4- en?s?.1 . Q31 semi? - -.- Mir-:2; May 13, 2019 Brad McElhinny Statewide Correspondent West Virginia MetroNews 1111 Virginia Street, East Charleston, WV 25311 VIA-ELECTRONIC MAIL Dear Mr. McElhinny, The Office of the Governor received your email on May 6, 2019, in which you requested, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act W. Va. Code 29B-1-1, et seq., access to and copies of the following records: [C]opies of public records that represent correspondence between MaryAnn Tierney of FEMA Region and representatives of the West Virginia Governor?s Office from June 24, 2016, to the present. Correspondence between Stanley Gimont of HUD and representatives of the West Virginia Governor?s Office from June 24, 2016, to the present. This office has completed its search for and review of the public records in its custody that fall within the scope of your request. Enclosed please find a copy of the record that is responsive under FOIA. Records containing personal, nonlpublic informatiOn, attorney work product and/ or privileged communications have been partially redacted. The responsibilities of this office in connection with your FOIA request are now at an end. You are advised that FOIA affords you the opportunity to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Senior Counsel for Legislative and Policy State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558-2000 Urling, Ann From: Abraham, Brian Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 12:21 PM To: Hall, Mike; Adkins, Donnie Urling, Ann Subject: Fwd: 428 Extension Request for Nicholas County Schools Sent from my iPhone Begin fomarded message: From: ?Tierney, MaryAnn" . . . Date: December 15, 2017 at 12:17:43 PM EST To: .3 . "Gianato, Jimmy" Cc: "Welch, Robert" . l'Simpson, Steve" "Senycz, Michael" "Snyder, Kevin" . 3 . "Ward, Steven - Subject: 428 Extension Request for Nicholas County Schools Hi Jimmy and Brian: I am writing to let you know that FEMA has granted a 9 month extension to WV to exercise the option to utilize Section 428 authorities the Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Program. As you know, this option was set to expire December 26, 2017. WV will now have until September 25, 2018 to exercise this option. The Governor requested a six month extension of the December 26, 2017 deadline on September 8, 2017. However, following our meeting this week, the Agency determined it is bene?cial to allow more time to accomplish both the mediation and the development of the negotiated scope of work. I will be sending a letter to the Governor regarding the disposition of his request and I will have that completed before our December 21, 2017 meeting with the State and Nicholas County Boards of Education. if you have any questions, please let me know. MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator FEMA Region Ill 215-931-5600 (of?ce) (mobile) @maryanntierney (Twitter) ma ryann.tiernev @fema.dhs.gov Click the quote below for tips on Winter Weather Preparedness! 1 -.1v_ww_ Urling,AnnV .. From: Urling. Ann Sent: Monday, November 6. 2017 11:44 AM To: Foreman, Sherri Subject: FW: Items for Wednesday's Meeting Attachments: Draft Proposed News Release - Consensus Building.docx: WV Governor's Disaster Recovery Summit_01.pdf; ATT00002.htm Ann Uriing Deputy Chief of Staff Of?ce of Governor Jim Justice 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558-2000 ext. 3147 (304) 34257025 - fax PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL COWUNICATION The information transmitted in this email is intended only for the person or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain con?dential and/ or privileged material. Any use of this information other than by the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this message in error, please send a reply email to the sender and delete the material from any and all computers. Unintended transmissions shall not constitute waiver of the attorney-client or any other privilege. From: Abraham, Brian Sent: Friday, October 13, 2017 3:12 PM To: Adkins, Donnie Hall, Mike Blaine, Rebecca Urling, Ann Subject: Fwd: Items for Wednesday's Meeting Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Wa rd, Steven . Date: October 13, 2017 at 2:58:Jimmy Gianato "Senycz, Michael" a ?Welch, Robert" "Tierney, MaryAnn" - Subject: Items for Wednesday?s Meeting Brian: First of all. thank you and Chief of Staff Hall for your time meeting with us on Wednesday to discuss our various items and concems. Here is a brief synopsis of our actions: 1 The Governor will sponsor the consensus building effort that was started on Wednesday. the 11?? of October. Key