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  construction of public facilities. HCA projects cannot benefit any individual or organization engaged in
  military or paramilitary activity.
  2-119. Procedures. HCA projects must be nominated by the HN government and must be supported by
  the U.S. Embassy, the DOS, USAID, and the DOD. Section 401 activities are funded from the Services’
  OMA accounts. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict &
  Interdependent Capabilities provides oversight within the DOD.
  2-120. Examples. HCA projects have included such activities as rudimentary construction and repair of
  public facilities, drilling wells for water, and providing medical, dental, and veterinary care in rural areas to
  such countries as Ethiopia, Panama, Haiti, and Bangladesh.
  FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE, 10 USC 404
  2-121. Purpose. 10 USC 404 provides the President with the authority to direct the DOD to conduct
  foreign disaster assistance when necessary to prevent loss of life. This section enables the DOD to utilize
  its unique airlift and rapid deployment capabilities to address humanitarian problems caused by natural or
  manmade disasters worldwide. Assistance provided under this section may include transportation, supplies,
  services, and equipment.
  2-122. Procedures. This authority provides for the military transportation of donated humanitarian relief
  subject to certain conditions. Assistance under this section is commonly referred to as the Denton Program
  and is jointly administered by USAID, the DOS, and the DOD. FY 1995 was the first year the DOD had
  specific authority to conduct worldwide disaster relief activities.
  2-123. Examples. This authority was cited to provide blankets, water, and transportation to the
  earthquake-stricken people in Japan.
  EXCESS NONLETHAL DEFENSE SUPPLIES, 10 USC 2557
  2-124. Purpose. 10 USC 2557 makes nonlethal excess DOD supplies available for humanitarian relief
  purposes.
  2-125. Procedures. The DOD transfers nonlethal excess supplies to the DOS for distribution.
  2-126. Examples. This authority could be cited to transfer medical supplies, meals ready to eat, and
  equipment in support of a humanitarian relief effort.
  OTHER AUTHORITIES
  2-127. In addition to regulatory mandates, there are other authorities that contain guidance and directives
  that complement the current laws and regulations governing the funding process.
  Drawdown Authorities
  2-128. There are three drawdown authorities contained within the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961.
  All three require a Presidential Determination and some form of notification to Congress. They are
  available for use within each fiscal year up to a specified dollar amount. The calculation of costs for all
  goods and services provided under these authorities, and reported to Congress, is on the basis of “full cost
  to the Government.” The calculation of costs includes the full cost of all military and civilian labor
  associated with the drawdown. Although these authorities are limited to existing defense stocks, a reduction
  of items from inventory below the reorder point may cause a new procurement action to replenish stocks.
  Such authority generally does not have funding attached. Drawdown authority does not draw a distinction
  between stocks that are at the retail or wholesale level.
  2-129. This authority provides defense articles, equipment, military education, and training. It can also
  provide DOD services. Examples include military transportation, military sealift, and military personnel
  offloading ships. This authority cannot be used for new contracting or procurement. It can be cited by the
  DOD to contract for commercial airlift, or sealift, if more economical. However, it cannot be used to