What is an emergency or unforeseen contingency?
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An emergency or unforeseen contingency is an event that meets all of the following criteria:
(a) It could not be planned for;
(b) It is not the result of mismanagement, malfeasance, or willful neglect;
(c) It is not covered by an insurance policy in force at the time of the event;
(d) The Assistant Secretary determines that Bureau cannot reimburse the emergency from the facilities emergency repair fund; and
(e) It could not have been prevented by prudent action by officials responsible for the educational program.
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