dates upcoming include: 0 Preliminary Assessment and development of participant list now through the 27?'1 of October 0 Assessment in West Virginia 30 Oct 10 Nov 0 Final Report to Governor's Of?ce week of the 4th of Dec 0 Key Ask: to insure there is no confusion as the team starts their assessment. we recommend an announcement by the Governor?s office regarding the initiative despite the Superintendent of Schools announcement. have attached a draft press release for your consideration. . The Governor will sponsor the Disaster Recovery Summit on the of November. As discussed. this will be a small group of decision makers plus one to craft the overarching. uni?ed strategy that multiple state and federal agencies will use to guide recovery funding decisions related to the June 2016 ?ood event strategy. 0 A "Save the Date" has been sent to the principals. 0 Ask: it would be very helpful if the Governor?s Of?ce reinforced the importance of the meeting by sending the invite to the key decision makers. A more detailed discussion of the goals and event details is attached. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Michael Senycz (cc'ed and 703.946.2330) with any questions. Thank you again for your support of these important initiatives. Steve Ward, GEM Federal Coordinating Of?cer, Federal Emergency Management Agency US De artment of Homeland Security we") 0a., 2017 News Release Governor to Sponsor Consensus-Building Project on School Consolidation Charleston, Gov. Jim Justice announced today a ?rst step in a state-sponsored project to build consensus on the way ahead for the three Nicholas County schools destroyed by the June, 2016 ?oods. ?We?ll seek the skills of a neutral facilitator to build consensus on the location of the school buildings,? said Gov. Justice. ?Consensus will be the key to coming to agreement on a workable solution that will meet the needs of Nicholas County students as well as effectively using federal dollars to rebuild these schools.? The announcement was made alter the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the West Virginia State Board of Education in their rejection of the Nicholas County Board of Education?s plan to consolidate Summersville Middle School, Richwood High School and Richwood Middle School into a single campus. Federal dollars to rebuild the schools will come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency?s Public Assistance Program with the non-federal match supported by the State. The state works with FEMA to administer the program. This ?rst phase of the state?s initiative will include an assessment of the current situation, engagement with key stakeholders from all sides of the discussion, and presentation of possible options for moving forward with a consensus-building process. These options will be presented to state, local and federal leaders as recommendations that could best assist them in meeting the needs of Nicholas County students and effectively delivering disaster assistance funds. Delivery of the report is expected to be two months after the project start and is planned by mid- December. ?This initiative is important to the state, to the Nicholas County schools, but above all, to the students who attend those schools,? said the Governor. {if Li?s-I ii was: To develop an overarching, unified strategy that multiple state and federal agencies will use to guide recovery funding decisions related to the June 2016 flood event. This unified strategy should enable informed decision-making by senior leadership at all levels: local, state, and federal. As a first step in creating this unified strategy, this summit will convene senior level state and federal officials to build consensus on strategic priorities, a framework for the strategy, and a path forward and timeline for the strategy?s deveIOpment. While the summit will focus on how to maximize almost $700 million in funding available following flooding in June 2016, this approach can be applied to future resource allocation and funding decisions that will enhance the West Virginia's resilience while also spurring economic development and creating jobs. I Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Time: 9:00am - 11:00am Proposed Location: WV Capitol Complex 1900 Kanawha E. Building 3; 8th Floor i1; am new . il?i'fin'g'l??; Elohim} WV Governor?s Of?ce Mike Hall -Chief of Staff WV Department of Commerce i Woody Thrasher Cabinet Secretary WV Department of Affairs Jeff Sandy Cabinet Secretary WVNG i James Hoyer Adjutant General WV Jimmy Gianato Director i VDAD Jenny Gannaway 3 Director I US Senate She-l_ley Moore Capito Senator US Senate J_o_e Manchin i Senator US House of Representatiges Alex Mooney Representative US House of Representatives Evan Jenkins Representative l_Js [louse of Representatives David McKinley Repregentetjge i-iUD 5 Joe DeFelice i Region Ill Administrator FEMA _MaryAnn Tierney Region Administrator EDA Linda Cruz-Carnall Regional Director - Proposed Participants are asked to bring themselves, plus one (1) additional attendee to act as their action officer for implementation. Welcome introductions 1. Overview of Recovery Summit Process 2. 