Request for Public Assistance (RPA)
Emergency and Permanent Work
Period of Performance Extensions
Appeals
Mixed
100

What is the name of the form or request an Applicant submits to begin the PA process?


A Request for Public Assistance (RPA).

100

What is the standard Period of Performance for Emergency Work?


6 months.

100

Through whom does an Applicant submit an extension request?


Through the Recipient.

100

Who receives the Applicant’s appeal first?



The Recipient.

100

What action helps protect cost eligibility when a permanent-work project cannot be completed within the 18-month Period of Performance?

 Submit a Period of Performance extension request before the deadline expires

200

What does RPA stand for?


Request for Public Assistance.

200

Is debris removal Emergency Work or Permanent Work?


Emergency Work.

200

What should an Applicant request if work cannot be completed on time?


A Period of Performance extension.

200

What should an appeal include?


A written explanation and supporting documentation.

200


What is the standard Period of Performance for permanent work?

18 months.

300

How many calendar days does an Applicant generally have to submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) after the disaster declaration?


30 calendar days.

300

What is the standard Period of Performance for Permanent Work?


18 months.

300

When should an extension request be submitted?


Before the deadline expires.

300

When does the 60-day appeal period begin?



When the Applicant receives FEMA’s determination.

300

How much time the applicant has to response an official GM RFI?

15 calendar Days.

400

For FEMA-4850-DR-PR, where should an Applicant confirm the applicable RPA submission deadline?


With the Puerto Rico Recipient and official FEMA disaster communications.

400

Which PA Categories are Emergency Work?


Categories A and B.

400

Name one item needed in an extension request.


The reason for the delay.

400

Who forwards the appeal to FEMA?



The Recipient.

400

Which is the difference Rotation and Non Rotation?

Rotation could be requested after 45 days Last Rotation.

500

What must an organization establish before it may receive Public Assistance funding?  

 That it is an eligible Applicant.

500

Which PA Categories are Permanent Work?


Categories C through G.

500

What should the extension request include about the remaining work?

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An estimated completion date or schedule

500

How many days does an Applicant have to appeal a FEMA determination?


60 calendar days.

500

DTS must be completed no later than 10:00 am on weekend and holidays?

False

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