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the approved rate (a fully executed, agreement negotiated with the applicant's cognizant federal agency) is required at the time of application.. iv. Other Cost Requirements Consolidation of Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Per section 2006 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law 107 -296), as amended, (6 U. S.C, § 607), States are required to ensure that at least 25 percent (25 %) of the combined FISGP funds allocated under SHSP and UASI are dedicated towards law enforcement terrorism prevention activities. The LETPA allocation can be from SHSP, UASI or both. This requirement does not include award funds from OPSG, Please refer to Appendix A — FY 2014 Program Allocations for LETPA minimum allocations for SHSP and UASI by jurisdiction. The National Prevention Framework describes those activities that should be executed upon the discovery of intelligence or information regarding an imminent threat to the homeland, in order to thwart an initial or follow on terrorist attack, and provides guidance to ensure the Nation is prepared to prevent, avoid, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism. Activities outlined in the National Prevention Framework are eligible for use of LETPA focused funds. In addition, where capabilities are shared with the protection mission area, the National Protection Framework activities are also eligible. Other terrorism prevention activities proposed for funding under LETPA must be approved by the FEMA Administrator. SIISP and UASI Pass - Through Requirements Awards made to the SAA for HSGP carry additional pass through requirements. Pass through is defined as an obligation on the part of the States to make funds available to local units of government, combinations of local units, or other specific groups or organizations. The State's pass through requirement must be met within 45 days of the award date. Four requirements must be met to pass through grant funds: • There must be some action to establish a firm commitment on the part of the awarding entity; • The action must be unconditional on the part of the awarding entity (i.e., no contingencies for availability of SAA fiords); • There must be documentary evidence of the commitment; and • The award terms must be communicated to the official grantee The SAA must obligate at least 80 percent (80 %) of the Rinds awarded under SHSP and UASI to local units of government within 45 days of receipt of the funds. The signatory authority of the SAA must certify in writing that these obligations have been met. A letter of intent (or equivalent) to distribute funds is not considered sufficient. Award sub- recipients must receive their funds within 45 days from the date the funds are first made available to the grantee so that they can initiate implementation of approved investments. For the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the SAA must also obligate at least 80 percent (80 %) of the finds to local units of 1'I FY 2014 HSGP FOA 55B -51