Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response (97.093)
Program
97.093 Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Authorization
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296; U.S.A. Patriot Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Executive Order 12127; The Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, and various appropriation bills.
Program Number
97.093
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
Provide information to the fire and emergency services community, emergency managers, and other local government officials concerning issues related to the planning, mitigation, prevention, and response to hazardous materials incidents which includes acts of terrorism.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specified Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Restricted to recipient designated by Congressional Statue or DHS, and limited in scope to the project description for the purpose of information sharing related to Hazardous Materials and acts of terrorism. Refer to project description or administering program office for specific information. Unsolicited applications for this program will not be accepted.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Designated Private nonprofit institution/organization.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Standard Forms 424 (Application for Federal Assistance)and 424A (Budget Information: Non-Construction Programs) must be completed and returned by the recipient. In addition, the following forms must be completed: SF1199a (Direct Deposit Sign-up Form); FEMA Form 20-16 (Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certifications); FEMA Form 20-16A and 16A (Back) (Assurances for Non-Construction Program); FEMA Form 20-16 and 20-16C (Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters); and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements, and SFLLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities).
Award Procedure
Application is reviewed by DHS/U.S. Fire Administration program and administrative staff, concerns negotiated with the applicant, and award processed.
Deadlines
Contact headquarters for application deadline.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Requests for grant extensions must be adequately justified, and can only be authorized in writing by the DHS/U.S. Fire Administration Procurement Officer with the concurrence of the U.S. Fire Administration program office.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
12 months from date of award.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Performance reports are required within 30 days after the end of each quarter. Financial reports are due within 30 days after the end of each quarter. Final Financial Status Reports are due 90 days after the close of the grant.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit 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 A-133. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year.
Records
Records must be retained for at least 3 years.
Program Accomplishments
A clearinghouse of information is maintained by the designated non-profit organization regarding hazardous materials (HAZMAT)/terrorism preparedness and response issues. This information is provided to local first responders to support and assist in planning, training, exercises, and sustaining emergency response capabilities. A Homeland Protection & Security Weekly publication, detailing HAZMAT and Terrorism-related incidents and information is distributed to fire/emergency services, local officials, Federal and state agencies, and the public. Support is also provided to defray participant's attendance costs to Hazardous Materials Conferences.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0564-0-1-800.
Obligations
FY 05 $50,000; FY 06 est $50,000; and FY 07 est $50,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$50,000 awarded. Period of performance is 12 months from the date of award.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
31 CFR 205: Rules and Procedures for Funds Transfers; OMB Circular A-102: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-87: Cost Principles for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-110: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations; OMB Circular A-21: Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; OMB Circular A-122: Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Fire Administration, C/O Bldg. #410, 245 Murray Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20523. Telephone: 800-238-3358.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Identified in the program guidance.
