U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Fiscal Year 2008
INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION PROGRAM:
TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
PROGRAM GUIDANCE AND APPLICATION KIT
February 2008
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CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF KEY CHANGES.............................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................4
PART I. AVAILABLE FUNDING AND ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS ....................................................................13
PART II. APPLICATION EVALUATION PROCESS ..........................................................................................18
PART III. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................22
APPENDIX A. ALIGNMENT OF IPP WITH THE NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS ARCHITECTURE...... A-1
APPENDIX B. FY 2008 TSGP ALLOWABLE EXPENSES.............................................................................B-1
APPENDIX C. GRANTS.GOV QUICK-START INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. C-1
APPENDIX D. INVESTMENT JUSTIFICATION............................................................................................... D-1
APPENDIX E. SAMPLE BUDGET DETAIL WORKSHEET............................................................................E-1
APPENDIX F. TRAINING COST MATRIX AND VENDOR/COURSE LIST..................................................F-1
APPENDIX G. AWARD AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS..................................................................... G-1
APPENDIX H. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES..................................................................................................... H-1
APPENDIX I .OPERATIONAL EXPENSES CERTIFICATION FORM ...........................................................I-1
APPENDIX J. SECURITY PLAN CERTIFICATION FORM............................................................................. J-1
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SUMMARY OF KEY CHANGES
The Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) has changed for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 in
some key ways from previous years. These changes are summarized below.
Available Funding
The funding for the FY 2008 TSGP has increased substantially. The funding available
for intracity rail, ferry, and bus has increased from $255 million in FY 2007 (base and
supplemental) to $348.6 million in FY 2008.
Ferry System Eligibility
Certain ferry systems (identified in Table 4) are eligible to participate in the FY 2008
TSGP, and receive funds under the Tier I cooperative agreement process. However,
any ferry system electing to participate and receive funds under the FY 2008 TSGP
cannot participate in the FY 2008 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), and will not
be considered for funding under the FY 2008 PSGP. Likewise, any ferry system that
participates in PSGP cannot be considered for funding under TSGP.
Security Plans
Public Law (PL) 110-53, titled Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11
Commission Act of 2007 and enacted in September 2007, requires that transit
agencies have a security plan in order to be eligible for transit security grant funds, and
that grant funds be used to address items in that plan1. Although the requirement for a
security plan was included in the FY 2005 TSGP, it is now required by law.
In order to be eligible for FY 2008 TSGP grants, transit agencies must have developed
and/or updated the above mentioned security plan within the last three years. Entities
providing transit security (e.g., city/county police department, transit agencys own
police department) for a transit agency must approve the security plan. The signature
of a responsible official from the entity providing transit security serves as this approval.
Certification of the existence of these documents must be provided to the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) as a part of the application. Further, security plans and
associated documentation of this approval must be provided to DHS upon request.
Investment Justifications
Each Investment Justification received from Tier 1 applicants must be reviewed by the
agencys transit security provider prior to the submission to the Regional Transit
Security Working Group (RTSWG). Table 4 indicates the transit security providers by
transit agency. Review is required whether or not the investment specifically involves
the security provider. The signatures of responsible officials from both the transit
agency and the agencys transit security provider (Table 4) serves as certification of
agreement to submit each investment justification. See Appendix D for the appropriate
form.
1 PL 110-53, Section 1406(a)(2)
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Scoring Methodology and Criteria
The criteria used to make funding decisions within Tier I and Tier II have been refined.
Each project submitted for funding will be scored based on:

The agencys risk,

The project effectiveness,

The quality of the project (as written up in the Investment Justification), and

A regional collaboration component (where appropriate).
A projects overall score will be based on all four factors above. Projects must meet a
minimum eligibility threshold in order to be considered for funding.
Operational Activities
The Department feels that operational activities, including those activities provided by
the transit agencys primary security providers (e.g., law enforcement agencies or transit
agency police departments) can be an effective method for mitigating risk. Although law
enforcement agencies are not eligible for direct grants in FY 2008, law enforcement
agencies that act as the primary transit security providers for large transit agencies are
eligible as sub-recipients of the transit agencies.
Regional Transit Security Working Groups (RTSWGs)
The responsibilities and membership of the RTSWGs in Tier I regions has been
amended. First, DHS/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will act as a cochair
on the RTSWGs along with any other current chairs/co-chairs established by the
region. Certain law enforcement agencies that are the primary providers of transit
security (eligible sub-recipients of transit agencies) must be included in the RTSWGs as
active participants with full membership rights. Also, RTSWGs are encouraged to
include representatives of freight rail carriers who operate in their region.
RTSWGs must develop a comprehensive list of security-related investments that the
region will need to undertake in order to mitigate risk in the region, prioritized by regional
risk.
Funding Allocations
The funding allocations included in this grant guidance represent a target funding level.
The final allocations will be determined based on projects submitted. If quality
applications are not submitted from one region, funds may be transferred to another
region and/or between tiers to fund effective, high-priority security projects.
Project Effectiveness
DHS has identified several different project types, and grouped them into four prioritized
groups based on their effectiveness to reduce risk and alignment with Departmental
priorities. This identification was also made in response to requests from transit
agencies to provide a methodology to prioritize projects. Scoring for both Tier I and II
projects will reflect this project effectiveness component. These project groupings are
discussed in detail within this guidance document.
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Securing high-risk critical assets, such as underwater tunnels and multi-level/multiagency
underground stations, remains one of the Departments highest priorities. Prior
year grant funding levels, however, limited the programs ability to fund some of the
high-cost projects associated with risk mitigation of these types of critical infrastructure.
With this year's substantial funding increase, these types of risk mitigation projects can
now be considered. Additionally, the TSGP continues to place highest priority on
projects that include the training of frontline employees; operational activities that
support visible, unpredictable deterrence; exercises; and public awareness programs.
Table 1 below outlines key changes to the FY 2008 TSGP from FY 2007.
Table 1: Key Changes for the FY 2008 TSGP
Change Description Page
References
Security Plans
All agencies receiving TSGP funds are required by Public Law 110-53
to have a security plan, and that grant funds be used to address items
in that plan2. Transit agencies must have developed and/or updated a
security plan within the last three years and must have concurrence
from the transit agencys security provider.
13-14,
Appendix J
Investment
Justification
Each investment justification must be reviewed by the agencys transit
security provider(s) prior to the submission to the RTSWG. Appendix D
Eligibility
Law Enforcement agencies are no longer eligible as direct grant
recipients. However, certain Law Enforcement agencies are eligible as
sub-recipients of the transit agencies they provide transit security to. A
list of those law enforcement agencies is included in this guidance.
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Funding
Allocations
Funding allocations represent a target funding level. Funds may be
moved among Tier I regions, and/or between tiers, based on the
overall quality and effectiveness of applications, as appropriate.
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Scoring
Methodology and
Funding Criteria
Each project submitted for funding will be given a score based on the
agencys risk ranking, the project effectiveness, the quality of the
project, and a regional collaboration component (where appropriate).
A projects overall score will be based on all four factors. Projects must
meet a minimum eligibility threshold in order to be considered for
funding.
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Project
Effectiveness
The Department has identified specific types of projects that will receive
priority consideration in all awards based on their effectiveness in
reducing risk. These project types have been divided into four prioritized
groups, each discussed in detail within this guidance document.
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Regional Transit
Security Working
Groups (RTSWGs)

In Tier I regions, DHS/TSA will act as a co-chair on the RTSWG
with any other current chairs/co-chairs established by the region.

The Tier I RTSWGs must develop a comprehensive list of security-
related investments that the region will need to undertake in order
to mitigate risk in the region, prioritized by regional risk.

Law Enforcement agencies listed herein must be included in the
RTSWGs as active participants will full membership rights.

RTSWGs are encouraged to include representatives of freight rail
carriers who operate in or through the region.
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All entities receiving TSGP funding are required to read and conform to all requirements
of this grant guidance document and must have read and accepted all program
guidance as binding.
2 Public Law 110-53, Section 1406(a)(2)
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INTRODUCTION
The Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is one of five grant programs that constitute
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Infrastructure
Protection Program (IPP).3 The IPP is one tool among a comprehensive set of
measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help
strengthen the nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential
terrorist attacks. The TSGP is an important component of the Departments effort to
enhance the security of the Nations critical infrastructure. The program provides funds
to owners and operators of transit systems (which include intracity bus, rail, and ferry
systems) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public
from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies.
The bulk of Americas critical infrastructure is owned and/or operated by State, local and
private sector partners. The funds provided by the TSGP are primarily intended to
improve the security of public transit to include bus, passenger rail, and ferry systems.
The TSGP also supports security funding for the National Passenger Rail Corporation
(Amtrak), and freight railroad carriers.4
The purpose of this package is to provide: (1) an overview of the TSGP; and (2) the
formal grant guidance and application materials needed to apply for funding under the
program. Also included is an explanation of DHS management requirements for
implementation of a successful application.
Making an application for significant Federal funds under programs such as this can be
quite complex. DHS places a high priority on providing clear guidance and efficient
application tools to assist applicants. Customers are entitled to effective assistance
during the application process, and transparent, disciplined management controls to
support grant awards. DHS staff operate as good stewards of precious Federal
resources, and commonsense partners with State and local colleagues.
It is understood that individual transit systems will have unique needs and tested
experience about how best to reduce risk locally. DHS subject matter experts will come
to the task with a sense of urgency to reduce risk, but also with an ability to listen
carefully to local needs and approaches. In short, the Department is committed to
respecting flexibility and local innovation as it funds National Homeland Security
priorities. The Department expects that, subject to the availability of future grant funds,
it will use this formula and these guidelines. This commitment will allow transit security
regions and agencies greater flexibility in security planning.
3 The IPPs other components include grants targeted at marine ports, intercity bus companies, the trucking industry,
and the Buffer Zone Protection Program for other high-risk infrastructure facilities.
4 Unless otherwise noted, this Grant Guidance and Application Kit establishes requirements for the TSGP intracity
rail, ferry, and intracity bus awards only. Although there is substantial overlap, TSGP guidance documents for Amtrak
and freight railroad carriers are contained in separate supplemental Grant Guidance and Application Kit packages.
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A. Federal Investment Strategy
The IPP is an important part of the Administrations larger, coordinated effort to
strengthen homeland security preparedness, including the security of Americas critical
infrastructure. The IPP implements objectives addressed in a series of post 9/11 laws,
strategy documents, plans, Executive Orders and Homeland Security Presidential
Directives (HSPDs) outlined in Appendix A. Of particular significance are the National
Preparedness Guidelines5 and associated work products, including the National
Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and its transportation sector-specific plans and
Executive Order 13416 (Strengthening Surface Transportation Security). The National
Preparedness Guidelines provide an all-hazards vision regarding the nations four core
preparedness objectives: to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from
terrorist attacks and other similarly catastrophic events.
The National Preparedness Guidelines defines a vision of what to accomplish and a set
of tools to forge a unified national consensus about what to do and how to work together
at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal levels. Private sector participation is integral to
the Guidelines success. It outlines 15 scenarios of terrorist attacks and other major
events that form the basis of much of the Federal exercise and training regime. In
addition, it identifies 37 critical target capabilities that DHS is making the focus of key
investments with State, local and Tribal partners.
DHS expects its critical infrastructure partnersincluding recipients of IPP grantsto be
familiar with this national preparedness architecture and to incorporate elements of this
architecture into their planning, operations and investment to the degree practicable.
Our funding priorities outlined in this document reflect National Preparedness
Guidelines priority investments as appropriate. Programmatic requirements or priority
investment categories reflecting the national preparedness architecture for this IPP
grant program are identified below.
B. Funding Priorities
The funding priorities for the FY 2008 TSGP reflect the Departments overall investment
strategy. Of these priorities two have been paramount risk-based funding and regional
security cooperation.
5 The National Preparedness Guidelines and its supporting documents were published in final form and released on
September 13, 2007. The Guidelines are available at: http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/publications.
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Risk-Based Funding
Based upon ongoing intelligence analysis, extensive security reviews, consultations with
the transit industry and Congressional direction, DHS once again intends to focus the
bulk of its available transit grant dollars on the highest-risk systems in our countrys
largest metropolitan areas. Eligible agencies were identified using a comprehensive,
empirically-grounded risk analysis model that was also used in FY 2007, and is
described below in the section regarding eligible recipients.
DHS has also identified priority project types and placed them into groups based on
their effectiveness to reduce risk. Certain types of projects that are effective at
addressing risk will be given priority consideration for funding. These groups have been
prioritized based upon Departmental priorities and their ability to elevate security on a
system-wide level, to elevate security to critical infrastructure assets, and to reduce the
risk of catastrophic events and consequences. Table 2 outlines, in detail, the groups
and sample project types. While the groups are prioritized, the projects within each
group are not. Note that project types not on the priority list will not be considered for
funding in the FY 2008 TSGP, such as Hardening of Low-Density Stations, Redundant
Control Centers/Mobile Command Centers, Back-Up Generators/Power Supplies, and
Chemical/Biological Detection Systems.
Regional Security Coordination
DHS places a very high priority on ensuring that all TSGP applications reflect robust
regional coordination and can show an investment strategy that institutionalizes regional
security strategy integration. Many Tier I and Tier II regions have more than one transit
operating agency. DHS will work with successful grantees to strengthen and support
regional consultation processes. Close coordination of the Federal TSGP investments
is encouraged in all applications and is reflected in the regional collaboration component
of the overall project score.
The FY 2008 TSGP awards for Tier I agencies will continue to be made in the form of
cooperative agreements. Under cooperative agreements, DHS will partner with each
region, specifically their transit systems and security providers, to address risk in that
region. In order to ensure the region addresses risk in a comprehensive and
collaborative manner, DHS will engage in a dialogue with each region to discuss the
regional risks and threats and then help agencies identify projects with the greatest
security impact. The scoring methodology described in this grant guidance will provide
the framework for how DHS will work with the regions to identify and prioritize security
projects for funding. DHS will work closely with the region, transit systems and security
providers, pre- and post-award, to ensure that the projects are being implemented
effectively. Cooperative agreements allow greater flexibility throughout the lifecycle of
the grant. For example, if situations arise where the direction of the project needs to be
changed, a cooperative agreement allows DHS to work directly with the transit system
to quickly adapt to that change.
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Table 2: Project Effectiveness Groups Listed in Priority Order
Priority
Group # Effectiveness
Group Score
Project
Description Project Types
1 4
Training,
Operational
Deterrence, Drills,
Public Awareness
Activities

Developing Security Plans

Training (basic before follow-on):
o Security Awareness
o
DHS-Approved Behavior Recognition
Detection Courses
o Counter-Surveillance
o
Immediate Actions for Security
Threats/Incidents

Employee Security Threat Assessments (e.g.
background checks)

Operational Deterrence
o Canine Teams
o
Mobile Explosives Screening Teams
o VIPR Teams

Crowd Assessment

Public Awareness
2 3
Multi-User High-
Density Key
Infrastructure
Protection
Anti-terrorism security enhancement measures, such
as intrusion detection, visual surveillance with live
monitoring, alarms tied to visual surveillance system,
recognition software, tunnel ventilation and drainage
system protection, flood gates and plugs, portal
lighting, and similar hardening actions for:

Tunnel Hardening

High-Density Elevated Operations

Multi-User High-Density Stations
3 2
Single-User High-
Density Key
Infrastructure
Protection

Hardening of SCADA systems

Anti-terrorism security enhancement measures for:
o High-Density Stations
o High-Density Bridges
4 1 Key Operating
Asset Protection

