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<br /> <br /> IPR Appendix | February 2021 Page F-5 <br />Allowable Expenses for OPacks <br />The table below identifies allowable expenses for the various OPacks. Please see the accompanying notes <br />for clarification of certain allowable costs. <br />Allowable Expenses for OPacks <br /> <br />Operational Package Salary and Fringe Benefits Training and Certification Equipment Costs Purchase and Train a Canine Canine Costs 1) EDCT ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓c ✓ <br />2) ATT ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ <br />3) MEST ✓ ✓d <br />a Travel costs associated with training for personnel, handlers, and canines are allowable <br />b Canine costs include but are not limited to a canine’s veterinary, housing, and feeding costs <br />c One type of allowable training is training specific to the detection of common explosives odors <br />d Equipment and other costs can include but are not limited to explosives detection; stainless steel search tables; <br />consumables such as gloves, swabs, and alcohol; and land mobile radios <br /> <br />Specific Guidance on EDCT <br />EDCT Certification <br />Each EDCT, composed of one dog and one handler, must be certified by an appropriate, qualified <br />organization. TSA-certified EDCTs will meet or exceed certification standards set by the TSA National <br />Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP). Recipient EDCTs that do not participate in the <br />NEDCTP will be required to certify annually under their respective agency, local, and state regulations. <br />The recipient will maintain certification, utilization, and training data to show compliance in meeting or <br />exceeding those guidelines set forth by the Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal Detection <br />Guidelines (SWGDOG), as of September 14, 2007, in addition to the requirements set forth in the NOFO. <br /> <br />EDCT Submission Requirements <br />1) The recipient will ensure that a written security procedure plan exists for the safekeeping of all <br />explosive training aids, including safe transportation. The recipient will document the removal, <br />use, and return of explosive training aids used during training exercises or for any other reason. <br />The plan and all documentation must be made available to FEMA upon request. <br />2) The recipient will comply with requirements for the proper storage, handling, and transportation <br />of all explosive training aids in accordance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and <br />Explosives’ Publication 5400.7 (ATF P 5400.7) (09/00), Federal Explosive Law and Regulation. <br />3) The recipient will ensure that certified EDCTs are available to respond to situations 24 hours a <br />day, 7 days per week on an on-duty or off-duty on-call basis. If IPR-funded EDCTs are not <br />available, other, non-IPR funded EDCTs may be utilized for this response. The intent is to <br />provide maximum coverage during peak operating hours and to maintain the ability to promptly <br />respond to threats that affect public safety or mass transit operations.