# 2026-01871: Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters

2026-01871, Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters, is a Federal Register presidential document from Executive Office of the President published 2026-01-29, effective 2026-01-23 (as of 2026-11-03).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01871
- As of: 2026-11-03
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01871
- Title: Addressing State and Local Failures To Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters
- Type: Presidential Document
- Agencies: Executive Office of the President
- Citation: 91 FR 3989
- Published: 2026-01-29
- Effective: 2026-01-23
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-03

## Summary

Los Angeles families and businesses hit by wildfires are still stuck waiting because state and local leaders dropped the ball on cleanup and rebuilding. The federal government stepped in to clear debris fast, but now new rules will make sure California and LA speed up rebuilding and fix emergency systems. These changes kick in right away and aim to get people back in their homes without wasting time or money.

## Effects PRIA read

- Federal Preemption of Local Permits: benefit, high. If you are rebuilding a home, business, or house of worship in the Pacific Palisades or Eaton Canyon using Federal emergency-relief funds, Federal agencies (FEMA and SBA) will consider preempting State or local permitting that has delayed rebuilding and allow builders to self-certify to a Federal d…
- Federal Fast-Track Environmental Waivers: benefit, medium. If you plan to rebuild with Federal emergency-relief funds, Federal agencies will use authorities under laws such as NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act to expedite waivers, permits, reviews, consultations, or approvals that are needed to facilitate rebuildi…
- Audit and Possible Recovery of HMGP Funds: mixed, high. The Secretary (through FEMA) must determine within 30 days of January 23, 2026 what amount, if any, of the nearly $3 billion in unspent Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding granted to California was awarded arbitrarily or contrary to law, and must conduct a Federal audit within 60 days of…

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## Sources
- [2026-01871 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/29/2026-01871/addressing-state-and-local-failures-to-rebuild-los-angeles-after-wildfire-disasters)
- [2026-01871 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-29/pdf/2026-01871.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01871 (as of 2026-11-03).