Physical Hardening of Control Centers
o Bollards
o Stand off
o Access Control

Secure Parked trains, engines, and buses
o Bus/Rail Yards

Maintenance Facilities
Project types that are not in Project Effectiveness Priority Groups 1-4 will not be
considered for funding under the FY 2008 TSGP (e.g., Hardening of Low-Density
Stations, Redundant Control Centers/Mobile Command Centers, Back-Up
Generators/Power Supplies, and Chemical/Biological Detection Systems).
As in FY 2007, DHS will conduct extensive outreach and provide continuing support to
answer inquiries and to assist agencies with filing the strongest possible applications.
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C. Scoring Methodology and Funding Allocations
In the effort to promote transparency and focus on effective risk-mitigating projects, a
new scoring methodology has been adopted that promotes the consistent and accurate
evaluation of projects. The criteria that will be used in funding decisions are as follows.
Each project submitted for funding will be given a score based on the agencys risk
ranking, project effectiveness (ability to elevate security and reduce risk), quality of the
application (Investment Justification), and regional collaboration component (where
appropriate). A projects overall score will be based on all four of these factors.
Projects must meet a minimum eligibility threshold in order to be considered for funding.
The determination of the eligibility threshold will be made by the Department. See Part
II, Application Evaluation Process, for further details about the review criteria.
Table 4 identifies all applicants eligible for the FY 2008 TSGP, including law enforcement
agencies that are eligible as sub-recipients to transit agencies. Regional allocation levels
represent a target amount. Funds may and will be moved among Tier I regions, and/or
between tiers as DHS deems appropriate to maximize the security benefit to the Nation
based on the overall quality and effectiveness of the final projects submitted. Projects
must meet a minimum scoring threshold in order to be considered for funding. If the
amount of eligible projects is less than the target allocation for a given region, the
remainder of funds will be moved to another region where the amount of eligible projects
exceeds the target allocation. This movement will happen between regions and/or tiers,
as appropriate, to ensure that all FY 2008 TSGP funding goes towards eligible projects
that are effective and efficient in addressing risk mitigation efforts.
D. Regional Transit Security Working Groups (RTSWG)
Tier I
In order to support the cooperative agreement process, each Tier I region must have a
RTSWG. The following entities must be invited to actively participate in the group and
have full membership rights in the RTSWG: eligible transit agencies and their security
providers, eligible law enforcement agencies, Amtrak (only in the National Capital Region,
New York, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles), the State Administrative Agency (SAA),
and the State Office of Homeland Security. For agencies that share assets with Amtrak,
close coordination on the expenditure of funds for security enhancements at shared
facilities must occur. The RTSWGs are also encouraged to involve freight railroad carriers
if their operations intersect with that of the transit agencies.
DHS/TSA will act as a co-chair on the RTSWG with any other current chairs/cochairs
established by the region.
As a requirement under the FY 2008 TSGP, the RTSWGs in Tier I regions must
develop a comprehensive list of security-related investments that the region will
need to undertake in order to mitigate risk in the region, prioritized by regional
risk, that will address both near- and long-term investments regardless of cost or
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available grant funding. The projects must also relate back to the Project Types in
Table 2 in order to be considered eligible for funding.
Additionally, the RTSWGs in Tier I regions must develop a list of current operational
capabilities, and regional goals for those operational capabilities (e.g., currently have 9
canine teams, and goal is to have 15 canine teams).
Tier II
Given DHS preference to continue the promotion of regional risk mitigation strategies,
eligible transit agencies in Tier II are encouraged to develop RTSWGs in their areas if
they are not already in existence. Members should include eligible transit agencies and
their security providers, local law enforcement agencies, Amtrak and eligible freight
railroad carriers (where transit operations intersect), the SAA, and the State Office of
Homeland Security. Formation of such RTSWGs would facilitate a regional approach to
security and result in funding preferences as discussed earlier and under Part II.
E. Allowable Expenses
Specific investments made in support of the funding priorities discussed above
generally fall into one of six allowable cost categories:
1. Planning
2. Operational Packages
3. Equipment Acquisitions
4. Training
5. Exercises
6. Management and Administration
Appendix B provides additional detail about each of these six allowable expense
categories, as well as a section that identifies several specifically unallowable costs. For
Operational Packages, awardees must commit to minimum training standards to be set
by the Department as well as post-award capability sustainment requirements for all
Federally-funded security personnel. Costs associated with meeting training standards
will continue to be an allowable expense with no required cost share but sustainment
costs will be the responsibility of the grantee.
Operational Packages (OPacks)
Operational costs were introduced as an allowable expense element with the FY 2007
TSGP Supplemental. For FY 2008, eligible Tier I transit systems that have a dedicated
transit security/police force, a transit security operations dispatch center, and a daily
unlinked ridership of 200,000 or greater are eligible to apply for operational expenses.
Also, certain law enforcement agencies that act as the primary transit security provider
for large transit systems (as identified in Table 4) are eligible for these types of
operational activities as sub-recipients of the transit systems.
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The allowance of operational expenses continues the initiative introduced with the FY
2007 TSGP Supplemental, and applies exclusively for counterterrorism activities.
OPack funds may not be used to supplant existing agency programs already supported
by the agency. OPack funds may only be used for new capabilities/programs. OPack
capabilities must be funded on a full-time basis, only for their intended purposes in line
with the capabilities and functions detailed within this guidance in Appendix B.
The maximum Federal cost share for OPacks is 2/3 of the total project cost. For
example, if the total OPack cost is $1 million, the maximum amount that will be funded
through this grant is $667,000; the agency is responsible for providing the additional
$333,000 as their cost share. In 2009, DHS plans to raise this non-Federal share to 50%.
The period of performance for OPacks will be 30 months. Additionally, transit agencies
that have shown their staffing plan to hire permanent staff to fill OPack positions will be
allowed to fund overtime expenses for existing staff for the first 6 months of the grant
period of performance to ensure there is sufficient time for new-hire positions to be
fully trained and put into place.
Eligible Tier I applicants electing to pursue these options must take the following actions:

Submit documentation from the agencys chief operating official or designee that
certifies in writing what is the current capability (without Federal funding) for each
eligible position (Canine, VIPR, etc) and that funds being used under this
provision are only used either to fill new dedicated full-time OPack positions, or to
cover initial overtime costs associated with establishing the OPack position
capability approved for 2008 TSGP funding by DHS until the new full-time
officers are in place. Certification will also confirm the agencys understanding of
the 6-month limitation on overtime referenced above. Certification will further
confirm the agencys understanding that, after the 30-month period of
performance, the positions will become the responsibility of the employing
agency. Failure to sustain the level of capability established by the grant will
result in disqualification from using future TSGP awards for operational
expenses. Appendix I contains the necessary certification form.

Develop and submit for review within 60 days of the grant award a detailed audit
process to ensure that supported personnel are involved only in counterterrorism
activities as defined per the selected OPack position, and that supported
positions are above and beyond pre-grant capabilities. The results of these audit
activities must be submitted to DHS for review on a semiannual basis.

Awardees must commit to minimum training standards to be set by the
Department for all federally funded security positions.
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Operating Cost Restrictions
PL 110-53 limits how funds can be used for certain operating projects, especially those
projects which include operational costs associated with security and counter-terrorism
duties. Not more than 50 percent of the funds available for this grant program may be
used for Operating uses as outlined in PL 110-53 section 1406(b)(2)6 which includes
security training, exercises, public awareness campaigns, canine patrols, development
of security plans, overtime reimbursement, and operational costs associated with
security or counter-terrorism duties. Further, within the operational costs sub-category
of Operating uses, which includes reimbursement of State, local, and tribal
governments for costs for personnel assigned to full-time or part-time security or
counterterrorism duties related to public transportation (i.e. OPacks), there is a limitation
that grant funding used for this expense cannot total more than 10 percent of the total
grant funds received by a public transportation agency in any 1 year7. Projects funded
under a FY 2008 TSGP award must be consistent with the limitations imposed by PL
110-53.
Pre-Priced Fast Track Training
Recent assessments and evaluations have highlighted the fact that security training for
frontline employees of transit systems is a critical vulnerability that must be addressed
as soon as possible. In order to ease the administrative burden associated with
submitting an Investment Justification, a pre-priced fast track training option is available
to Tier I and II agencies. If the pre-priced option, outlined below, does not meet the
needs of an agency, they may submit a full Investment Justification and detailed budget
to be considered in the competitive application review process.
Systems may submit abbreviated Investment Justifications using the training cost matrix
contained in Appendix F. Eligible applicants should use this matrix to determine the
amount of funding pre-approved through the grant process for training classes,
depending on the type of course and the type of employees being trained. Applicants
should ask for the exact amount of funds specified in the matrix to ensure compliance
with pre-approved costs, and to expedite the award process. Additional costs above the
pre-approved amount will not be funded.
The matrix includes a number of different elements: the types of training (Basic and
Follow-On), employee categories, and course duration, and indications of what types
of employees should receive what type of training. Transit systems must meet basic
training requirements before requesting funds for follow-on training courses. Requests
for funding of follow-on training courses must include a statement that certifies that the
basic training requirements have been fulfilled or are not applicable else they will not be
funded. Requests for follow-on training should include the following information:

Type, name, and vendor of the basic training classes frontline employees have
received; and

Dates when the employees received the training, including how many employees
attended each class.
6 PL 110-53, Section 1406(m)(1)(B)
7 PL 110-53, Section 1406(b)(2)(G)
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To complete the training cost matrix, on the Data Entry sheet, transit systems should
enter the number of employees that should receive each type of training. The matrix
automatically calculates training cost based on the course type, number of employees,
and course duration. The calculation also includes appropriate management and
administration (M&A) costs for the transit agency, as well as for the State. If the
calculated training costs exceed the actual costs incurred, the transit agency is
permitted to keep the excess funds and put these funds toward additional employee
training or other security-related projects. If however, the calculated training costs are
lower than what the transit agency incurred, the transit agency is expected to cover the
additional cost. This training matrix, along with the abbreviated Investment Justification,
constitutes the required detailed budget component of the grant application for fast
track training applications.
For FY 2008 TSGP, the period of performance for fast-track training will be 24
months.
More information on the training cost matrix, as well as a list of approved courses and
vendors, can be found in Appendix F. An electronic version of the matrix can be found
at the following website: http://www.tsa.gov/join/grants/tsgp.shtm.
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PART I
AVAILABLE FUNDING AND ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
This section summarizes the total amount of funding available under the FY 2008
TSGP, the basic distribution method used to administer the grants, and it identifies all
transit systems eligible for FY 2008 funding.
A. Available Funding
In FY 2008, the total funds allocated to TSGP are $388.6 million. This is up
considerably from the $271.8 million distributed in FY 2007 (base and supplemental).
The funding distribution is summarized in Table 3 below.
Table 3: TSGP FY 2008 Available Funding
Transportation Mode FY 2008 Funding
Tier I: Rail, Intracity Bus, & Ferry $312,000,000
Tier II: Rail & Intracity Bus $36,600,000
Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak)* $25,000,000
Freight Rail Security Grant Program* $15,000,000
TOTAL $388,600,000
 *Separate guidance documents are available for the FY 2008 Intercity
 Passenger Rail (Amtrak) and the FY 2008 Freight Rail Security
 Grant Program (FRSGP)
B. Selection of Eligible Applicants
Agencies eligible for FY 2008 TSGP funding were identified using a comprehensive,
empirically-grounded risk analysis model. The risk methodology for the IPP program is
consistent across modes and is linked to the risk methodology used to determine
eligibility for the core DHS State and local grant programs. TSGP basic eligibility is
derived from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). Certain ferry systems, listed in
Table 4, are eligible to participate in the FY 2008 TSGP, and receive funds under the
Tier I cooperative agreement process. However, any ferry system electing to participate
and receive funds under the FY 2008 TSGP cannot participate in the FY 2008 Port
Security Grant Program (PSGP), and will not be considered for funding under the FY
2008 PSGP. Likewise, any ferry system that participates in PSGP cannot be
considered for funding under TSGP.
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PL 110-53 requires that transit agencies have a security plan in order to be eligible for
transit security grant funds, and that grant funds be used to address items in that plan8.
In order to be eligible for the FY 2008 TSGP, transit agencies must have developed
and/or updated their security plan within the last three years. Entities providing transit
security (e.g., city/county police department, transit agencys own police department) for
a transit agency must approve the security plan. The signature of a responsible official
from the agencys transit security provider serves as this approval. Certification of the
existence of these documents must be provided to DHS as a part of the investment
justification. Security plans and associated documentation of this approval must be
provided to DHS upon request.
In addition, the security plan must be approved by the transit security provider. If there
is more than one provider in the core service area, all transit security providers must
review and concur in the plan. Each Tier I investment justification must be reviewed by
the agencys transit security provider prior to the submission to the RTSWG. Table 4
indicates the transit security providers by transit agency. Review is required whether or
not the investment specifically involves the security provider. The signatures of
responsible officials from both the transit agency and the agencys transit security
provider (Table 4) serves as certification of agreement to submit each investment
justification. See Appendix D for the appropriate form
Within the TSGP, eligibility for Tier I and Tier II grant awards is predicated on a
systematic risk analysis that aggregates all of the eligible transit agencies within a given
metropolitan area, and then rates these clusters of eligible systems for comparative risk.
The TSGP risk formula is based on a 100 point scale comprised of threat (20 points)
and vulnerability/consequences (80 points) variables. The DHS formula incorporates
multiple variables. Each variable set is assigned a weight as part of the overall formula,
and all eligible jurisdictions are empirically ranked in each instance on a numerical scale
from lowest to highest.
The DHS risk assessment methodology considers critical infrastructure system assets,
and characteristics that might contribute to their risk, such as: intelligence community
assessments of threat; potentially affected passenger populations, and the economic
impact of attack. The relative weighting of variables reflects DHS overall risk
assessment and FY 2008 program priorities (e.g., heavy weighting for the presence of
underwater and underground systems). Specific variables include the unlinked
passenger trips for rail and bus systems, the number of underground track miles, the
number of underwater tunnels, and the location-specific intelligence community risk
analysis.
8 PL 110-53, Section 1406(a)(2)
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C. Eligible Applicants and Role of State Administrative Agencies
The Governor of each State and Territory with an FY 2008 UASI jurisdiction is required
to designate a State Administrative Agency (SAA) to apply for and administer the funds
awarded under the TSGP. The SAA is the only entity eligible formally to apply for
TSGP funds9. DHS requires that the SAA be responsible for obligating TSGP funds to
the appropriate individual transit agencies within 45 days after receipt of funds10.
Certain law enforcement agencies (identified in Table 4) that are principal providers of
transit security to a Tier I system are eligible sub-recipients of the transit agencies.
Funds may only be used to support transit-related security activities and not other
departmental operations. Note: This provision applies exclusively to the New York
City, Chicago, and San Francisco Police Departments, Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department, Orange County (CA) Sheriffs Office, Alameda County
Sheriffs Office, and Contra Costa County (CA) Office of the Sheriff, which
support, respectively, Tier I regional transit agencies in the New York City,
Chicago, Bay Area, and Greater Los Angeles Urban Areas.
Table 4 summarizes the specific rail and intracity bus transit systems that are eligible for
funding through the FY 2008 TSGP by tier, as well as target funding levels.
Eligibility does not guarantee grant funding.
9 This does not apply to Amtrak. Amtrak may apply for and receive a direct award pursuant to supplemental guidance.
10 For purposes of the FY08 TSGP, receipt of funds means the date on which funds are available for expenditure (e.g., all special
conditions prohibiting obligation, expenditure and draw down) have been removed.
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Table 4: Eligible Rail and Intracity Bus Transit Agencies
and Law Enforcement Agencies*
Tier State Urban Area Eligible System Transit Security Provider* FY 2008 Target
Alameda County Sheriffs Office
$28,259,722
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) Contra Costa County (CA) Office of the
Sheriff
Altamont Commuter Express (ACE)
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) BART Police Department
Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
City of Alameda Ferry Services (Blue and Gold Lines
Fleet)Bay Area City of Vallejo Transportation Program (ferry only)
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation
District (including Ferry)
Transbay Joint Powers Authority
CA Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain)
San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) San Francisco Police Department
San Mateo County Transit Authority (SamTrans)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Catalina Passenger Service
$13,333,678
City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Greater Los Foothill Transit Angeles Area (Los Long Beach Transit Angeles/Long
Beach and
Anaheim/Santa
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority Los Angeles Sheriffs Department
Ana UASI Areas) Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Orange County Sheriffs Department
Santa Monicas Big Blue Bus
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)
City of Alexandria (Alexandria Transit Company)
$38,080,340
Fairfax County Department of Transportation
Greater National Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Maryland MTA Police Department
Capital Region Montgomery County Department of Transportation
DC/MD/VA** (National Capital
Region and
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation
Commission
I
Baltimore UASI
Areas)
Prince Georges County Department of Public Works
and Transportation
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metro Transit Police Department
GA Atlanta Area Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
$6,399,055 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) MARTA Police Department
IL/IN*** Chicago Area
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Chicago Police Department
$24,856,829
Northeast Illinois Commuter Railroad Corporation
(METRA) METRA Police Department
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
(NICTD)
PACE Suburban Bus
MA Boston Area Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
(including Ferry) MBTA Transit Police Department $29,259,896
NY/NJ/CT****
New York
City/Northern New
Jersey Area (New
York City and
Jersey City/Newark
UASI Areas)
Connecticut Department of Transportation
$153,256,664
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York
City Transit (Subway)
New York City Police Department
(NYPD)
MTA New York City Transit (Bus) New York City Police Department
(NYPD)
MTA Bus MTA Police Department
MTA Suburban Bus Authority MTA Police Department
MTA Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company MTA Police Department
MTA Long Island Railroad MTA Police Department
New Jersey Transit Corp. (NJT) NJT Police Department
New York City Department of Transportation (Ferry)
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)
(including Ferry) Port Authority Police Department
Westchester County Department of Transportation
PA/NJ***** Philadelphia Area
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
$18,553,816 Southeast Pennsylvania Transportation Authority SEPTA Police Department
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
New Jersey Transit NJT Police Department
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Tier State Urban Area Eligible System FY 2008 Target
II
AZ
Phoenix Area
City of Phoenix Public Transit Department
$36,600,000
Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (Valley Metro)
Tucson Area City of Tucson Transit
CA
Sacramento Area Sacramento Regional Transit District
San Diego Area
North San Diego County Transit District (NCTD)
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
CO Denver Area Regional Transportation District
FL
Jacksonville Area Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Miami/Fort Lauderdale (Miami
and Fort Lauderdale UASI
Areas)
Broward County Division of Mass Transit
Miami-Dade Transit
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Tri-Rail)
Orlando Area Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority
Tampa Area
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)
Pinellas Sun Coast Transit Authority
HI Honolulu Area City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services
LA New Orleans Area
Jefferson Parish Department of Transportation
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA)
MI Detroit Area
City of Detroit Department of Transportation
Detroit Transportation Corporation
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
MN Twin Cities Area Metro Transit
MO St. Louis Area
Bi-State Development Agency (Metro)
Madison County Transit District
NV Las Vegas Area Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
NY Buffalo Area Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
NC Charlotte Area Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
OH
Cincinnati Area
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
Cleveland The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
OR Portland Area
Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area (C-TRAN)
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (Tri-Met)
PA Pittsburgh Area Port Authority of Allegheny County
RI Providence Area Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
TN Memphis Area Memphis Area Transit Authority
TX
Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington Area
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)
Trinity Railway Express (TRE)
Houston Area Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
San Antonio Area VIA Metropolitan Transit
VA Norfolk Area Hampton Roads Transit
WA Seattle Area
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit)
King County Department of Transportation
Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (Pierce Transit)
Snohomish County Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (Community Transit)
WI Milwaukee Area Milwaukee County Transit System
Amtrak $25,000,000
Freight Rail $15,000,000
Total $388,600,000
*The responsible law enforcement agencies indicated must co-sign every investment justification for these transit agencies.
**The DC SAA will administer these funds.
***The IL SAA will administer these funds.
****The NY SAA will administer these funds.
*****The PA SAA will administer these funds.
Note: Other Rail includes: 1) Automated Guideway (AG); and, 2) Cable Car (CC)
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PART II
APPLICATION EVALUATION PROCESS
This section summarizes the roles and responsibilities within DHS for managing the
TSGP, the overall timetable for the FY 2008 program, and core process and priorities
that will be used to assess applications under the FY 2008 TSGP. The next section
provides detailed information about specific application requirements and the process
for submission of applications.
A. TSGP Program Management: Roles and Responsibilities
Within DHS, TSA by law has the lead for managing the Departments security oversight
and security programs for the transit industry. TSA provides transit system subject
matter expertise within DHS and determines the primary security architecture for the
TSGP program. Its subject matter experts have the lead in crafting all selection criteria
associated with the application review process. TSA coordinates daily with the DHS
Chief Intelligence Officer to review intelligence reporting and craft intelligence risk
assessments related to the transportation sector.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the lead for designing and
operating the administrative mechanisms needed to manage the Departments core
grant programs, including this IPP grant program. In short, FEMA is responsible for
ensuring compliance with all relevant Federal grant management requirements and
delivering the appropriate grant management tools, financial controls, audits and
program management discipline needed to support the TSGP. While both TSA and
FEMA of necessity interface directly with our transit stakeholders, TSA will prioritize
specific investments and set security priorities associated with the TSGP.
Effective management of the TSGP entails a partnership within DHS, the boundaries of
which have been defined by DHS Secretary Chertoff. In order to make this partnership
seamless to our external partners, upon award of a FY 2008 TSGP grant, two
individuals will be identified for each transit agency who will serve as primary account
managersone individual from TSA and one from the FEMA. These two individuals
will be assigned to be turnkey facilitators for our grant recipients. They will meet directly
with grantees as needed, and will coordinate with each other routinely to facilitate
support for the individual transit agencies in a given region. These individuals will be
the one-stop TSGP account managers for our transit agency customers.
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B. Overview  Application Deadline and Review Process
Completed applications must be submitted to DHS via grants.gov (see below for details
about this Federal grants application tool) no later than 11:59 PM EDT, March 17, 2008.
For Tier I regions, the SAA needs only submit by March 17, 2008 an SF-424
(Application for Federal Assistance) for the regional allocation target amount. DHS will
work with the regions to improve formal projects and investment justifications that
address the regions security needs, and are in alignment with Departmental priorities.
Tier I systems will be required to submit via the SAA the final investment justifications
developed with DHS by August 15, 2008. Extensions will not be granted.
For Tier II systems, the SAA must submit by March 17, 2008 an SF-424 application
(including all required assurances and certifications described in Part III following)
together with an investment justification and detailed budget for each project for which
funding is being requested. Detailed budgets are not required for fast-track training
requests, as the training cost matrix represents the detailed budget.
DHS will evaluate and act on applications within 60 days following close of the
application period. The FY 2008 TSGP will use risk-based prioritization consistent with
DHS policy outlined in this TSGP Program Guidance and Application Kit.
Investment Justifications will be evaluated based on11:

