20.703: Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants
Alternate Name: Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Training and PlanningGrants HMEP, Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Grants HMIT, Supplemental Public Sector Training Grants SPST, Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training Grants ALERT, Community Safety Grants CS
Overview
Program Number
20.703
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Aug. 4, 2022
Date Posted
Aug. 4, 2022
Objective
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant (HMEP): To increase State, local, territorial and tribal effectiveness to safely and efficiently handle hazardous materials accidents and incidents; enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA); and encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency planning and training by incorporating response to transportation standards. Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Grant (HMIT): To facilitate a “train the trainer” program to train hazmat instructors who will then train hazmat employees in the proper handling of hazardous materials. Supplemental Public Sector Training Grants (SPST): to facilitate the training of instructors, thereby increasing the number of training instructors available to conduct hazardous materials responder training programs for individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to hazardous materials accidents and incidents. Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training Grant (ALERT): to promote hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders to respond to incidents or accidents involving the transportation of crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids by rail. Hazardous Materials Community Safety Grants (CS): to conduct national outreach and training programs to assist communities in preparing for and responding to accidents and incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including Class 3 flammable liquids by rail; and train State and local personnel responsible for enforcing the safe transportation of hazardous materials, including Class 3 flammable liquids.
Type of Assistance
B - Project Grants (Discretionary)
Applicant Eligibility
U.S. Territories and possessions, State, Federally Recognized Tribal Governments
Federally Recognized Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions, and States may apply for planning and training grants. The Governor or Tribal official of each eligible applicant has been asked to designate an agency responsible for managing the program. DOT will work with the designated organization.
Beneficiary Eligibility
HMEP: State, Local, Federally Recognized Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories, Student/Trainee
HMIT: Public nonprofit institution/organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization
SPST: Public nonprofit institution/organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization
ALERT: Public nonprofit institution/organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization
CS: Public nonprofit institution/organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization
All segments of the U.S. including Territories and tribal populations that are involved with management of or possible exposure to hazardous materials benefit. Specifically Federal, State, and local authorities are assisted through the HMEP grant program with their responsibilities. Students and trainees in emergency response and local emergency planning activities are program beneficiaries since grant funds will be used to benefit local programs.
Additional Information
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Grant Awards
Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants direct grants
Grant Opportunities