Conservation Law Enforcement Training Assistance (15.602)

Program

15.602 Conservation Law Enforcement Training Assistance

Federal Agency

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Authorization

Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958; 16 U.S.C. 661-666c; Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. 742l.

Program Number

15.602

Last Known Status

Deleted 11/01/2009 (Not Specified.)

Objectives

To provide training assistance to State conservation officers in criminal law, and the principles, techniques, and procedures of wildlife law enforcement.

Types of Assistance

Training.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Special Agents are available to assist in State conservation law enforcement training efforts as instructors for short periods of time. FWS Special Agents are available to assist and instruct State conservation law enforcement training efforts for short periods of time. Funding represents cost to FWS.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

State agencies.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State conservation law enforcement officers and officials.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Written request to the Assistant Director, Office of Law Enforcement.

Award Procedure

Requests are acknowledged, and decisions on training are made according to availability of personnel.

Deadlines

None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Approximately 15 days.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Not applicable.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

None.

Audits

None.

Records

None.

Program Accomplishments

In fiscal year 2003, assistance was provided to various State conservation agencies for staff training within the States.

Financial Information

Account Identification

14-1611-0-1-303.

Obligations

(Salaries and expenses) FY 02 $261,944; FY 03 est $293,453; and FY 04 est $356,222.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not applicable.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Law Enforcement Workshop Notebook, Endangered Species Literature.

Related Programs

16.300, Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Advanced Police Training; 21.052, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms_Training Assistance.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Bldg. 69, Rm. 100, Glynco, GA 31524. Telephone: (912) 267- 2370.

Headquarters Office

Assistant Director, Office of Law Enforcement, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 520, Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: (703) 358- 1949.

Web Site Address

http://www.le.fws.gov

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.