42 USC 5165 - Mitigation planning

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 27, 2024

§ 5165.

Mitigation planning

(a)

Requirement of mitigation plan

(b)

Local and tribal plans

Each mitigation plan developed by a local or tribal government shall—

(1)

describe actions to mitigate hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities identified under the plan; and

(2)

establish a strategy to implement those actions.

(c)

State plans

The State process of development of a mitigation plan under this section shall—

(1)

identify the natural hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities of areas in the State;

(2)

support development of local mitigation plans;

(3)

provide for technical assistance to local and tribal governments for mitigation planning; and

(4)

identify and prioritize mitigation actions that the State will support, as resources become available.

(d)

Funding

(1)

In general

(2)

Maximum Federal contribution

(e)

Increased Federal share for hazard mitigation measures

(1)

In general

(2)

Factors for consideration

In determining whether to increase the maximum percentage under paragraph (1), the President shall consider whether the State has established—

(A)

eligibility criteria for property acquisition and other types of mitigation measures;

(B)

requirements for cost effectiveness that are related to the eligibility criteria;

(C)

a system of priorities that is related to the eligibility criteria; and

(D)

a process by which an assessment of the effectiveness of a mitigation action may be carried out after the mitigation action is complete.

(Pub. L. 93–288, title III, § 322, as added Pub. L. 106–390, title I, § 104(a), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1558; amended Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1204(b)(2), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3439.)

cite as: 42 USC 5165