Neverley ShoemakeApril 16, 2014

HMEP Grant Purpose: Increase effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials transportation incidents.

Eligibility: The State of California’s political subdivisions and federally-recognized Tribal Governments within California that have not applied directly to US DOT/PHMSA for funding under this grant program are eligible to apply.

PHMSA Top Priority: Reduce risks associated with the bulk transport of crude oil by rail.

Planning Grant OverviewIs the project allowable?How do I develop the proposal?What forms are required?Filing the applicationWhat happens next?Questions???

Supported Planning Activities: Develop, improve, implement emergency plans/proceduresEmergency response drills and exercisesDetermine hazardous materials flow patternsAssess the need for regional HazMat response teams

Funding expected to be available: $ 515,020To be distributed to agencies within all six LEPCsState-level initiatives will be occurring as well

Focus is Hazardous Materials in transportation for commerce? Beneficiaries are public agency HazMat responders?

If either is NO, the project is not allowable

The intended outcome(s) directly supports State objectives?

If NO, the project may not be funded

Resources: Cal OES HMEP Web page

Sub-grant Announcement Cal OES Sub-grant Guidance

PHMSA Activities & Expenditures Guide

Regulations (49 CFR 110, 49 CFR 18, 2 CFR 225)

Project NarrativeNarrative is the road mapAlign with the intent of the grant and Cal OES Objectives

Work Schedule and Deliverables Form Work Schedule is the timelineConsider internal processes

Budget Sheet Budget is an estimateCosts must be allowable

Budget NarrativeHow did you come up with those numbers?

Designation StatementProject ManagerFinancial OfficerAuthorized Agent

Application FormCarry Budget figures and Project Manager info forward

AssurancesThose on Designation Statement need to be familiar with provisionsSignature assures compliance

Filing deadline – June 2, 2014Signed by the Authorized Agent by this dateSubmit electronically to HMEP Grant Administrator by the deadlineSend hard copy to HMEP Grant Administrator postmarked by the deadline

What happens next?LEPC approval and prioritizationOffer of funding by Cal OESApplicant signs and returns acceptance documentsPerformance period beginsSub-grantee Webinar

Neverley ShoemakeHMEP Grant AdministratorHazardous Materials SectionCalifornia Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)3650 Schriever AveMather, CA 95655Office: (916) 845-8765    Fax: (916) 845-8734http://www.caloes.ca.gov/HazardousMaterials/