Notice of Maximum Amount of Assistance Under the Individuals and Households Program, 72520 [2023-23168]

Download as PDF 72520 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 202 / Friday, October 20, 2023 / Notices The declaration was issued September 27, 2023. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that, in a letter dated September 27, 2023, the President issued a major disaster declaration under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’), as follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of Tennessee resulting from severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornado on August 7, 2023, is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant a major disaster declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq. (the ‘‘Stafford Act’’). Therefore, I declare that such a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee. In order to provide Federal assistance, you are hereby authorized to allocate from funds available for these purposes such amounts as you find necessary for Federal disaster assistance and administrative expenses. You are authorized to provide Public Assistance in the designated areas and Hazard Mitigation throughout the State. Consistent with the requirement that Federal assistance be supplemental, any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Further, you are authorized to make changes to this declaration for the approved assistance to the extent allowable under the Stafford Act. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority vested in the Administrator, under Executive Order 12148, as amended, Yolanda J. Jackson, of FEMA is appointed to act as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this major disaster. The following areas of the State of Tennessee have been designated as adversely affected by this major disaster: Bledsoe, Coffee, Cumberland, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Meigs, Rhea, Roane, and Van Buren Counties for Public Assistance. All areas within the State of Tennessee are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 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; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Oct 19, 2023 Jkt 262001 Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant. FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers of 3.7 percent for the 12-month period, which ended in August 2023. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor released the information on September 13, 2023. Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.048, Federal Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs. [FR Doc. 2023–23226 Filed 10–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Deanne Criswell, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2023–23168 Filed 10–19–23; 8:45 am] [Docket ID FEMA–2023–0001] BILLING CODE 9111–23–P Notice of Maximum Amount of Assistance Under the Individuals and Households Program DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA gives notice of the maximum amount for assistance under the Individuals and Households Program for emergencies and major disasters declared on or after October 1, 2023. DATES: This adjustment applies to emergencies and major disasters declared on or after October 1, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Matranga, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 212–1000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5174, prescribes that FEMA must annually adjust the maximum amount for assistance provided under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP). FEMA gives notice that the maximum amount of IHP financial assistance provided to an individual or household under section 408 of the Stafford Act with respect to any single emergency or major disaster is $42,500 for housing assistance and $42,500 for other needs assistance. The increase in award amount is for any single emergency or major disaster declared on or after October 1, 2023. In addition, in accordance with 44 CFR 61.17(c), this increases the maximum amount of available coverage under any Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP) issued. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA–3597– DR; Docket ID FEMA–2023–0001] South Carolina; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for the State of South Carolina (FEMA–3597– DR), dated August 31, 2023, and related determinations. DATES: This amendment was issued September 22, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646–2833. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the incident period for this emergency is closed effective September 3, 2023. SUMMARY: 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; 97.032, Crisis Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance— Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 202 (Friday, October 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 72520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23168]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID FEMA-2023-0001]


Notice of Maximum Amount of Assistance Under the Individuals and 
Households Program

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: FEMA gives notice of the maximum amount for assistance under 
the Individuals and Households Program for emergencies and major 
disasters declared on or after October 1, 2023.

DATES: This adjustment applies to emergencies and major disasters 
declared on or after October 1, 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Matranga, Recovery Directorate, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 
20472, (202) 212-1000.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford 
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act), 42 
U.S.C. 5174, prescribes that FEMA must annually adjust the maximum 
amount for assistance provided under the Individuals and Households 
Program (IHP). FEMA gives notice that the maximum amount of IHP 
financial assistance provided to an individual or household under 
section 408 of the Stafford Act with respect to any single emergency or 
major disaster is $42,500 for housing assistance and $42,500 for other 
needs assistance. The increase in award amount is for any single 
emergency or major disaster declared on or after October 1, 2023. In 
addition, in accordance with 44 CFR 61.17(c), this increases the 
maximum amount of available coverage under any Group Flood Insurance 
Policy (GFIP) issued.
    FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price 
Index for All Urban Consumers of 3.7 percent for the 12-month period, 
which ended in August 2023. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. 
Department of Labor released the information on September 13, 2023.

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 97.048, Federal 
Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households in Presidentially 
Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049, Presidentially Declared Disaster 
Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and 
Households; 97.050, Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to 
Individuals and Households--Other Needs.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2023-23168 Filed 10-19-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9111-23-P

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