(a) The EA will notify the RFPGs that funds are available
and that applications will be accepted from Planning Group Sponsors
for grants to develop or negotiate a scope of work or to develop or
revise regional flood plans. An RFPG may not receive grant funds unless
the RFPG has provided the EA with a copy of the RFPG's adopted by-laws.
(b) The RFPG shall provide a written designation to
the EA naming the Planning Group Sponsor that is authorized to request
grant funds on behalf of the RFPG.
(c) The RFPG meeting to consider its additional, region-specific,
public notice requirements in accordance with §361.12(a)(3) of
this title (relating to General Regional Flood Planning Group Responsibilities
and Procedures) must occur prior to taking action regarding its request
for funding under this subchapter and must be documented in its application
for funding.
(d) The designated Planning Group Sponsor shall provide
notice that a request for funding is being submitted in accordance
with §361.21 of this title (relating to General Notice Requirements).
(e) The EA may request clarification from the Planning
Group Sponsor, if necessary, to evaluate the application. Incomplete
applications may be rejected and returned to the applicant.
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