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Section Two: Program Specific. Information, continue~h'b't a otasR Eligible • Certification/Recertification of Instructors: Costs associated with the Activities, certification and re-certification of instructors are allowed. OAs are continued encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student Teaming. This is particularly important for those courses which involve training of trainers. EXERCISE EMPG funds may be used to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency management related exercises. Exercises must be consistent with the principles outlined in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), as well as applicable existing emergency management standards. HSEEP Volumes I-III contains guidance and recommendations for designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating exercises. HSEEP Volume IV provides sample exercise materials. All four volumes can be Found at the HSEEP website (h~1v:/ihseeu.clhs ov). Exercises conducted using EMPG funding must be NIMS compliant. Types of exercises include, but are not limited to, the following: • Developing/enhancing systems to monitor exercise programs • Conducting all-hazards exercises, based on the likely hazards/scenarios a jurisdiction may encounter • Conducting emergency management exercises, while incorporating NIMS exercise requirements • Other EMPG-related exercise activities Allowable exercise-related costs include: Funds Used to Design, Develop, Conduct, and Evaluate an Exercise: Includes costs related to planning, meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies, travel, and documentation. Hiring of Full or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants; Full- or part-time staff may be hired to support direct exercise activities. Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s) of local government and have the approval of the State or the awarding agency, whichever is applicable. The services of contractors/consultants may also be procured to support the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of exercises. The applicant's formal written procurement policy or the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) must be followed. http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ Page 32 of 80 Fl'OS EMPG Recipient Subgrant Guide for Local Government 14