3. Goals of Summit a. Create Common Understanding of Available Resources b. Identify and Agree to State Recovery Priorities c. Establish Holistic and Strategy for Recovery d. Set Conditions for the Future Update from Recovery Partners a. Department of Commerce b. WV DHSEM c. WVNG Create Common?Undefstanding of Available Resources 1. 2. 3. Overview of Current Disaster Funds Explanation of Funding Restrictions] Requirements Description of CDBG-DR Action Plan Process *Background information pro vid_ed in read ahead documents. Identify and twee to State Recovery Priorities 1. Overview of Current Conditions Identification of Priority Areas Strategy to Leverage Disaster Funds Coordination of Key Stakeholders Communication Plan Establish Holistic and Strategy for Recovery 1. 2. 3. Establish Timeline for Strategy Development 8: Implementation Appointment of Action Officers a. Roles Responsibilities b. Overview of Tasks Set Conditions for Future Schedule Future Meeting Monitoring Implementation of Strategy Performance Measures Translation of Strategy to Local Stakeholders How to Apply Strategy to Future Disasters 9:00am 9:15am (15 Minutes) 9:15am - 9:45am (30 Minutes) 9:45am 10:30am (45 Minutes) I 10:303m 11:003m I (30 Minutes) Foreman. Sherri From: Foreman, Sherri Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 To: Maryann.tierney@fema.d hs.gov Subject: appointment for Ms. Leaptrot as Alternate Authorized Representative (GAR) Attachments: 8021 316200.pdf Good Morning Ms. Tierney, See attached appointment letter for Ms. Leaptrot. Mr. Todorovich will give you the original this week. Thank you! Sherri Foreman Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff Office of Governor Jim Justice State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305 304?558-2000 ext. 5407 (of?ce) 304-342-7025 (lax) 0W0 Email correspondence to and from this email address is subject to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act and may be disclosed, in whole or In part, to third parties by an authorized State official. It may also be privileged or otherwise protected by work product immunity or other legal rules. Unauthorized disclosure of health, legally privileged, or otherwise confidential Information, is prohibited by law. If you have received this email In error. please notify the sender immediately and delete all records of this email. gmmo/I WM $.er February 13, 2018 Ms. Mary Ann Tierney Regional Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404 Re: Appointment of Alternate Governor's Authorized Representative Dear Ms. Tierney: Effective immediately, i am appointing Maggie R. Leaptrot, as a Governor's Alternate Authorized Representative for all currently active federal disasters and any future disasters that may be declared in the State of West Virginia. Ms. Leaptrot accepted the position of Chief Financial Of?cer (CFO) of Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and works directly in all areas of FEMA Disaster Grant management. Please accept this letter as my approval for Ms. Maggie R. Leaptrot?s "Delegation of Authority? letter for all WV FEMA (non?disaster) grants. Included with this delegation of authority is the approval for Ms. Leaptrot to sign, submit, and full access to all WV FEMA-lnon-disaster) grants. Contact information for Ms. Leaptrot follows: West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Building 1, Room EB 80 1900 Kanawha ., East Charleston, WV 25305 Maggie R. Leaptrot Of?ce Phone: 304-558-5380 ?rs" State Capitol 1900 Kanewlia Blvd, East. Charleston, WV 25305"! (304) 558?2000 :55 31{4'14? i View?53; a ?it-i- 4 U. 95? . ., it] fr; 413.." Ant-t" (?27 May 1, 2018 Ma ryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 615 Chestnut Street, Floor Philadelphia, PA 19131 Dear Mrs. Tierney: Pursuant to 44 CFR part 204, I would like to appoint the following individuals as pre-determined Fire Management Assistance Grant governor? authorized representatives (GAR): IMAGggyernor?s Authorized Representative 304-558-5380 iimmy.i.gianato@wv.gov Jimmy J. Gianato Director, WV DHSEM FREE Alta?mate Goverrgr?s Aumorizgzl Representative Michael