| Title: |
97.016 Reimbursement for Firefighting on Federal Property |
| Department: |
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY |
| Authorization: |
Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq. |
| Objectives: |
To provide that each fire service organization which engages in firefighting operations on Federal property may be reimbursed for their direct expenses and direct losses (those losses and expenses that are not considered normal operating expenses) incurred in firefighting. |
| Assistance Type: |
Direct Pay ments for Specified Use. |
| Use: |
Reimbursement is provided only for direct costs and losses over and above normal operating costs. |
| Applicant: |
Fire Departments, Volunteer and paid of the States, District of Columbia, Commonwealths, Territories and Possessions of the United States, and Indian lands that the U.S. holds technical legal title to, are eligible to apply. |
| Beneficiary: |
Fire departments. |
| Credentials: |
See 44 CFR 151 for requirements. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. |
| Preapplication: |
None. This program is excluded from coverage under 44 CFR Part 13 and E.O. 12372. |
| App. Procedure |
See 44 CFR 151 for details. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. |
| Award Procedure: |
None. |
| Deadlines: |
To be considered, a claim must be filed in writing with the Administrator, U.S. Fire Administration, within 90 days of the occurrence of the fire for which reimbursement is requested. |
| Range: |
Approximately 90 days. |
| Appeals: |
30 days after receiving an initial notification of decision. |
| Renewals: |
None. |
| Formula: |
None. |
| Length: |
Not applicable. |
| Reports: |
None. |
| Audits: |
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have an audit made for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards is exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. |
| Records: |
Deferred records should be maintained to prove actual expenses incurred. |
| Account ID: |
70-0700-0-1-999. |
| Obligations: |
(Direct Payments) FY 02 $6,171,000; FY 03 est not available; and FY 04 est not available. |
| Financial Range: |
From a few dollars to $500,000 (no stated limit). |
| Accomplishments: |
In fiscal year 2001, eight claims were submitted. Two claims were approved, totaling $30,488.26 paid by U.S. Treasury. Six claims were denied. |
| Regs: |
Section 11 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974; Public Law 93-498; 44 CFR 151.11. |
| Local Office: |
None. |
| Headquarters: |
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20528 Tel. (202) 282-8000. |
| Website: |
http://www.dhs.go |
| Related Programs: |
None. |
| Examples: |
Not applicable. |