Hazardous Materials Assistance Program (97.021)
Program
97.021 Hazardous Materials Assistance Program
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986; Executive Order 12148, Federal Emergency Management; Executive Order 12580, Superfund Implementation, 42 U.S.C. 9662 et seq.
Program Number
97.021
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
Provide technical and financial assistance through the States to support State, local and Indian tribal governments in oil and hazardous materials emergency planning and exercising. To enhance State, Tribal and local governments capabilities to inter-operate with the National Response System (NRS). To support the Comprehensive Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Emergency Response - Capability Assessment Program (CHER-CAP) Activities.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funding must be used for planning, exercising and educational projects that will serve to enhance emergency management capabilities for dealing with oil and hazardous materials releases. Certain equipment purchases are not authorized: such as automated data processing and facsimile machines and any other equipment acquired for the sole purpose of carrying out the day-to-day work activities. However, equipment purchased exclusively for the implementation of exercises and/or CHER-CAP activities (disposable personal protective equipment, simulated emergency response equipment used only for training) are authorized. Reimbursement of salaries and benefits is restricted, and funding for contractual support is permitted. Funding for training and educational programs are limited, and may not be used to supplement the nonfederal matching requirements associated with Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), or SARA Title III funds, nor used to attend courses available under any other FEMA programs when separate funds are available for that training.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The funds are available to States, locals, tribes, U.S. territories, State Emergency Response Committees (SERCs), and Local Emergency Planning Commissions (LEPCs).
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, locals, tribes, U.S. territories, State Emergency Response Committees (SERCs), and Local Emergency Planning Commissions (LEPCs).
Credentials/Documentation
Applicant must submit to the FEMA Regional Office a work plan describing the proposal.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Submission of work plan to the FEMA Regional office. Local governments must submit their applications through the agency/office designated in their State. The work plan should include a brief description of the proposal to include as a minimum: program objective(s); method for meeting the objective, to include a list of activities; proposed of length of each activity; and, the planned accomplishment(s).
Award Procedure
FEMA reviews the completed package and, if eligible, allocates funds.
Deadlines
As specified in final award package negotiated between region and applicant.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The FEMA Regional PT Office determines the allocation for each applicant based on the proposal, the FEMA/EPA Interagency Agency Agreement and previous funding and accomplishments.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants or cooperative agreements are awarded for a period of one year. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the Region PT Division Director.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial and performance reports must be submitted as required by OMB Circular A-102. The grantee will submit a semiannual and final report which is required within thirty days following the end of the reporting period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, And Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Financial records, supporting documentation and all other pertinent records.
Program Accomplishments
Not available.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0700-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $300,000; FY 03 est $220,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
From a few dollars to $20,000 per applicant.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
97.020, Hazardous Materials Training Program.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Contact the appropriate FEMA regional office responsible for coordinating program activities.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20528 Tel. (202) 282-8000.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Planning and/or exercise projects.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Proposals will be selected based on the FEMA/EPA Interagency Agreement and relevance of goals as stated in application. This information should be derived from the applicant's needs assessment of current capabilities. Planned activities should be listed on work plan in order of priority.