The agencys risk grouping (Sensitive Security Information will be provided
separately),

The project effectiveness group (see Table 2),

The quality of the project (as written up in the Investment Justification for Tier II),
and

A regional collaboration component (where appropriate).
A projects overall score will be based on all four factors above. Projects must meet a
minimum eligibility threshold in order to be considered for funding.
The following process will be used to make awards for the program:

DHS will verify compliance with each of the administrative and eligibility criteria
identified in the application kit.

RTSWGs will develop prioritized lists of Investment Justifications based on the
agencies risk groupings, project effectiveness group, and regional collaboration.
DHS will work with the Tier I regions and their transit systems to ensure project
quality.
11 Project Score = Risk Group x Project Effectiveness + Quality Score
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Tier II fast track training investment justifications will be reviewed by TSA and
FEMA, and then approved for funding.

For Tier II applications that are not related to fast track training, the Department
will calculate a total score to aid with funding selections. The total score will
consist of four individual parts: an agency-based risk score, a score associated
with an applications alignment to the project effectiveness groups, a score based
on project quality, and the degree of regional collaboration.

Eligible applications will be reviewed by a panel to determine the project quality
score. This panel will consist of Federal officials from multiple government
agencies that will review each application and score it based on the following
criteria: cost effectiveness, feasibility, timelines, and sustainability without
additional Federal funds. The scoring criteria are outlined in detail below.

TSA will make recommendations for funding to the Secretary of Homeland
Security based on the funding priorities and scoring methodology.
Project quality will be evaluated and scored based on the following criteria:
1. Cost effectiveness.
Highly-scored projects will exhibit economical returns in which
the benefits, expected impacts on security, will be great relative to the financial
investment.
2. Feasibility. Projects will be scored based on their likelihood of being successful.
3. Timelines.
Projects will be evaluated and scored based on the expected ability of
the applicant to complete the proposed project within the submitted timeframes.
4. Sustainability without additional Federal funds and leveraging of other
funding. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized regarding the extent to which
they exhibit a likelihood of success, or continued success, without additional Federal
assistance. Projects will receive additional preference based on the commitment of
an applicant to provide a cash match or operational equivalent, regardless of amount
and source.
Fast track training applications will be evaluated and ranked based on:
1. Compliance with the stated funding request caps.
2. Ability of the transit system to complete the training within the stated timeframe.
3. Completeness of the training cost matrix and associated Investment Justification.
Transit systems must use DHS-approved courses to complete the training. While DHS-
approved vendors are preferred to conduct the training, transit agencies may use other
vendors for training courses, provided such courses generally align with or exceed the
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curriculum and performance measures set in the equivalent or analogous Federally-
sponsored product. Transit systems must receive approval from DHS if they choose to
use other vendors for their training courses. A list of approved courses and vendors is
included as part of Appendix F.
Section 5307 Grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Recipients of
Section 5307 grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation are required to
allocate at least 1 percent of their annual award for security projects or certify that they
do not need to allocate any of these funds for security projects.
C. Grant Application Support from DHS
During the application and award periods, and in conjunction with industry associations,
DHS will identify multiple opportunities for a cooperative dialogue between the
Department and potential applicants. This commitment is intended to ensure a common
understanding of the funding priorities and administrative requirements associated with
the FY 2008 TSGP, and to help in submission of projects that will have the highest
impact on reducing risks for the transit systems and their customers.
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PART III
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
This section provides detailed information about specific application requirements and
the process for submission of applications.
A.
General Program Requirements
The applicable SAAs will be responsible for administration of the FY 2008 TSGP12. In
administering the program, the SAA must work with the eligible transit system(s) to
comply with the following general requirements:
1. Grant funds.
The SAA must obligate at least 97 percent of the funds awarded to
designated awardees within 45 days of the receipt of funds13.
2. Management and Administration limits.
A maximum of three percent (3%) of
funds awarded may be retained by the SAA, and any funds retained are to be used
solely for management and administrative purposes associated with the TSGP
award. In addition, transit agencies receiving pass-through funds may use up to 2.5
percent of their sub-award for management and administration purposes14.
3. Minimum project amounts. There is no minimum amount for training projects that
are submitted using the Training Cost Matrix. The minimum amount that may be
requested for projects focused on non-fast track training and/or exercises is $50,000.
The minimum amount that may be requested for other projects is $250,000.
4. Grantee Cost Share requirement.
The maximum Federal cost share for all funded
projects are as follows:
a. Operational Packages:
Maximum Federal cost share is 2/3 of total cost.
In FY 2009 it is anticipated that this cost share will be 50% of the full cost.
b. Equipment, and Management and Administration Activities: Maximum
Federal cost share is 75% of total project cost.
c.
Planning, Public Awareness, Training and Exercises: Maximum
Federal cost share is 100% of total project cost.
In order to meet their cost share requirements, grantees must match Federal funds with
an amount of non-Federal funds (cash or in-kind) equal to the non-Federal share of total
project costs.
12 As noted, Amtrak may apply for and receive a direct award.
13 For purposes of the FY 2008 TSGP, receipt of funds means the date on which funds are available for expenditure (e.g., all special
conditions prohibiting obligation, expenditure and draw down have been removed).
14 Amtrak may retain a maximum of 3 percent of the funds awarded for management and administrative purposes associated with
their TSGP award.
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B.
Application Requirements.
The following steps must be completed using the on-line grants.gov system to ensure a
successful application submission:
1. Application via grants.gov. DHS participates in the Administrations e-government
initiative. As part of that initiative, all TSGP applicants must file their applications
using the Administrations common electronic storefront --grants.gov. Eligible
SAAs must apply for funding through this portal, accessible on the Internet at
http://www.grants.gov.
2. Application deadline. Completed applications must be submitted to grants.gov no
later than 11:59 PM EDT, March 17, 2008.
3. Valid Central Contractor Registration (CCR). The application process also
involves an updated and current registration by the applicant and the applicants
Business Point of Contact through the CCR. Eligible applicants must confirm CCR
registration at http://www.ccr.gov, as well as apply for FY 2008 IPP funding through
grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov.
While registration with grants.gov and the CCR is a one-time process, new
applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their registrations at least 10 days
prior to the March 17, 2008 application deadline.
4. On-line application.
The on-line application must be completed and submitted
using grants.gov after CCR registration is confirmed. The on-line application
includes the following required forms and submissions:

Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance

Standard Form 424B and/or 424D Assurances

Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Standard Form 424A, Budget Information

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters

Any additional required attachments
The program title listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) is
Rail and Transit Security Grant Program. The CFDA number is 97.075. When
completing the on-line application, applicants should identify their submissions as
new, non-construction applications.
5. Project period. The project period will be for a period not to exceed 36 months.
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6. DUNS number. The applicant must provide a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal
Numbering System (DUNS) number with their application. This number is a required
field within grants.gov and for CCR Registration. Organizations should verify that
they have a DUNS number, or take the steps necessary to obtain one, as soon as
possible. Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated
toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-800-333-0505.
7. Investment Justifications.
As part of the application process, applicants must
develop a formal investment justification that addresses each initiative being
proposed for funding. These investment justifications must demonstrate how each
proposed project addresses gaps and deficiencies in current programs and
capabilities. The signatures of responsible officials from both the transit agency and
the agencys transit security provider(s) serves as certification of agreement to
submit each Tier I investment justification Additional details and templates for the
investment justification may be found in Appendix D.
Applicants may propose up to ten investments within their investment justification for
individual systems and up to five investments for regional projects (regional projects
are those involving two or more eligible systems within the region). Tier II
investment justifications must be submitted with the application by March 17, 2008.
DHS will work with Tier I regions and agencies to develop project concepts for
funding considerations. These concepts must be finalized by March 28, 2008. Tier I
Investment Justifications will be due ninety days after award. After awards are
issued, DHS will continue to work with the Tier I regions and agencies on their
submitted Investment Justifications to clarify any details and resolve any outstanding
issues, as necessary.
8. Detailed budget. The applicant must also provide a detailed budget for the funds
requested. The budget must be complete, reasonable and cost-effective in relation
to the proposed project. The budget should provide the basis of computation of all
project-related costs and any appropriate narrative. The budget should also
demonstrate the required match. For fast track training initiatives, the training cost
matrix will serve as the detailed budget. Detailed budgets for Tier II non- fast track
investment justifications must be submitted with the investment justification by March
17, 2008. For Tier I applicants, budgets associated with proposed projects will be
improved collaboratively with DHS as part of the cooperative agreement approach,
and must be submitted with the investment justifications. Additional details and
templates for the detailed budget may be found in Appendix E and in Appendix F for
the training cost matrix.
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9. Standard financial requirements.
9.1 -- Non-supplanting certification. This certification affirms that grant funds will
be used to supplement existing funds, and will not replace (supplant) funds that have
been appropriated for the same purpose. Applicants or grantees may be required to
supply documentation certifying that a reduction in non-Federal resources occurred
for reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of Federal funds.
9.2 -- Assurances. Assurances forms (SF-424B and SF-424D) can be accessed at
http://www07.grants.gov/agencies/approved_standard_forms.jsp It is the
responsibility of the recipient of the Federal funds to understand fully and comply
with these requirements. Failure to comply may result in the withholding of funds,
termination of the award or other sanctions. The applicant will be agreeing to these
assurances upon the submission of the application.
9.3 -- Certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, suspension, other
responsibility matters and the drug-free workplace requirement. This
certification, which is a required component of the on-line application, commits the
applicant to compliance with the certification requirements under 44 CFR Part
17,which contains provisions for Government-wide Debarment and Suspension
(Non-procurement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace
(Grants); and 44 CFR part 18, the New Restrictions on Lobbying. All of these can
be referenced at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_07/44cfrv1_07.html
and http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_00/44cfrv1_00.html
10. Technology requirements
10.1 -- National Information Exchange Model. To support homeland security,
public safety, and justice information sharing, DHS requires all grantees to use the
latest National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) specifications and guidelines
regarding the use of Extensible Markup Language (XML) for all IPP awards. Further
information about the required use of NIEM specifications and guidelines is available
at http://www.niem.gov.
10.2 -- Geospatial guidance. Geospatial technologies capture, store, analyze,
transmit, and/or display location-based information (i.e., information that can be
linked to a latitude and longitude). State, local, and industry partners are
increasingly incorporating geospatial technologies and data in an effort to prevent,
protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist activity and incidents of
national significance. DHS encourages grantees to align geospatial activities with
the guidance available on the FEMA website at http://www.fema.gov/grants.
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11. Administrative requirements
11.1 -- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). DHS recognizes that much of the
information submitted in the course of applying for funding under this program or
provided in the course of its grant management activities may be considered law
enforcement sensitive or otherwise important to national security interests. This may
include threat, risk, and needs assessment information, and discussions of
demographics, transportation, public works, and industrial and public health
infrastructures. While this information under Federal control is subject to requests
made pursuant to the FOIA, 5. U.S.C. 552, all determinations concerning the
release of information of this nature are made on a case-by-case basis by the DHS
FOIA Office, and may likely fall within one or more of the available exemptions under
the Act. The applicant is encouraged to consult its own State and local laws and
regulations regarding the release of information, which should be considered when
reporting sensitive matters in the grant application, needs assessment and strategic
planning process. The applicant may also consult FEMA regarding concerns or
questions about the release of information under State and local laws. The grantee
should be familiar with the regulations governing Protected Critical Infrastructure
Information (6 CFR Part 29) and Sensitive Security Information (49 CFR Part 1520),
as these designations may provide additional protection to certain classes of
homeland security information.
11.2 -- Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII). The PCII Program,
established pursuant to the Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002 (CII Act),
created a new framework, which enables State and local jurisdictions and members
of the private sector voluntarily to submit sensitive information regarding critical
infrastructure to DHS. The Act also provides statutory protection for voluntarily
shared CII from public disclosure and civil litigation. If validated as PCII, these
documents can only be shared with authorized users who agree to safeguard the
information.
PCII accreditation is formal recognition that the covered government entity has the
capacity and capability to receive and store PCII. DHS encourages all SAAs to
pursue PCII accreditation to cover their State government and attending local
government agencies. Accreditation activities include signing an Memorandum Of
Agreement (MOA) with DHS, appointing a PCII Officer, and implementing a self-
inspection program. For additional information about PCII or the accreditation
process, please contact the DHS PCII Program Office at pcii-info@dhs.gov.
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11.3 -- Compliance with Federal civil rights laws and regulations. The grantee
is required to comply with Federal civil rights laws and regulations. Specifically, the
grantee is required to provide assurances as a condition for receipt of Federal funds
that its programs and activities comply with the following:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42. U.S.C. 2000 et. seq.
 no person on the grounds of race, color or national origin will be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination in any program or activity receiving Federal financial
assistance.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794 
no qualified individual with a disability in the United States, shall, by reason of
his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or
activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681
et. seq. discrimination on the basis of sex is eliminated in any education
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq. 
no person in the United States shall be, on the basis of age, excluded from
participation in, denied the benefits of or subjected to discrimination under
any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Grantees must comply with all regulations, guidelines, and standards adopted
under the above statutes. The grantee is also required to submit information, as
required, to the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties concerning its
compliance with these laws and their implementing regulations.
11.4 -- Services to limited English proficient (LEP) persons. Recipients of DHS
financial assistance are required to comply with several Federal civil rights laws,
including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. These laws prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex in the
delivery of services. National origin discrimination includes discrimination on the
basis of limited English proficiency. To ensure compliance with Title VI, recipients
are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful
access to their programs. Meaningful access may entail providing language
assistance services, including oral and written translation, where necessary. The
grantee is encouraged to consider the need for language services for LEP persons
served or encountered both in developing their proposals and budgets and in
conducting their programs and activities. Reasonable costs associated with
providing meaningful access for LEP individuals are considered allowable program
costs. For additional information, see http://www.lep.gov.
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11.5 -- -- Integrating individuals with disabilities into emergency planning.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits discrimination
against people with disabilities in all aspects of emergency mitigation, planning,
response, and recovery by entities receiving financial from DHS. In addition,
Executive Order #13347, entitled "Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency
Preparedness" signed in July 2004, requires the Federal Government to
support safety and security for individuals with disabilities in situations involving
disasters, including earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, floods, hurricanes, and acts of
terrorism. Executive Order 13347 requires the federal government to, among other
things, encourage consideration of the needs of individuals with disabilities served
by State, local, and tribal governments in emergency preparedness planning.
DHS has several resources available to assist emergency managers in planning and
response efforts related to people with disabilities and to ensure compliance with
Federal civil rights laws:

Guidelines for Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in Disaster:
The Guidelines synthesize the array of existing accessibility requirements into
a user friendly tool for use by response and recovery personnel in the field.
The Guidelines are available at http://www.fema.gov/oer/reference/.

