; or (iv) a major disaster under which assistance is authorized for individuals governed by the Indian tribal government under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174 ). (b) Program authorized (1) In general The Secretary shall provide funding to public housing agencies that provide rental assistance to eligible recipients under this section in accordance with this subsection. (2) Acceptance of applications A public housing agency may begin to accept applications for rental assistance on the date on which the Secretary provides notice to the public housing agency under subsection (h)(2). (3) Confirmation of eligibility Not later than 30 days after the date on which a public housing agency receives an application for rental assistance from an individual— (A) the public housing agency shall coordinate with the Secretary to determine whether the individual qualifies as an eligible recipient; and (B) the Secretary shall confirm the determination made under subparagraph (A). (4) Issuing of rental assistance For each individual who applies to a public housing agency that is confirmed as an eligible recipient under paragraph (3)— (A) the Secretary shall guarantee payment to the public housing agency for the cost of rental assistance and the administrative fees established under subsection (f)