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<br />Preparedness Grants Manual <br />. <br />. <br />Enhanced security measures to be taken by the operator when the Secretary of Homeland Security <br />declares a period of heightened security risk; and <br />Plans for providing redundant and backup systems required to ensure the continued operation of <br />critical elements of the operator’s system in the event of a terrorist attack. <br />For additional information, see the current fiscal year’s IBSGP NOFO. <br />10.4. Allowable Cost Guidance <br />10.4.1. SPECIFIC GUIDANCE ON EXPLOSIVE DETECTION CANINE TEAMS (TRANSIT SECURITY <br />GRANT PROGRAM, INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL PROGRAM) <br />Explosive Detection Canine Team Certification <br />Each Explosive Detection Canine Team (EDCT), composed of one dog and one handler, must be <br />certified by an appropriate, qualified organization. TSA-certified EDCTs will meet or exceed certification <br />standards set by the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP). Recipient <br />EDCTs that do not participate in the NEDCTP will be required to certify annually under their respective <br />agency, local, and state regulations. The recipient will maintain certification, utilization, and training <br />data to show compliance in meeting or exceeding those guidelines set forth by the Scientific Working <br />Group on Dog and Orthogonal Detection Guidelines (SWGDOG), as of Sept. 14, 2007, in addition to the <br />requirements set forth in the NOFO. <br />Explosive Detection Canine Team Submission Requirements <br />1. The recipient will ensure that a written security procedure plan exists for the safekeeping of all <br />explosive training aids, including safe transportation. The recipient will document the removal, <br />use, and return of explosive training aids used during training exercises or for any other <br />reason. The plan and all documentation must be made available to FEMA upon request; <br />2. The recipient will comply with requirements for the proper storage, handling, and <br />transportation of all explosive training aids in accordance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, <br />Firearms and Explosives’ Publication 5400.7 (ATF P 5400.7) (09/00), Federal Explosive Law <br />and Regulation; <br />3. The recipient will ensure that certified EDCTs are available to respond to situations 24 hours a <br />day, 7 days per week on an on-duty or off-duty on-call basis. If TSGP- or IPR Program-funded <br />EDCTs are not available, other non-TSGP or non-IPR Program funded EDCTs may be utilized for <br />this response. The intent is to provide maximum coverage during peak operating hours and to <br />maintain the ability to promptly respond to threats that affect public safety or mass transit <br />operations; <br />4. EDCTs under this grant are single purpose and will be trained to detect “live” explosives only, <br />not “simulated” explosives. EDCTs must not have received previous training to detect any other <br />substances; <br />5. The recipient will ensure that each EDCT receives on-site proficiency training at a minimum of 4 <br />hours per week per duty cycle. This training shall include, but not be limited to, mass transit <br />passenger cars, terminals/platforms, luggage, freight/warehouses, and vehicles. Complete, <br />detailed, and accurate training records must be maintained for all proficiency training <br />conducted by each EDCT. These records must be made available to FEMA upon request; <br />6. The recipient will conduct appropriate training or other canine activities, within view of the <br />public, to increase public awareness of EDCTs and provide a noticeable deterrent to acts which <br />89