Code of Federal Regulations Title 44. Emergency Management and Assistance § 44.300.2 Technical assistance

(a) The request for technical assistance shall indicate as specifically as possible the objectives, nature, and duration of the requested assistance;  the recipient agency or organization within the State;  the State official responsible for utilizing such assistance;  the manner in which such assistance is to be utilized;  and any other information needed for a full understanding of the need for such requested assistance.

(b) The request for assistance requires participation by the State in the technical assistance process. As part of its request for such assistance, the State shall agree to facilitate coordination among FEMA, local governments, State agencies and the businesses and industries in need of assistance in the areas of disaster preparedness and mitigation.