Item 35 - FY 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant

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PSGP Program Appendix | 2023 Page G-4 certification standards, such as those promulgated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Explosive detection canine program, the National Police Canine Association (NPCA), the U.S. Police Canine Association (USPCA), or the International Explosive Detection Dog Association (IEDDA) may be used to meet this requirement. Certifications and training records will be kept on file with the recipient and made available to FEMA upon request. EDCT Submission Requirements Successful applicants will be required to submit an amendment to their approved VSP or FSP per 33 C.F.R. Parts 104 and/or 105 detailing the inclusion of a K-9 explosive detection program into their security measures. The recipient will ensure that a written plan or standard operating procedures (SOPs) exist that describe EDCT deployment policy to include visible and unpredictable deterrent efforts and on-call EDCTs rapid response times as dictated by the agency’s FSP or VSP. The plan or SOPs must be made available to FEMA and USCG upon request. The recipient will comply with requirements for the proper storage, handling, and transportation of all explosive training aids in accordance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Publication 5400.7 (ATF P 5400.7) (09/00), Federal Explosive Law and Regulations. Additional EDCT Resources Available for K-9 Costs The PSGP, while providing the ability to defray some start-up costs, does not cover any recurring costs associated with EDCT programs. FEMA strongly encourages applicants to investigate their eligibility under other programs, and potential exclusions, when developing their K-9 programs. Organization Costs Allowable organization-related costs are limited to those activities associated with new and ongoing maritime security operations essential to the national priorities. All such activities must be focused exclusively on maritime security and coordinated with the local Captain of the Port (COTP). PSGP funding used for organizational costs will only fund immediate needs for personnel that will be directly engaged in maritime security activities. Allowable organization personnel costs include: •Backfill, Overtime, Hiring of Full or Part-Time Personnel or Contractors/Consultants. Full or part-time staff or contractors/consultants may be hired to support maritime-security-related activities and/or training conducted under this grant only to the extent that such expenses are for the allowable activities within the scope of the grant. Hiring of contractors/consultants must follow the applicable federal procurement requirements at 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.317-200.327. Salary and fringe benefit payments must be in accordance with the policies of the state or unit(s) of local government and have the approval of the state or awarding agency. Dual compensation is not allowable. That is, an employee of a unit of government may not receive compensation from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a single period of time (e.g., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), even though such work may benefit both activities. Limitations may apply for grant related activities. See specific guidance provided within this Manual for additional details on allowable organization costs (i.e., Training – Personnel costs are limited to backfill and overtime). •Hiring new, full-time personnel to: o Operate maritime security patrol vessels (first response agencies only); o Staff a new or expanded interagency maritime security operation center; o Support maritime security/counterterrorism efforts in the local Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) and/or fusion center; and o Support credentialing access to a MTSA facility. •Backfill and Overtime costs for existing personnel to: