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Pre -event response /recovery /mitigation plans in coordination with state, local, and tribal governments Developing /enhancing other response and recovery plans Developing recovery plans and preparedness programs consistent with the principles and guidance in the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) that will provide the foundation for recovery programs and whole - community partnerships. Preparedness and pre- disaster planning was given special attention within the NDRF with specific guidance: Planning for a Successful Disaster Recovery (pages 63 -70). For more information on the NDRF see hg2: / /www. Tema. gov /ndf/recoveryframework/ndrLpdf. Federal (and Mutual Aid) Emergency Response Official (F/ERO) Credentialing and Validation • Working group meetings and conferences relating to emergency responder credentialing and validation • Compiling data to enter into an emergency responder repository • Coordinating with other state, local, territorial, and tribal partners to ensure interoperability among existing and planned credentialing and validation systems and equipment • Planning to incorporate emergency responder identity and credential validation into training and exercises. Organization Per the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, (42 U.S.C. §§ 5121 - 5207), EMPG Program funds may be used for all- hazards emergency management operations, staffing, and other day -to -day activities in support of emergency management, including hazard mitigation staffing of the State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) position; staffing CERT and Citizen Corps positions at the state and local levels in order to promote whole community engagement in all phases of emergency management; performing close -out activities on FEMA Disaster Assistance grants; and supporting fusion center analysts who are directly involved in all- hazards preparedness activities as defined by the Stafford Act. Proposed staffing activities should be linked to accomplishing the activities outlined in the EMPG Program Work Plan. Recipients are encouraged to fund at least one dedicated Planner, Training Officer, and Exercise Officer. Personnel costs, including salary, overtime, compensatory time off, and associated fringe benefits, are allowable costs with EMPG Program funds. These costs must comply with 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E — Cost Principles. Equipment Allowable equipment categories for the EMPG Program are listed on the web -based version of the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) at hgp://www.fema. ovloreparedness- non - disaster - grants or hyp: / /www.fema.gov /grants. Unless otherwise stated, equipment must meet all mandatory regulatory and/or FEMA- adopted standards to be eligible for purchase using these funds. In addition, agencies will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested equipment. 33 Appendix B- FY 2015 EMPG Program Funding Guidelines 55B -41