National Pipeline Mapping System (20.714)
Program
20.714 National Pipeline Mapping System
Federal Agency
RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorization
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.
Program Number
20.714
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/13/2005 (Program inactive. Last funded in FY 2003.)
Objectives
To create a National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) that consists of multiple State repositories, and a National repository that includes location and selected attributes of the major natural gas transmission and hazardous liquid pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities operating in the United States.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The mapping systems is used to show the relationship of pipelines to relevant resources.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The Department provides Federal matching funds, up to 50 percent to any State agency meeting the qualifications.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State agencies.
Credentials/Documentation
Appropriate State legal official must approve legality of agency application and agreement.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Each State submits a proposal outlining methodology for maintaining a State repository and information concerning personnel involved. A technical proposal and budget information must be included as outlined in Program Announcement DTRS56-98-PA-0007 and following announcements. Proposals must be submitted to RSPA, Office of Contracts and Procurement, by the dates listed in the announcements.
Award Procedure
Awards are made by the Research and Special Programs Administration, DOT, Washington, DC. Proposals are evaluated based on technical benefits in relation to fair and reasonable costs for the funds available. All federal funding requires meeting justifications as specified in the selection criteria of the program announcements.
Deadlines
Initial proposals for State repositories were received by August 26 1998.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. The Office of Pipeline Safety will fund up to 50 percent of a State's expenditure for the State repository. The State agencies are expected to fund the rest. State contributions can be monetary, in-kind, or both.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
This is a new program. Contact the Office of Pipeline Safety for information.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Monthly and annual activity reports. Contact the Office of Pipeline Safety.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, 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 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
All records relating to the program shall be retained for a period of not less than 3 years from the date of submission of fund expenditure report.
Program Accomplishments
Fourteen State repositories have been established.
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-5172-0-2-407.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $400,000; FY 03 est $400,000; and FY 04 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average: $85,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The National Pipeline Mapping System standards are available, free of charge, at the Office of Pipeline Safety website at: http://www.npms.rspa.dot.gov.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV of the Catalog for a listing of Research and Special Programs Administration regional office addresses.
Headquarters Office
Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. Contact: Warren Osterberg. Telephone: (202) 366-6942.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
All proposals from eligible State agencies are considered for funding to the limit of available grant money.
