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• CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment (Category 19) e Other Authorized Equipment (Category 21) In addition to the above, general purpose vehicles are allowed to be procured in order to carry out the responsibilities of the EMPG Program. If State agencies and/or local goveriunents have questions concerning the eligibility of equipment not specifically addressed in the AEL, they should contact their FEMA Regional 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 CFR Part 215, located at httn'//wvvw whitehozase g >ov/ombleirctilars a087 20041 (OMB Circular A -$7), Training EMPG Program funds may be used for a range of emergency management - related training activities to enhance the capabilities of State and local emergency management personnel through the establishment, support, conduct, and attendance of training. Training activities should align to a current, Multi,Year TEP developed though an annual TEPW, Further guidance concerning the TEP and the TEPW can be found at httns: / /Dzsee , dhs. ov. Training should foster the development of a community oriented approach to emergency management that emphasizes engagement at the community level, strengthens best practices, and provides a path toward building sustainable resilience. All EMPG Program funded personnel shall participate in no less than three exercises in a 12 month period. EMPG Program funds used for training should support the nationwide implementation of NIMS. The NIMS Training Program establishes a national ourricudu m for NIMS and provides information on NTMS courses; grantees are encouraged to place emphasis on the core competencies as defined in the NIMS Training Program, The NIMS Training Program can be found at( /wvvvv, ema,g2y /gds eyw�ene /n., /ny izns trainin > nrore'a'rt.pdf, The NIMS Cncideline far Credentialing of Personnel provides guidance on the national credentialing standards. The NIMS Guidelines for Credentialing can be found at hh_ti /Lwww.-ama �,,ovIL)clPeme�,«encv/ninis/nims creel Jzuidelines report pelf To ensure the professional development of the emergency management workforce, the grantee must ensure a routine capabilities assessment is accomplished and a multi -year training plan is developed and implemented. For additional information on review and approval requirements for training courses funded with preparedness grants please refer to the following policy: http: / /www.fema nov /media- librczrv- dcita/ 111Sd44e063G7b1i895 .lOcJc &79c1875 /FINAL GPD+TraininZ+ -Three +for +Free +Poltc 09 +10 +13.pdf. Additional types of training include, but are not limited to, the following: 31 Appendix B- FY 2014 EMPG Program Funding Guidelines 55A -40