This grant applies for $353277 in FY 2021 section 5329(e) state safety oversight program full year apportionments funding. The purpose of this award is to provide 2 years of operating to premb SSO.

This $441,596 Formula Grant was awarded by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System State Safety Oversight Formula Grant Program (CFDA 20.528) to the Emergency Management And Disaster Administration Bureau (Prema) in Puerto Rico. The purpose of this 2-year award is to provide operational funding to Prema, the designated State Safety Oversight (SSO) agency, to support effective oversight of Puerto Rico's Tren Urbanos rail system. Eligible expenses include administrative costs, staff training, consultant services, equipment purchases, vehicle maintenance, and information systems to monitor regulatory compliance. The funding is expected to enable highly competent and trained staff to ensure the safety of Puerto Rico's public rail infrastructure and operations, thereby benefiting system passengers and employees.

Activities

Funds will be used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as:- 74.10.01: administrative expenses- 74.10.02: training- 74.10.03: consultant services- 74.10.05: miscellaneous equipment- 74.10.06: information systems- 74.10.10: other: support vehicle preventive maintenance

Expected outcomes

Offer continued and effective oversight of tren urbanos compliance with safety federal rules SSO program standards and ptasp.- have highly competent and trained staff and contractors.- have the necessary equipment to achieve the programs objectives.

Intended beneficiaries

Contribute to the train system in puerto rico having a safe operation and infrastructure. Tren urbanos patrons and employees will benefit from the success of the programs performance.

Subrecipient activities

Premb SSO does not have subrecipient. Premb SSO is financially and legally independent from puerto rico highway and transportation authority.