When risk reduction actions are justified as a result of high risk, the Reclamation Building Seismic Safety Program (Program) priorities building based on ALOL results and coordinates risk reduction efforts with Regional Seismic Safety Contact, Area Office Managers and Regional interests. At this time, parameters such as Occupancy At Risk (OAR), site soil classification, model building type, and acceleration variables are further scrutinized since they directly impact the ALOL risk calculations.

Prior to performing Final Risk Reduction Designs , the Program has developed several non-reimbursable activities to validate seismic evaluation report findings, refine data, and for planning purposes. Activities include Peer Review and Planning Refinement (PRPR); Finish Removal and Repair (FR&R), materials testing, geotechnical and seismotectonic studies, and Rehabilitation Action Plans (RAP).

Final Risk Reduction Designs of non-exempt high risk buildings are performed in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA 356 Prestandard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings (a.k.a. FEMA 273), as required by Executive Order 12941.