Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2002 (Public Law106-390, October 30, 2000)
Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2002 (Public Law106-390, October 30, 2000) : "State governments have certain responsibilities for implementing Section 322, including: (1) Preparing and submitting a standard or enhanced state mitigation plan; (2) Reviewing and updating the state mitigation plan every three years; (3) Providing technical assistance and training to local governments to assist them in developing local mitigation plans and applying for HMGP grants; and (4) Reviewing and approving local plans if the state has an approved enhanced plan and is designated a managing state. DMA 2000 is intended to facilitate cooperation between state and local authorities. It encourages and rewards local, tribal, and state pre-disaster planning and promotes sustainability as a strategy for disaster resistance. This enhanced planning network will better enable local, tribal, and state governments to articulate their needs for mitigation, resulting in faster allocation of funding and more effective risk reduction projects. To implement the new DMA 2000 requirements, FEMA prepared an Interim Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2002, at 44 CFR Part 201 and 206, which establishes planning and funding criteria for states, tribes, and local communities". (FEMA, Developing the Mitigation Plan (FEMA 386-3), 2003, p. i)
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