[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 44, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 44CFR153.8]



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              TITLE 44--EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE

 

 CHAPTER I--FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

                                SECURITY

 

PART 153_ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNDER THE 9/11 HEROES STAMP ACT OF 2001

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Sec. 153.8  Appeal.



    (a) An applicant may appeal a determination made by FEMA that the 

applicant is not eligible to participate in the distribution of funds. 

An applicant may not appeal the amount of the award.

    (b) The applicant must submit a notice of his/her intent to appeal 

to FEMA's Appeals Specialist within 15 calendar days of the date of the 

issuance of FEMA's determination of eligibility. The notice of intention 

to appeal must be sent to: Appeals Specialist, Office of Dispute 

Resolution, Heroes Stamp, USFA, NETC, 16825 South Seton Avenue, 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727. A notice of intention to appeal submitted by 

facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted. The applicant must submit, 

along with the notice of appeal, a brief statement explaining why the 

applicant believes the determination regarding the application was 

incorrect. The notice of intention to appeal is deemed filed on the date 

it is received by FEMA.

    (c) The applicant must file an appeal within 60 calendar days of the 

date of the issuance of FEMA's determination. An appeal shall mean a 

written explanation of the applicant's basis to contest FEMA's 

eligibility determination. The appeal shall not exceed 15 pages, 

exclusive of supporting documentation. The appeal must be sent to: 

Appeals Specialist, Office of Dispute Resolution, Heroes Stamp, USFA, 

NETC, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Appeals submitted 

by facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted. All supporting 

documentation must be submitted with the appeal. The appeal is deemed 

filed on the date it is received by FEMA.

    (d) FEMA's decision on the appeal will constitute the final agency 

decision on the matter.