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- The DOT-PHMSA in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Damage Prevention (SDP) Program Grants - 2016" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.720,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 20, 2015 and posted on Nov 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Damage Prevention (SDP) Program Grants - 2016 opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT-PHMSA). Its purpose is to fund state-level damage prevention activities that reduce excavation-related incidents involving underground pipeline facilities. In practical terms, the program is aimed at helping states strengthen the rules, enforcement capacity, and overall effectiveness of their damage prevention systems, especially the processes tied to locating and protecting buried pipelines before digging occurs.
Funding is intended to help eligible applicants either establish a statewide damage prevention program or improve an existing one. The overarching goal is to protect underground pipeline infrastructure from excavation damage, which can lead to safety hazards, service disruptions, environmental impacts, and costly repairs. While the notice does not list specific project types in the excerpt, the framing makes clear that PHMSA is looking to support programmatic improvements that enhance the quality and effectiveness of a state's damage prevention efforts, including the systems that support one-call notification (often known as "Call 811") and related compliance measures.
Eligibility is limited to state authorities designated by a governor, including municipalities only in the specific context of intrastate gas pipeline transportation. To qualify, the state must participate in pipeline safety oversight through an active PHMSA relationship under either an annual 49 U.S.C. 60105 certification or a 49 U.S.C. 60106 agreement. In addition, the applicant must already have an effective damage prevention program or be able to show substantial progress toward establishing one. The funding announcement references an "Effective Damage Prevention Program - The Nine Elements" section in the full FOA, indicating that PHMSA uses a defined set of criteria to evaluate whether a state program meets expectations or is progressing credibly toward effectiveness.
A key statutory requirement is highlighted as a gatekeeping condition for funding eligibility. Under the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011, a state cannot qualify for SDP funding if it provides exemptions from one-call notification system requirements to municipalities, state agencies, or their contractors. In other words, to be considered for an award, the state's damage prevention framework must apply one-call obligations consistently and cannot carve out special exceptions for government entities or those working on their behalf. PHMSA notes it previously flagged this issue to potentially affected states in 2013, and it emphasizes that it will review applications to ensure only those that meet this compliance requirement are considered.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTPH5616SN000001) falls under the transportation funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.720. The award ceiling is listed at $100,000, with an expectation of about 20 awards. The opportunity was posted on November 20, 2015, and the application deadline was January 20, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching), reflecting a defined, time-limited solicitation for that program year.
State Damage Prevention (SDP) Program Grants - 2016 (DOT-PHMSA) FAQs
1) What is the State Damage Prevention (SDP) Program Grants - 2016 opportunity?
The State Damage Prevention (SDP) Program Grants - 2016 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT-PHMSA). It is focused on supporting state-level efforts to prevent damage to underground pipeline facilities, especially damage caused by excavation activities.
2) What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to fund state damage prevention activities that reduce excavation-related incidents involving underground pipeline facilities. The program is intended to help states strengthen their damage prevention rules, enforcement capacity, and the overall effectiveness of their damage prevention systems, including processes tied to locating and protecting buried pipelines before digging.
3) What kinds of problems is this funding trying to prevent?
The program targets excavation damage to underground pipeline infrastructure, which can lead to safety hazards, service disruptions, environmental impacts, and costly repairs. By improving how states prevent and address excavation-related risks, the program aims to reduce incidents involving underground pipeline facilities.
4) Who is the grantmaker for this opportunity?
The grantmaker is the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT-PHMSA).
5) Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant program.
6) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTPH5616SN000001.
7) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.720.
8) What funding activity category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity falls under the transportation funding activity category.
9) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $100,000.
10) How many awards does PHMSA expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about 20 awards.
11) What is the application timeline for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on November 20, 2015. The application deadline was January 20, 2016, and the original and current closing dates match, indicating a defined, time-limited solicitation for that program year.
12) What is the overall goal of projects funded under this grant?
The grant is intended to help eligible applicants either establish a statewide damage prevention program or improve an existing one, with the overarching goal of protecting underground pipeline infrastructure from excavation damage.
13) Does the opportunity specify exact project types that can be funded?
The excerpt provided does not list specific project types. It does, however, indicate that PHMSA is looking to support programmatic improvements that enhance the quality and effectiveness of a state's damage prevention efforts, including systems that support one-call notification (commonly known as "Call 811") and related compliance measures.
14) What is meant by "state-level damage prevention activities" in this context?
Based on the description, state-level damage prevention activities refer to actions that strengthen a state's damage prevention program, such as improving rules, enforcement capacity, and the processes used to locate and protect buried pipelines before excavation occurs. The program emphasis includes one-call notification system support and compliance-related measures.
15) Who is eligible to apply for SDP Program Grants - 2016?
Eligibility is limited to state authorities designated by a governor. Municipalities are only included in a specific context related to intrastate gas pipeline transportation.
16) What is the requirement related to PHMSA pipeline safety oversight participation?
To qualify, the state must participate in pipeline safety oversight through an active PHMSA relationship under either an annual 49 U.S.C. 60105 certification or a 49 U.S.C. 60106 agreement.
17) Does an applicant need to already have a damage prevention program in place?
Yes. The applicant must already have an effective damage prevention program or be able to show substantial progress toward establishing one.
18) How does PHMSA determine whether a state has an "effective" damage prevention program?
The funding announcement references an "Effective Damage Prevention Program - The Nine Elements" section in the full FOA. This indicates that PHMSA uses a defined set of criteria (the "Nine Elements") to evaluate whether a state program meets expectations or is making credible progress toward effectiveness.
19) What is the key statutory condition that can make a state ineligible?
A state cannot qualify for SDP funding if it provides exemptions from one-call notification system requirements to municipalities, state agencies, or their contractors. This is described as a gatekeeping eligibility condition under the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011.
20) What does it mean that a state cannot provide exemptions from one-call requirements?
It means that, to be considered for an award, the state's damage prevention framework must apply one-call obligations consistently and cannot carve out special exceptions for government entities (such as municipalities or state agencies) or contractors working on their behalf.
21) Will PHMSA review applications for compliance with the one-call exemption restriction?
Yes. PHMSA states it will review applications to ensure only those that meet this compliance requirement are considered.
22) Why does PHMSA emphasize the one-call exemption issue?
PHMSA highlights this as a statutory requirement and notes it previously flagged the issue to potentially affected states in 2013. The emphasis signals that this condition is a critical eligibility screen for the 2016 funding cycle.
23) How does "Call 811" relate to this grant opportunity?
The opportunity description indicates that PHMSA is looking to support improvements connected to one-call notification systems (often referred to as "Call 811") and related compliance measures, as part of broader state damage prevention effectiveness.
24) Is the focus on intrastate or interstate pipelines?
The eligibility language references state participation in pipeline safety oversight through 49 U.S.C. 60105 certification or 49 U.S.C. 60106 agreement. It also notes municipalities are only included in a specific context involving intrastate gas pipeline transportation.
25) Can a municipality apply directly?
Eligibility is limited to state authorities designated by a governor, with municipalities only mentioned as eligible in the specific context of intrastate gas pipeline transportation. The excerpt does not provide additional details beyond that limitation.
26) What does it mean that the program is intended to support statewide damage prevention?
The description indicates funding is aimed at helping a state establish or improve a statewide damage prevention program, including strengthening rules and enforcement and improving systems and processes that help prevent excavation-related pipeline incidents.
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