Disability and Emergency Preparedness Resource Center: A web-based
Resource Center that includes dozens of technical assistance materials to
assist emergency managers in planning and response efforts related to people
with disabilities. The Resource Center is available at
http://www.disabilitypreparedness.gov.

Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS) resource page on Emergency
Planning for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs: A true one-stop
resource shop for planners at all levels of government, non-governmental
organizations, and private sector entities, the resource page provides more than
250 documents, including lessons learned, plans, procedures, policies, and
guidance, on how to include citizens with disabilities and other special needs in
all phases of the emergency management cycle.
LLIS.gov is available to emergency response providers and homeland
security officials from the local, state, and federal levels. To access the
resource page, log onto http://www.LLIS.gov and click on Emergency
Planning for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs under Featured
Topics. If you meet the eligibility requirements for accessing Lessons Learned
Information Sharing, you can request membership by registering online.
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11.6 -- Compliance with the National Energy Conservation Policy and Energy
Policy Acts. In accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 (P.L.
110-161), all FY 2008 grant funds must comply with the following two requirements:

None of the funds made available through shall be used in contravention
of the Federal buildings performance and reporting requirements of
Executive Order No. 13123, part 3 of title V of the National Energy
Conservation Policy Act (42 USC 8251 et. Seq.), or subtitle A of title I of
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (including the amendments made thereby).

None of the funds made available shall be used in contravention of section
303 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 USC13212).
11.7 -- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). FEMA is required to consider
the potential impacts to the human and natural environment of projects proposed for
FEMA funding. FEMA, through its Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP)
Program, engages in a review process to ensure that FEMA-funded activities comply
with various Federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, National
Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, and Executive Orders on
Floodplains (11988), Wetlands (11990) and Environmental Justice (12898). The goal
of these compliance requirements is to protect our nations water, air, coastal,
wildlife, agricultural, historical, and cultural resources, as well as to minimize
potential adverse effects to children and low-income and minority populations.
The grantee shall provide any information requested by FEMA to ensure compliance
with applicable Federal EHP requirements. Any project with the potential to impact
EHP resources, including but not limited to communications towers, physical security
enhancements, new construction, and modifications to buildings and structures that
are 50 years old or older, cannot be initiated until FEMA has completed its review.
Grantees may be required to provide detailed information about the project,
including the following: location (street address or map coordinates); description of
the project including any associated ground disturbance work, extent of modification
of existing structures, construction equipment to be used, staging areas, access
roads, etc.; year the existing facility was built; natural, biological, and/or cultural
resources present in the project vicinity; visual documentation such as site and
facility photographs, project plans, maps, etc.; and possible project alternatives.
For certain types of projects, FEMA must consult with other Federal and State
agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Historic Preservation
Offices, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as other agencies and
organizations responsible for protecting natural and cultural resources. For projects
with the potential to have significant adverse effects on the environment and/or
historic properties, FEMAs EHP review and consultation may result in a substantive
agreement between the involved parties outlining how the grantee will avoid the
effects, minimize the effects, or, if necessary, compensate for the effects.
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Because of the potential for significant adverse effects to EHP resources or public
controversy, some projects may require an additional assessment or report, such as
an Environmental Assessment, Biological Assessment, archaeological survey,
cultural resources report, wetlands delineation, or other document, as well as a
public comment period. Grantees are responsible for the costs and resources
necessary for preparing such documents, as well as for the costs of any treatment or
mitigation measures necessary to address potential adverse impacts.
Failure of the grantee to meet Federal, State, and local EHP requirements, obtain
applicable permits, and comply with any conditions that may be placed on the
project as the result of FEMAs EHP review may jeopardize Federal funding.
For more information on FEMAs EHP requirements, SAAs should refer to FEMAs
Information Bulletin #271, Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation
Requirements for Grants
C. Transit Application Checklist
Specific guidance on applying through grants.gov is available in Appendix C.
All FY 2008 TSGP applicants must complete the following:
1. SF-424 Grant application with certifications (through grants.gov)
.. Non-supplanting certification
.
SF-424B and/or SF-424D Assurances
.
SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
.
Certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, suspension, other
responsibility matters and the drug-free workplace requirement
2. DUNS number (through grants.gov form)
3. Investment Justification (through grants.gov file attachment)
.
Responsible Transit Security Provider Signature Form
.
See Appendix D
4. Detailed Budget/Training Cost Matrix (through grants.gov file attachment)
.
See Appendices E and F
5. Security Plan Certification Form
.
See Appendix J
6. Operational Expenses Certification Form (if applicable)
.
See Appendix I
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Appendix A
Alignment of IPP with the National Preparedness
Architecture
Figure 1, below, graphically summarizes key elements of the national preparedness
architecture. The Infrastructure Protection Program seeks maximum alignment with this
architecture.
Figure 1
Laws, Strategy Documents, Directives and Plans That Impact the
Infrastructure Protection Program
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Appendix B
FY 2008 TSGP Allowable Expenses
A.
Overview
Specific investments made in support of the funding priorities discussed above
generally fall into one of six allowable cost categories:
1.
Planning
2.
Operational Activities
3.
Equipment Acquisitions
4.
Training
5.
Exercises
6.
Management and Administration
PL 110-53 limits how funds can be used for certain operating projects, especially those
projects which include operational costs associated with security and counter-terrorism
duties. Not more than 50 percent of the funds available for this grant program may be
used for operating uses as outlined in PL 110-53 section 1406(b)(2)15 which includes
security training, exercises, public awareness campaigns, canine patrols, development of
security plans, overtime reimbursement, and operational costs associated with security or
counter-terrorism duties. Further, within the operational costs sub-category of
Operating uses, which includes reimbursement of State, local, and tribal governments
for costs for personnel assigned to full-time or part-time security or counterterrorism
duties related to public transportation (i.e. OPacks), there is a limitation that grant funding
used for this expense cannot total more than 10 percent of the total grant funds received
by a public transportation agency in any 1 year16. Projects funded under a FY 2008
TSGP award must be consistent with the limitations imposed by PL 110-53.
The following provides guidance on allowable costs within each of these areas:
1. Planning Costs. FY 2008 TSGP funds may be used for the following types of
planning activities:

Public education and outreach (such as reproduction of Transit Watch
materials). Where possible, such activities should be coordinated with local
Citizen Corps Council(s).

Public alert and warning systems and security education efforts.

Development and implementation of homeland security support programs and
adoption of ongoing DHS national initiatives (including, for example, building
or enhancing preventive radiological and nuclear detection programs).
15 PL 110-53, Section 1406(m)(1)(B)
16 PL 110-53, Section 1406(b)(2)(G)
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Development and enhancement of security plans and protocols.

Development or further strengthening of security assessments, including
multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional partnerships and conferences to facilitate
planning activities.

Hiring of full or part-time staff and contractors or consultants to assist with
planning activities (not for the purpose of hiring public safety personnel).

Materials required to conduct planning activities.

Travel and per diem related to professional planning activities.

Other project planning activities with prior approval from DHS.
2. Operational Activities. Three Operational Packages (OPacks) have been
developed to support operational activities. These OPacks are available for funding to an
eligible Tier I transit system that has a dedicated transit security/police force, a transit
security operations dispatch center, and a daily unlinked ridership of 200,000 or greater.
Certain law enforcement agencies are also eligible as sub-recipients of Tier I transit
systems. Tier I transit systems that meet the eligibility requirements can apply for funding
to support one or more of the three available OPacks. DHS considers OPacks to be
effective tactics for supporting the FY 2008 funding priorities for the TSGP.
DHS encourages transit systems and subgrantees to develop innovative layered
approaches to enhance both the human and facility security on transit systems. Helping
mass transit systems increase randomness, unpredictability, and ultimate effectiveness
of monitoring and patrol in their security and terrorism prevention programs is critical to
National transit security. Implementation of one of the three OPack modules supports
these efforts. It is expected that OPack modules will be applied to address the Transit
Security priorities. The following OPacks complement existing security systems and
provide appropriate, practical, and cost-effective means of protecting assets:
A. Explosives Detection Canine Teams
When combined with the existing capability of a transit security/police force, the
added value provided through the addition of a canine team is significant.
Explosives Detection Canine Teams are a proven, reliable resource to detect
explosives and are a key component in a balanced counter-sabotage program.
Canine teams also provide the added psychological deterrent achieved solely
through their presence. Such operational efficiency can not be obtained through
borrowed use of local police force-operated canine teams, as the needs of the
local jurisdiction will always be their first priority. Therefore, the TSGP will provide
funds to establish dedicated transit security/police force canine teams. Each
canine team will be composed of one dog and one handler. Funds for these
canine teams may not be used to fund drug detection and apprehension technique
training. Only explosives detection training for the canine teams will be funded.
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B. Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPR) Teams
The VIPR capability provided through the OPack program will offer TSGP
funding for dedicated transit VIPR capability on a regular basis, rather than using
VIPR teams for the surge capacity provided by DHS in the past. The VIPR
initiative aligns with DHS risk-based strategy in confronting terrorist threats to
potentially vulnerable public transit systems. VIPR teams do not supersede other
local transit security forces; rather, they augment current capabilities with the
unique strengths and expertise leveraged through the specialized skill sets
possessed by each individual within the VIPR team. Each VIPR team will consist
of four individuals, including two overt elements (e.g., uniformed transit sector
law enforcement officer, canine team, mobile explosive screeners), and two
discreet observer elements. Funds for these canine teams may not be used to
fund drug detection and apprehension technique training. Only explosives
detection training for the canine teams will be funded.
C. Mobile Explosive Screening Team
The Mobile Explosive Screening Team OPack will allow transit systems the
flexibility to deploy combinations of trained individuals and technologies that will
assist in making screening decisions where there are large numbers of
individuals with hand carried items. This screening technology will be coupled
with mobile explosive screening technologies to resolve the problem of screening
a large number of items and individuals.
Funding Availability for OPacks
OPacks will be funded for a 30 month period. The monetary figures presented below
are stated in terms of cost per period of performance (which indicates actual/complete
funding for the 30 month period). Additionally, any OPack costs after the 30 month
period of performance (including expenses related to the maintenance, personnel,
equipment, etc.) are the responsibility of the applicable transit system or law
enforcement sub-recipient. If these positions are not sustained the state or local agency
will not be eligible for this personnel support in the future.
Table 5: Available Funding for OPacks
Operational Package
Funding per
Year
(12 months)
Funding per Period of
Performance
(30 months)
Federal Cost Share per
Period of Performance
(30months)
1. Explosives Detection
Canine Teams
$150,000 per
team $375,000 per team $250,000 per team
2.
Visible Intermodal
Protection and Response
(VIPR) Teams
$500,000 per
team $1,250,000 per team $833,333 per team
3. Mobile Explosive Screening
Team
$600,000 per
team $1,500,000 per team $1,000,000 per team
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OPack Requirements
TSGP OPack funds may only be used for new positions and cannot be used to pay for
existing capabilities/programs (e.g. canine teams) already supported by the transit
system. Non-supplanting restrictions apply.
Table 6: OPack Requirements
OPacks Requirements
1. Explosives
Detection Canine
Team




Each canine team, composed of one dog and one handler, must be
certified by an appropriate, qualified organization
Canines should receive an initial basic training course and also weekly
maintenance training sessions thereafter to maintain the certification
The basic training averages 10 weeks for the team, with weekly training
and daily exercising (comparable training and certification standards,
such as those promulgated by the TSA Explosive Detection Canine
Program, the National Police Canine Association (NPCA), the United
States Police Canine Association (USPCA), or the International
Explosive Detection Dog Association (IEDDA) may be used to meet this
requirement 17)
Certifications should be on file with the SAA and must be made available
to DHS upon request.
2. VIPR Team 


Specific for the Canine Team within the VIPR Team:
.
Each canine team, composed of one dog and one handler, must
be certified by an appropriate, qualified organization
.
Canines should receive an initial basic training course and also
weekly maintenance training sessions thereafter to maintain the
certification
.
The basic training averages 10 weeks for the team, with weekly
training and daily exercising (comparable training and certification
standards, such as those promulgated by the TSA Explosive
Detection Canine Program, the National Police Canine Association
(NPCA), the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), or
the International Explosive Detection Dog Association (IEDDA)
may be used to meet this requirement. 10
The individuals hired for the covert and over elements must be properly
trained law enforcement officers
Certifications should be on file with the SAA and must be made available
to DHS upon request.
3. Mobile Explosives
Screening Team

Certifications should be on file with the SAA and must be made available
to DHS upon request.
17 Training and certification information can be found at: http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/programs, http://www.npca.net,
http://www.uspcak9.com, and http://www.bombdog.org.
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Allowable Expenses for OPacks
Table 7 identifies allowable expenses for the various OPacks. Please see the inserted
footnotes for clarification of certain allowable costs.
Table 7: Allowable Expenses for OPacks
OPacks
Salary andFringe Benefits
Training andCertification18Equipment
Costs
Purchase and
Train a Canine
Canine Costs19
1. Explosives Detection Canine Team 


..20 
2. VIPR 




3. Mobile Explosives Screening Team 
..21
3. Equipment Acquisition Costs. FY 2008 TSGP funds may be used for the following
categories of equipment. A comprehensive listing of allowable equipment categories
and types is found on the web-based Authorized Equipment List (AEL) on the
Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) at https://www.rkb.us/lists.cfm. These costs include:

Explosive device mitigation and remediation equipment

Terrorism incident prevention equipment

Physical security enhancement equipment

Cyber security enhancement equipment
 Detection equipment
Unless otherwise noted, equipment must be certified that it meets required regulatory
and/or DHS-adopted standards to be eligible for purchase using these funds.
Equipment must comply with the OSHA requirement for certification of electrical
equipment by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and demonstrate compliance
with relevant DHS-adopted standards through a suppliers declaration of conformity with
appropriate supporting data and documentation per ISO/IEC 17050, parts 1 and 2. In
addition, agencies must have all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested
equipment, as appropriate prior to the request.
A list of applicable standards is found at the following website: http://rkb.mipt.org. DHS
adopted standards are found at http://www.dhs.gov/xfrstresp/standards.
18 Travel costs associated with training for personnel, handlers, and canines are allowable.
19 Canine costs include but are not limited to: veterinary, housing, and feeding costs.
20 Training specific to the detection of common explosives odors is allowable.
21 Equipment and other costs can include but are not limited to: explosives detection; stainless steel search tables; consumables
such as gloves, swabs, and alcohol; and land mobile radios.
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4.
Training Costs. FY 2008 TSGP funds may be used for the following training activities:

Training workshops and conferences. Grant funds may be used to plan and
conduct training workshops or conferences to include costs related to planning,
meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies,
travel and training plan development.

Certain full or part-time staff and contractors or consultants. Full or part-
time staff may be hired to support training-related activities. The services of
contractors or consultants may also be procured by the State in the design,
development, conduct and evaluation of CBRNE training. The applicant's formal
written procurement policy or the Federal Acquisition Regulations must be
followed.

Public Sector Overtime and backfill costs. Payment of overtime expenses will
be for work performed by award or sub-award employees of public agencies in
excess of the established work week (usually 40 hours). Further, overtime
payments and backfill costs associated with sending personnel to training are
allowable, provided that it is DHS approved training. 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 pm to 5:00 pm), even though such
work may benefit both activities. Fringe benefits on overtime hours are limited to
Federal Insurance Contributions Act, Workers Compensation and
Unemployment Compensation.

Travel. 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
the planning and conduct of the training project(s) or for attending DHS-approved
courses or DHS-sponsored technical assistance programs.

Supplies. Supplies are items that are expended or consumed during the course
of the planning and conduct of the training project(s) (e.g., copying paper, gloves,
tape, and non-sterile masks).

Other items. These costs may include the rental of space/locations for planning
and conducting training, badges, and similar materials.
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5. Exercise Costs. FY 2008 TSGP funds may be used for the following exercise
activities:

Exercise planning workshop. Grant funds may be used to plan and conduct
an exercise planning workshop, to include costs related to planning, meeting
space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies, travel
and exercise plan development.

