§ 2.43 - Response and Recovery Directorate.

(a) Mission. The Response and Recovery Directorate maintains an integrated operational capability to respond to and recover from the consequences of a disaster, regardless of its cause, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, volunteer organizations, and the private sector.

(b) Functions. The principal functions of the Response and Recovery Directorate are:

(1) Management of Disaster Assistance, including damage assessment, recommendations to the President on declaration of disasters or emergencies under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance (Stafford) Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5201, processing of applications for disaster assistance and disbursement of Federal disaster assistance funds, except for hazard mitigation assistance provided under section 404 of the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5170c.

(2) Coordination among Federal agencies, State and local governments, and the American Red Cross of the ongoing development and the implementation of the Federal Response Plan (for implementation of Pub. L. 93-288, as amended) and associated plans for response to and recovery from a broad range of disasters;

(3) Support of communications and Automated Data Processing (ADP) capabilities for interagency operations during a wide range of emergencies; and

(4) Maintaining the continuity of essential functions of the Federal Government during a wide range of emergencies.

(c) Delegated authorities. The Associate Director for Response and Recovery is authorized to exercise the duties and powers of the Director as set forth in:

(1) Sections 2-102 and 4-203, Executive Order 12148, as amended, except insofar as they pertain to hazard mitigation assistance; and

(2) Section 202, Executive Order 12656.