Bill > S3285

This bill, known as the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects Act, modifies the eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs. Specifically, it allows entities seeking assistance under these programs to be eligible for funding even if they have already begun implementing acquisition or relocation projects prior to receiving the grant award. The bill defines "covered projects" as those that were initiated before or after requesting assistance and qualify for a categorical exemption under the National Environmental Policy Act. The hazard mitigation assistance programs affected include the predisaster hazard mitigation grant program, the hazard mitigation grant program, and the flood mitigation assistance program. The provisions of this bill apply to funds appropriated on or after the date of enactment.