Certain full or part-time staff and contractors or consultants. Full or part-
time staff may be hired to support exercise-related activities. Payment of salaries
and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s)
of local government and have the approval of the State or the awarding agency,
whichever is applicable. The services of contractors or consultants may also be
procured to support the design, development, conduct and evaluation of CBRNE
exercises. The applicant's formal written procurement policy or the Federal
Acquisition Regulations must be followed.

Overtime and backfill costs. Overtime and backfill costs associated with the
design, development and conduct of CBRNE exercises are allowable expenses.
Payment of overtime expenses will be for work performed by award (SAA) or
sub-award employees in excess of the established work week (usually 40 hours)
related to the planning and conduct of the exercise project(s). Further, overtime
payments and backfill costs associated with sending personnel to exercises are
allowable, provided that the event being attended is a DHS sponsored exercise.
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 pm to 5:00
pm), even though such work may benefit both activities. Fringe benefits on
overtime hours are limited to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, Workers
Compensation and Unemployment Compensation.

Travel. 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
the planning and conduct of the exercise project(s).

Supplies. Supplies are items that are expended or consumed during the course
of the planning and conduct of the exercise project(s) (e.g., copying paper,
gloves, tape, non-sterile masks, and disposable protective equipment).

Other Items. These costs may include the rental of space/locations for exercise
planning and conduct, exercise signs, badges, etc.
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6. Management and Administration (M&A) costs. FY 2008 TSGP funds may be
used for the following M&A costs:

Hiring of full-time or part-time staff or contractors/consultants to assist with the
management of the FY 2008 TSGP or the design, requirements, and
implementation of the TSGP.

Hiring of full-time or part-time staff, contractors or consultants and M&A
expenses related to pre-application submission management activities and
application requirements or meeting compliance with reporting/data collection
requirements, including data calls.

Development of operating plans for information collection and processing
necessary to respond to DHS data calls.

Travel expenses.

Meeting-related expenses

Acquisition of authorized office equipment, including personal computers or
laptops
B.
Unallowable Costs
Specific unallowable costs include:

Expenditures for items such as general-use software (word processing,
spreadsheet, graphics, etc), general-use computers and related equipment
(other than for allowable M&A activities, or otherwise associated
preparedness or response functions), general-use vehicles, licensing fees,
weapons systems and ammunition

Personnel costs (except as detailed above) in Section A.

Activities unrelated to the completion and implementation of the TSGP

Other items not in accordance with the AEL or otherwise listed as allowable
costs in this guidance
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Appendix C
Grants.Gov Quick-Start Instructions
DHS participates in the Administrations e-government initiative. As part of that
initiative, all IPP applicants must file their applications using the Administrations
common electronic storefront --grants.gov. Eligible SAAs must apply for funding
through this portal, accessible on the Internet at http://www.grants.gov.
Application attachments submitted via grants.gov must be in one of the following
formats: Microsoft Word (*.doc), PDF (*.pdf), or text (*.txt). Use the Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number listed in the relevant program guidance section of
this document in grants.gov.
This Appendix is intended to provide guidance on the various steps and activities
associated with filing an application using grants.gov.
Step 1: Registering.
Registering with grants.gov is a one-time process; however, if you are a first time
registrant it could take 3-5 business days to have your registration validated,
confirmed, and receive your user name and password. It is highly recommended
you start the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in submitting
your application package to our agency by the deadline specified. While your
registration is pending, you may continue with steps 2, 3, and 4 of these instructions.
Registration must be complete for you to be able to submit (step 5) and track (step 6) an
application.
1. Establishing an e-business point of contact. grants.gov requires an organization
to first be registered in the CCR before beginning the grants.gov registration process. If
you plan to authorize representatives of your organization to submit grant applications
through grants.gov, proceed with the following steps. If you plan to submit a grant
application yourself and sign grant applications and provide the required certifications
and/or assurances necessary to fulfill the requirements of the application process,
proceed to DUNS Number and then skip to the Authorized Organization Representative
and Individuals section.
Go to www.grants.gov, and click on the Get Started tab at the top of the screen.

Click the e-Business Point of Contact option and click the GO button on the
bottom right of the screen. If you have already registered with grants.gov, you
may log in and update your profile from this screen.

To begin the registration process, click the Register your Organization
[Required] or Complete Registration Process [Required] links. You may print a
registration checklist by accessing
www.grants.gov/assets/OrganizationRegCheck.pdf.
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2. DUNS number. You must first request a Data Universal Numbering System
number. Click Step 1. Request a DUNS Number. If you are applying as an individual,
please skip to Authorized Organization Representative and Individuals. If you are
applying on behalf of an organization that already has a DUNS number, please proceed
to Step 2. Register with Central Contractor Registry (CCR). You may obtain a DUNS
number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1
8667055711.
3. Central Contractor Registry. Registering with the CCR, updating or changing your
profile could take up to three to five business days to be confirmed and validated. This
delay could prevent your application from being submitted by the deadline specified, so
you should register or make changes to your profile as early in the process as possible.
Once you have a DUNS number, click on Step 2. Register with Central Contractor
Registry (CCR). Here you are required to designate an individual as a point of contact.
This point of contact is the sole authority for the organization and has the capability of
issuing or revoking another individuals authority to submit grant applications through
grants.gov.
A registration worksheet is provided to assist in the CCR registration process at
http://www.ccr.gov. It is recommended you review the Tips for registering with the
CCR at the bottom of this template.

Go to http://www.ccr.gov or click on the CCR icon in the middle of the screen to
begin the registration process. To see if your organization is already registered,
click Search CCR at the top left side of the screen. Search entries must be
exact to accurately search the database. If your organization is already
registered, you can scroll down and see who the e-Business point of contact is
for your agency. If your organization is not already registered, return to the CCR
home page and click Start New Registration at the top left of the screen.

If you have problems or questions about the CCR registration process, please
contact the CCR Assistance Center at (888) 2272423.

Once your registration is complete, you will receive an e-mail with a Trading
Partner Identification Number (TPIN) and Marketing Partner Identification
Number (MPIN) number. You will need the MPIN number to register with
grants.gov. If your organization is already registered with the CCR, you will need
to obtain the MPIN number from your e-Business POC.
4. Authorize your Organization Representative. Click Step 3. Authorize your
Organization Representative. Follow steps 1-4. You will need your DUNS + 4 digit
number and the MPIN number CCR e-mailed to you.
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5. Log in as e-Business Point of Contact. You may now go to Step 4. Log in as e-
Business Point of Contact. Here you may authorize or revoke the authority of the
Authorized Organization Representative. Once you are logged in, go to Step 2.
Downloading the Application Viewer, below.
6. Authorized Organization Representative and Individuals. If you plan to submit a
grant application as an individual or an Authorized Organization Representative, with
authority to sign grant applications and the required certifications and/or assurances
necessary to fulfill the requirements of the application process, proceed with the
following steps:

Go to www.grants.gov and click on the Get Started tab at the top of the screen.

Click the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) option and click the
GO button to the bottom right of the screen. If you are applying as an
individual, click the Individuals option and click the GO button to the bottom
right of the screen.

If you have previously registered as an AOR, you may start searching for this
grant opportunity from this page. Otherwise, you must complete the first-time
registration by clicking Complete First-Time Registration [Required]. You also
may click on Review Registration Checklist and print a checklist for the
following steps (see www.grants.gov/assets/AORRegCheck.pdf).

Individuals may click the registration checklist for help in walking through the
registration process.
7. Credential Provider. Once you have entered the registration process, you must
register with the credential provider, to safeguard the security of your electronic
information. You must have your agencys or individual DUNS + 4 digit number to
complete this process. Now, click on Step 1. Register with a Credential Provider.
Enter your DUNS number and click Register. Once you have entered the required
information, click the Submit button.
If you should need help with this process, please contact the Credential Provider
Customer Service at (800) 3866820. It can take up to 24 hours for your credential
provider information to synchronize with grants.gov. Attempting to register with
grants.gov before the synchronization is complete may be unsuccessful.
8. Grants.gov. After completing the credential provider steps above, click Step 2.
Register with grants.gov. Enter the same user name and password used when
registering with the credential provider. You will then be asked to provide identifying
information and your organizations DUNS number. After you have completed the
registration process, grants.gov will notify the e-Business POC for assignment of user
privileges.
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Complete the Authorized Organization Representative User Profile screen and click
Submit. Note: Individuals do not need to continue to the Organizational Approval
step below.
9. Organization Approval. Prior to submitting a grant application package, you must
receive approval to submit on behalf of your organization. This requirement prevents
individuals from submitting grant application packages without permission. A notice is
automatically sent to your organizations e-Business POC. Then, your e-Business POC
approves your request to become an AOR. You may go to http://www.ccr.gov to search
for your organization and retrieve your e-Business POC contact information.
Once organization approval is complete, you will be able to submit an application and
track its status.
Step 2: Downloading the Application Viewer.
You may download the PureEdge Viewer while your registration is in process. You also
may download and start completing the application forms in steps 3 and 4 below. This
application viewer opens the application package needed to fill out the required forms.
The download process can be lengthy if you are accessing the Internet using a dial-up
connection.

From the grants.gov home page, select the Apply for Grants tab at the top of
the screen.

Under Apply Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and Applications
Instructions, click the link for the PureEdge Viewer
(http://www.grants.gov/DownloadViewer). This window includes information
about computer system requirements and instructions for downloading and
installation.
If you are a Macintosh user, please read the PureEdge Support for Macintosh white
paper available at
www.grants.gov/GrantsGov_UST_Grantee/!SSL!/WebHelp/MacSupportforPureEdge
.pdf.

Scroll down and click on the link to download the PureEdge Viewer
(www.grants.gov/PEViewer/ICSViewer602_grants.exe).

You will be prompted to save the application. Click the Save button and the
Save As window opens. Select the location where you would like to save
PureEdge Viewer and click the Save button.

A window appears to show the progress of the download. When the
downloading is complete, click to close the dialog box.
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To install the PureEdge Viewer, locate the file on your computer and click to
open it. When you are prompted to run the file, click RUN. Click Yes to the
prompt to continue with the installation. The ICS InstallShield Wizard extracts
the necessary files and takes you to the Welcome page.

Click Next to continue.

Read the license agreement and click Yes to accept the agreement and
continue the installation process. This takes you to the Customer Information
screen.

Enter a User Name and a Company Name in the designated fields and click
Next.

The Choose Destination Location window prompts you to select the folder in
which PureEdge Viewer will be installed. To save the program in the default
folder, click Next. To select a different folder, click Browse. Select the folder
in which you would like to save the program, click on OK, then click Next.

The next window prompts you to select a program folder. To save program icons
in the default folder, click Next. To select a different program folder, type a new
folder name or select one from the list of existing folders, then click Next.
Installation will begin.

When installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will
appear. Click Finish. This will launch the ICS Viewer Help Information
window. Review the information and close the window.
Step 3: Downloading an Application Package.
Once you have downloaded the PureEdge Viewer, you may download and view this
application package and solicitation instructions.

From the grants.gov home page, select the Apply for Grants tab at the top of
the screen.

Click Apply Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and Application
Instructions.

Enter the CFDA number for this announcement, 97.075. Then click Download
Package. This will take you to the Selected Grants Application for Download
results page.

To download an application package and its instructions, click the corresponding
download link below the Instructions and Application column.
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Once you select a grant application, you will be taken to a Download
Opportunity Instructions and Application screen to confirm that you are
downloading the correct application. If you would like to be notified of any
changes to this funding opportunity, enter your e-mail address in the
corresponding field, then click the Submit button.

After verifying that you have downloaded the correct opportunity information,
click the Download Application Instructions button. This will open a PDF of this
grant solicitation. You may print the solicitation or save it to your computer by
clicking either the print icon at the top tool bar or the File button on the top tool
bar. If you choose to save the file, click on Save As and save to the location of
your choice.

Click the Back Navigation button to return to the Download Opportunity
Instructions and Application page. Click the Download Application Package
button. The application package will open in the PureEdge Viewer.

Click the Save button to save the package on your computer. Because the
form is not yet complete, you will see a prompt that one or more fields may be
invalid. You will complete these fields in step 4, but for now, select Yes to
continue. After you click Yes, the Save Form window will open.

Save the application package to your desktop until after submission. Select a
name and enter it in the Application Filing Name field. Once you have submitted
the application through grants.gov, you may then move your completed
application package to the file location of your choice.

Click the Save button. If you choose, you may now close your Internet browser
and complete your application package offline by double clicking the icon on your
desktop. You do not have to be connected to the Internet to complete the
application package in step 4 below.
Step 4: Completing the Application Package.
This application can be completed entirely offline; however, you will need to log in
to grants.gov to submit the application in step 5.

Locate the application package you saved on your computer. When you
open the package, it will be in PureEdge Viewer. You may save your
application at any time by clicking on the Save button at the top of the
screen.

Enter a name for your application package in the Application Filing Name
field. This can be a name of your choice.
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Open and complete all the mandatory and optional forms or documents. To
complete a form, click to select the form, and then click the Open button.
When you open a required form, the mandatory fields will be highlighted in
yellow. If you enter incomplete information in a mandatory field, you will
receive an error message or the field will turn red, indicating a change
needs to be made.

Mandatory forms include the: (1) Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424);
(2) Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B); and (3) Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL). These forms can also be viewed at
http://apply.grants.gov/agency/FormLinks?family=7. Other mandatory forms are
identified in Section IV.

When you have completed a form or document, click the Close Form button at
the top of the page. Your information will automatically be saved.

Next, click to select the document in the left box entitled Mandatory Documents.
Click the => button to move the form or document to the Mandatory Completed
Documents for Submission box to the right.

Some mandatory documents will require you to upload files from your computer.
To attach a document, select the corresponding form and click Open. Click the
Add Mandatory Attachment button to the left. The Attach File box will open.
Browse your computer to find where your file is located and click Open. The
name of that file will appear in the yellow field. Once this is complete, if you
would like to attach additional files, click on the Add Optional Attachment button
below the Add Mandatory Attachment button.

An Attachments window will open. Click the Attach button. Locate the file on
your computer that you would like to attach and click the Open button. You will
return to the Attach window. Continue this process until you have attached all
the necessary documents. You may attach as many documents as necessary.

Once you have finished, click the Done button. The box next to the Attach at
Least One Optional Other Attachment will now appear as checked.

Note: the name of these buttons will vary depending on the name of the form
you have opened at that time; i.e., Budget Narrative, Other Attachment, and
Project Narrative File.

To exit a form, click the Close button. Your information will automatically be
saved.
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Step 5: Submitting the Application.
Once you have completed all the yellow fields on all the forms and saved the
application on your desktop, check the application package for errors. This can be
done any time throughout step 4 above and as often as you like.

When you are ready to submit your final application package, the Submit
button at the top of your screen will be enabled. This button will not be activated
unless all mandatory data fields have been completed. When you are ready to
submit your application, click on Submit. This will take you to a Summary
screen.

If your Submit button is not activated, then click the Check Package for
Errors button at the top of the Grant Application Package screen. PureEdge
Viewer will start with the first form and scan all the yellow fields to make sure
they are complete. The program will prompt you to fix one error at a time as it
goes through the scan. Once there are no more errors, the system will allow
you to submit your application to grants.gov.

Review the application summary. If you wish to make changes at this time, click
Exit Application to return to the application package, where you can make
changes to the forms. To submit the application, click the Sign and Submit
Application button.

This will take you to a Login screen where you will need to enter the user
name and password that you used to register with grants.gov in Step 1:
Registering. Enter your user name and password in the corresponding fields
and click Login.

Once authentication is complete, your application will be submitted. Print this
confirmation screen for your records. You will receive an e-mail message to
confirm that the application has been successfully uploaded into grants.gov.
The confirmation e-mail will give you a grants.gov tracking number, which you
will need to track the status of your application. The confirmation e-mail will go
to the e-Business POC; therefore, if you are submitting on behalf of someone
else, be sure the e-Business POC is aware of the submission and that a
confirmation e-mail will be sent.

When finished, click the Close button.
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Step 6: Tracking the Application.
After your application is submitted, you may track its status through grants.gov. To do
this, go to the grants.gov home page at http://www.grants.gov. At the very top of the
screen, click on the Applicants link. Scroll down the For Applicants page and click the
Login Here button. Proceed to login with your user name and password that was used
to submit your application package. Click the Check Application Status link to the top
left of the screen. A list of all the applications you have submitted through grants.gov is
produced. There four status messages your application can receive in the system:

Validated. This means your application has been scanned for errors. If no
errors were found, it validates that your application has successfully been
submitted to grants.gov and is ready for the agency to download your application.

Received by Agency. This means our agency DHS downloaded your
application into our electronic Grants Management System (GMS) and your
application is going through our validation process to be successfully received on
our end.

Agency Tracking Number Assigned. This means our GMS did not find any
errors with your package and successfully downloaded your application into our
system.

