The Registration and Fees Assessment Program is used to fund Emergency Response Preparedness (EP) Grants. EP grants support hazardous materials emergency response planning and training activities by states, local governments, and Native American tribes. EP grants also fund nonprofit organizations to provide ‘‘train-the-trainer’’ programs for hazardous materials emergency response training and hazardous materials employee training. Additionally, EP grants support the development of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) that assists emergency responders in determining appropriate response measures and provides funds for grantee monitoring and technical assistance. Congress recognized the need for additional support for emergency responders, particularly responders to hazardous materials incidents.