An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 110-136 to establish a FEMA long-term recovery office in Florida. Three years following enactment, FEMA is required to report to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to evaluate effectiveness of the recovery office.

1. Adds SEC. 2211. FEMA RECOVERY OFFICE IN FLORIDA at the end of title XI

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   Inserted: SEC. 2211. FEMA RECOVERY OFFICE IN FLORIDA.

   Inserted: (a) Establishment.--To provide eligible Federal assistance to individuals and State, local, and tribal governments affected by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Wilma, Tropical Storm Bonnie, and other future declared emergencies and major disasters, in a customer-focused, expeditious, effective, and consistent manner, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Administration shall maintain a recovery office in the State of Florida for a period of not less than three years after the date of enactment of this Act.

   Inserted: (b) Structure.--The recovery office shall have an executive director, appointed by the Administrator, who possesses a demonstrated ability and knowledge of emergency management and homeland security, and a senior management team.

   Inserted: (c) Responsibilities.--The executive director, in coordination with State, local, and tribal governments, non-profit organizations, including disaster relief organizations, shall--

   Inserted: (1) work cooperatively with local governments to mitigate the impact of a declared emergency or major disaster; and

   Inserted: (2) provide assistance in a timely and effective manner to residents of Florida and other States as determined appropriate by the Administrator for recovery from previous and future declared emergencies and major disasters.

   Inserted: (d) Staffing.--Staffing levels of the recovery office shall be commensurate with the current and projected workload as determined by the Administrator.

   Inserted: (e) Performance Measures.--To ensure that the recovery office is meeting its objectives, the Administrator shall identify performance measures that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timed, including--

   Inserted: (1) public assistance program project worksheet completion rates; and

   Inserted: (2) the length of time taken to reimburse recipients for public assistance.

   Inserted: (f) Evaluation.--The Administrator shall evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the recovery office in the State of Florida in meeting the requirements of this section. Not later than three years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on whether continuing to operate such office is necessary.

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   At the end of title XI, insert the following:

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