Rejected With Errors. This means your application was either rejected by
grants.gov or GMS due to errors. You will receive an e-mail from grants.gov
customer support, providing details of the results and the next steps required.
Most applications are rejected because: (1) a virus was detected; (2) you are
using a user name and password that has not yet been authorized by the
organizations e-Business POC; or (3) the DUNS number you entered on the SF424
form does not match the DUNS number that was registered in the CCR for
this organization.
If you experience difficulties at any point during this process, please call the grants.gov
customer support hotline at 18005184726.
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Appendix D
Investment Justification
A. Investment Justification Overview
As part of the FY 2008 TSGP application process, applicants must develop an
Investment Justification that addresses each initiative being proposed for funding.
These Investment Justifications must demonstrate how proposed projects address gaps
and deficiencies in current programs and capabilities.
Applicants may propose up to ten investments within their Investment Justification for
individual systems and up to five investments for regional projects (regional projects are
those involving two or more eligible systems within the region). Tier II Investment
Justifications must be submitted with the application by March 17, 2008. Tier I
Investment Justifications for rail, ferry, and intracity bus projects must be submitted to
DHS by the appropriate SAA no later than 90 days from the date the grant is awarded
by DHS. Formal projects and investment justifications will be improved collaboratively
between the regions and DHS after the awards have been made in accordance with the
cooperative agreement approach.
The Investment Justification must demonstrate the ability of the transit agency or
agencies to provide tangible, physical security enhancements consistent with the
purpose of the program and guidance provided by DHS. Applicants must ensure that
the Investment Justification is consistent with all applicable requirements outlined in this
application kit.
As a reminder, completed Applications must be submitted to DHS via grants.gov no later
than 11:59 PM EDT, March 17, 2008. Tier I regions must only submit an SF-424 for the
regional allocation amount by March 17, 2008. Tier II systems must submit an SF-424,
an investment justification, and a detailed budget for each project by March 17, 2008.
B. Investment Justification Template
TSGP applicants must submit a complete investment justification for each proposed
non-fast track training investment. The investment justification categories are:
1. Background
2. Strategic and Program Priorities
3. Impact
4. Funding/Implementation Plan
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For fast track training investments, TSGP applicants must provide information for the
following questions only:

Investment Heading

I.A: Identify the transit agency and that agencys point(s) of contact for this investment

I.B: Describe the operating system for the transit agency undertaking this investment

I.C: Discuss current and required capabilities of the transit agency undertaking
this investment (as related to employee security training)

II.A: Provide a brief abstract for this investment

III.B: Discuss how the implementation of this investment will decrease or mitigate risk

IV.A: Investment Funding Plan

IV.E: Provide a high-level timeline, milestones and dates, for the implementation
of this investment
The noted page limits are suggestions only.
Investment Heading
Date
State
Urban Area
Agency Name
Investment Name
Investment Phase
Is this a Multi-State
investment? If yes,
which States?
Investment Amount $
I. Background
Note: This section only needs to be completed once per application, regardless of the number of investments
proposed. The information in this section provides background/context for the investment(s) requested, but
does not represent the evaluation criteria used by DHS for rating individual investment proposals.
I.A. Identify the transit agency and that agencys point(s) of contact for this investment.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions For the transit agency (or lead agency) undertaking the investment,
identify the following:

Point of contacts (POC) name and title;

POCs full mailing address;

POCs telephone number;

POCs fax number;

POCs email address; and,

Also include the corresponding information for the single
authorizing official for your organizationi.e., the individual
authorized to sign a grant award.
Response:
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I.B. Describe the operating system for the transit agency undertaking this investment.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed 2 pages
Response Instructions For the transit agency (or lead agency) undertaking this investment,
describe the following:

Infrastructure;

Ridership data;

Number of passenger miles;

Number of vehicles;

Types of service and other important features;

System map;

Geographical borders of the system and the cities and counties
served; and,

Other sources of funding being leveraged for security enhancements
Response
I.C. Discuss current and required capabilities of the transit agency undertaking this investment.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed 1 page
Response Instructions For the transit agency undertaking this investment, describe the
following:
 Discuss the transit agencys current efforts to protect any
underwater tunnel infrastructure from attacks involving IEDs:
o
Specific attention should be paid to any enhancements achieved
as a result of FY05/06/07 TSGP funding;

Discuss the transit agencys current prevention, detection and
response capabilities relative to IEDs and CBRN devices generally:
o
Specific attention should be paid to any enhancements in these
capabilities achieved as a result of FY05/06/07 TSGP funding;

Discuss the transit agencys current visible and unpredictable
deterrent efforts:
o
Specific attention should be paid to any enhancements in these
efforts achieved as a result of FY05/06/07 TSGP funding;

Discuss the transit agencys current additional high consequence
risk mitigation efforts, visible and unpredictable deterrent efforts,
training programs for employees, emergency drills and citizen
awareness activities:
o
Specific attention should be paid to any enhancements in these
capabilities achieved as a result of FY05/06/07 TSGP funding;

Discuss the transit agencys requirements relative to protection of
any underwater tunnel infrastructure from attacks involving IEDs;

Discuss the transit agencys required prevention, detection and
response capabilities relative to IEDs and CBRN devices (including
sensors, canine units, etc.);

Discuss the transit agencys required visible/unpredictable deterrent
needs; and,

Discuss the transit agencys required high consequence risk
mitigation needs, anti-terrorism training programs for employees,
emergency drills and citizen awareness activities.
Response
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II. Strategic and Program Priorities
II.A. Provide a brief abstract for this investment.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed 1 page
Response Instructions Provide a succinct statement summarizing this investment.
Response
II.B. Describe how this investment specifically addresses one or more of the transit security fundamentals
identified in the FY 2008 IPP Guidance.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions Describe how the investment addresses one or more of the following:

Training, operational deterrence, drills, public awareness activities

Multi-user high-density key infrastructure protection

Single-user high-density key infrastructure protection

Key operating asset protection

Response and recovery

Other
Response
II.C. Describe the relevance of the investment to the National Preparedness Guidelines, and the National
Strategy for Transportation Security.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Explain how this investment will support one or more of the following
National Preparedness Priorities:
o
Expanding regional collaboration;
o
Implementing the National Incident Management System and the
National Response Plan;
o
Implementing the National Infrastructure Protection Plan;
o
Strengthening information sharing and collaboration
capabilities;
o
Enhancing interoperable communications capabilities; and,
o
Strengthening CBRNE detection and response capabilities.

Explain how this investment will support the goals of the National
Strategy for Transportation Security; and,

Explain how this investment will support one or more of the 37
Capabilities within the Target Capabilities List.
Response
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II.D. Describe the relevance of this investment to the transit agencys required security plan, Regional
Transit Security Strategy, and applicable State and/or Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy. For
Tier 1 transit agencies, include relevance to regions prioritized list of security-related investments.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Outline how investment specifically addresses the transit agencys
required security plan;

Identify how investment supports other applicable regional and state
homeland security planning efforts.
Note: The SAA should provide a brief confirmation of the relevance of
the proposed investment to the applicable State or regional plan within
this field.
Response:
III. Impact
III.A. Discuss the anticipated impacts of this investment and how the requested funding will help
attain/achieve expected impacts. Consider the areas affected, and other entities (smaller transit
systems, jurisdictions, disciplines) that could leverage the outcomes and impacts of the solution
presented by this investment.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Outline the expected, high-level impacts this investment is expected
to attain or achieve if implemented, and potential negative impacts if
the investment is not implemented;

Explain at a high level how TSGP funding will help achieve these
impacts. (Do not include specific information as to the amount or type
of funding requested. This information should be provided in Section
IV.);

Ensure this response links the identified impacts to specific
geographic and demographic areas outlined; and,

Ensure this response identifies other transit systems, jurisdictions
and disciplines that may benefit from an outcome or a solution
presented by this investment.
Key Definitions: Impact refers to the effect that this investment will have on the identified
geographic and demographic areas.
Outcome refers to a tangible result that can be measured and evaluated.
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III.B. Discuss how the implementation of this investment will decrease or mitigate risk.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Discuss how this investment will reduce risk (e.g., reduce
vulnerabilities or mitigate the consequences of an event) by
addressing the needs and priorities identified in earlier analysis and
review; and,

Identify the nature of the risk and how the risk and need are related to
show how addressing the need through this investment will also
mitigate risk (e.g., reduce vulnerabilities or mitigate the consequences
of an event).
Response
III.C. Describe what the potential homeland security risks of not funding this investment are.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Consider the risks that already exist and will be more prevalent and/or
any new risks that will result if this investment is not funded and
implemented; and,

Briefly discuss potential outcomes if this risk is not addressed 
explain what vulnerabilities will not be reduced or what potential
consequences will not be mitigated.
Response
IV. Funding & Implementation Plan
IV.A. Investment Funding Plan.
Response Type Numeric and Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed 1 page
Response Instructions 
Include a narrative response below certifying how the cost share
requirement will be met, where applicable

Complete the chart below to identify the amount of funding being
requested for this investment only;

Funds should be requested by allowable cost categories (i.e.,
planning, organization, equipment, training, exercises, and
management and administration.);

Applicants must make funding requests that are reasonable and
justified by direct linkages to activities outlined in this particular
investment; and,

Applicants must indicate whether additional funding (non-FY 2008
TSGP) will be leveraged for this investment.
Note: Investments will be evaluated on the expected impact on security
relative to the amount of the investment (i.e., cost effectiveness). An
itemized Budget Detail Worksheet and Budget Narrative must also be
completed for this investment. See Appendix E of this document for a
sample format.
Response
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The following template illustrates how applicants should indicate the amount of FY 2008
TSGP funding required for the investment, how these funds will be allocated across the
cost elements, and what non-FY 2008 TSGP funds will be utilized including the cost
share requirement, where appropriate:
FY 2008 TSGP
Request Total
Other Funding Sources
Applied (including cost
share required)
Grand Total
Planning
Operational Packages
Equipment
Training
Exercises
M&A
Total
IV.B. Identify up to five potential challenges to the effective implementation of this investment (e.g.,
stakeholder buy-in, sustainability, aggressive timelines).
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
For each identified challenge, provide a brief description of how the
challenge will be addressed and mitigated, and indicate a probability
of occurrence (high, medium, or low);

The response should focus on the implementation only;

Consider the necessary steps and stages that will be required for
successful implementation of the investment;

Identify areas of possible concern or potential pitfalls in terms of
investment implementation; and,

Explain why those areas present the greatest challenge to a
successful investment implementation.
Response
IV.C. Describe the management team, including roles and responsibilities, that will be accountable for
the oversight and implementation of this investment, and the overall management approach they
will apply for the implementation of this investment.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Provide the high-level skill sets (e.g., budget execution, grant
administration, geospatial expert, outreach and communication
liaison) that members of the management team must possess for the
successful implementation and oversight of the investment;

Discuss how those skill sets fulfill the oversight and execution
responsibilities for the investment, and how the management roles
and responsibilities will be distributed/assigned among the
management team; and,

Explain how the management team members will organize and work
together in order to successfully manage the investment.
Response
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IV.D. Discuss funding resources beyond FY 2008 TSGP that have been identified and will be leveraged
to support the implementation and sustainment of this investment.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Discuss other funding sources (e.g., non-TSGP grant programs, public
or private agreements, future fiscal year grants) that you plan on
utilizing for the implementation and/or continued sustainment of this
investment;

If no other funding resources have been identified, or if none are
necessary, provide rationale as to why the requested FY 2008 TSGP
funding is sufficient for the implementation and sustainment of this
investment; and,

Investments will be evaluated on the extent to which they exhibit a
likelihood of success, or continued success, without requiring
additional Federal assistance. Investments will also be evaluated on
the ability of the transit agency to provide the required cash match or
operational equivalent regardless of amount and source.
Response
IV.E. Provide a high-level timeline, milestones and dates, for the implementation of this investment.
Possible areas for inclusion are: stakeholder engagement, planning, major
acquisitions/purchases, training, exercises, and process/policy updates. Up to 10 milestones may
be provided.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed 1 page
Response Instructions 
Only include major milestones that are critical to the success of the
investment;

While up to 10 milestones may be provided, applicants should only list
as many milestones as necessary;

Milestones are for this discrete investment  those that are covered by
the requested FY 2008 TSGP funds and will be completed over the 36month
grant period;

Milestones should be kept to high-level, major tasks that will need to
occur;

Identify the planned start date associated with the identified
milestone. The start date should reflect the date at which the earliest
action will be taken to start achieving the milestone;

Identify the planned completion date when all actions related to the
milestone will be completed and overall milestone outcome is met;
and,

List any relevant information that will be critical to the successful
completion of the milestone (such as those examples listed in the
question text above).
Response
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IV.F. Describe the planned duration for this overall investment. Discuss your long-term sustainability
plans for the investment after your FY 2008 TSGP funds have been expended, if applicable.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Give the expected total life-span for this investment if fully
implemented and sustained through completion;

Consider how this investment will be sustained and funded after FY
2008 TSGP funds are expended, if applicable;

Include information about resource needs (e.g., personnel, processes,
and tools), as well as critical governance needs; and,

List critical milestones that are outside of the FY 2008 TSGP grant
period, and how those milestones will be met with the identified
funding and resources.
Response
IV.G. Describe the technical implementation plan for this investment. Discuss the advantages of the
solution proposed.
Response Type Narrative
Page Limit Not to exceed  page
Response Instructions 
Define the vision, goals, and objectives for the risk reduction, and
summarizes how the proposed investment will fit into the overall effort
to meet the critical infrastructure security priorities (including
integration into existing security protocols);

Describe the specific needs and/or resource limitations that need to
be addressed;

Identify any potential partners and their roles and staffing
requirements, and provide information on any existing agreements
such as Memoranda of Understanding (MOU);

Identify specific equipment needs (e.g., number of facility cameras,
number of security lights, amount of security fencing, etc.) and other
details for training, awareness, exercises, and other programs, if
applicable (e.g., number of people to be trained, length of training,
type of training, number of printed materials, number of agencies and
staff members involved in exercise planning, execution, and review);

Describe progress made on the security project this investment will be
completing, if applicable; and,

