Item 18 - Adopt Resolution for FY 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant

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EMPG Program Appendix | February 2021 Page H-18 • Planning to incorporate emergency responder identity and credential validation into training and exercises. Equipment Allowable equipment categories for the EMPG Program are listed in the Authorized Equipment List (AEL). Unless otherwise stated, equipment must meet all mandatory regulatory and/or FEMA-adopted standards to be eligible for purchase using these funds. In addition, agencies will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested equipment. Allowable equipment includes equipment from the following AEL categories: • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Category 1) • Information Technology (Category 4) • Cybersecurity Enhancement Equipment (Category 5) • Interoperable Communications Equipment (Category 6) • Detection Equipment (Category 7) • Power Equipment (Category 10) • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Reference Materials (Category 11) • CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles (Category 12) • Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 14) • CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment (Category 19) • Other Authorized Equipment (Category 21) In addition to the above, general purpose vehicles may be procured in order to carry out the responsibilities of the EMPG Program. If recipients have questions concerning the eligibility of equipment not specifically addressed in the AEL, they should contact their regional EMPG Program manager for clarification. Applicants should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing equipment, especially high cost items and those subject to rapid technical advances. Large equipment purchases must be identified and explained. For more information regarding property management standards for equipment, please reference 2 C.F.R. Part 200, including 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.310, 200.313, and 200.316. Also see 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.216, 200.471, and FEMA Policy #405-143-1 regarding prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment or services. In general, with exception of critical emergency supplies and the associated inventory management plan, equipment included in the AEL may be purchased without separate approval from FEMA. However, as with all grant-funded activities, the equipment purchase must be well justified and reasonable. Furthermore, the purchase must be supported by the approved Work Plan. If the equipment is not clearly supported by the approved work plan, the recipient must seek advance approval from the applicable FEMA Regional Grant Program Office prior to purchasing the equipment, and an updated Work Plan may be required. FEMA will consider requests to purchase equipment that is not listed in the AEL on a case-by-case basis. Such requests should be submitted in writing to the applicable FEMA Regional Grant Program Office. FEMA’s review and approval of such requests will involve both the FEMA regional office and GPD program staff to ensure nationwide consistency in the decision-making process and to support any necessary updates to the AEL. Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems All requests to purchase Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) with FEMA grant funding must comply with IB 426 and also include a description of the policies and procedures in place to safeguard individuals’