605—16.3(29D) IUP preparation and public participation.
- 16.3(1) Development. The department shall prepare an IUP pursuant to the STORM Act at least annually and on a quarterly basis as needed. The IUP will be available for public input and approved by the director. The public has an opportunity annually, and quarterly as needed, to comment on both the PPL and the IUP.
- 16.3(2) Notification. Reasonable notice of a public comment period will be provided prior to the department submitting the IUP and capitalization grant application materials to FEMA. A public notice calling for project proposals to be added to the PPL will be provided not less than six weeks prior to the submission of an application for a capitalization grant. All materials relating to the IUP and PPL will be posted at homelandsecurity.iowa.gov.
- 16.3(3) Comments. Comments regarding the proposed IUP will be accepted during the notice period. After evaluation of all pertinent comments, the IUP will be revised, if necessary, and recommended for the director’s approval. Subsequent approval by the director will establish the IUP to be used for loan assistance.
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