Reference use of prior year grant funds, if applicable.
Response
Note: After completing each the template for each investment, applicants should review the
information provided to ensure accuracy, particularly the Milestone Dates and the Investment
Funding Plan.
C. Investment Justification Submission and File Naming Convention
Investment Justifications must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within
grants.gov. Applicants must use the following file naming convention when submitting the
Investment Justifications as part of the FY 2008 TSGP:
Investment Justification (through grants.gov file attachment)
State_Region_ IJ Number (Example: CO_Denver_IJ_1)
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Responsible Transit Security Provider
Investment Justification Approval Form
Name of Investment Justification
Name
Title
Signature of Responsible Transit Agency
Security Provider
Name
Title
Signature of Transit Agency
Name of Investment Justification
Name
Title
Signature of Responsible Transit Agency
Security Provider
Name
Title
Signature of Transit Agency
Name of Investment Justification
Name
Title
Signature of Responsible Transit Agency
Security Provider
Name
Title
Signature of Transit Agency
Name of Investment Justification
Name
Title
Signature of Responsible Transit Agency
Security Provider
Name
Title
Signature of Transit Agency
Name of Investment Justification
Name
Title
Signature of Responsible Transit Agency
Security Provider
Name
Title
Signature of Transit Agency
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Appendix E
Sample Budget Detail Worksheet
OMB Approval No. 1121-0188
Purpose. The Budget Detail Worksheet is provided as a guide to assist applicants in the
preparation of the budget and budget narrative, when required. You may submit the budget
information using this form or in the format of your choice (plain sheets, your own form, or a
variation of this form). However, all required information (including the budget narrative) must
be provided. Any category of expense not applicable to your budget may be deleted.
A. Personnel. List each position by title and name of employee, if available. Show the annual
salary rate and the percentage of time to be devoted to the project. Compensation paid for
employees engaged in grant activities must be consistent with that paid for similar work within
the applicant organization.
Name/Position Computation Cost
Note: Personnel costs are only allowable for direct management and administration of the
grant award, i.e., preparation of mandatory post-award reports.
TOTAL _________
B. Fringe Benefits. Fringe benefits should be based on actual known costs or an established
formula. Fringe benefits are for the personnel listed in budget category (A) and only for the
percentage of time devoted to the project. Fringe benefits on overtime hours are limited to
FICA, Workmans Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation.
Name/Position Computation Cost
TOTAL _________
Total Personnel & Fringe Benefits _________
C. Travel. Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by purpose (e.g., staff to training, field
interviews, advisory group meeting, etc.). Show the basis of computation (e.g., six people to 3day
training at $X airfare, $X lodging, $X subsistence). In training projects, travel and meals for
trainees should be listed separately. Show the number of trainees and unit costs involved.
Identify the location of travel, if known. Indicate source of Travel Policies applied, Applicant or
Federal Travel Regulations.
Purpose of Travel Location Item Computation Cost
TOTAL _________
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D. Equipment. List non-expendable items that are to be purchased. Non-expendable
equipment is tangible property having a useful life of more than two years. (Note:
Organizations own capitalization policy and threshold amount for classification of equipment
may be used). Expendable items should be included either in the Supplies category or in the
Other category. Applicants should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing
equipment, especially high cost items and those subject to rapid technical advances. Rented or
leased equipment costs should be listed in the Contractual category. Explain how the
equipment is necessary for the success of the project. Attach a narrative describing the
procurement method to be used.
Item Computation Cost
Budget Narrative: Provide a narrative budget justification for each of the budget items
identified.
TOTAL _________
E. Supplies. List items by type (office supplies, postage, training materials, copying paper, and
other expendable items such as books, hand held tape recorders) and show the basis for
computation. (Note: Organizations own capitalization policy and threshold amount for
classification of supplies may be used). Generally, supplies include any materials that are
expendable or consumed during the course of the project.
Supply Items Computation Cost
TOTAL _________
F. Consultants/Contracts. Indicate whether applicants formal, written Procurement Policy or
the Federal Acquisition Regulations are followed.
Consultant Fees: For each consultant enter the name, if known, service to be provided, hourly
or daily fee (8-hour day), and estimated time on the project.
Name of Consultant Service Provided Computation Cost
Budget Narrative: Provide a narrative budget justification for each of the budget items
identified.
Subtotal ___________
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Consultant Expenses: List all expenses to be paid from the grant to the individual consultant
in addition to their fees (i.e., travel, meals, lodging, etc.)
Item Location Computation Cost
Budget Narrative: Provide a narrative budget justification for each of the budget items
identified.
Subtotal __________
Contracts: Provide a description of the product or services to be procured by contract and an
estimate of the cost. Applicants are encouraged to promote free and open competition in
awarding contracts. A separate justification must be provided for sole source contracts in
excess of $100,000.
Item Cost
Budget Narrative: Provide a narrative budget justification for each of the budget items
identified.
Subtotal ________
TOTAL __________
G. Other Costs. List items (e.g., rent, reproduction, telephone, janitorial or security services,
and investigative or confidential funds) by major type and the basis of the computation. For
example, provide the square footage and the cost per square foot for rent, and provide a
monthly rental cost and how many months to rent.
Description Computation Cost
Budget Narrative: Provide a narrative budget justification for each of the budget items
identified.
Important Note: If applicable to the project, construction costs should be included in this
section of the Budget Detail Worksheet.
TOTAL _________
H. Indirect Costs. Indirect costs are allowed only if the applicant has a Federally approved
indirect cost rate. A copy of the rate approval, (a fully executed, negotiated agreement), must
be attached. If the applicant does not have an approved rate, one can be requested by
contacting the applicants cognizant Federal agency, which will review all documentation and
approve a rate for the applicant organization, or if the applicants accounting system permits,
costs may be allocated in the direct costs categories.
Description Computation Cost
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TOTAL _________
Budget Summary. When you have completed the budget worksheet, transfer the totals for
each category to the spaces below. Compute the total direct costs and the total project costs.
Indicate the amount of Federal funds requested and the amount of non-Federal funds that will
support the project.
Budget Category
Federal Amount Non-Federal Amount
A. Personnel
__________ ___________
B. Fringe Benefits
__________ ___________
C. Travel
__________ ___________
D. Equipment
__________ __________
E. Supplies
__________ ___________
F. Consultants/Contracts
__________ ___________
G. Other
__________ ___________
Total Direct Costs __________ ________ __
H. Indirect Costs
__________ ___________
I.
Total Grantee Contribution
* TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
__________ _____ _____
Federal Request __________
Non-Federal Cost Share __________
Detailed Budget Submission and File Naming Convention
Investment Justifications must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within
grants.gov. Applicants must use the following file naming convention when submitting Detailed
Budgets as part of the FY 2008 TSGP:
Detailed Budget (through grants.gov file attachment)
State_Region_IJ Number_Budget (Example: CO_Denver_IJ#1_Budget)
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Appendix F
Training Cost Matrix and Vendor/Course List
BASIC MASS TRANSIT SECURITY TRAINING PROGRAM
Training
Description Focus Standard Categories of Employees to Receive
Front-Line
Employees
Station
Managers
Administrative
and Support
Staff
Maintenance
Workers
Mid-Level
Management
Senior
Management
Operations
Control Center
Staff
Security
Guards
Law
Enforcement
Security
Awareness
Enhance capability to identify, report,
and react to suspicious activity and
security incidents
2 Hours
Annually
(minimum)
Recurring
X X X X X X X X X
Behavior
Recognition
Recognize behaviors associated with
terrorists' reconnaissance and
planning activities, including the
conduct of surveillance. Applies
lessons learned from the Israeli
security meeting.
2 Hours
Annually
(minimum)
Recurring
X X X X X X X X
Immediate
Emergency
Response
Prepare passenger rail train operators
to deal with explosive detonations,
incendiaries, released chemical
hazards, and similar threats in the
confines of trains and system
infrastructure.
4 Hours
Annually
(minimum)
Recurring
X X X X
National Incident
Management
System (NIMS)
Ensure transit agency emergency
preparedness and response personnel
gain and retain the knowledge and
skills necessary to operate under
NIMS in accordance with the National
Response Plan (NRP).
Train on
NIMS once;
reinforce in
drills and
exercises
X X X X
Operations
Control Center
Readiness
Identify security vulnerabilities.
Understand and exercise role of OCC
personnel in preventing terrorist
attacks. Distinguish characteristics of
improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
and weapons of mass destruction.
Specify priorities during a terrorist
attack and manage incident response.
Apply transit agency's operational
plans for response to IED and WMD
scenarios, directing and coordinating
activities in the system.
Train for
OCC
readiness
once;
reinforce in
drills and
exercises
X
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MASS TRANSIT SECURITY FOLLOW-ON COURSES
Training
Description Focus Standard Front-Line
Employees
Station
Managers
Administrative
and Support
Staff
Maintenance
Workers
Mid-Level
Management
Senior
Management
Operations
Control Center
Staff
Security
Guards
Law
Enforcement
Management of
Transit
Emergencies I (4day
course)
Ensure employees throughout the
transit agency understand individual
roles in emergency response and the
transit system's role in emergencies or
disasters in the system and the
broader community.
X X X X X X X X X
Management of
Transit
Emergencies II (1day
course)
Ensure employees throughout the
transit agency understand individual
roles in emergency response and the
transit system's role in emergencies or
disasters in the system and the
broader community.
X X X X X X X X X
Coordinated
Interagency
Emergency
Response
Advance interoperability of the transit
agency with multiple responding
entities in emergency response.
X X X X X
Managing
Counterterrorism
Programs
Enable transit agency management
officials to develop and manage a
counterrorism program in a transit
system.
X X X X
Prevention and
Mitigation - IEDS
and WMD: T4 3day
course
Enhance capabilities to identify threats
from improvised explosive devices and
weapons of mass destruction
(chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear) to identify, report, and react to
suspicious activity and security
incidents
X X X X X X
Prevention and
Mitigation - IEDS
and WMD:
CBRNE Incident
Management 1day
course
Enhance capabilities to identify threats
from improvised explosive devices and
weapons of mass destruction
(chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear) to identify, report, and react to
suspicious activity and security
incidents
X X X X X X
Transit Vehicle
Hijacking
Prevention and
Response
Enable employees to develop and
implement plans and procedures to
respond to transit vehicle hijackings
and workplace violence
X X X X X X
Integrated Anti-
Terrorism
Security Program
Enhance capabilities of transit agency
security officials, law enforcement
personnel, and others with interaction
with passengers to detect, deter, and
prevent acts of terrorism.
X X X X
Transit System
Security Design
Expand integration of security
considerations into designs of new
transit systems and improvements of
existing systems.
X X
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TRAIN-THE-TRAINER COURSES
Training
Description Focus Standard Categories of Employees to Receive
Front-Line
Employees
Station
Managers
Administrative
and Support Staff
Maintenance
Workers
Mid-Level
Management
Senior
Management
Operations
Control Center
Staff
Security
Guards
Law
Enforcement
Security
Awareness Trainthe-
Trainer
Enhance capability to identify, report,
and react to suspicious activity and
security incidents
X X X X X X X X X
Behavior
Recognition
Train-the-Trainer
Recognize behaviors associated with
terrorists' reconnaissance and
planning activities, including the
conduct of surveillance. Applies
lessons learned from the Israeli
security meeting.
X X X X X X X X
Training courses requested must be DHS-approved courses. For areas where there are no identified courses, transit
agencies are encouraged to develop their own training programs, or see which other emergency management courses
already offered may be adaptable to cover this subject area.
The vendors providing the training do not necessarily need to be DHS-approved vendors. Please try and schedule your
training with one of the approved vendors listed in the above table. If for some reason you are having difficulties scheduling
the training with an approved vendor, or no approved vendors have been identified, you may identify other vendors to provide
the training provided you alert DHS prior to conducting the training.
Training must be completed within 24 months.
DHS is providing transit systems with several options. Once a transit system is approved for fast-track training, they may
proceed with the best combination of options for the systems needs.
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Option A
Transit agencies may use FTA/TSA-funded training courses.
Transit agencies may send their employees to the FTA/TSA-funded training courses listed in the table below. These courses
are scheduled throughout the year at various locations around the country. Contact the Federally-sponsored vendor for
course availability. Providers are the National Transit Institute (NTI), the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI), and Johns
Hopkins University (JHU). Contact information for these providers is provided below:
National Transit Institute (NTI)
120 Albany Street
Tower Two, Suite 250
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2163
POC: Coleen Meyer, Senior Program Coordinator, Workplace Safety and Security; 732-932-1700, ext. 231
Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)
Transit Safety & Security Division
RTI-80 P. O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-9967
POC: Radonna Snider, Program Analyst; 405-954-4799
Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
6740 Alexander Bell Drive # 200
Columbia, MD 21046
POC: Dr. Phyllis McDonald; 410-312-4413
Option B
Transit agencies may use Federally-sponsored providers of training courses.
Transit agencies may use the Federally-sponsored providers of training courses listed in Table 7 below. Information on the
courses and providers is available in the FEMA National Preparedness Directorate, Training and Education Division catalog:
at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/TED_Course_Catalog2007.pdf. Courses in this category have identifiers AWR, PER,
ICS, and IS in Table 7 below.
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Some of these courses are internet or computer-based. Others are mobile and may be in your agencys area. The transit
agency should request these courses through its State Administrative Agency or State Training Point of Contact. For
assistance, please e-mail AskCSID@dhs.gov or call 1-800-368-6498.
Option C
Transit agencies may use other vendors for training courses.
Transit agencies may use other vendors for training courses, provided such courses generally align with or exceed the
curriculum and performance measures set in the equivalent or analogous Federally-sponsored product. Transit systems
must receive approval from DHS if they choose to use other vendors for their training courses.
Table 8 below contains the course headings as listed in the training cost matrix, approved course titles, and a list of training
vendors that are qualified to teach each course. As outlined above, however, transit agencies may use other vendors for
training courses and other courses, provided the courses align with or exceed the curriculum for the DHS-approved course
and are approved by DHS.
Train-the-Trainer Options: Key Subject Areas
Many of the available course offerings include train-the-trainer versions that enable a transit system to gain certification for
designated employees who can then conduct that training on a regular basis for the transit system.
DHS has identified additional train-the-trainer course opportunities in Security Awareness, Behavior Recognition, and
Immediate Emergency Response. These opportunities are listed in Table 9 below. Train-the-trainer courses enable the
transit system to gain certification for designated employees who can then conduct the training for your agency. This option
affords an opportunity to build an in house training infrastructure. If a transit system received funds for one of those training
courses, they may elect to send select employees to those train-the-trainer courses so that those employees could then
teach the course to the rest of the frontline employees who were approved to receive the training. All training must still be
completed with the awarded funding; no additional funding will be provided under this option.
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Table 8: Approved Course and Vendor List
Training Category Approved Courses Approved
Vendors
System Security Awareness for Transportation Employees (SSA) NTI
AWR-110-W  WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders (Internet-based) (3-4 hours) TEEX
AWR-150  Terrorism Awareness: Protecting the US Public Transportation System (8 hours) LACMTA
Security Awareness AWR-160  WMD Awareness Level Training (6 hours) NDPC
AWR-190-W  Foundational Awareness of WMD/Terrorism (Internet-based) (1  hours) ARC
AWR-122  Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts by Law Enforcement (8 hours) LSU
AWR-122-1  Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts (16 hours) LSU
AWR-140  WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course (6 Hours) NTS
Behavior Recognition Terrorist Activity Recognition and Reaction (TARR) (4 hours) NTI
AWR-185  Frontline Responder Training Course (Protecting Soft Targets) (2 days) UNLV
AWR-130  Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings: Awareness (4 hours) NMT
AWR-131  Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (4 hours) NMT
PER-230  Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing (6 hours) NMT
Immediate Emergency PER-231  Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (4 hours) NMT
Response PER-250  Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations Course (2 days) IAFF
AWR-120  Law Enforcement Response to WMD (2 days) LSU
PER-264  WMD Law Enforcement Protective Measures (1 day) CDP
PER-265  WMD Law Enforcement Response Actions (1 day) CDP
PER-282  Virtual Terrorism Response Academy (2+ days) (Computer-based training) Dartmouth
AWR-190-W  An Introduction to NIMS/National Response Plan (NRP) (Internet-based) (1  hrs) ARC
IS-700  National Incident Management System: An Introduction FEMA IS
National Incident IS-800A  National Response Plan: An Introduction FEMA IS
Management System
(NIMS)
ICS-100  Introduction to the Incident Command System FEMA IS
ICS-200  Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents FEMA IS
ICS-300  Intermediate Incident Command System FEMA EMI
ICS-400  Advanced Incident Command System FEMA EMI
Operations Control Center
Readiness
Rail Operations Control Center Response to WMD Incidents (OCC) NTI
Management of Transit
Emergencies
Effectively Managing Transit Emergencies (FT00456) TSI
Coordinated Interagency
Emergency Response
Connecting Communities Forum TSA/FTA/ FEMA
PER-268  WMD Incident Complexities (1 day) CDP
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Training Category Approved Courses Approved
Vendors
Managing
Counterterrorism
Programs
Strategic Counter Terrorism for Transit Managers (SCTTM) JHU
Prevention and Mitigation
 IEDs and WMDs
AWR-157  Transit Terrorist Tools and Tactics FEMA/ Grants
Prevention and Mitigation
 IEDs and WMD: CBRNE
Incident Management
Transit Explosives Incident Management Seminar (FT00438) TSI
Transit Vehicle Hijacking
Prevention and Response
Transit Response to Bus or Rail Hijackings Seminar (FT00544) TSI
Integrated Anti-Terrorism
Security Program
Land Transportation Anti-Terrorism Training Program FLETC
Transit System Security
Design
Transit System Security (prerequisite) TSI
Transit System Security Design Review (FT00538) TSI
Table 9: Train-the-Trainer Courses
Training Category Approved Courses Approved
Vendors
Security Awareness Trainthe-
Trainer
System Security Awareness Train-the-Trainer (SSATTT) NTI
AWR-141  WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Course: Train-the-Trainer (1 day) NTS
AWR-160-1  WMD Awareness Level Training: Train-the-Trainer (1  days) NDPC
Behavior Recognition
Train-the-Trainer
Terrorist Activity Recognition and Reaction (TARR) Train-the-Trainer (TARRTTT) NTI
PER-230-1  Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing, Train-the-Trainer (4  days) NMT
Immediate Emergency
Response
PER-231-1 Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents, Train-the-Trainer (4  days) NMT
PER-251  Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations Course Train-the-Trainer (2 days) IAFF
AWR-120  Law Enforcement Response to WMD: Train-the-Trainer (2 days) LSU
PER-264-1  WMD Law Enforcement Protective Measures: Train-the-Trainer (1 day) CDP
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Using the Training Cost Matrix
The TSGP Training Cost Matrix was created to assist transit systems in developing pre-approved training costs when
requesting TSGP funds for employee security training investments.
To use the TSGP Training Cost Matrix:
1. Download and save the file to your hard drive (available on http://www.tsa.gov/join/grants/tsgp.shtm).
2. Read over the course descriptions and review the appropriate categories of employees to receive the training on the
Training Reference Sheet tab. Identify how many employees in each category should take each training course.
3. To start entering data and calculating training costs, go to the DATA ENTRY SHEET  Cost Sheet tab.
4. For each training course, enter in the number of employees, by category that will attend each course.
5. After you have entered the relevant information for all employees and all training courses, the last row will calculate
your total training funds to request in your Investment Justification. If the total exceeds $500 thousand, you must
revisit the cost matrix and remove employees and/or training courses until the total is equal to or less than $500
thousand.
Training Cost Matrix Submission and File Naming Convention
The training cost matrix must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within grants.gov. Applicants must
use the following file naming convention when submitting Training Cost Matrices:
Training Cost Matrix (through grants.gov file attachment)
State_Region_IJ Number_Training Cost Matrix (Example: CO_Denver_IJ#1_Training Cost Matrix)
If you have any questions regarding the Training Cost Matrix, or the FY 2008 TSGP, please contact the Centralized
Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) at askcsid@dhs.gov or 1-800-368-6498 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST.
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Appendix G
Award and Reporting Requirements
Prior to the transition to FEMA, the former Office of Grants and Training
preparedness programs followed The Department of Justice's codified
regulations, 28 CFR and the OGO Financial Management Guide. The former
Office of Grants and Training is now within FEMA and all preparedness programs
will follow FEMA's codified regulations, 44 CFR.
A.
Grant Award and Obligation of Funds
Upon approval of an application, the grant will be awarded to the grant recipient. The
date that this is done is the award date.
Obligations are a legal liability to pay, under a grant, subgrant, or contract, determinable
sums for services or goods incurred during the grant period. This includes, but is not
limited to, amounts of orders placed, contracts and subgrants awarded, goods and
services received, and similar transactions during a given period that will require
payment by the grantee during the same or a future period.
Awards made to SAAs under this program carry additional pass-through requirements.
Pass-through is defined as an obligation on the part of the States to make funds
available to units of local governments, combinations of local units, or other specific
groups or organizations. The States pass-through period must be met within 45 days
of the award date for the TSGP22. Four requirements must be met to pass-through
grant funds:

