I searched the forum and didn't see these question asked. Hopefully someone knows the answers or can provide an educated guess.

Question #1:

I read this item in the FAQ for the Cabin Program Restoration Act (link):

Problem: FEMA will not assist in post-disaster clean-up.

Solution: The destroyed structures are private debris on federal land. Direct FEMA to allow states and counties to apply clean-up funds toward debris removal and remediation from the remains of privately-owned structures on public lands after a federal disaster.

I read the above to mean that FEMA post-disaster funds (issued to states / counties) cannot be used for private property - such as our cabins - located on USFS lands. But what if the disaster was a flood, where you had purchased a FEMA NFIP flood insurance policy? Is this type of FEMA policy valid for private property located on federal lands?

The reason I ask: many years ago after a wildfire, we purchased a FEMA NFIP policy through our insurance agent for our cabin, but eventually let the policy expire. But others in our Association may still be paying for a NFIP policy for their cabins, but maybe the policy isn't valid for private property on federal lands.

Question #2:

Our USFS permit contains the following language (FS-2700-5a V.01/2014):

FLOOD DAMAGE. The lands covered by this permit are in a floodplain or floodway. This permit is issued with the specific understanding that if the authorized improvements are substantially damaged and made uninhabitable by a flood, the permit shall terminate and the remaining improvements shall be removed within 90 days. If damage to the improvements is not substantial, they may be repaired and allowed to remain if they can be flood-proofed without affecting flows in the floodplain or floodway.

If a cabin is substantially damaged by a flood such that the permit terminates, then would an "Offer of an In-Lieu Lot" apply if one is available, or is the cabin owner SOL?

OFFER OF AN IN-LIEU LOT: Upon revocation (other than revocation for noncompliance) or upon notification that a new permit will not be issued after expiration of this permit, the authorized officer may offer an in-lieu lot, if available, to the holder for building or relocation a recreate residence. ...

Thank you!

Question #2) Currently, the FS line officer (District Ranger) can offer an in-lieu lot when a cabin is destroyed or substantially damaged (>50%) by a natural disaster such as a fire or flood, but they are not required to do so.  The CPRA would change the in-lieu lot clause to require the FS line officer to offer an in-lieu lot for the cabin owner to rebuild the cabin on alternative suitable lot at the owner's expense.