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FY05 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - VERSION 2.0. 12-22-2004 In support of these efforts for enhanced capabilities of detecting, deterring, disrupting, and preventing acts of terrorism, costs eligible for reimbursement under this policy are identical to those deemed allowable under previous Code Orange alerts. Therefore, subject to the conditions stated above, states and local governments may use FY05 UASI and LETPP funds to support select operational expenses associated with increased security measures at critical infrastructure sites in the following authorized categories: o Backfill and overtime expenses for staffing state or local emergency operations centers (EOCs) o Hiring of contracted security for critical infrastructure sites o Public safety overtime o National Guard deployments to protect critical infrastructure sites, including all resources that are part of the standard National Guard deployment package o Increased border security activities in coordination with U_S, Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Consumable costs, such as fuel expenses, are not allowed except as part of the standard National Guard deployment package. 2. Overtime costs are allowable for personnel to participate in information, investigative, and intelligence sharing activities specifically related to homeland security. This includes activities such as anti-terrorism task forces, Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTF), Area Maritime Security Committees (as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002), and Terrorism Early Warning (TEW) groups, 3. Hiring of contractors/consultants is allowable for participation in information/intelligence sharing groups or intelligence fusion centers. Funding may not be used to supplant ongoing, routine public safety activities of state and local emergency responders, and may not be used to hire staff for operational activities or backfill. Critical Infrastructure Protection. States and local governments should generally consider critical infrastructure to include any system or asset that if attacked would result in catastrophic loss of life and/or catastrophic economic loss. In addition, protection for the following specific types of facilities should also be considered: . Protective security enhancements for large public gatherings/areas, such as New Year's Eve celebrations, sporting events and outdoor concerts . Public water systems serving large population centers . Primary data storage and processing facilities, major stock exchanges and major banking centers . Chemical facilities located in close proximity to large population centers DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY I OFF(CE FOR DOMEST(C PREPAREDNESS 27