There must be some action to establish a firm commitment on the part of the
awarding entity

The action must be unconditional (i.e., no contingencies for availability of SAA
funds) on the part of the awarding entity

There must be documentary evidence of the commitment

The award terms must be communicated to the official grantee
The period of performance is 36 months. Any unobligated funds will be deobligated at
the end of this period. Extensions to the period of performance will be considered only
through formal requests to FEMA with specific and compelling justifications why an
extension is required.
22 For purposes of the TSGP, receipt of funds means the date on which funds are available for
expenditure (e.g., all special conditions prohibiting obligation, expenditure and draw down have been
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B. Post Award Instructions
The following is provided as a guide for the administration of an award. Additional
details and requirements may be provided to the grantee in conjunction with finalizing
an award.
1. Review award and special conditions document. Notification of award approval is
made by e-mail through the Grants Management System (GMS). Once an award has
been approved, a notice is sent to the e-mail address of the individual who filed the
application, as well as to the authorized grantee official. Follow the directions in the
notification e-mail and log into GMS to access the award documents. The authorized
grantee official should carefully read the award and special condition documents. If you
do not receive a notification e-mail, please contact your Preparedness Officer for your
award number. Once you have the award number, contact the GMS Help Desk at (888)
549-9901, option 3 to obtain the username and password associated with the new award.
If you agree with the terms and conditions, the authorized grantee official should sign
and date both the original and the copy of the award document page in Block 19 and
initial the special conditions page(s). Retain a copy and fax the documents to (202)
786-9905 Attention: Control Desk or send the original signed documents to:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
Grant Programs Directorate/Control Desk 4th Floor, TechWorld
500 C St SW
Washington, DC 20472
If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, contact the Preparedness Officer
named in the award package.
2. Complete and return form SF1199A . The SF1199A Direct Deposit Sign-up Form
is used to set up direct deposit for grant payments. The SF1199A form can be found
at: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/administration.shtm.
NOTE: Please include your vendor number in Box C of the SF1199A form.
3 Access to payment systems. Grantees under this solicitation will use FEMAs
online Payment and Reporting System (PARS) to request funds. The website to access
PARS is https://isource.fema.gov/sf269/execute/LogIn?sawContentMessage=true.
Questions regarding payments or how to access PARS should be directed to the FEMA
Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or sent via e-mail to ask-OGO@dhs.gov.
4. Reporting requirements. Reporting requirements must be met throughout the life
of the grant (refer to the program guidance and the special conditions found in the
award package for a full explanation of these requirements. Please note that PARS
contains edits that will prevent access to funds if reporting requirements are not met on
a timely basis.
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5. Questions about your award? A reference sheet is provided containing frequently
asked financial questions and answers. Financial management questions regarding
your award should be directed to the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or sent via e-
mail to ask-OGO@dhs.gov.
Note: If you have any questions about GMS, need to establish a GMS account, or
require technical assistance with accessing your award, please contact the GMS Help
Desk at (888) 549-9901.
C. Drawdown and Expenditure of Funds.
Following acceptance of the grant award and release of any special conditions
withholding funds, the grantee can drawdown and expend grant funds through PARS.
Grant recipients should request funds based upon immediate disbursement
requirements. Funds will not be paid in a lump sum, but rather disbursed over time as
project costs are incurred or anticipated. Recipients should time their drawdown
requests to ensure that Federal cash on hand is the minimum needed for
disbursements to be made immediately or within a few days. Grantees may elect to
draw down funds up to 120 days prior to expenditure/ disbursement. FEMA strongly
encourages recipients to draw down funds as close to expenditure as possible to avoid
accruing interest.
Funds received by grantees must be placed in an interest-bearing account and are
subject to the rules outlined in 44 CFR Part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements
for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments and 2 CFR
Part 215, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements (Including
Sub-awards) with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and other Non-profit
Organizations (formerly OMB Circular A-110). These regulations further provide that
entities are required to promptly, but at least quarterly, remit interest earned on
advances to:
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Payment Management Services
P.O. Box 6021
Rockville, MD 20852
The grantee may keep interest earned, up to $100 per fiscal year for administrative
expenses. This maximum limit is not per award; it is inclusive of all interest earned on
all Federal grant program funds received.
Although advance drawdown requests are permissible, State grantees remain subject to
the interest requirements of the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) and its
implementing regulations at 31 CFR Part 205. Interest under CMIA will accrue from the
time Federal funds are credited to a State account until the time the State pays out the
funds for program purposes.
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D. Reporting Requirements
1. Financial Status Report (FSR) -- required quarterly. Obligations and
expenditures must be reported on a quarterly basis through the FSR, which is due
within 30 days of the end of each calendar quarter (e.g., for the quarter ending March
31, FSR is due no later than April 30). A report must be submitted for every quarter of
the period of performance, including partial calendar quarters, as well as for periods
where no grant activity occurs. Future awards and fund draw downs may be withheld if
these reports are delinquent. The final FSR is due 90 days after the end date of the
performance period.
FSRs must be filed online through the PARS.
Required submission: Financial Status Report (FSR) SF-269a (due quarterly).
2. Biannual Strategy Implementation Reports (BSIR) and Categorical Assistance
Progress Report (CAPR). Following an award, the grantee will be responsible for
providing updated obligation and expenditure information on a semi-annual basis. The
applicable SAAs are responsible for completing and submitting the CAPR/BSIR reports.
The BSIR submission will satisfy the narrative requirement of the CAPR. SAAs are still
required to submit a CAPR with a statement in the narrative field that states: See BSIR.
The BSIR and the CAPR are due within 30 days after the end of the reporting period
(July 30 for the reporting period of January 1 through June 30; and January 30 for the
reporting period of July 1 though December 31). Updated obligations and expenditure
information must be provided with the BSIR to show progress made toward meeting
strategic goals and objectives. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if
these reports are delinquent.
CAPRs must be filed online through the internet at http://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov.
Guidance and instructions for completing the CAPR can be found at
https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsHelp/index.html .
Required submission: BSIR and CAPR (due semi-annually).
3. Exercise Evaluation and Improvement. Exercises implemented with grant funds
should be threat- and performance- based and should evaluate performance of critical
prevention and response tasks required to respond to the exercise scenario. Guidance on
conducting exercise evaluations and implementing improvement is defined in the
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Volume II: Exercise
Evaluation and Improvement located at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm.
Grant recipients must report on scheduled exercises and ensure that an After Action Report
(AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP) are prepared for each exercise conducted with FEMA
support (grant funds or direct support) and submitted to FEMA within 60 days following
completion of the exercise.
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The AAR documents the performance of exercise related tasks and makes
recommendations for improvements. The IP outlines the actions that the exercising
jurisdiction(s) plans to take to address recommendations contained in the AAR.
Generally the IP, with at least initial action steps, should be included in the final AAR.
FEMA is establishing a national database to facilitate the scheduling of exercises, the
submission of the AAR/IPs and the tracking of IP implementation. Guidance on the
development of AARs and IPs is provided in Volume II of the HSEEP manuals.
Required submissions: AARs and IPs (as applicable).
4. Financial and Compliance Audit Report. Recipients that expend $500,000 or more
of Federal funds during their fiscal year are required to submit an organization-wide
financial and compliance audit report. The audit must be performed in accordance with
the U.S. General Accountability Office, Government Auditing Standards, located at
http://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybk01.htm, and OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, located at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a133/a133.html. Audit reports are currently due
to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later than nine months after the end of the
recipients fiscal year. In addition, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the
Comptroller General of the United States shall have access to any books, documents,
and records of recipients of CEPI assistance for audit and examination purposes,
provided that, in the opinion of the Secretary or the Comptroller, these documents are
related to the receipt or use of such assistance. The grantee will also give the sponsoring
agency or the Comptroller, through any authorized representative, access to, and the
right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the grant.
The State shall require that sub-grantees comply with the audit requirements set forth in
OMB Circular A-133. Recipients are responsible for ensuring that sub-recipient audit
reports are received and for resolving any audit findings.
5. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act. While there are no State
and Urban Area requirements in FY 2008, the Federal Funding Accountability and
Transparency Act of 2006 may affect State and Urban Area reporting requirements in
future years. The Act requires the Federal government to create a publicly searchable
online database of Federal grant recipients by January 1, 2008 with an expansion to
include sub-grantee information by January 1, 2009.
6. National Preparedness Reporting Compliance. The Government Performance
and Results Act (GPRA) requires that the Department collect and report performance
information on all programs. For grant programs, the prioritized Investment
Justifications and their associated milestones provide an important tool for assessing
grant performance and complying with these national preparedness reporting
requirements. FEMA will work with grantees to develop tools and processes to support
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this requirement. DHS anticipates using this information to inform future-year grant
program funding decisions.
7. State Preparedness Report. Congress requires that States receiving DHS-
administered Federal preparedness assistance shall submit a State Preparedness
Report to the Department on the States level of preparedness by March 31, 2008, and
annually thereafter. The report shall include: (1) an assessment of State compliance
with the national preparedness system, NIMS, the NRP, and other related plans and
strategies; (2) an assessment of current capability levels and a description of target
capability levels; and (3) an assessment of resource needs to meet the National
Preparedness Priorities, including an estimate of the amount of expenditures required to
attain the Priorities and the extent to which the use of Federal assistance during the
preceding fiscal year achieved the Priorities.
E. Monitoring.
Grant recipients will be monitored periodically by FEMA staff, both programmatically
and financially, to ensure that the project goals, objectives, performance requirements,
timelines, milestone completion, budgets and other related program criteria are being
met. Monitoring will be accomplished through a combination of office-based reviews
and on-site monitoring visits. Monitoring will involve the review and analysis of the
financial, programmatic, performance and administrative issues relative to each
program and will identify areas where technical assistance and other support may be
needed.
The recipient is responsible for monitoring award activities, to include sub-awards, to
provide reasonable assurance that the Federal award is administered in compliance
with requirements. Responsibilities include the accounting of receipts and
expenditures, cash management, maintaining of adequate financial records, and
refunding expenditures disallowed by audits.
F. Grant Close-Out Process.
Within 90 days after the end of the award period, SAAs must submit a final FSR and
final CAPR detailing all accomplishments throughout the project. After these reports
have been reviewed and approved by FEMA, a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) will be
completed to close out the grant. The GAN will indicate the project as being closed, list
any remaining funds that will be deobligated, and address the requirement of
maintaining the grant records for three years from the date of the final FSR. After the
financial information is received and approved by GPD, the grant will be identified as
Closed by the Grant Programs Directorate.
Required submissions: (1) final SF-269a, due 90 days from end of grant
period; and (2) final CAPR, due 90 days from the end of the grant period.
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Appendix H
Additional Resources
This Appendix describes several resources that may help applicants in completing a
TSGP application.
1. Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line. The CSID is a
non-emergency resource for use by emergency responders across the nation. CSID is
a comprehensive coordination, management, information, and scheduling tool
developed by DHS through FEMA for homeland security terrorism preparedness
activities. The CSID provides general information on all FEMA preparedness grant
programs and information on the characteristics of CBRNE, agro-terrorism, defensive
equipment, mitigation techniques, and available Federal assets and resources.
The CSID maintains a comprehensive database containing key personnel contact
information for homeland security terrorism preparedness programs and events. These
contacts include personnel at the Federal, State and local levels. The CSID can be
contacted at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov. CSID hours of operation are from
8:00 am6:00 pm (EST), Monday-Friday.
2. Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). FEMA GPD will provide fiscal support,
including pre- and post-award administration and technical assistance, to the grant
programs included in this solicitation.
For financial and administrative guidance, all state and local government grant
recipients should refer to 44 CFR Part 13, Uniform Administrative Requirements for
Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. Institutions of
higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations should refer to 2 CFR
Part 215 for the applicable uniform administrative requirements.
Additional guidance and information can be obtained by contacting the FEMA Call
Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to ask-OGO@dhs.gov.
3. GSAs Cooperative Purchasing Program. The U.S. General Services
Administration (GSA) offers two efficient and effective procurement programs for State
and local governments to purchase products and services to fulfill homeland security
and other technology needs. The GSA Schedules (also referred to as the Multiple
Award Schedules and the Federal Supply Schedules) are long-term, indefinite delivery,
indefinite quantity, government-wide contracts with commercial firms of all sizes.
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Cooperative Purchasing Program
Section 211 of the E-Government Act of 2002, authorized GSA sales of Schedule
70 IT products and services to State and Local Governments through the
introduction of Cooperative Purchasing. The Cooperative Purchasing program
allows State and local governments to purchase from Schedule 70 (the
Information Technology Schedule) and the Consolidated Schedule (containing IT
Special Item Numbers) only. Cooperative Purchasing is authorized by Federal
law and was enacted when Section 211 of the E-Government Act of 2002
amended the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act.
Under this program, State and local governments have access to over 3,500
GSA Schedule contractors who have voluntarily modified their contracts to
participate in the Cooperative Purchasing program. The U.S. General Services
Administration provides a definition of State and local governments as well as
other vital information under the frequently asked questions section on its
website at http://www.gsa.gov/cooperativepurchasing.

Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program
GSA plays a critical role in providing disaster recovery products and services to
Federal agencies. Now State and Local Governments can also benefit from the
speed and savings of the GSA Federal Supply Schedules. Section 833 of the
John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007(Public Law
109-364) amends 40 U.S.C. 502 to authorize the GSA to provide State and Local
governments the use of ALL Federal Supply Schedules of the GSA for purchase
of products and services to be used to facilitate recovery from a major disaster
declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act or to facilitate recovery from terrorism or nuclear,
biological, chemical, or radiological attack.
In the aftermath of emergency events, State or local governments systems may be
disrupted. Thus, use of Federal Supply schedule contracts prior to these events to
acquire products or services to be used to facilitate recovery is authorized. State or
local governments will be responsible for ensuring that purchased products or services
are to be used to facilitate recovery.
GSA provides additional information on the Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program
website at http://www.gsa.gov/disasterrecovery.
State and local governments can find a list of eligible contractors on GSAs website,
http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov, denoted with a
or
symbol.
Assistance is available from GSA on the Cooperative Purchasing and Disaster
Purchasing Program at the local and national levels. For assistance at the local level,
visit http://www.gsa.gov to find the point of contact in your area. For assistance at the
national level, contact Tricia Reed at patricia.reed@gsa.gov, 571-259-9921. More
information is available at http://www.gsa.gov/cooperativepurchasing and
http://www.gsa.gov/disasterrecovery.
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4. Exercise Direct Support. DHS has engaged multiple contractors with significant
experience in designing, conducting, and evaluating exercises to provide support to
States and local jurisdictions in accordance with State Homeland Security Strategies
and HSEEP. Contract support is available to help States conduct an Exercise Plan
Workshop, develop a Multi-year Exercise Plan and build or enhance the capacity of
States and local jurisdictions to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate effective
exercises.
In FY 2008, States may receive direct support for three exercises: one Training &
Exercise Plan Workshop (T&EPW); one discussion-based exercise; and one
operations-based exercise. While States are allowed to submit as many direct support
applications as they choose, they are strongly encouraged to give careful thought to
which exercises will require the additional assistance that will be provided through the
direct support program. Exercises involving cross-border or mass-gathering issues will
be counted against the number of direct-support exercises being provided to States.
Applications for direct support are available at http://hseep.dhs.gov and are reviewed on
a monthly basis. The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program offers
several tools and resources to help design, develop, conduct and evaluate exercises.
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APPENDIX I
OPERATIONAL EXPENSES CERTIFICATION FORM
Agencies can utilize this form to certify that operational expenses are utilized for the
purposes outlined below.
I, insert name, as the insert title of insert agency name, request funds from the fiscal
year (FY) 2008 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) for operational activities for the
insert region name region in the amount of insert dollar amount. I certify that these
operational funds will only be used to fill new dedicated full-time positions related to
Operational Packages (OPacks) eligible under the FY 2008 Transit Security Grant
Program (TSGP) or to pay for initial overtime costs associated with establishing the
OPack position capability approved for 2008 TSGP funding by DHS until the new full-
time officers are in place. I also confirm agency names understanding that, after a 30month
period of performance, positions funded with these operational funds will no
longer qualify for Federal funding under this or future TSGP awards. In all cases, the
activities paid for by the FY 2008 TSGP funds will result in additional capabilities not
previously available and/or paid for by the agency/region. I certify agency names
understanding that failure to sustain the level of capability established by these
operational funds beyond the period of performance will result in disqualification of
agency name from using future TSGP awards for operational activities.
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APPENDIX J
SECURITY PLAN CERTIFICATION FORM
Transit agencies that have already and developed security plans can use this form as
their certification, and submit it as part of their grant application. For transit agencies
that request funds for those purposes, this form must be submitted upon request. All
transit agencies must be able to provide security plans upon request.
I, [insert name], as [insert title] of [insert name of transit agency], certify that a security
evaluation preparedness plan has been developed or updated for my system within the
last three years, and has the approval of the transit agencys primary security provider.
Signature Date
(Transit Agency)
Signature Date
(Primary Security Provider)
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