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Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton | Disaster Debris Management Plan | 2022 181 Attachment K: Hazardous Stump Extraction and Removal FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide FP 104-009-02 V4 Section VI. A. c. Stump Removal For stumps that have 50 percent or more of the root-ball exposed, removal of the stump and filling the root-ball hole are eligible. If grinding a stump in-place is less costly than extraction, grinding the stump in-place is eligible. Stump removal in areas with known or high potential for archeological resources usually requires that FEMA further evaluate and consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) or Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO). If the Applicant discovers any potential archeological resources during stump removal, the Applicant must immediately cease work and notify FEMA. Contracted Stump Removal FEMA only reimburses contracted costs charged on a per-stump basis if:  The stump is 2 feet or larger in diameter measured 2 feet above the ground; and  Extraction is required as part of the removal. The Applicant needs to ensure the price for stump removal includes extraction, transport, disposal, and filling the root-ball hole. For stumps that have less than 50 percent of the root-ball exposed, FEMA only provides FEMA PA funding to flush cut the item at ground level and dispose of the cut portion based on volume or weight. Grinding any residual stump is not eligible. For stumps smaller than 2 feet in diameter, or for stumps of any size that do not require extraction, FEMA only provides FEMA PA funding based on volume or weight as removal of these stumps does not require special equipment. If the Applicant claims reimbursement of these stumps on a per stump basis, FEMA limits PA funding based on a unit price for volume or tons, calculated using the Stump Conversion Table (Located on the following pages of this Attachment). If the Applicant incurs additional costs in picking up stumps 2 feet or larger in diameter that the contractor did not extract, it should complete the Hazardous Stump Worksheet ((Located on the following pages of this Attachment) and present documentation to substantiate the costs as reasonable based on the equipment required to perform the work. (d) Documentation Requirements The Applicant must provide all of the following documentation to support the eligibility of removing tree limbs, branches, stumps, or trees that are still in place:  Specifics of the immediate threat with the U.S. National Grid (USNG) location and photograph or video documentation that establishes the item is on public property;  Diameter of each item removed (measurement must be 2 feet up the trunk from the ground for stumps and 4.5 feet up for trees);  Quantity of material to fill root-ball holes; and