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  • 2024-30084 — Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, FP 104-009-2
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 659
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has released the finalized Version 5.0 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide. This guide is designed to simplify the process of determining eligibility for the Public Assistance Program by consolidating policies and incorporating external FEMA resources. It emphasizes reducing paperwork and supports the rebuilding of disaster-hit communities with cost-effective hazard mitigation measures. Version 5.0 will be applicable to incidents declared on or after January 6, 2025, and is accessible online through FEMA’s site and the regulations.gov website.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps with big emergencies, made a new rule book to make it easier for towns to get help after things like big storms. This new book, starting in 2025, is supposed to make it quicker and cheaper to fix things but doesn't say how it'll stop people from misusing the help.

  • 2024-28664 — Georgia; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97052
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice to amend the disaster declaration for the State of Georgia, originally dated September 30, 2024. This amendment, issued on November 4, 2024, officially closes the incident period for the disaster as of October 30, 2024. It provides a list of federal assistance programs available for addressing various needs related to the disaster, such as loans, counseling, and housing assistance. The notification is aimed at ensuring that individuals and organizations are aware of the resources available for recovery.

    Simple Explanation

    The notice tells people in Georgia that help is available because something bad happened, but it doesn't say what the bad thing was. It also doesn't tell people how they can get help or why they stopped counting the bad days on October 30th.

  • 2024-28620 — New York; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97036
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration for New York, initially declared on September 24, 2024. This amendment, effective October 22, 2024, appoints Catharine O. Fan as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Lai Sun Yee. The notice lists various assistance programs available, such as Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants. This change is part of FEMA's commitment to providing the necessary support and coordination during the disaster recovery process.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping after a big disaster in New York, and they are offering different kinds of help to people, like loans to fix things and grants to make places safer in the future.

  • 2021-00591 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Modify Phlx Options 8, Section 26, “Trading Halts, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery”
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3217
    Reading Time:about 42 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice about a proposed rule change by Nasdaq PHLX LLC. The change allows for a "Virtual Trading Crowd" to operate when their physical trading floor is unavailable. This proposal, influenced by COVID-19, aims to ensure that trading can continue in a virtual environment similar to in-person open outcry trading. It includes measures for communication and security to maintain the integrity and smooth operation of the trading system.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a group of people who love to trade things with each other. They usually meet in a special place to do this, but because of something like a big sneeze that's happening everywhere, they can't meet there anymore. So, they want to meet online to trade, just like a video game chat, and they're making sure it's safe and fair for everyone who joins in.

  • 2021-03315 — Virginia; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10116
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice to update a major disaster declaration for Virginia, originally declared on April 2, 2020. This amendment, effective January 20, 2021, names Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. FEMA provides various forms of federal assistance and services following the disaster, including loans, counseling, and housing aid. This notice ensures continued federal support and coordination for the affected communities in Virginia.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making an update to a big help plan for Virginia after a disaster. Janice is now in charge of coordinating the help, taking over from MaryAnn, to make sure Virginia gets the support it needs.

  • 2021-03530 — Administrative Declaration Amendment of a Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10613
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an amendment concerning the disaster declaration for Pennsylvania due to Tropical Storm Isaias. The change extends the deadline for submitting applications for physical damages to March 18, 2021. The deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications is September 20, 2021. All other details from the initial declaration remain the same.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Small Business Administration is giving people in Pennsylvania more time to ask for help with damages from a big storm, called Tropical Storm Isaias, that happened in 2020. They can now ask for help with physical damages until March 18, 2021, and for extra money to help their businesses until September 20, 2021.

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