Program Descriptions
Program Number
10.671
Title
Southeast Alaska Economic Disaster Fund
Federal Agency
FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authorization
Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996, Title II, Sections (a) through (a)(4), Public Law 104-134, as amended; Public Law 106- 113, as amended.
Status
Active
Objectives
To counter the effects of the declining timber program of the Tongass National Forest.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specified Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
To employ former timber workers and for related community development projects.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Local communities/boroughs named in Public Law 104-134.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Local communities/boroughs named in Public Law 104-134.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Not applicable.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The payments to a named governmental entity are determined as stated in Public Law 106-113, as amended.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
The recipient must be able to report on the fund expenditures.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," non federal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
The recipient must make complete financial records available to Federally appointed persons.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1108-0-1-451.
Obligations
(Direct payments) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. (Note: Per the authorizing legislation, this program ends with the fiscal year 2003 payments.)
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$500,000 to $4,000,000.
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Steve Bush, USDA Forest Service, 3301 C Street, Suite 522, Anchorage, AK 99503-3956, Telephone: (907) 271-2519.
Headquarters Office
Not applicable.
Web Site Address
http://fs.fed.us
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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