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C. Extensions to the Period of Performance Extensions to the period of performance will be considered only through formal requests to FEMA with specific and compelling justifications as to why an extension is required. Agencies should request extensions sparingly and expect extensions to be granted only under exceptional circumstances. For additional information on period of performance extensions, refer to Information Bulletin (IB) 379 located at l,1tt� /(�w.ema. oy/gw ants /eran�rozrnrns- directorate -in. orrnatlon- br.�llerdns D, Risk Methodology Based upon the requirements of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended, DES continues to inform final grant allocation decisions based upon risk. DHS defines risk as: "potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an incident, event, or occurrence, as determined by its likelihood and the associated consequences" (see kitty /hvww dhs. gov /,rlibry /asseCs /dF IL A- lex¢con 2010.ntdP1. DHS utilizes a comprehensive risk methodology focused on three principal elements: • Threat — likelihood of an attack being attempted by an adversary; • Vulnerability— likelihood that an attack is successful, given that it is attempted; and • Consequence — effect of an event, incident or occurrence The risk methodology determines the relative risk of terrorism faced by a given area. It takes into account the potential risk of terrorism to people, critical infrastructure, and economic security, The threat analysis continues to account for threats from domestic violent extremists as well as international terrorist groups and those individuals inspired by terrorists abroad. SHSP Allocations FY 2014 SHSP funds will be allocated based on three factors: minimum amounts as legislatively mandated, DHS' risk methodology, and anticipated effectiveness of proposed projects. The anticipated effectiveness is assessed based on the applicant's description of how the proposed projects, as outlined in the Investment Justification (IJ), align with the State THIRA and SPR results. Each State and territory will receive a minimum allocation under SHSP using the thresholds established in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended. All 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico will receive 0.35 percent of the total funds allocated for grants under Section. 2003 and Section 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended. Four territories (American Samoa, Guam, the Northem Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will receive a minimum allocation of 0,08 percent of the total fimds allocated for grants under Section 2003 and 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended. For details on program-specific funding amounts, refer to Appendix A — FY 2014 Program Allocations, UASI Allocations FY 2014 UASI funds will be allocated based on DES' risk methodology and then on anticipated effectiveness of proposed projects. The anticipated effectiveness is assessed based on the applicant's description of how the proposed projects, as outlined in the Il, align with the Urban Area THIRA. Eligible candidates for the FY 2014 UASI program 6 FY 2014 HSGP FOA 55B -46