SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This document announces the availability of Version 5.0 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG). The PAPPG provides a comprehensive and streamlined guide for evaluating eligibility under the Public Assistance (PA) Program. It consolidates relevant policies into a single document, while also referencing external FEMA policies and resources to support stakeholders involved in the implementation of each step in the recovery process. The release of Version 5.0 reflects FEMA's continued commitment to improving access to the PA Program, reducing the documentation burden on our customers, and promoting timely recovery efforts. By integrating cost-effective hazard mitigation measures, Version 5.0 also helps facilitate resilient rebuilding in communities affected by disasters.

Version 5.0 is available in docket ID FEMA-2024-0010. For access to the docket go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for the docket ID. It is also available on FEMA's internet site, located at https://www.fema.gov/​assistance/​public.

Authority: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (Stafford Act), 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.;44 CFR part 206.

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