Fuel Tax Evasion-Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort (20.240)

 

Program

20.240 Fuel Tax Evasion-Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort

 

Federal Agency

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

Authorization

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59, 23 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(21).

 

Program Number

20.240

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To increase intergovernmental activities and enforcement efforts among public agencies to reduce Federal fuel tax evasion. Funds made available shall be used only to expand or enhance intergovernmental efforts to increase motor fuel tax enforcement and payments; to supplement motor fuel tax examinations and criminal investigations; and to increase research and training in the area of Federal fuel tax evasion.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Any funds administered under this program shall be used in accordance with the specifications in OMB Circular A-87 Cost Principles Applicable to State, local and Indian Tribal Governments.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and possessions, other public agencies including an Indian tribe or pueblo, the republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

Beneficiary Eligibility

States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and possessions, other public agencies including an Indian tribe or pueblo, the republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

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

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit all proposals electronically through www.Grants.gov.

Award Procedure

Awards are made annually through fiscal year 2009.An interagency review group will be established to review all proposals after the application deadline. FHWA and IRS will jointly recommend and approve projects for Federal funding for fuel tax evasion intergovernmental enforcement efforts. States selected to receive funding will enter into negotiations with FHWA and be required to enter into a project agreement with FHWA.

Deadlines

The deadline for fiscal year 2006 is May 26, 2006.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Projects will not be funded for a period of more than 2 years.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Annual reports will required for each project and will be outlined in the project agreement.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of State, 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 in a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

Participating agencies must keep records of expenditures/accomplishments as applicable.

 

Program Accomplishments

None.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

69-8083-0-7-401.

Obligations

FY 05 not available; FY 06 $1,000,000; and FY 07 est $1,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Minimum: $10,000 Maximum: $250,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

None.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Program Manager, Office of Transportation Policy Studies (HPTS), Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh St. SW, Washington, DC 20590-0001 Phone: (202) 366-9234.

Web Site Address

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/otps/fueltax.htm

 

Examples of Funded Projects

None.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applicants are encouraged to submit innovative proposals to reduce fuel tax evasion and increase collaboration and coordination among several public agencies. Priority will be given to proposals that involve more than one public agency.