(a) In general, the program requirements and administrative
standards set forth at 20 CFR parts 663 and 667 will apply.
(b) Exceptions include:
(1) Funds provided in response to a natural disaster may be used
for temporary job creation in areas declared eligible for public
assistance by FEMA, subject to the limitations of WIA section 173(d),
this subpart and the application guidelines issued by the Department;
(2) National emergency grant funds may be used to pay an
appropriate level of administrative costs based on the design and
complexity of the project. Administration costs are negotiated between
the applicant and the Department as part of the application review and
grant award and modification processes;
(3) The period of availability for expenditure of funds under a
national emergency grant is specified in the grant agreement.
(4) The Secretary may establish supplemental reporting, monitoring
and oversight requirements for national emergency grants. The
requirements will be identified in the grant application instructions
or the grant document.
(5) The Secretary may negotiate and fund projects under terms other
than those specified in this subpart where it can be clearly
demonstrated that such adjustments will achieve a greater positive
benefit for the workers and/or communities being assisted.
