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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Program Descriptions

83.007:  Reimbursement for Firefighting on Federal Property

Objectives:  To provide that each fire service organization which engages in firefighting operations on Federal property may be reimbursed for their direct expenses and direct losses (those losses and expenses that are not considered normal operating expenses) incurred in firefighting.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

83.007 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Fire Departments, Volunteer and paid of the States, District of Columbia, Commonwealths, Territories and Possessions of the United States, and Indian lands that the U.S. holds technical legal title to, are eligible to apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Fire departments.

Credentials/Documentation:  See 44 CFR 151 for requirements. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

83.007 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under 44 CFR Part 13 and E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  See 44 CFR 151 for details. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  None.

Deadlines:  To be considered, a claim must be filed in writing with the Administrator, U.S. Fire Administration, within 90 days of the occurrence of the fire for which reimbursement is requested.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 90 days.

Appeals:  30 days after receiving an initial notification of decision.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Fire departments which fight fires on Federal property for which they are not otherwise reimbursed may be reimbursed under this program for direct losses and direct expenses over and above normal operating expenses. There is no limit on the amount of reimbursement; however, all claims must be accompanied by sufficient supporting data to prove expenses and losses incurred in the amount claimed.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From a few dollars to $500,000 (no stated limit).

83.007 RELATED PROGRAMS:

83.007 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

83.007 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Type of Assistance:  Direct Payments for Specified Use.

Obligations:  (Direct Payments) Not Separately Identifiable.

Budget Account Number:  58-0101-0-1-999.

Authorization:  Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Section 11 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974; Public Law 93-498; 44 CFR 151.11.

83.007 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Fire Administration, 16825 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Phone: (301) 447-1080. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

83.007 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Reimbursement is provided only for direct costs and losses over and above normal operating costs.

83.007 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  None.

Audits:  None.

Records:  Deferred records should be maintained to prove actual expenses incurred.