The Technical Assistance Programs (TAP) Unit provides specialized expertise to all Cal OES programs (i.e., Public Assistance [PA], Hazard Mitigation [HM], and Individual Assistance [IA]). This specialized expertise includes providing information on environmental laws and regulations; engineering related to restoring damaged public facilities; and, codes and standards as they apply to the recovery process. TAP also provides outreach and technical assistance to applicants by providing the latest information on regulations; and programs and/or grant program policy updates or amendments.