1. Transportation Non-Disaster Grant Programs
National Homeland Security Conference
San Antonio, Texas
June 10, 2015

2. Presentation Overview
FY 2015 Transportation Non-Disaster Grant Programs Overview and Priorities
Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Overview
Financial/Budget Reviews
Grant Extension Process/Summary
Trends and Analysis for the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
Q&A/Town Hall with Assistant Administrator Brian Kamoie

3. Cynthia Simmons-Steele
Preparedness Grants Division (PGD) Transportation Infrastructure Security Branch (TISB) Organization Structure
Cynthia Simmons-Steele
Port Section Chief
West/Gulf States
Bruce Louryk
Transit Section Chief
TSGP, FRSGP, IPR, IBSGP
Program Analysts
Jeff Hall
Rene Phillips
Mel Vanterpool
Kevin Groves
Matt Patterson
Vacant
Alex Mrazik
TISB Branch Chief
Steve Billings – FRSGP & IPR
Tarek Khedr - TSGP
Laila Ouhamou - TSGP
Tamia Minor - TSGP
Lawrence White – TSGP
Alex Berberian - TSGP
Sandy Thurston - IBSGP & TSGP
Robert Watkins - IBSGP & TSGP
Khori Torrence
Kim Chatman
Jackie Jackson
Omid Amiri
Cara Blair
Duane Davis
Port Section Chief
East
Program Support Specialist
Vacant
Program Support Specialist
Vacant
Program Support Specialist
Vacant

4. Grant Program Funding Summary
FY 2014
FY 2015
Delta ($)
Delta (%)
(Delta $ / FY14 Allocation)
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
$401,346,000
$402,000,000
$654,000
0.16%
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
$587,000,000
587,000,000 $0 0%
UASI Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
$13,000,000
13,000,000
Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP)
$10,000,000
Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)
$350,100,000
Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)
$55,000,000
Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
$100,000,000
Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
$90,000,000
$87,000,000
$3,000,000
3.33%
Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR)
Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)
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Total
$1,616,446,000
$1,617,100,000
0.04%

5. Major FY 2015 Highlights
In FY 2015 all grant programs, with exception of the Emergency Management Performance Grant program, will have a 36-month period of performance. This compares to the 24-month period of performance that has been in place since FY 2012.
28 UASI jurisdictions will be funded for FY 2015 based on Congressional “expectation” that limits Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding to 85% of the total risk. This compares to 39 UASI jurisdictions that were funded last year.
In FY 2015, the Port Security Grant Program will eliminate port groupings. All applicants will be selected for funding based on a scoring system that considers port area risk and effectiveness of the proposed investment.
Under the Port Security Grant Program both public and private entities will be required to provide the same level of match (25 percent of total project costs).
The Intercity Bus Security Grant Program is reinstated after a 3-year funding hiatus.

6. FY 2015 Grant Timeline Final Allocations Announced
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Release
05/19/2015
07/23/2015
04/01/2015
09/30/2015
Awards processed on rolling basis through end of fiscal year
Applications submitted to FEMA
03/04/2015
FY 2015 Appropriation Enacted
28 Days
65 Days
48 Days

7. FY 2015 Application Statistics
Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
508 Eligible Applications
928 Investment Justifications (IJs or Projects)
Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
45 Eligible Applications
158 Investment Justifications
Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)
88 Eligible Applications
148 Investment Justifications

8. FY 2015 Port Security Grant Program
Program Overview
FY 2014
FY 2015
Purpose: Port Security Grant Program provides funds for transportation infrastructure security activities to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans among port authorities, facility operators, and State and local government agencies required to provide port security services
Eligibility: Applicants will be selected for funding through a fully competitive review process
$100,000,000
Program Highlights
Port area groupings are eliminated for FY2015.
This approach will improve the risk-based competitive review process
Funding recommendations will be based on a scoring system that analyzes both project effectiveness and port risk
For FY 2015, no distinction will be made between public and private sector applicants for purposes of the amount of non- Federal funds a recipient must match.
Three-year period of performance will apply.
FY 2014 Information
A total of 514 applications (840 investments) were submitted to FEMA requesting over $262 million in Federal funding. Of the 840 investments reviewed 482 were funded (409 fully funded; 73 partially funded). 8

