Truck Security Program (97.059)
Program
97.059 Truck Security Program
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
The Consolidated Security Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, Public Law 110-329.
Program Number
97.059
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
In FY 2009 the focus is on the adoption and implementation of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) voluntary security action items for transporting Tier I Security Sensative materials; development of plans to improve effectiveness of transportation and distribution of supplies and commodities during catastrophic events; and the development of a system for DHS to monitor, collect, and analyze tractor trailer tracking information.
Types of Assistance
Cooperative Agreements
Uses and Use Restrictions
In FY 2009 to implement security improvement measures and policies deemed valuable by DHS as indicated in the Security Action Items publication of June 26, 2008. These items are primarily focused on the purchase and installation or enhancement of equipment and systems related to tractor and trailer tracking systems. Funding will also be provided to develop a system for DHS to monitor, collect, and analyze tracking information, and to develop plans to improve the effectiveness of transportation and distribution of supplies and commodities during catastrophic events. See the appropriate year's program guidance for a detailed description of allowable uses and restrictions. Refer to program guidance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is the sole entity eligible to apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Interstate, Intrastate, State, and local.
Credentials/Documentation
In FY 2009 eligibility for funding under the Truck Security Action Item Implementation Initiative is limited to applicants meeting the following criteria: Have a current security plan subject to Title 49 CFR 172.800 Transport Tier I commodities as defined by TSA through the issuance of Highway Security-Sensitive Materials (HSSM) Security Action Items. There are no restrictions on who may apply for funding under the Monitoring and Analysis and Planning Priorities. Stakeholder participation must be demonstrated through letter(s) of commitment. 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. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. 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 sucessful 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
not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
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: Based on project need.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Categorical Assistance Progress Reports (CAPR) are required semi-annually and are due within 30 days after the end of the reporting period (July 30 with a reporting period of January 1 through June 30, and January 30 with a reporting period of July 1 through December 31) for the life of the award. Grantees are also required to submit quarterly Financial Status Reports (FSR). The FSR are due 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter on January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. Final CAPR and FSR reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award, whichever occurs first. 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: The First Observer Training Program, Call Center, and ISAC, funded via the 2008 TSP, continues to provide a sustainable national program to enhance security and overall preparedness on our Nation's highways. Its benefits and resources are now available to all professionals and operating entities throughout the highway sector, including private companies, public entities, and governmental operations. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0560-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $15,544,000; FY 09 est $7,772,000; FY 10 est $7,772,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
For regulations and guidelines, please refer to the program guidance and application kit.
Related Programs
97.056 Port Security Grant Program ; 97.057 Intercity Bus Security Grants; 97.075 Rail and Transit Security Grant Program; 97.078 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP)
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security /FEMA Techworld, Control Desk, 4th Floor, Room: 427 500 C St. SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20427 Email: askcsid@dhs.gov Phone: (800) 368-6498
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2008: Projects have addressed identification and recruitment of appropriate training programs participants; conducting highway domain awareness security training; maintaining a Call Cente; and information analysis and distribution. 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.
