Common use of Timeframes and Communications Clause in Contracts

Timeframes and Communications. 1. All time designations shall be in calendar days unless otherwise stipulated. If any Signatory does not object to FEMA’s finding or determination related to an Undertaking within an agreed upon timeframe, FEMA may proceed to the next step in the consultation process as described in Stipulation II, Project Review. 2. Due to the varied nature of Undertakings, the individual response times to FEMA’s requests for comment/concurrence will vary. These response times are contingent upon FEMA ensuring that its findings and determinations are made by Qualified staff and supported by documentation as required by 36 CFR § 800.11(d) and 36 CFR § 800.11(e), and consistent with FEMA guidance. a. For Emergency Undertakings as outlined in Stipulation II.B, Expedited Review of Emergency Undertakings, the SHPO and participating Tribe(s) shall respond to any FEMA request for comments within three (3) days after receipt, unless FEMA determines the nature of the emergency action warrants a shorter time period. In all cases, FEMA will be clear that an “expedited project review” is requested. b. For Undertakings associated with the Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) programs, while the Joint Field Office (JFO) is open, the response time for each request for concurrence shall be a maximum of ten

Timeframes and Communications. 1. All time designations shall be in calendar days unless otherwise stipulated. If any Signatory does not object to FEMA’s finding or determination related to an Undertaking within an agreed upon timeframe, FEMA may proceed to the next step in the consultation process as described in Stipulation II, Project Review. 2. Due to the varied nature of Undertakings, the individual response times to FEMA’s requests for comment/concurrence will vary. These response times are contingent upon FEMA ensuring that its findings and determinations are made by Qualified staff and supported by documentation as required by 36 CFR § 800.11(d) and 36 CFR § 800.11(e), and consistent with FEMA guidance. a. For Emergency Undertakings as outlined in Stipulation II.B, Expedited Review of Emergency Undertakings, the SHPO and participating Tribe(s) OAS shall respond to any FEMA request for comments within three (3) days after receipt, unless FEMA determines the nature of the emergency action warrants a shorter time period. In all cases, The three day comment period begins upon the acknowledged receipt of the FEMA will be clear that an “expedited project review” is requestedrequest by the SHPO and OAS. b. For Undertakings associated with the Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) programs, while the Joint Field Office response time for each request for concurrence shall be a maximum of thirty (JFO30) is opendays, or in accordance with temporary timelines established by FEMA on a Declaration by Declaration basis. c. For the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and all non-disaster programs, the response time for each request for concurrence shall be a maximum of tenthirty

Timeframes and Communications. 1. All time designations shall be in calendar days unless otherwise stipulated. If any Signatory does not object to FEMA’s finding or determination related to an Undertaking within an agreed upon timeframe, FEMA may proceed to the next step in the consultation process as described in Stipulation II, Project Review. 2. Due to the varied nature of Undertakings, the individual response times to FEMA’s requests for comment/concurrence will vary. These response times are contingent upon FEMA ensuring that its findings and determinations are made by Qualified staff and supported by documentation as required by 36 CFR § 800.11(d) and 36 CFR § 800.11(e), and consistent with FEMA guidance. a. For Emergency Undertakings as outlined in Stipulation II.B, Expedited Review of Emergency Undertakings, the SHPO and participating Tribe(s) OAS shall respond to any FEMA request for comments within three (3) days after receipt, unless FEMA determines the nature of the emergency action warrants a shorter time period. In all cases, The three-day comment period begins upon the acknowledged receipt of the FEMA will be clear that an “expedited project review” is requestedrequest by the SHPO and OAS. b. For Undertakings associated with the Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) programs, while the Joint Field Office response time for each request for concurrence shall be a maximum of thirty (JFO30) is opendays, or in accordance with temporary timelines established by FEMA on a Declaration-by-Declaration basis. c. For the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and all non-disaster programs, the response time for each request for concurrence shall be a maximum of tenthirty

Timeframes and Communications. 1. All time designations shall be in calendar days unless otherwise stipulated. If any Signatory does not object to FEMA’s finding or determination related to an Undertaking within an agreed upon timeframe, FEMA may proceed to the next step in the consultation process as described in Stipulation II, Project Review. 2. Due to the varied nature of Undertakings, the individual response times to FEMA’s requests for comment/concurrence will vary. These response times are contingent upon FEMA ensuring that its findings and determinations are made by Qualified staff and supported by documentation as required by 36 CFR § 800.11(d) and 36 CFR § 800.11(e), and consistent with FEMA guidance. a. For Emergency Undertakings as outlined in Stipulation II.B, Expedited Review of Emergency Undertakings, the SHPO and participating Tribe(s) shall respond to any FEMA request for comments within three (3) days after receipt, unless FEMA determines the nature of the emergency action warrants a shorter time period. In all cases, FEMA will be clear that an “expedited project review” is requested. b. For Undertakings associated with the Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) programs, while the Joint Field Office (JFO) is open, the response time for each request for concurrence shall be a maximum of tenten (10) days, or in accordance with temporary timelines established by FEMA on a Declaration by Declaration basis. c. For the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), all non-disaster programs, and PA projects submitted for review after the JFO has closed, the response time for each request for concurrence shall be a maximum of thirty (30) days. 3. The consulting parties may send and accept official notices, comments, requests for further information and documentation, and other communications required by this Agreement by e-mail.