# 44 CFR § 206.1: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 44 CFR § 206.1
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 44—Emergency Management and Assistance > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER D—DISASTER ASSISTANCE > PART 206—FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to prescribe the policies and procedures to be followed in implementing those sections of Public Law 93-288, as amended, delegated to the Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The rules in this subpart apply to major disasters and emergencies declared by the President on or after November 23, 1988, the date of enactment of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.
(b) Prior regulations. Prior regulations relating to major disasters and emergencies declared by the President before November 23, 1988 were published in 44 CFR part 205 (see 44 CFR part 205 as contained in the CFR edition revised as of October 1, 1994).
[59 FR 53363, Oct. 24, 1994]

## Nearby sections

- [44 CFR § 206.1 § 206.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.1.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.2 § 206.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.2.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.3 § 206.3 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.3.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.4 § 206.4 State emergency plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.4.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.5 § 206.5 Assistance by other Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.5.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.6 § 206.6 Donation or loan of Federal equipment and supplies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.6.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.7 § 206.7 Implementation of assistance from other Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.7.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.8 § 206.8 Reimbursement of other Federal agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.8.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.9 § 206.9 Nonliability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.9.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.10 § 206.10 Use of local firms and individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.10.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.11 § 206.11 Nondiscrimination in disaster assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.11.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.12 § 206.12 Use and coordination of relief organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.12.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.13 § 206.13 Standards and reviews.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.13.md)
- [44 CFR § 206.14 § 206.14 Criminal and civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.14.md)

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