Reimbursement for Firefighting on Federal Property (97.016)

Program

97.016 Reimbursement for Firefighting on Federal Property

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 as amended, 15 U.S.C 2201 et seq.

Program Number

97.016

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To provide that each fire service organization which engages in firefighting operations on Federal property may be reimbursed for their direct expenses and direct losses (those losses and expenses that are not considered normal operating expenses) incurred in firefighting.

Types of Assistance

DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USE

Uses and Use Restrictions

Reimbursement is provided only for direct costs and losses over and above normal operating costs.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Fire Departments, (volunteer and paid) of the States, District of Columbia, Commonwealths, Territories and Possessions of the United States, and Indian lands that the U.S. holds technical legal title to, are eligible to apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Fire departments.

Credentials/Documentation

See 44 CFR 151 for requirements. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

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

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. See 44 CFR 151 for details.

Award Procedure

None.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Approximately 90 days.

Appeals

30 days after receiving an initial notification of decision.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

See Program Guidance. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: See Program Guidance.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

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. 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

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. 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 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0700-0-1-999.

Obligations

(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est not reported. - FY 2010 Est not Avail.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

From a few dollars to $500,000 (no stated limit).

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Section 11 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974; Public Law 93-498; 44 CFR 151.11.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Headquarters: Dept of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 245 Murray Lane, Bldg 410, Washington , District of Columbia 20523 Phone: 866-927-5646

Web Site Address

http://www.dhs.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Fire departments which fight fires on Federal property for which they are not otherwise reimbursed may be reimbursed under this program for direct losses and direct expenses over and above normal operating expenses. The amount of reimbursement is subject to availability of funds (see 44 CFR 151.12). All claims must be accompanied by sufficient supporting data to prove expenses and losses incurred in the amount claimed.