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the CERT Basic Training Course and supplemental training for CERT member who have completed the basic training, the CERT Train -the- Trainer Course, and the CERT Program Manager course are strongly encouraged. + Conducting, hosting, or participating in training related to IED prevention, protection, mitigation, or response to include: – Awareness and education for the public, private sector and first responders; – Suspicious activity identification and reporting, including the Surveillance Detection and Bomb - Making Materials Awareness Program (BMAP); – Management of bomb threats; – Physical protective measures; – Diversion control measures for dual -use explosive precursor chemicals, including the Surveillance Detection and Bomb- Malcing Materials Awareness Program (BMAP); – Training for specialized IED prevention and protection teams or OPacks such as Public Safety Bomb Squads, Explosives Detection Canine Teams, and Mobile Explosive Device Screening Teams in accordance with applicable guidelines, certification, or accreditation requirements. • Overtime and Baclill. The entire amount of overtime costs, including payments related to backfilling personnel, which are the direct result of attendance at FEMA and /or approved training courses and programs, are allowable. These costs are allowed only to the extent the payment for such services is in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s) of local government and has the approval of the State or the awarding agency, whichever is applicable. In no case is dual compensation 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. • Travel. Costs (e.g., airfare, mileage, per diem, hotel) are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel status for official business related to approved training. • Hiring of Full or Part -Time Staff or Contractors /Consultants. Payment of salaries and fringe benefits to full or part-time staff or contractors /consultants 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, whichever is applicable. Such costs must be included within the funding allowed for program management personnel expenses. In no case is dual compensation allowable. • Certification/Recertiication oflnstructors, States are encouraged to follow the NTE Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This is particularly important for those courses that involve training of trainers, This information is contained in IB 193, issued October 20, 2005. Additional information can be obtained at htt / /wwtiv ema nv/ good guidance /download /10146. • Training and exercises for the public or civilian volunteer programs supporting first responders, including CERTs, before, during and after disasters should address the needs Of the Whole Community. Allowable training includes: all- hazards safety such as emergency preparedness, basic first aid, lifesaving skills, crime prevention and terrorism awareness, school preparedness, youth preparedness, public health issues, chemical facility incidents, mitigation/property damage prevention, safety in the home, light search 67 Appendix C— FY2014 HSGP Funding Guidelines 55B -107