Opportunity Information: Apply for DTPH56 08 SN 0001
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- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Damage Prevention Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.720 State Damage Prevention Program Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2008 and posted on Nov 21, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Any State authority that is or will be responsible for preventing damage to underground pipeline facilities designated by the Governor is eligible as long as the State participates in the oversight of pipeline transportation pursuant to an annual 49 U.S.C. 60105 certification or 49 U.S.C. 60106 agreement in effect with PHMSA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Damage Prevention Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Its main goal is to help states either build or strengthen statewide programs that prevent damage to underground pipeline facilities, especially damage caused during excavation or construction activities. The program was created through Section 2 of the PIPES Act and added to federal pipeline safety law at 49 U.S.C. 60134. PHMSA emphasizes that an effective state damage prevention program should be comprehensive and align with the nine elements identified in the statute, with a major focus on having real enforcement capability, including civil penalty authority for violations.
Funding is intended to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of state damage prevention efforts. This can apply to states that do not yet have a robust program and need to establish one, as well as states that already have a program but need upgrades to meet best practices or the statutory elements. While the announcement does not list the nine elements in the text provided, it highlights that enforcement is not optional in practice: states are expected to demonstrate that they can investigate and address violations, and that they have (or will develop) the legal authority and processes to impose civil penalties when needed. In other words, the grants are meant to support programs that can actually change behavior and reduce incidents, not just encourage voluntary compliance.
PHMSA expects to make up to 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000. Individual awards may be as high as $100,000, and the listed award floor is $0, meaning smaller awards are possible depending on the scope and quality of the proposed work. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for states to apply and makes it easier to propose improvements that might otherwise be delayed due to budget constraints.
Eligible applicants are state governments, specifically the state authority designated by the Governor to be responsible for preventing damage to underground pipeline facilities. Eligibility is also tied to a state's existing relationship with PHMSA on pipeline safety oversight: the state must participate in oversight of pipeline transportation through an annual certification under 49 U.S.C. 60105 or a state pipeline safety agreement under 49 U.S.C. 60106 that is in effect with PHMSA. This requirement signals that PHMSA wants these funds administered by agencies already engaged in pipeline safety regulation or oversight, rather than creating a separate, disconnected program.
The notice also clarifies how this program relates to PHMSA's separate One Call grant program. These Damage Prevention Program grants do not replace or reduce One Call grants, and states may apply to both opportunities at the same time as long as the deliverables are different. PHMSA specifically states it will coordinate reviews to prevent duplicate funding for the same deliverable across the two programs, so applicants should clearly distinguish what will be produced or improved under each grant if applying to both.
Key administrative details from the posting include Funding Opportunity Number DTPH56-08-SN-0001 and CFDA 20.720 (State Damage Prevention Program Grants). The opportunity was posted on Nov 21, 2007, with a current closing date of Apr 18, 2008 (originally Jan 31, 2008), and an archive date of May 18, 2008. For access issues or assistance, the listed contact is Karina Munoz, Contract Specialist, at 202-366-4059 (email not fully shown in the provided text).
State Damage Prevention Program (PHMSA) - FAQs
What is the State Damage Prevention Program?
The State Damage Prevention Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It is designed to help states build or strengthen statewide programs that prevent damage to underground pipeline facilities, especially damage that occurs during excavation or construction activities.
What problem is this grant trying to address?
The program focuses on reducing damage to underground pipelines caused by excavation and construction. The intent is to fund state-level systems that can prevent incidents and improve safety by strengthening the quality and effectiveness of damage prevention efforts statewide.
What is the primary goal of the grant?
The main goal is to help states establish new statewide damage prevention programs or improve existing programs so they are comprehensive and effective at preventing damage to underground pipeline facilities.
What laws created and authorize this program?
The program was created through Section 2 of the PIPES Act and added to federal pipeline safety law at 49 U.S.C. 60134.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments, specifically the state authority designated by the Governor to be responsible for preventing damage to underground pipeline facilities.
Are all state agencies eligible, or only certain ones?
Only the state authority designated by the Governor for underground pipeline damage prevention is eligible. In addition, eligibility is tied to the state's pipeline safety oversight relationship with PHMSA (see the next question).
What PHMSA participation requirement must a state meet to apply?
The state must participate in oversight of pipeline transportation through either (1) an annual certification under 49 U.S.C. 60105 or (2) a state pipeline safety agreement under 49 U.S.C. 60106 that is in effect with PHMSA.
What types of activities or outcomes are these grants meant to support?
Funding is intended to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of state damage prevention efforts. This includes helping states that do not yet have a robust program to establish one, and helping states with existing programs upgrade them to meet best practices or statutory elements.
What does PHMSA consider an effective damage prevention program?
PHMSA emphasizes that an effective state damage prevention program should be comprehensive and align with the nine elements identified in the governing statute. While the nine elements are not listed in the provided notice text, the opportunity highlights that enforcement capability is a major focus.
How important is enforcement capability under this grant?
Enforcement is treated as essential in practice. PHMSA expects states to demonstrate they can investigate and address violations and that they have (or will develop) legal authority and processes to impose civil penalties when needed.
Does this program fund voluntary compliance efforts only?
No. The program description makes clear that PHMSA is looking for programs that can actually change behavior and reduce incidents, not programs based only on encouragement or voluntary compliance.
How many awards does PHMSA expect to make?
PHMSA expects to make up to 15 awards under this opportunity.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards may be as high as $100,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The listed award floor is $0, meaning smaller awards are possible depending on the scope and quality of the proposed work.
Is a cost share or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Why does the notice emphasize no matching requirement?
With no cost share required, states can propose improvements that might otherwise be delayed due to budget constraints. This lowers the barrier to applying and implementing program upgrades.
Can a state apply for this grant and PHMSA's One Call grant at the same time?
Yes. The notice explains that the Damage Prevention Program grants do not replace or reduce One Call grants, and states may apply to both opportunities at the same time as long as the deliverables are different.
What does PHMSA mean by "deliverables are different" if applying to both programs?
It means the work products or improvements funded under this program should not duplicate the work products or improvements funded under the One Call grant program. Applicants should clearly distinguish what will be produced or improved under each grant.
How will PHMSA prevent duplicate funding across the two programs?
PHMSA states it will coordinate reviews to prevent duplicate funding for the same deliverable across the Damage Prevention Program and One Call grants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTPH56-08-SN-0001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 20.720 (State Damage Prevention Program Grants).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on Nov 21, 2007.
What is the closing date for applications?
The current closing date is Apr 18, 2008. The original closing date was Jan 31, 2008, and it was later extended.
When is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is May 18, 2008.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or assistance?
The listed contact is Karina Munoz, Contract Specialist, at 202-366-4059. (An email address is referenced but not fully shown in the provided text.)
What is the program ultimately trying to improve at the state level?
The program is intended to strengthen statewide damage prevention efforts so they are comprehensive, align with statutory expectations, and have meaningful enforcement capability to reduce excavation-related pipeline incidents.
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