# 44 CFR § 206.10: Use of local firms and individuals

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-44-206.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 44 CFR § 206.10
- **Heading:** Use of local firms and individuals
- **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

In the expenditure of Federal funds for debris removal, distribution of supplies, reconstruction, and other major disaster or emergency assistance activities which may be carried out by contract or agreement with private organizations, firms, or individuals, preference shall be given, to the extent feasible and practicable, to those organizations, firms, and individuals residing or doing business primarily in the area affected by such major disaster or emergency. This shall not be considered to restrict the use of Department of Defense resources in the provision of major disaster assistance under the Stafford Act.

## 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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