This rule describes the processes for application, project selection and distribution of funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The effect of this amendment is a permanent, total transition from paper to free, ....

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Division of Emergency Management

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

27P-22.002: Definitions

27P-22.007: Application

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule describes the processes for application, project selection and distribution of funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The effect of this amendment is a permanent, total transition from paper to free, online electronic grant application filing that will reduce processing times, preparation costs, and administrative burdens.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 252.35(2)(y); 252.35(2)(r), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 252.311, 252.32, 252.35, F.S.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: [e-mail] If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

27P-22.002 Definitions.

(1) through (3) No change

(4) “DEMES” means Division of Emergency Management Enterprise Solution.

(4) through (13) renumbered (5) through (14).

Rulemaking Authority 252.35(2)(r), (y) (x) FS. Law Implemented 252.311, 252.32, 252.35 FS. History–New 2-24-02, Formerly 9G-22.002, Amended 7-18-13, 11-24-20,                                           .

 

27P-22.007 Application.

(1) No change.

(2) No change.

(3) Applicants will have not less than ninety (90) days from the date of notification to submit project applications. The opening and closing dates will be specified in the Notice of Funding Availability available at www.floridadisaster.org. Applications mailed to the Division must be postmarked on or before the final due date. Hand-delivered applications must be stamped in at the Division no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the final due date.

(4) No change.

(5) Applications must be submitted using FDEM’s DEMES system available at www.floridadisaster.org. FDEM Form No. HMGP Application (01-2020) (Eff. 01-2020) which is incorporated into this rule by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12341, Instructions on how to register and apply a copy of which may be obtained by contacting the Division or visiting www.floridadisaster.org. In addition, these instructions the application form will be circulated as a part of the Notice of Funding Availability for its respective disaster grant cycle.

(6) No change.

(7) Applications are to be delivered or sent to:

Division of Emergency Management

Bureau of Mitigation

2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

ATTENTION: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Rulemaking Authority 252.35(2)(r), (y) (x) FS. Law Implemented 252.311, 252.32, 252.35 FS. History–New 2-24-02, Formerly 9G-22.007, Amended 7-18-13, 11-24-20,                                           .