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Allowable equipment includes equipment from the following AEL categories: • Information Technology (Category 4) • Cyber security Enhancement Equipment (Category 5) • Interoperable Communications Equipment (Category 6) • Detection Equipment (Category 7) • Power Equipment (Category 10) • Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Reference Materials (Category 11) • CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles (Category 12) • Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 14) • CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment (Category 19) • 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 governments 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 C.F.R. Part 200, including 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.310, 200.313, and 200.316. 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 through an annual TEPW. Further guidance concerning the TEP and the TEPW can be found at ham: / /Www.fema.zov /exercise. 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. EMPG Program funds used for training should support the nationwide implementation of NIMS. The NIMS Training Program establishes a national curriculum for NIMS and provides information on NIMS courses; recipients are encouraged to place emphasis on the core competencies as defined in the NIMS Training Program. The NIMS Training Program can be found at http://www.fema.goKlpd /emergencL/nims/nims training program.pdf. The NIMS Guideline for Credentialing of Personnel provides guidance on the national cedentialing standards. The NIMS Guidelines for Credentialing can be found at http• / /wwwfema.goEl f /emergency /nims /nims cred guidelines report.pdf. 34 Appendix B- FY 2015 EMPG Program Funding Guidelines 55B -42