Minimum Penalties For Repeat Offenders For Driving While Intoxicated (20.608)

 

Program

20.608 Minimum Penalties For Repeat Offenders For Driving While Intoxicated

 

Federal Agency

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

Authorization

Highway Safety Act of 1998 as amended, 23 U.S.C 164.

 

Program Number

20.608

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To encourage States to enact Repeat Intoxicated Driver laws.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds transferred from NHTSA must be used for alcohol-impaired driving countermeasures or enforcement of driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence DUI) and other related laws. A state may elect to use all or part of its transferred funds for activities eligible under Section 152 Hazard Elimination program.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State Highway Safety agencies.

Credentials/Documentation

If a State has not enacted and is not enforcing a Repeat Intoxicated Driver Law, then a state meets eligibility requirements. After being informed by NHTSA that it is eligible for a grant, the state submits to the agency a plan that describes the programs the state will implement using the funds.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

NHTSA Regional Administrators coordinate the qualification process with the Office of Injury Control Operations and Resources. This program is eligible for coverage under Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.

Application Procedure

If a state has not enacted and is not enforcing a Repeat Intoxicated driver Law, then a state meets eligibility requirements. After being informed that it is eligible, the state submits to the agency a plan that describes the program it will implement using the funds.

Award Procedure

Awards will be made by the NHTSA Regional Administrator.

Deadlines

Application proposals must be submitted by May 19 of each year.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

States are eligible for funding for up to 6 years under this program certifications and plans must be approved each year.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Under the 164 program, the basic grant amount for each year is based on calculations of the annual savings to the Federal government in medical costs, including savings under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Federal share is determined by the requirements to the programs to which the states allocate the funds.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The Federal share is reimbursed on claims submitted in vouchers covering costs incurred. All participants have converted to the electronic transfer of funds method of payment. Funds placed in obligation are available until expended.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Annual program plan for next year's funding must include a progress report on the prior year's program and accomplishments.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of State and Local governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt for Federal audit requirements for that year. For direct procurement contracts, audit will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Records

The project sponsor shall retain records for 3 years following submission of a final expenditure report and other project deliverables.

 

Program Accomplishments

Initial grant projects still active; information not available.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

69-8020-0-7-401.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 03 $173,000,000; FY 04 est $173,000,000; FY 05 est $173,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$2,400,000 to $47,500,000. Average: $7,000,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

23 CFR 1270.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Appendix IV of the Catalog for the addresses of the Regional Offices of NHTSA.

Headquarters Office

Marlene Markison, Associate Administrator for Injury Control Operations and Resources, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, Washington DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366-2121.

Web Site Address

http://www.nhtsa/whatsup/fedassist/index.html

 

Examples of Funded Projects

None.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

None.