Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH PHP 14 NG
Apply for DOT PH PHP 14 NG
- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOT PHMSA 2014 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 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 48 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 2014 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 support state pipeline safety oversight for natural gas systems. PHMSA is the federal agency responsible for administering the national pipeline safety regulatory program, which is designed to help ensure the safe transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials by pipeline. This grant is part of PHMSA's long-standing approach of partnering with states to carry out inspections and enforcement activities that keep pipeline infrastructure operating safely and in compliance with federal rules.
Eligibility is limited and very specific. Only state agencies that already hold a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA are allowed to apply. These authorizations are the formal mechanisms under federal pipeline safety law that allow states to conduct pipeline safety inspections and implement pipeline safety programs in coordination with PHMSA. In practical terms, if a state does not already have one of those arrangements in place with PHMSA, it cannot compete for or receive funding under this opportunity.
The legal foundation for the program comes from the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended, which has been recodified as 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601. Under this authority, PHMSA may reimburse participating state agencies for a substantial share of the costs of operating their pipeline safety programs. The grant can reimburse up to 80 percent of a state's actual eligible costs for carrying out its pipeline safety responsibilities, which can include staffing-related expenses and equipment needed to perform inspections and related oversight work. While the reimbursement cap is set at 80 percent, the exact federal share a state receives can vary based on two main factors: how much money Congress appropriates for the program in a given year and how the state's program performs against PHMSA expectations and requirements.
Funding levels and final allocations are not fixed in advance for every applicant. Total program funding for the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants depends on the availability of funds and the passage of an appropriations bill. Once funds are available, distributions are made based on individual state applications, meaning states must apply and document their planned activities and costs in line with PHMSA grant guidance. The opportunity anticipated up to 48 awards, aligning with nationwide participation across states and eligible jurisdictions. The program is associated with CFDA number 20.700, identified as the Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant.
Key administrative details from the announcement include the funding opportunity number DOT PH PHP 14 NG, classification as a grant under the transportation funding activity category, and an original and final application closing date of September 30, 2013 (with the listing later archived on December 31, 2013). The award floor is listed as $0, which typically signals that award amounts are variable and dependent on application details and available appropriations rather than a guaranteed minimum. Although the listing indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," the structure described is reimbursement-based (up to 80 percent), which effectively means states generally cover the remaining portion of program costs outside the reimbursable federal share.
For help with the announcement or accessing materials, the listed point of contact is Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team, reachable by phone at 757-689-3168, with PHMSA Grant Support noted as the support channel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DOT PHMSA 2014 Natural Gas Base Grant
What is the DOT PHMSA 2014 Natural Gas Base Grant?
The DOT PHMSA 2014 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 oversight for natural gas systems by helping fund state inspection and enforcement activities tied to the national pipeline safety regulatory program.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration), a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) responsible for administering the national pipeline safety regulatory program.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The grant is intended to support state pipeline safety programs that conduct inspections and enforcement activities aimed at keeping pipeline infrastructure operating safely and in compliance with federal pipeline safety rules for natural gas systems.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state agencies that already hold a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA. Only agencies with one of these existing authorizations can apply for or receive funding under this opportunity.
Can a state apply if it does not already have a 60105 Certification or 60106 Agreement?
No. If a state does not already have a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement in place with PHMSA, it cannot compete for or receive funding under this opportunity.
What do "60105 Certification" and "60106 Agreement" mean in this context?
They are formal mechanisms under federal pipeline safety law that authorize states to conduct pipeline safety inspections and implement pipeline safety programs in coordination with PHMSA.
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
The program is authorized under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended, which has been recodified as 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601.
How much of a state's costs can the grant reimburse?
PHMSA may reimburse participating state agencies for up to 80 percent of a state's actual eligible costs for carrying out pipeline safety responsibilities under the program.
Is the federal share always 80 percent?
Not necessarily. While the reimbursement cap is up to 80 percent, the exact federal share a state receives can vary based on (1) how much funding Congress appropriates for the program in a given year and (2) how the state's program performs against PHMSA expectations and requirements.
What types of costs may be considered eligible for reimbursement?
Eligible costs can include staffing-related expenses and equipment needed to perform inspections and related oversight work as part of operating a state pipeline safety program.
How is total funding for the program determined?
Total program funding depends on the availability of funds and the passage of an appropriations bill. Funding levels are not fixed in advance for every applicant.
How are grant funds distributed among states?
Once funds are available, distributions are made based on individual state applications. States must apply and document planned activities and costs in line with PHMSA grant guidance.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to 48 awards, aligning with nationwide participation across states and eligible jurisdictions.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 20.700, identified as the Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed for this grant is DOT PH PHP 14 NG.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The listing classifies the award as a grant under the transportation funding activity category.
What were the application closing dates?
The original and final application closing date listed was September 30, 2013. The listing was later archived on December 31, 2013.
What does an award floor of $0 mean?
An award floor of $0 typically indicates there is no guaranteed minimum award amount. Award amounts are variable and depend on application details and available appropriations.
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
The listing indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No." However, the program is described as reimbursement-based up to 80 percent, which means states generally cover the remaining portion of program costs outside the reimbursable federal share.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team. Phone: 757-689-3168. PHMSA Grant Support is noted as the support channel.
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