9. FY 2015 Port Security Grant Program Priorities
Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
IED and CBRNE prevention, protection, response, and supporting recovery capabilities
Cyber Security Capabilities
Port Resilience and Recovery Capabilities
Training and Exercises
Equipment Associated with TWIC

10. FY 2015 Port Security Grant Program Risk Formula
Relative Score
Threat
(30%)
Vulnerability
(20%)
Consequence
(50%) x x
Domestic & International
Terrorism
Vulnerability Index
(20%)
Population Index
(2%)
Economic Index
(18%)
National Infrastructure Index (20%)
National Security Index
(10%) + + +
Attacks, Disrupted Plots, & Threat Reporting
Ferry Passengers
Population
Domestic Cargo Volume
Maritime Infrastructure (MSRAM) (USCG)
Naval Presence + + +
Cruise Ship Passengers
International Cargo Volume
Naval Priority
Census + + + +
Known or Suspected Terrorist Presence
Foreign Vessel Calls
Commuters
Container Cargo Volume
Military Personnel + + +
HAZMAT Population
Visitors
International Cargo Value +
Petroleum Deliveries
HAZMAT Volume x
Population

11. FY 2015 Transit Security Grant Program
Program Overview
FY 2014
FY 2015
Purpose: Transit Security Grant Program provides funding to owners and operators of transit systems to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies
Eligibility: Eligible transit agencies are determined based on daily unlinked passenger trips (ridership) and transit systems that serve historically eligible Urban Area Security Initiative jurisdictions
$90,000,000
$87,000,000
Program Highlights
There are no proposed changes to eligibility or program priorities.
The FY 2015 TSGP funding amount represents a 3.3% decrease compared to FY The reduction in funding is due to the $3 million carve-out for the FY 2015 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program.
Three-year period of performance will apply.
FY 2014 Information
In FY 2014, 58 applications (172 projects) were received requesting $277,285,365 in funding. Of this, 36 applications (94 projects) were funded totaling $90,000,000. 11

12. FY 2015 Transit Security Grant Program Risk Formula
Relative Score
Rail
(95%)
Bus
(5%) +
Threat
(30%)
Vulnerability
(20%)
Consequence
(50%)
Threat
(30%)
Vulnerability
(20%)
Consequence
(50%) x x x x
Domestic & International
Terrorism
Base Assessment (10%)
Population Index
(25%)
Domestic & International
Terrorism
Base Assessment (10%)
Population Index + +
APTA Passenger Trips
APTA Passenger Trips
Attacks, Disrupted Plots, & Threat Reporting
TTAL Count
(10%)
Attacks & Disrupted Plots
TTAL Count
(10%) +
Credible Intent
National Infrastructure Index (25%)
Known or Suspected Terrorist Presence
Known or Suspected Terrorist Presence
Underground Track Miles

13. FY 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail - Amtrak
Program Overview
FY 2014
FY 2015
Purpose: The Intercity Passenger Rail Program protects critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies within the Amtrak rail system.
Eligibility: The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under the FY 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail program.
$10,000,000
Program Highlights
There are no significant changes being proposed to the FY 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail program
The $10 million minimum allocation for FY2015 is consistent with last year
Three-year period of performance will apply
FY 2014 Information
Five projects were reviewed and approved for FY 2014 for $10 million related to Operational Packages, Training, Asset Hardening, Drills and Exercises, Security Planning, and Public Awareness. 13 13

14. FY 2015 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
Program Overview
FY 2014
FY 2015
Purpose: The Intercity Bus Security Grant Program creates a sustainable program for the protection of intercity bus systems and the traveling public from terrorism.
Eligibility: Private operators providing transportation using over the road buses that have completed a vulnerability assessment and developed a security plan as required by Section 1531 of the 9/11 Act (6 U.S.C. § 1181). Private operators must either provide transportation services to a defined Urban Area Security Initiative jurisdiction or operate a charter bus service using over the road buses and provide a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more defined Urban Area Security Initiative jurisdictions. $0
$3,000,000
Program Highlights
The FY 2015 Intercity Bus Security Grant program is allocated $3 million following a three year funding hiatus (last funded in FY 2011).
Funding will be awarded through a risk-informed competitive review process.
Three-year period of performance will apply.