L. Todorovich Deputy Director, WV DHSEM 304-558-5380 michael.l.gigrovichgij wv.gov in the event of an uncontrolled wildfire, the above named individuals will have the authority, to request a FMAG declaration and execute any required documents related to that process. Should you have any question regarding this letter, please contact Director Jimmy Gianato or Deputy Director Michael Todorovich at the contact information noted above. Governor cc: Secretary Jeff Sandy Director Jimmy Gianato Deputy Director Michael Todorovich State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558?2000 August 14, 2017 Ms. Mary Ann Tierney Regional Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404 Re: Appointment of Governor?s Authorized Representative Dear Ms. Tierney: Effective immediately I am appointing Michael L. Todorovich as a Governor's Alternate Authorized Representative for all currently active federal-disasters and any future disasters that may be declared in the State of West Virginia. Mr. Todorovich accepted the WV DHSEM position as Deputy Executive Director of Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and works directly in all areas of FEMA Disaster Grant management. Please accept this letter as my approval for Mr. Michael L. Todorovich's ?Delegation of Authority Letter" for all WV FEMA [non? disaster) grants. Included with this delegation of authority is the approval for Mr. Todorovich to sign, submit, and full access to all WV FEMA (non-disaster) grants. Contact information for Mr. Todoroyich follows: West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Building 1, Room EB 80 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East Charleston, WV 25305 Michael L. Todorovich Email: Office Phone: (least preferred) 304558-5380 Cell Phone. Personal Cell Phone State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304) 558*2000 Swecker, Felicia From: Swecker, Felicia Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 10:55 AM To: Gianato, Jimmy Subject: Letter From FEMA Attachments: US. Department of Homeland Good morning: The Governor?s of?ce received the attached letter from MaryAnn Tierney from the U5. Department of Homeland Security. lam forwarding to you, just as an FYI. Thanks, Felicia Marie Swecker Special Assistant to General Counsel Of?ce of Governor Jim Justice State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305 3046584000 {office) 304?558-1962 {fax} Email correspondence to and from this email address is subject to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act and may be disclosed, in whole or in part, to third parties by an authorized State of?cial. it may also be privileged or otherwise protected by work product immunity or other legal rules. Unauthorized disclosure of health, legally privileged, or othenlvise con?dential information, is prohibited by law. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all records of this email. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region 11] One Independence Mall, 61!) Floor 615 Chestnut Snot Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404 a EMA {ill The Honorable Jim Justice Governor of Charleston West Virginia 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, State Capitol Building 1, Charleston, WV 25305 Re: Aclmowledgement Pro-Determined FMAG Program Dear Govemor Justice: In a recent letter, FEMA Region requested that you pro-designate a point of contact for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program. Authorized by The Robert T- Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ?5121, ?et seq., the FMAG Program can be utilized by States in the event of an uncontrolled wild?re when local and State efforts are insu?icient to stop the spread of the ?re and mitigate risk to the surrounding enviromnent. In your response letter, it was indicated that the following will be appointed as the FMAG point of contact: Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program Representative :EmrJ?L-mtp i, 7- i? Alto?matefire Minage?tjssistanc; diam (BERG) Program Representative i Michael L.Todo_royicl_r I would like to thank you for notifying FEMA Region of your FMAG We have updated our records accordingly. Should you have questions regarding the FMAG Program, please feel free to reach out to Aaron Verkist, Emergency Management Specialist, via email at AaronVerkisL@fema.dhs.gov. Sincerely, tad 2? MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Cc: Jimmy Gianato, Executive Director, Steve Simpson, Recovery Division Director, FEMA U.S. Department of Homeland Sceu rity Region Due Independence Mall. 61h Flow 6 5 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA