Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program

Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Grant Program: The HHPD grant program accomplishes this objective by providing funding to state and U.S. territory governments for the rehabilitation of eligible high hazard potential dams that fail

FEMA's National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) is committed to protecting lives and property from the risks associated with dams. The Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Grant is one of two grants managed through the program. For the purposes of the HHPD grant program, rehabilitation means the repair, replacement, reconstruction, or removal of a dam that is carried out to meet applicable state dam safety and security standards. Given the requirements of this grant (e.g., National Flood Insurance Program participation, state and local hazard mitigation plans, floodplain management plan, risk prioritization, state dam safety agency approval of the award), applicants must pursue this grant in coordination with the State Dam Safety Officer and the State Hazard Mitigation Officer, regardless of which entity will implement the grant. Contact information for the State Hazard Mitigation Officers (SHMOs) is provided on the FEMA website at http:/www.fema.gov/state-hazard-mitigation-officers.

A state with a state dam safety program authorized by state legislation is the only entity eligible to submit HHPD applications to DHS/FEMA. For the purposes of the HHPD, the term "state" means each of the several states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. Each Recipient must have a FEMA-approved state mitigation plan that includes all dam risks; and complies with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390; 114 Stat. 1552) that amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, PL 100-707. For more information on the Mitigation Plan Requirements, see Section E.1.a, Programmatic Criteria for Mitigation Plan Requirement. For links to mitigation plan guidance documents and for questions, see Section H.12., Mitigation Plan Requirement Resources. The community in which the dam is located participates in, and complies with, all applicable regulations of the National Flood insurance Program, and is in good standing, not on probation, suspended, or withdrawn from such Program. The Tribal or local government with jurisdiction over the area in which the dam is located has in place an approved hazard mitigation plan that includes all dam risks and complies with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390; 114 Stat. 1552). For more information on the Mitigation Plan Requirements, see Section E.1.a., Programmatic Criteria for Mitigation Plan Requirement.

Funds may only be used for the purposes set forth in the grant and must be consistent with statutory authority for the award. Grant funds must be used in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants or cooperative agreements. Funds may not be used for lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. Funds awarded under this grant may not be used to construct or repair any Federal or non-Federal dam. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and such costs must be reflected in the award agreement. For complete information on Uses and Restrictions, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Refer to the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements posted on www.Grants.gov. Assistance will be awarded or released dependent on the appropriations for that funding cycle.

Refer to the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements. Assistance may only be used as designated in that Fiscal Years' Appropriations, which will be conveyed through the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Refer to the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements. The standard Period of Performance (POP)is 36 months. Extensions are allowed on approval. There is a five-year period of usage availability of funds. All funds must be spent within the five-year period of usage availability unless otherwise noted.

Refer to the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements.

A condition assessment rating of POOR or UNSATISFACTORY as identified in the National Inventory of Dams (NID) no later than the date designated in the funding announcement is required. Dams with FAIR condition assessment in the NID (with a population at risk (PAR) of 1000 or greater) may be eligible for the HHPD program if identified in the National Inventory of Dams (NID) no later than date designated in the funding announcement. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance if the State has selected the program for review. The state must have in place (by the application deadline and at the time of obligation of grant funds) an approved state hazard mitigation plan that includes all dam risks (See Section H.19., Definitions, for the definition of All Dam Risk) and complies with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390; 114 Stat. 1552). If an HHPD applicant does not have a state mitigation plan that includes all dam risks, the applicant may request an extension to meet this requirement.

NOFO. Applications for the NDSP Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program are submitted through the FEMA GO system. They are reviewed by FEMA Regional Office program staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.

Refer to the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements.

Refer to the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements.

Approval date range can vary.

Extensions to the Period of Performance (POP) must be requested at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the POP. For more information see the Notices of Funding Opportunity posted on www.Grants.gov.

An eligible applicant or recipient may appeal to any FEMA determination regarding Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams grants under the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP). Note: Anything that is mandated by law or statute such as maximum award amount are not FEMA determinations, therefore may not be appealed. Appeals must meet the following requirements: Be made in writing and signed and received within 60 days of the alleged incident. Include the NOFO or grant number, reason for the appeal, including identifying the matter being challenged, the rationalizations for the dispute and any supporting documentation. Appeals should be sent to the appropriate regional office, which can be found at FEMA Regions. The review findings will be sent to the regional administrator for a decision. The regional administrator's decision may be appealed to FEMA headquarters at FEMA-NDSP-SUPPORT@fema.dhs.gov. The review findings will be sent to the Hazard Mitigation Directorate Assistant Administrator for final decision.