This is in response to a letter from your office dated May 16, 2017, which transmitted the referenced second appeal on behalf of Republic County Highway Department (Applicant). The Applicant is appealing the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of funding in the amount of $95,197.35 for repairs to Bridge A.3-2.8 (Facility). As explained in the enclosed analysis, I have determined that the Applicant has not demonstrated that it maintained the Facility prior to the disaster or that the work requested is a direct result of the disaster. Accordingly, I am denying this appeal. Please inform the Applicant of my decision. This determination is the final decision on this matter pursuant to 44 C.F.R. § 206.206, Appeals.