FAQs for the Hazardous Materials State Inspection.pdf
PDF 126 KB Posted
- Opportunity number
- 693JK324NF0001
About this file
This document contains a federal grant opportunity notice for the Fiscal Year 2024 Hazardous Materials State Inspection Grant from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, as well as frequently asked questions about related grant programs.
The Hazardous Materials State Inspection Grant provides funding to state agencies to conduct inspections of hazardous materials shippers to ensure compliance and safety in transportation. Only state governments may apply for single-year awards under this grant program, which is designed to expand inspection capacity. The Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program referenced in the FAQs is also competitive and yearly, aimed at state-level emergency preparedness for pipeline incidents. Key details include the involvement of the Department of Transportation and Employment, Labor and Training activities. The document clarifies that tribes are not eligible to apply and that PHMSA will only award one agency per applying state.
FAQs for the Hazardous Materials State Inspection
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 HMSI NOFO June 7 Extended.pdf | ||
| FY 2024 HMSI NOFO May 31 Extended.pdf | ||
| Title VI Assurance Statement.pdf | ||
| FY 2024 HMSI NOFO.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
FAQs for the Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) Grant and the Pipeline Emergency Response (PERG) Grant
1. Are tribes and tribal consortiums/nonprofits eligible to apply for the Pipeline Emergency Response (PERG) Grant and the Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) Grant?
Response: No, tribes and tribal consortiums/nonprofits are not eligible to apply for PERG or HMSI grants. Currently only state agencies are eligible to apply.
2. Is the HMSI grant for fire fighters that would inspect tier ii facilities?
Response: No, the HMSI grant was created for state inspectors to perform hazardous material shipper inspections.
3. Is the PERG and HMSI grant competitive?
Response: Yes, both the PERG and HMSI grant will be a competitive process.
4. Will the NOFO for PERG list the eligible state agency that can apply? or will states have to figure out on their own which agency would apply?
Response: PHMSA will not determine which state agency is eligible to apply; however, PHMSA will only award one state agency per state that applies.
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .