United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2024_register executive 2024-01-20 article Part II Rules and Regulations D09002ee1c793a60d D09002ee1c793a712 United States Department of Homeland Security originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States Federal Emergency Management Agency originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is publishing this interim final rule (IFR) amending its regulations governing the Individual Assistance program to increase equity by simplifying processes, removing barriers to entry, and increasing eligibility for certain types of assistance under the program. 89 FR 3990 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2024-01-22/2024-00677 2024-00677 fr22ja24-11 RIN 1660-AB07 9111-24-P Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2024-01-22/2024-00677 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-22/html/2024-00677.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-22/pdf/2024-00677.pdf Administrative Practice and Procedure Coastal Zone Community Facilities Disaster Assistance Fire Prevention Grant Programs-Housing and Community Development Housing Insurance Intergovernmental Relations Loan Programs-Housing and Community Development Natural Resources Penalties Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements 136 p. 3990 4125 89 FR 3990 Title 44 Part 206 44 CFR Part 206 RIN 1660-AB07 Individual Assistance Program Equity; Federal Register Vol. 89, Issue RULE 2024-00677 II DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 2024-03-22 Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0003 9111-24-P 2024-00677 Interim final rule.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is publishing this interim final rule (IFR) amending its regulations governing the Individual Assistance program to increase equity by simplifying processes, removing barriers to entry, and increasing eligibility for certain types of assistance under the program.

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