WIDE-4404 P4: FEMA W?s?t?t? The Honorable Jim Justice Governor of Charleston West Virginia 1900 Kanawhs Blvd. East, State Capitol Building 1, Charleston, WV 25305 Re: Acknowledgement Pro-Determined FMAG Program Dear Governor Justice: In a recent letter, FEMA Region ll] requested that you pro-designate a point of contact for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program. Authorized by The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ?5121 et seq., the FMAG Program can be utilized by States in the event of an uncontrolled Wild?re when local and State e?'orts are insuf?cient to stop the spread of the ?re and mitigate risk to the surrounding environment. In your response letter, it was indicated that the following will be appointed as the FMAG point of contact: Tim Mann?gemimt Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program Represents?rive I . J_?im_mv J. Gian'ito I Alternate Fire Management?_ Assistance Grant P?rogram Representative __Michael L. Todoro?vich Wm I would like to thank you for notifying FEMA Region 131 of your FMAG appointment. We have updated our records accordingly. Should you have questions regarding the FMAG Program, please feet free to reach out to Aaron Verkist, Emergency Management Sbecialisr, via email at Aaro_n_ gov. Hufmv Sincerely, sae MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Cc: Jimmy Gianato, Executive Director, Steve Simpson, Recovery Division Director, FEMA threatening? v.5. Department of Homeland Security Region One Independence Mall, 61h Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. PA 19106-4404 FEMA \f5hn/ The Honorable Jim Justice Governor of Charleston West Virginia 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, State Capitol Building 1, Charleston, WV 25305 Re: Acknowledgement Pro-Determined MAG Program GARIAGAR Dear Governor Justice: In a recent letter, FEMA Region requested that you pro-designate a point of contact for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program. Authorized by The Robert T. Sta??ord Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ?5121, et seq., the FMAG Program can be utilized by States in the event of an uncontrolled wild?re when local and State efforts are insuf?cient to stop the spread of the ?re and mitigate risk to the surrounding environment. In your response letter, it was indicated that the following will be appointed as the FMAG point of contact: Fire Man?agcm?ent Assistance Grant (FMAG) lfrogram Representative 11mm J. Gian_ato ?Al?ternate? FE lldanagfment Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program Rem?emot?ve? -Mr would like to thank you for notifying FEMA Region of your FMAG appointment. We have updated our records accordingly. Should you have questions regarding the FMAG Program, please feel free to reach out to Aaron Verkist, Emergency Management Specialist, via email at Sincerely, MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Cc: Jimmy Gianatc, Executive Director, Steve Simpson, Recovery Division Director, FEMA wwaemagav Department of Homeland Security Region One Independence Matt. on: Flour til? {?itesmul Street Philadelphia. tin?1404 a FEMA .- HUN 2 Z?lii The Honorable Jim Justice Governor of Charleston West Virginia 1900 Kanatvlta Blvd. East, Slate Capitol Building I. Charleston, WV 25305 Re: Acknowledgement Pie-Determined Program Dear Governor Justice: in a recent letter, FEMA Region requested that you pie-designate a point of contact for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FM AG) Program. Authorized by The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 ?5 12 et seq., the FMAG Program can be utilized by States in the event of an uncontrolled wild lire when local and State efforts are insu?icient to stop the spread or the ?re and mitigate risk to the surrounding environment. In your reaponse letter, it was indicated that the following will be appointed as the FMAG point or contact: Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program Representative J. Gianato AlteI natc Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program Representative 1 Michael L. 'l odorovteh I would like to thank you for notifying FIEMA Region ill of your FMAG appointment. We have updated our records accordingly. Should you have questions regarding the FMAG Program, please feel Free to reach out to Aaron VerkisL Hum-gamu- Iiikmagmnem Specialist. via email at Sincerely. ?36? #3 Mat yr?tnn Regional Administrator Cc: Jimmy Gianato. [Executive Directol, ISFM Steve Simpson. Recovery Division Director. US. Department of Homeland Security Region One Independence Mall. 