Alcohol Open Container Requirements (20.607)

Program

20.607 Alcohol Open Container Requirements

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Authorization

Highway Safety Act of 1998, as amended, 23 U.S.C 154.

Program Number

20.607

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To encourage States to enact and enforce an alcohol open container law.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds transferred from NHTSA must be used for alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures or enforcement of driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence DUI) and other related laws. A State may elect to use all or part of its transferred funds for activities eligible under Section 152 Hazard Elimination program. Funds transferred from NHTSA must be used for alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures or enforcement of driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence DUI) and other related laws. A State may elect to use all or part of its transferred funds for activities eligible under Section 152 Hazard Elimination program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State Highway Safety agencies.

Credentials/Documentation

If a State has not enacted and is not enforcing a Repeat Intoxicated Driver Law, then a State meets eligibility requirements. After being informed by NHTSA that it is eligible for a grant, the State submits to the agency a plan that describes the programs the State will implement using the funds. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. NHTSA Regional Administrators coordinate the qualification process with the Office of Injury Control Operations and Resources. This program is eligible for coverage under Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.

Award Procedure

Once the State provides the agency with a split letter to NHTSA, the State will be given access to the transfer and can obligate the funds.

Deadlines

Sep 30, 2009 States must have a compliant law by September 30 of each year.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 60 to 90 days. Applicant should receive a response from the agency, between 30 to 90 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

States are eligible for the penalty for up to four years.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory Formula: Title 23, Chapter 1270.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The Federal share is reimbursed on claims submitted in vouchers covering costs incurred. All participants have converted to the electronic transfer of funds method of payment. Funds placed in obligation are available until expended. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. The Annual Report required under the Section 402 State and Community Highway Safety formula grant program must include a progress report on the prior year's program and accomplishments. SF -269. No performance monitoring is required.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of State and Local governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt for Federal audit requirements for that year. For direct procurement contracts, audit will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Records

The project sponsor shall retain records for 3 years following submission of a final expenditure report and other project deliverables.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: In FY 2008, 13 States and Puerto Rico received Section 154 transfer funds. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

69-8020-0-7-401.

Obligations

(Formula Grants (Apportionments)) FY 08 $132,635,202; FY 09 est not reported.; FY 10 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Varies.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

23 CFR 1270.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. See Appendix IV of the Catalog for the addresses of the Regional Offices of NHTSA.

Headquarters Office

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., NTI-140, Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Email: national911@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-3485

Web Site Address

http://www.nhtsa/whatsup/fedassist/index.html.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.