15. Environmental And Historic Preservation (EHP) Review
All projects funded with FEMA assistance must undergo review and comply with EHP laws, regulations, and Executive Orders
EHP review must be completed by FEMA/GPD before project initiation, or FEMA cannot fund the project.
EHP review can take up to 12 months or more to complete depending on complexity, so consider the EHP review-time when planning your project.

16. Environmental And Historic Preservation (EHP) Review
Purpose of EHP Review is to ensure compliance - not to deny projects. Sometimes projects may be modified to minimize impacts.
Costs of environmental review (e.g., environmental consultants, archeological surveys, reports) are paid by the recipient using assistance funds, if applicable.
Recipients must provide all required EHP materials to GPD via the GPD EHP Inbox at

17. Environmental And Historic Preservation (EHP) Review
Many EHP reviews are conducted by FEMA/GPD HQ staff. Some are sent to FEMA regional offices for additional review.
Many reviews are completed within weeks of receipt. Some may take several months, depending on type of project and review.
Projects that involve more in-depth reviews: new construction, communication towers, projects on/in historical buildings/districts, projects with extensive ground disturbance.
Project review begins with submission of an EHP Screening Form

18. EHP Screening Form
Clear description of the project, including project location
Labeled, ground-level photos of the project area
Aerial photo(s)
Includes the year built for any buildings/structures involved in the project
Describes extent (length, width, depth) of any ground disturbance
Includes any other pertinent EHP info (Environmental analyses, FCC info, permits in-hand, etc.)
Submitted to

19. EHP Resources
Questions about the process: ask your FEMA Program Analyst or send questions to
EHP Screening Form and instructions:
FEMA Policy on GPD EHP Reviews – includes info on review times for different types of projects and other useful information:
Information Bulletin on Cost Responsibility for EHP Reviews:
Remember! The EHP review must be completed before a project can be started!

20. Budget Review
Review budget and budget narrative to ensure costs are:
Allowable
Allocable
Reasonable

21. Budget Review Allowable Allocable
Necessary and reasonable
Conforms to the Cost Principles and grant’s Terms and Conditions
Authorized or permitted by law or regulation
Treated consistently as a direct or indirect cost
Adequately documented
Allocable
Chargeable and assignable to cost categories
Incurred specifically for the Federal award
Necessary to the overall operation of non-Federal entity and assignable in part to the Federal award
Not charged to other Federal awards
Reasonable
Does not exceed that which a prudent person would incur under the circumstances prevailing when the cost was incurred.

22. Budget Review
Ensure compliance:
For grants awarded prior to December 26, 2014
44 CFR
2 CFR
OMB Circulars
Notice of Funding Opportunity
For grants awarded after December 26, 2014
2 CFR 200

23. Budget Review
Personnel
Fringe Benefits
Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Professional and Consultant Services
Indirect Costs

24. Grant Extensions and 3-Year Period of Performance
Grantees continue to make progress on drawing down large grant balances. From September 2012 through April 2015 (32 months) the balance of unspent grant funding decreased from $8.7 billion to $980 million (an 89% reduction).
Since August 2012, the Grant Programs Directorate has received 526 extension requests (of which 4 were withdrawn)
275 have been approved (52%),
163 have been partially denied (18%)
88 have been denied (30%)
De-obligated an estimated $717,030,819 due to denied extension requests

25. TSGP Trends

26. TSGP Application Trends
Since fiscal year (FY) 2006, there has been a shift in the types of projects both requested and funded
There are several factors that could account for this shift:
Funding priorities and scoring methodology
Total amount available for the TSGP
Period of Performance (POP)
As the funding priorities and scoring methodology have remained relatively unchanged since FY 2008, one could infer that the main driving forces behind the trends are the total available amount and the POP
As the FY 2015 allocation is consistent with allocations from FY , it is interesting to see how the increase to the POP for FY 2015 affects the types of projects requested and funded

28. TSGP Requested Projects

29. TSGP Requested Projects

30. TSGP Requested Projects

31. TSGP Funded Projects

32. TSGP Funded Projects

33. TSGP Funded Projects

34. Contact Information Alexander R. Mrazik Jr., Branch Chief FEMA Grant Programs Directorate Ginny Wise, Director of Grant Programs TSA Surface Division Gerald DelRosario Branch Chief COMDT, CG-PSA-2 Office of Domestic Port Security U.S. Coast Guard