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404 .4373. ., claw-hag. i: ta FEM A June 28, 2018 Governor Jim Justice Of?ce of the Governor State Capitol..1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305 Dear Governor Justice: This acknowledges receipt of your June 28, 2018 letter to President Trump requesting a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia as a result of ?ooding, landslides, mudslides and wind damage in May and June 2018. You speci?cally request the implementation of all categories of Public Assistance for Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan and Pendleton Counties; and Hazard Mitigation for the entire state in accordance with the Stafford Act. Your request is being processed and you will be noti?ed once a decision is made. We understand that while your request is pending, you will continue to provide assistance to your citizens and will take steps to reestablish government services. To the extent that you are engaging in work that may be eligible for reimbursement if the requested Federal assistance is approved, the Recipient and Subrecipient must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including applicable environmental and historic preservation requirements and obtain applicable permits. Please also note the procurement requirements for State and non-state entities under 2 CFR Part 200- We are available for technical assistance if needed. Sincerely, 5Q MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator we: is. femn?ov m. mingov U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region ill One independence Mall, 6th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. PA 9106-4404 FEMA March 16, 2018 The Honorable Jim Justice Governor of the State of West Virginia Of?ce of the Governor State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. Charleston, WV 25305 Dear Governor Justice: This acknowledges receipt of your March 16, 2018 letter to President Trump requesting a major disaster declaration for the State of West Virginia as a result of severe storms and ?ooding in February 2018. You speci?cally request the implementation of all categories of Public Assistance for Brooke, Cabell, Calhoun, Doddridge, Hancock, Harrison, Lincoln, Logan, Marshall, Mason, Monongalia, Ohio, Pleasants, Preston, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler, Wayne, Wetzel, Wirt and Wood Counties; and Hazard Mitigation for the entire state in accordance with the Stafford Act. Your request is being processed and you will be noti?ed once a decision is made. We understand that while your request is being considered that you will be providing assistance to your citizens and taking steps to reestablish government services. To the extent that you are engaging in work that may be eligible for reimbursement if the requested Federal assistance is approved, the Recipient and Subrecipient must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including applicable environmental and historic preservation requirements. We especially note the contracting requirements of 2 CFR Part 200 and the necessity to obtain applicable permits. We are available for technical assistance if needed. Sincerely, 90h: J- MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator US. Department of Homeland Security Region One Independence Mall. 6th Floor 6 5 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA l9 1 06?4404 $52 FEMA an The Honorable Jim Justice Governor of West Virginia 1900 Kanawba Blvd. East, State Capitol Building 1, Charleston, WV 25305 Re: Identify Pro-Determined FMAG Program Dear Governor Justice: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ?5121, et seq. authorizes the President to provide Fire Management Assistance in response to a declared ?re. Federal assistance is coordinated through the Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program can be utilized by States in the event of an uncontrolled wild?re when local and State efforts are insuf?cient to stop the spread of the ?re and mitigate risk to the surrounding environment. Under the FMAG Program, FEMA provides assistance in the form of grants for equipment, supplies, and personnel costs, to any State, Indian tribal government, or local government for the mitigation, management, and control of any ?re on public or private forest land or grassland that threatens such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. During an uncontrolled wild?re, a request for an FMAG Program declaration can be submitted to the FEMA Regional Administrator, or designated FEMA Regional Fire Duty Liaison, by a Governor, a Governor?s Authorized Representative (GAR) or an alternate GAR (AGAR). Typically, a GARJAGAR for a disaster is not named until after a disaster is declared. In an attempt to facilitate the ease and expediency of a request, FEMA Region is proactively requesting that States identify a pre-determined with the authority to submit an FMAG declaration request. wmv.i?enia.gov Please respond to this letter by May 31, 2018 with the name/s of a pre-detennined GAR, and if applicable AGAR (multiple AGARs may be submitted), who can speci?cally be given the authority to request an FMAG Program declaration in the event of a wild?re. Should you have any questions about the MAG Program, please feel free to reach out to Aaron Verkist, Emergency Management Specialist, via email at Sincerely, Ha MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Cc: Jimmy Gianato, Executive Director, Steve Simpson, Recovery Division Director, FEMA FMAG GAR Re. eLMTemt?Lte Date MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 615 Chestnut Street, 6th Flr. Philadelphia, PA. 19131 Dear Mrs. Tierney: Pursuant to 44 CFR part 204, I would like to appoint the following individualfs as pre- determined Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) govemor?s authorized representative/s (GAR): FMAG Gover?nor?s Authorized Representative Name Title Phone Number Email Address . FMAG Alternate Got/emer?s Authorized Representative Name Title . Phone Number 4 Email Address *?FMu-l-tiple altertiate GARs can be appointed" In the event of an uncontrolled wild?re, the above named individual/s will have the authority, to request an FMAG declaration and execute any required documents related to that process. Should you have any question regarding this letter, please Contact ?list name, email address and phone number of point of contact for FMAG matters?. Sincerely, Governor Department of Homeland Serurilv Region - One Independence Mall. ?th Floor 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. PA l9l06-440-l 4?6Anrliljr e_ EMA ??rsa?a amazon The Honorable Jim Justice Governor of West Virginia 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, State Capitol Building 1, Charleston, WV 25305 Re: Identify Pre-Determined FMAG Program GARIAGAR Dear Governor Justice: The Robert T. Sta?'ord Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ?5121, et seq. authorizes the President to provide Fire Management Assistance in response to a declared tire. Federal assistance is coordinated through the Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program can be utilized by States in the event of an uncontrolled wild?re when local and State efforts are insuf?cient to stop the spread of the ?re and mitigate risk to the surrounding environment. Under the FMAG Program, FEMA provides assistance in the form of grants for equipment, supplies, and personnel costs, to any State, Indian tribaigovernmeut, or local government for the mitigation, management, and control of any ?re on public or private forest land or grassland that threatens such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. During an uncontrolled wild?re, a request for an FMAG Program declaration can be submitted to the FEMA Regional Administrator, or designated FEMA Regional Fire Duty Liaison, by a Governor, at Governor?s Authorized Representative (GAR) or an alternate GAR (AGAR). Typically, a for a disaster is not named until a?er a disaster is declared. In an attempt to facilitate the ease and capediency of a request, FEMA Region Ill is proactively requesting that States identify a pre?determined GARIAGAR with the authority to submit an FMAG declaration request. ?Whale Please respond to this letter by May 31, 2018 with the namels of a predetermined GAR, and if applicable AGAR (multiple AGARs may be submitted). who can speci?cally be given the authority to request on FMAG ngram declaration in the event of a wild?re. Should you have any questions about the FMAG Program, plewe feel ?ee to reach out to Aaron Verkisl, Emergency Management Specialist, via email at AamnNerkist nifemadhs. ov. Sincerely. 5:070- MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Ce: Jimmy Giutato, Executive Director, Steve Simpson, Recovery Division Director, FEMA GAR Rea nest Date MalyAnn Tierney Regional Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 615 Chestnut Street, 6'll Flr. Philadelphia, PA. 19131 Dear Mrs. Tierney: Pursuant to 44 CFR part 204, I would like to appoint the following individualls as pre- determined Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) governor?s authorized representativels (GAR): - Govegtor?iAuthorized Representatiue . Title .7 Phal?iqmber :1 J. _-_Name A tTitI_e__ _?h?n=l?lzi1r EnailAddesg I ?Mgnapm alternate GARscanb?Epainu?d? In the event of an uncontrolled wild?re, the above named individualfs will have the authority, to request an FMAG declaration and execute any required documents related to that process. Should you have any question regarding this letter, please contact l""?1ist name, email address and phone number of point of contact for FMAG matters". Sincerely, Govemcr LLS. Department at Homeland Security 0 Region ll! tine independence Mall. (2th Flour 6 l5 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106-4404 FEMA December 20, 2017 The Honorable .lim Justice Governor of West Virginia 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East State Capitol Building i Charleston, WV 25305 Re: FEMA Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Request for Time Extension DR4273 Nicholas County Schools Dear Governor Justice: This letter responds to your request dated September 8, 2017, for a time extension under the FEMA Public Assistance Alternative Procedures (PAAP) Permanent Work pilot program. in your letter you requested an additional six-month extension, through June 30, 2018, to the PAAP timeframe for reaching an agreement on the scepe of work and ?xed cost estimates for the replacement of three schools in Nicholas County, WV. Through an ongoing consensus building effort, the School Building Authority, the State and County School Boards have demonstrated continued progress towards agreement on the school replacement projects. Based on these positive negotiations and the need for additional time to complete the consensus building effert, FEMA has approved a nine-month time extension, through September 25, 2018. The additional time granted will allow for the development of a negotiated scope of work and agreement on a ?xed cost estimate under PAAP. Sincerely, MaryAnn Tierney Regional Administrator i act 1 3 2011 The Honorable Jim Justice Governor, State of West Virginia Of?ce of the Governor I900 Kanawha Boulevard East ,ji Charleston, West Virginia 25305 Dear Governor Justice: I am writing to inform you of some important information regarding the State of West Virginia?s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will expire on October 17, 2018. i The Federal Emergency Management Agency?s standards contained in the 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20] Part 201 Part 201 and Part 201.4(d) require that State Mitigation Plans (SMPs) be updated and resubmitted to FEMA for approval every ?ve (5) years. Please be aware that the State must have an updated, FEMA?approved SMP in order to be eligible to apply for andlor receive the following types of FEMA assistance: 1 Public Assistance Categories (PA C-G) Fire Management Assistance Grants (F MAG) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Pro-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) i To maintain its eligibility for these grants, regulations require that the State must have an I ap oved SMP at the- time it receives grants. Therefore,_if your plan expires before you have an updated SMP approved by FEMA, State will no longer be eligible for, and FEMA will not award, any of the above grants. This is not a permanent stop to and loss of funding, but it is a! temporary hold on awards and funding until the updated SMP is approved. 1 Failing to have an approved updated SMP will affect ?mds for which you are applying, including proposals under consideration, under any annual FEMA mitigation grant program (except PDM planning grants). It also will affect awards and obligations of Public Assistance Categories Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), and Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAGI available under declarations that were made before your plan expired. 1 mdemmgov The Honorable Jim Justice Page 2 in the event that the State receives a new declaration under the Stafford Act while your SMP is lapsed, these forms of assistance will not be authorized unless and until the State submits an updated SMP that meets FEMA requirements within 30 days of the disaster declaration The State must also formally adopt within 45 days of notice that the plan meets all requirements. individual Assistance and Public Assistance Categories A-B are not affected. FEMA Region will continue to provide technical assistance to your staff with the goal of approving your updated SMP as soon as possible or no later than October 17, 2018, when your current approved SMP will expire. For additional information, please contact me at (215) 931-5600, or have a member of your lstaff contact Janice Barlow, Acting Director, Mitigation Division, at (215) 931-5669. Sincerely, ar ;ul??l?