2018. This is based on information released by the 
Bureau of Labor Statistics at the U.S. Department of Labor on September 
13, 2018.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.036, Disaster 
Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)

Brock Long,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2018-22889 Filed 10-19-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9111-11-P

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