The local department shall submit a plan detailing the procedure established by the local department and the Department, for the payment of cash benefits under Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC) in its jurisdiction. The local plan or any modifications to the plan shall be approved by the Executive Director of the Family Investment Administration (FIA) before the program is implemented. The plan shall identify: Methods used to allocate the resources of the program among applicants; Types of emergencies to be covered; The application process; Verifications required from the customer; The maximum number of times an individual may apply for the program in a given fiscal year; The maximum dollar amount payable to a family unit in a given fiscal year; The method of payment; and Any plans for transfer of EAFC funds to other customer services. The Executive Director of FIA shall approve or disapprove the local plan within 45 days from the date of receipt of the local plan unless the time is extended by agreement between the Department and the local department.