National Dam Safety Program (97.041)
Program
97.041 National Dam Safety Program
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Dam Safety Act of 2006, Public Law 109-460 Dec. 2006.
Program Number
97.041
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To support State governments and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in the development and maintenance of dam safety programs. To enable States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to take precautions that ensure the safety of the dams, such as the development of regulatory authority for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of dams, the undertaking of dam inspections, and development of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for dams.
Types of Assistance
PROJECT GRANTS
Uses and Use Restrictions
Uses: For costs associated with the Establishment and maintenance of effective State/Commonwealth dam safety programs. Restrictions: Funds may only be used for the purposes set forth in the grant and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants or cooperative agreements. Funds may not be used for lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. Note that the FY 2009 grant funds may NOT be used to purchase equipment. In addition, funds may not be used to sue the Federal government or any other government entity. Federal employees are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program. Federal employees maynot receive funds under this award. Federal funds may not be comingled with State/Commonwealth funds. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and such costs must be reflected in the award agreement. For complete information on Uses and Restrictions, refer to program guidance. Eligible applicants are 49 States (excludes the State of Alabama) and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (PR). The states and PR must be working toward and/or developing a State dam safety program that is 1) authorized and budgeted by State or Commonwealth legislation and 2) includes, at a minimum, the 10 specified criteria and budgeting requirements outlined in the program guidance. For complete information regarding applicant eligibility and the 10 specified criteria and budgeting requirements refer to program guidance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All States are eligible for the National Dam Safety Program Assistance for State Dam Safety Programs including the territory of Puerto Rico.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The State Dam Safety Program Office of eligible States.
Credentials/Documentation
The State/Commonwealth must be working toward and/or developing a dam safety program that 1) is authorized and budgeted by State/Commonwealth legislation and 2) includes, at a minimum, the 10 specified criteria and budgeting requirements outlined in the program guidance. For complete information, refer to program guidance. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. 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
FEMA makes the award to the State Dam Safety Program Office. Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS/FEMA 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
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Each subsequent fiscal year a State dam safety office must apply for financial assistance incentives. The amount of funding is contingent upon acceptability of the work plan in the application and the amounts made available for primary assistance to be allocated to the States using the one-third/two-third formula in Public Law 109-460, Section 8.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: Title Dam Safety Act of 2006, Public Law 109-460.
This program has no matching requirements. Refer to program guidance.
This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Refer to program guidance.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payment based on Project need.
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: January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. Generally, final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. 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
Not Applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0711-0-1-453.
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 08 $3,212,000; FY 09 est $7,550,000; FY 10 est not reported. - Budget Fiscal Year 2010 estimates unavailable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
FEMA Performance Office of Partnership Agreement and Cooperative Agreement guidance, Office of Financial Management Modular Instruction, FEMA's National Dam Safety Program Implementation Plan (September 97).
Related Programs
97.023 Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. See Appendix IV of the Catalog for list of addresses of Federal Emergency Management Agency Regional Offices.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Techworld Control Desk 4th Floor
Room 427
500 C St. SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20472 Phone: (800) 621-FEMA (3363)
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
