Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH PHP 11 NG
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- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOT PHMSA 2011 Natural Gas Base Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.700 Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 6, 2010 and posted on Jun 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 53 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This grant opportunity is only open for state agencies that have a 60105 Certification and/or 60106 Agreement with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to do pipeline safety inspections.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DOT PHMSA 2011 Natural Gas Base Grant is a mandatory federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to help fund state pipeline safety inspection and enforcement programs focused on natural gas systems. It sits within PHMSA's broader national regulatory mission to support the safe transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials by pipeline. The legal authority for this work traces back to the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (as amended), now recodified under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601, which gives the federal government authority to regulate the transportation of flammable, toxic, or corrosive gases by pipeline, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation and storage. In practical terms, this grant is designed to keep state inspection programs staffed, equipped, and operating in alignment with federal pipeline safety standards, while leveraging state agencies as on-the-ground partners in oversight.
Eligibility is narrowly limited to state agencies that already have formal authorization from PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections under either a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement. In other words, the grant is not open to general applicants, local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private entities unless they are the qualifying state agency operating under those specific statutory arrangements with PHMSA. The CFDA listing connected to this program is 20.700, Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant, and the expected number of awards is 53, reflecting broad participation across states and jurisdictions that hold the required certification or agreement.
Funding is provided as a grant with a cost-sharing requirement. PHMSA is authorized to reimburse eligible state agencies for up to 80 percent of actual allowable costs incurred in carrying out the state pipeline safety program. Reimbursable costs include major program necessities such as personnel (for example, inspectors and compliance staff) and equipment needed to perform inspection and safety oversight work. The exact reimbursement level is not automatic at the maximum rate; it can vary depending on the availability of appropriated federal funds and the performance of the state program, meaning states generally need to apply and demonstrate they are meeting program expectations and using funds appropriately.
For this funding cycle, the estimated total program funding across the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants was listed as $36,459,000, to be distributed based on individual state applications rather than split evenly. The opportunity was categorized under Transportation, used a Grant funding instrument, and had an application window posted on June 9, 2010, with a closing date of September 30, 2010, and an archive date of December 31, 2010. The award floor was listed as $0, which typically indicates that award amounts depend entirely on the application, eligibility, and allocation methodology rather than guaranteeing a minimum payment.
For applicants needing assistance because they could not access the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team at 617-494-3318, along with PHMSA Grant Support. There was no additional information link provided, suggesting the main announcement and standard PHMSA grant guidance were intended to serve as the primary reference for this opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DOT PHMSA 2011 Natural Gas Base Grant
What is the DOT PHMSA 2011 Natural Gas Base Grant?
The DOT PHMSA 2011 Natural Gas Base Grant is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It helps fund state pipeline safety inspection and enforcement programs focused on natural gas systems.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The grant is designed to keep state natural gas pipeline safety programs staffed, equipped, and operating in alignment with federal pipeline safety standards. It supports state agencies acting as on-the-ground partners in oversight through inspection and enforcement activities.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by PHMSA, a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What is PHMSA's broader mission related to this grant?
This grant sits within PHMSA's national regulatory mission to support the safe transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials by pipeline.
What is the legal authority for the Natural Gas Base Grant program?
The legal authority traces back to the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (as amended), which is now recodified under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601. This authority allows the federal government to regulate the transportation of flammable, toxic, or corrosive gases by pipeline, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation and storage.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state agencies that already have formal authorization from PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections under either a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement.
Can local governments apply for this grant?
No. The opportunity is not open to local governments unless the applicant is the qualifying state agency operating under a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA.
Can nonprofits, universities, or private companies apply?
No. The grant is not open to nonprofits, universities, or private entities unless they are the qualifying state agency that holds the required 60105 Certification and/or 60106 Agreement authorization from PHMSA.
What are 60105 Certification and 60106 Agreement authorizations?
They are the specific statutory arrangements under which PHMSA authorizes state agencies to conduct pipeline safety inspections. This grant is only for state agencies operating under those authorizations.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing connected to this program is 20.700, Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is 53, reflecting broad participation across states and jurisdictions that hold the required certification or agreement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a Grant funding instrument.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity was categorized under Transportation.
Is there a cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing requirement. PHMSA is authorized to reimburse eligible state agencies for up to 80 percent of actual allowable costs incurred in carrying out the state pipeline safety program.
What is the maximum reimbursement rate under this program?
PHMSA is authorized to reimburse up to 80 percent of actual allowable costs.
Is the reimbursement automatically set at 80 percent?
No. The reimbursement level is not automatic at the maximum rate. It can vary depending on the availability of appropriated federal funds and the performance of the state program.
What kinds of costs are reimbursable?
Reimbursable costs include major program necessities such as personnel (for example, inspectors and compliance staff) and equipment needed to perform inspection and safety oversight work. Costs must be actual and allowable as part of carrying out the state pipeline safety program.
What does "actual allowable costs" mean in this context?
It means costs that are actually incurred by the eligible state agency and are allowable under the program for carrying out the state pipeline safety inspection and enforcement program. The opportunity description emphasizes that reimbursement is tied to actual allowable costs rather than fixed amounts.
How much total funding was estimated for this cycle?
For this funding cycle, the estimated total program funding across the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants was listed as $36,459,000.
Is the $36,459,000 amount only for the Natural Gas Base Grant?
The listed estimate covers total program funding across the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants, not solely the Natural Gas Base Grant.
How are funds distributed among states?
Funds are distributed based on individual state applications rather than being split evenly.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0, which typically indicates award amounts depend on the application, eligibility, and the allocation methodology rather than guaranteeing a minimum payment.
When did the application window open?
The application window was posted on June 9, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was September 30, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 31, 2010.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
Applicants needing assistance because they could not access the announcement electronically were directed to contact Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team at 617-494-3318, along with PHMSA Grant Support.
Is there an additional information link for this opportunity?
No additional information link was provided. The main announcement and standard PHMSA grant guidance were intended to serve as the primary reference for the opportunity.
What is the main practical outcome this grant supports?
In practical terms, it supports state inspection programs so they remain staffed and equipped, and so they can perform inspection and safety oversight work aligned with federal pipeline safety standards.
Does this grant relate to LNG transportation and storage oversight?
The legal authority underlying the program (49 U.S.C. Chapter 601) includes federal authority to regulate LNG transportation and storage. The grant itself is described as focused on natural gas systems and supporting state inspection and enforcement programs in that area.
Does program performance affect funding?
Yes. The reimbursement level can vary based on the performance of the state program, in addition to the availability of appropriated federal funds.
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