Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH PHP 14 HL
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- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOT PHMSA 2014 Hazardous Liquid 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 12, 2013 and posted on Jul 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013. (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 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This grant 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 2014 Hazardous Liquid Base Grant (Funding Opportunity Number: DOT PH PHP 14 HL) 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 programs that help enforce and oversee the safe transportation of hazardous liquids and related materials through pipelines, as part of PHMSA's broader national pipeline safety mission covering natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials.
Eligibility is narrowly limited. Only state agencies that already hold a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA (authorizations under federal pipeline safety law that allow states to conduct pipeline safety inspections) can apply. In practical terms, this means the grant is not open to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or private entities unless they are acting as the qualifying state agency under the appropriate PHMSA certification or agreement.
The legal basis for the program traces back to the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended, which has since been recodified as 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601. Under this authority, PHMSA can reimburse a participating state for a substantial share of what it actually costs to run an eligible pipeline safety program. Specifically, PHMSA may reimburse up to 80 percent of a state's actual program costs, including key operational expenses such as personnel (for example, inspectors and program staff) and equipment needed to carry out inspections and related safety oversight. While the program allows reimbursement up to that cap, the exact federal share ultimately depends on two major factors: the amount of money Congress appropriates for the program in a given year and how the state performs in operating its pipeline safety program.
Funding levels are not guaranteed from year to year because the total amount available depends on the enactment of an appropriations bill and the availability of funds. PHMSA indicates that funds for the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants are distributed according to individual state applications, which implies that states must apply and document their program activities and costs for consideration, rather than receiving an automatic fixed amount. The opportunity anticipated 14 awards, with no stated award floor (listed as 0), and it is associated with CFDA number 20.700, the Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on July 12, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2013, and an archive date of December 31, 2013. The activity category is transportation, and the funding instrument is a grant. The listing notes no cost sharing or matching requirement, which aligns with the structure described as a reimbursement program (up to 80 percent of allowable actual costs) rather than a traditional match-based grant.
For applicants or interested state program staff who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the contact provided was Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team, reachable at (757) 689-3168, with PHMSA Grant Support also referenced for assistance.
FAQs: DOT PHMSA 2014 Hazardous Liquid Base Grant (DOT PH PHP 14 HL)
What is the DOT PHMSA 2014 Hazardous Liquid Base Grant?
The DOT PHMSA 2014 Hazardous Liquid 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 programs that enforce and oversee the safe transportation of hazardous liquids and related materials through pipelines.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is DOT PH PHP 14 HL.
Who administers this grant program?
The program is administered by PHMSA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support state pipeline safety programs that help enforce and oversee safe transportation of hazardous liquids and related materials via pipelines, consistent with PHMSA's national pipeline safety mission covering natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state agencies that already hold a PHMSA 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement. These are authorizations under federal pipeline safety law that allow states to conduct pipeline safety inspections.
Is this grant open to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or private entities?
No. The grant is not open to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or private entities unless they are acting as the qualifying state agency under an appropriate PHMSA 60105 Certification or 60106 Agreement.
What is the legal authority for the program?
The legal basis traces back to the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended, which has been recodified as 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601.
How does funding work under this program?
PHMSA may reimburse a participating state for a substantial share of what it actually costs to run an eligible pipeline safety program, up to 80 percent of the state's actual program costs.
What is the maximum federal reimbursement rate?
The program may reimburse up to 80 percent of a state's actual eligible program costs.
What types of costs can be covered?
The opportunity describes reimbursement for key operational expenses, including personnel (such as inspectors and program staff) and equipment needed to carry out inspections and related safety oversight, as part of a state's eligible pipeline safety program costs.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
The listing notes no cost sharing or matching requirement. The program is described as a reimbursement program (up to 80 percent of allowable actual costs) rather than a traditional match-based grant.
Is the 80 percent reimbursement guaranteed?
No. While PHMSA may reimburse up to 80 percent, the exact federal share depends on factors including the amount Congress appropriates for the program in a given year and how the state performs in operating its pipeline safety program.
Are funding levels guaranteed from year to year?
No. Funding levels are not guaranteed because the total amount available depends on enactment of an appropriations bill and the availability of funds.
How are funds distributed to states?
PHMSA indicates that funds for the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants are distributed according to individual state applications. This implies states must apply and document program activities and costs for consideration rather than receiving an automatic fixed amount.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated 14 awards.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor is listed as 0.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.700, the Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is transportation.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a grant.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 12, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was September 30, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was December 31, 2013.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about the announcement?
The contact provided was Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team, reachable at (757) 689-3168. PHMSA Grant Support was also referenced for assistance.
Is this program tied to PHMSA's broader pipeline safety mission?
Yes. The grant is described as part of PHMSA's broader national pipeline safety mission covering natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials.
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