Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH PHP 12 NG
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- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOT PHMSA 2012 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 1, 2011 and posted on Jul 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (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 2012 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 states fund their pipeline safety inspection and enforcement work for natural gas systems. It sits under the national pipeline safety framework created by the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended, which is now codified at 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601. In practical terms, the grant is designed to support the state side of the national regulatory partnership that keeps pipeline transportation of natural gas and other covered gases, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation and storage, operating as safely as possible.
Eligibility is narrowly limited. Only state agencies that already hold a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA may apply. Those designations are the mechanisms PHMSA uses to authorize states to conduct pipeline safety inspections and carry out oversight responsibilities consistent with federal standards. Because of this, the opportunity is not a general public safety grant and it is not open to local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private entities unless they are applying as part of, or through, an eligible state pipeline safety agency operating under the relevant certification or agreement.
The funding model is cost-shared and functions as reimbursement for actual program costs. PHMSA is authorized to reimburse up to 80 percent of a state's eligible expenses for operating its pipeline safety program. The covered costs can include personnel and equipment, which typically means inspector staffing and training, travel associated with inspections, compliance and enforcement activities, data and administrative support tied to the inspection program, and tools or equipment needed to perform oversight work. The federal share a state actually receives can vary because it depends on the amount of money Congress has appropriated for the program as well as the state's program performance. The notice estimates total program funding at $36,459,000 for the combined State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants, with funds distributed based on individual state applications rather than a single fixed award amount for all applicants.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as a grant in the transportation activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.700, Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant. The expected number of awards is 53, reflecting the nationwide scope of the state partnership structure. There is no stated award floor, which generally indicates that award amounts are determined by formula, application details, and available funds rather than a guaranteed minimum. The opportunity was posted July 1, 2011, with an application closing date of September 30, 2011, and an archive date of December 31, 2011.
For applicants needing help accessing or navigating the announcement, the contact listed is Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team at 617-494-3318. No additional information link is provided in the source data.
DOT PHMSA 2012 Natural Gas Base Grant (CFDA 20.700) - FAQs
What is the DOT PHMSA 2012 Natural Gas Base Grant?
The DOT PHMSA 2012 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 supports state pipeline safety inspection and enforcement work for natural gas systems as part of the national pipeline safety partnership framework.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The grant is designed to help states operate their pipeline safety programs by funding inspection and enforcement activities for pipeline transportation of natural gas and other covered gases, as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation and storage, with the goal of keeping these systems operating as safely as possible.
What federal authority or statute is this grant associated with?
This opportunity sits under the national pipeline safety framework created by the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended, which is codified at 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state agencies that already hold a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA. These are the mechanisms PHMSA uses to authorize states to conduct pipeline safety inspections and carry out oversight responsibilities consistent with federal standards.
Can local governments apply for this grant?
No. The opportunity is not open to local governments unless they are applying as part of, or through, an eligible state pipeline safety agency operating under a 60105 Certification and/or 60106 Agreement.
Are nonprofits, universities, or private entities eligible to apply directly?
No. The opportunity is not open to nonprofits, universities, or private entities unless they are applying as part of, or through, an eligible state pipeline safety agency with the relevant PHMSA certification or agreement.
What does it mean that this is a mandatory federal grant program?
Based on the information provided, the program is described as mandatory, meaning it is an established federal grant program rather than a one-off discretionary competition. Funding and awards still depend on factors such as appropriations and program requirements.
Is this a general public safety grant?
No. It is specifically tied to the state side of the federal-state pipeline safety regulatory partnership and is limited to eligible state pipeline safety agencies.
How does the funding model work?
The program is cost-shared and functions as reimbursement for actual program costs. PHMSA is authorized to reimburse up to 80 percent of a state's eligible expenses for operating its pipeline safety program.
What is the maximum federal cost share?
PHMSA is authorized to reimburse up to 80 percent of eligible state expenses for the pipeline safety program.
Does the grant reimburse actual costs or provide upfront funding?
The program functions as reimbursement for actual program costs, based on the information provided.
What types of costs may be covered with grant funds?
Covered costs can include personnel and equipment, typically including inspector staffing and training, travel associated with inspections, compliance and enforcement activities, data and administrative support tied to the inspection program, and tools or equipment needed to perform oversight work.
Are inspector training and travel eligible expenses?
Yes. The notice indicates eligible costs can include inspector staffing and training and travel associated with inspections.
Can the grant support compliance and enforcement activities?
Yes. Compliance and enforcement activities are specifically included as examples of eligible program costs.
Can administrative or data support costs be included?
Yes. Data and administrative support tied to the inspection program are included as potentially covered costs.
Can funds be used for tools and equipment?
Yes. Tools or equipment needed to perform oversight work are included as eligible cost examples.
Is the federal share guaranteed to be 80 percent?
No. While PHMSA is authorized to reimburse up to 80 percent, the federal share a state actually receives can vary based on the amount of money Congress has appropriated for the program and the state's program performance.
How is the total program funding described in the notice?
The notice estimates total program funding at $36,459,000 for the combined State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants.
Is there a single fixed award amount for all applicants?
No. Funds are distributed based on individual state applications rather than a single fixed award amount for all applicants.
Is there an award minimum (award floor)?
No award floor is stated. This generally indicates award amounts are determined by formula, application details, and available funds rather than a guaranteed minimum.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is 53, reflecting the nationwide scope of the state partnership structure.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.700, Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant.
What activity category is this grant listed under?
It is listed as a grant in the transportation activity category.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was September 30, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 31, 2011.
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing or navigating the announcement can contact Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team at 617-494-3318.
Is an additional information link provided?
No additional information link is provided in the source data.
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