114 STAT. 1568 PUBLIC LAW 106-390—OCT. 30, 2000 to make use of the assistance provided under subparagraph (A). "(ii) PERIOD OF ASSISTANCE.— The President may not provide direct assistance under clause (i) with respect to a major disaster after the end of the 18- month period beginning on the date of the declaration of the major disaster by the President, except that the President may extend that period if the President determines that due to extraordinary circumstances an extension would be in the public interest. "(iii) COLLECTION OF RENTAL CHAROES.After the end of the 18-month period referred to in clause (ii), the President may charge fair market rent for each temporary housing unit provided. "(2) REPAIRS.— "(A) IN GENERAL.— The President may provide financial assistance for— "(i) the repair of owner-occupied private residences, utilities, and residential infrastructure (such as a private access route) damaged by a major disaster to a safe and sanitary living or functioning condition; and "(ii) eligible hazard mitigation measures that reduce the likelihood of future damage to such residences, utilities, or infrastructure. " (B) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ASSISTANCE.^A recipient of assistance provided under this paragraph shall not be required to show that the assistance can be met through other means, except insurance proceeds. "(C) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE. — The amount of assistance provided to a household under this paragraph shall not exceed $5,000, as adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor. " (3) REPLACEMENT.— "(A) IN GENERAL.— The President may provide financial assistance for the replacement of owner-occupied private residences damaged by a major disaster. "(B) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE. — The amount of assistance provided to a household under this paragraph shall not exceed $10,000, as adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor. "(C) APPLICABILITY OF FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRE- MENT. —With respect to assistance provided under this paragraph, the President may not waive any provision of Federal law requiring the purchase of flood insurance as a condition of the receipt of Federal disaster assistance. "(4) PERMANENT HOUSING CONSTRUCTION.— The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent housing in insular areas outside the continental United States and in other remote locations in cases in which— "(A) no alternative housing resources are available; and
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