Hazardous Materials Training Program (97.020)

Program

97.020 Hazardous Materials Training Program

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C 9615 et seq.; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Public Law 99-499, 42 U.S.C 9662 et seq.

Program Number

97.020

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To make funding available to provide training in support of Tribal governments emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities. These programs must provide special emphasis on emergencies associated with hazardous chemicals.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

The funds are authorized to provide education and training programs for tribal personnel with special emphasis on hazardous chemicals and related chemical emergencies. The funds are intended to improve emergency planning, emergency notification, hazardous chemical reporting, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery capabilities in support of Title III. Possible sources for this program include Federal training activities and conferences, State training programs, private sector training, university training centers, and other training sources. Funding may also be used to pay contractual services acquired for the specific purpose of training and educating the tribes. In FY 2000, State grants under this authority were incorporated into FEMA's Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

These funds are available to Federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments. States and U.S. territories must apply for Emergency Management Performance Grants.

Beneficiary Eligibility

None.

Credentials/Documentation

These funds are available to Federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments. States and U.S. territories must apply for Emergency Management Performance Grants. 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. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.

Award Procedure

Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Refer to program guidance document.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 20.%. The matching requirement is 20 percent that may be satisfied with cash or third party in-kind contributions.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The assistance is normally available for one year. The assistance is awarded in a lump sum. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Grantees are required to submit quarterly financial and performance reports. Quarterly "Progress Reports" must include the progress of each sub-grant award. Reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter: Jan. 30, April 30, July 30, and Oct. 30. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance.

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 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 (or receive property, or a combination of both, within the fiscal year) 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, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year.

Records

Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Under Performance Partnership Agreements, States have been given additional flexibility to meet their hazardous materials risk requirements. No quantitative data is available. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0711-0-1-999.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Refer to program guidance.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

FY 2000 Hazardous Materials Training Program Guidance for Tribal Nations; Implementation of SARA Title III.

Related Programs

97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. FEMA Regional Training Officer.

Headquarters Office

Tom Smith 245 Murray Lane
Building #410, Washington, District of Columbia 20528 Phone: 202-646-4542

Web Site Address

http://www.dhs.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: OSHA required hazardous materials training, training for LEPC planning and prevention activities, training to conduct hazard analyses, training for exercises in evaluation activities, and training for local response agencies in planning and standard operating procedures (SOP) development. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.