August 2012 http://www.fema.gov/mitigation-planning-laws-regulations-and-guidance Headline Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Improvement Process Graphic Tribal Preparedness Conference Photo More than fifty sovereign tribal leaders and state officials from Nevada, Arizona and California spent two intensive days exchanging best practices and identifying areas of concern as part of Region IX's Tribal Preparedness Conference. FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward is accompanied by regional National Preparedness director Farley Howell. Caption Photo courtesy of FEMA library Graphic Tribal Members discussing Emergency Management with FEMA Personnel Caption Photo courtesy of FEMA library In order to improve the existing process for mitigation plan reviews, FEMA is undertaking the Mitigation Plan Review Process Improvement Project for Tribal Mitigation Plans. The products from this process will replace the current Tribal Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance (March 2010) and Crosswalk. It is important to note that the Federal regulation under Title 44 CFR Part 201 is not being changed and Tribal Governments must still prepare and submit a Tribal Mitigation Plan adhering to these requirements as a condition of receiving non-emergency Stafford Act Assistance and FEMA mitigation project grants. Graphic Sac and Fox Chairman and FEMA FCO Sign Public Assistance Agreement Tama, Iowa, August 14, 2008 -- Tribal Chairman Adrian Pushetonequa of the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, left, and Bill Vogel, federal coordinating officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency at a formal signing ceremony today for an agreement to allow the tribe to receive disaster public assistance directly from FEMA. The ceremony took place at tribal headquarters on the Meskwaki Indian Settlement near Tama. Caption Photo courtesy of FEMA library Subheading What new tools will be available for Tribal Mitigation Plans? The Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Tool is for those reviewing Tribal Mitigation Plans. It includes a regulation checklist, a plan assessment, and a multi-jurisdictional summary sheet. The Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide is for those reviewing Tribal Mitigation Plans. Its purpose is to help Mitigation Plan Reviewers assess Tribal Mitigation Plans in a fair and consistent manner; and ensure approved Tribal Mitigation Plans meet Federal regulations. The Tribal Mitigation Planning Handbook is for Tribal Mitigation Plan developers. Its purpose is to help Tribes understand technical requirements as well as various ways that plans can be developed to meet Federal Mitigation Plan requirements. The Plan Reviewer Training is for Tribal Mitigation Plan reviewers and developers. It covers how to use the new Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide in order to promote consistency of plan reviews nationwide. Graphic Previous Review Tools versus New Review Tools Graphic Previous Tools include: Tribal Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance and Crosswalk March 2010 Graphic Right arrow Graphic New Tools include Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Tool, Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide, Tribal Mitigation Planning Handbook (Winter 2012); Plan Reviewer Training 2013 Page 2 Headline Project Overview Graphic Citizen Potawatomi Nation Family Reunion Celebration Photo Caption Family Reunion Celebration, Courtesy of Citizen Potawatomi Nation The new Plan Review Process will: Bullet Simplify and improve efficiency of the Tribal plan review process to use less FEMA, Tribal and State (if applicable) resources; Bullet Improve consistency of plan reviews and minimize subjective interpretation; Bullet Focus on intent versus compliance with mitigation planning regulations; Bullet Work to promote Tribal ownership over their mitigation plans; Bullet Foster proactive relationships with communities to achieve continuous communication through the Tribal mitigation planning process; and Bullet Increase the focus on risk reduction and plan implementation Graphic Graphic Showing 4 Phases of Implementation Phase 1: January- February 2012 Initiate Tribal Tool Team Coordination, Convert Tribal Crosswalk to Plan Review Tool Phase 2: March-April 2012 Tribal Plan Review Tool Internal review, Begin Review Guide Development,Solicit Core Team Membership Phase 3: May-November 2012 Finalize Tribal Tool and develop Tribal Guide, Tribal Handbook, Draft Product Release,Develop Training,HQ Concurrence Period (30-90 days) Phase 4: December 2012- ongoing Implement Tool Guide and Handbook, Introduce New Tools and Conduct Webinars, Conduct Trainings For additional information contact the Mitigation Planning Staff Headquarters: mitigation_planning@accenture.com Region 1: (617) 956-7100 Region 2: (212) 680-3600 Region 3: (215) 931-5500 Region 4: (770) 220-5200 Region 5: (312) 408-5500 Region 6: (940) 898-5399 Region 7: (816) 283-7061 Region 8: (303) 235-4800 Region 9: (510) 627-7100 Region 10: (425) 487-4600 Subheading New Features New Features Dash The Tool enables a holistic review of the plan and focuses on approving plans if they have all essential elements. Dash The Tool helps to streamline the Tribal Mitigation Plan review process. Dash The Regulation Checklist in the Tool helps plan reviewers to identify required revisions and provides plan developers a recommended outline to follow as they review plan sections and determine if the plan has addressed all requirements. Dash The Plan Assessment section helps to highlight plan strengths and to provide user-friendly feedback to Tribes as well as areas for future improvement. It offers opportunities for improvement beyond minimum requirements. Dash The Resources section identifies FEMA and other funding programs available to the jurisdictions to assist with implementing the mitigation actions.