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States may continue implementing activities previously funded through the Driver's License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) that focus on securing driver's license and identification card issuance processes. Initiatives related to securing idcntification should: • Have the greatest impact upon reducing the issuance and use of fraudulent driver's license and identification cards; • Reduce the cost of program implementation for individuals, States, and the Federal government; • Driver's license identification material requirements; • Expedite State progress toward meeting minimum security standards; and • Plan and expedite State - specific activities to support Federal data and doemnu t verification requirements and standards. Operations (O.PSG) The intent of OPSG is to focus on operational aspects of enhancing coordination between Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies to increase the security of the United States borders. • Operational Overtime, OPSG funds may be used for operational overtime costs associated with law enforcement activities, in support of border law enforcement agencies for increased border security enhancement. At the request of a grant recipient, the FEMA Administrator may waive the 50 percent (50 %) personnel cap. Waiver decisions are at the discretion of the FEMA Administrator and will be considered on a case -by -case basis. A formal OPSG personnel waiver request should: - Be requested on official letterhead, include a writtenj ustification, and be signed by the local jurisdiction; - include a budget and method of calculation of personnel costs both in percentage of the grant award and in total dollar amount. To avoid supplanting issues, the request must also include a three -year staffing history for the requesting entity; - Include an approved Operations Order from the CBP/BP Sector office whicb . supports the local jurisdiction's written justification; - Be coordinated with the CBP Sector, SAA, and OBP; and - Be forwarded electronically by CBP to FEMA. • Part Time Personnel. OPSG funds may be used to pay additional current part time law enforcement personnel salaries in order to bring them to temporary Eill time status. • Travel, Per Diem, andLodging. Travel and per diem include costs associated with the deployrnent/redeployment of personnel to border areas and for travel associated with law enforcement entities assisting other local jurisdictions in law enforcement activities. In addition, costs to support up to ,six month deployment of law enforcement personnel to critical Southwest Border locations to support operational activities (travel costs must be in accordance with applicable travel regulations). • Vehicle and Equipment Rentals, • Vehicle /Equipment Maintenance. • Fuel Cost and /or Mileage Reimbursement. There is no cap for reimbursement of operational activities. 56 Appendix CFY2014 HSGP Funding Guidelines 55B -96