HazMat Emergency Preparedness Grant
Introduction
Federal Hazardous Material Law authorizes the United States Department of Transportation / Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (US DOT/PHMSA) to provide assistance to public sector employees through training and planning grants. The purpose of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant program is to increase effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials accidents and incidents; enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA); and encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency training and planning by incorporating the unique challenges of responses to transportation situations. This is a performance-based grant that builds on and supports accomplishments of long-term goals and objectives. On behalf of California, the Cal OES HazMat Section administers the grant while the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) review and prioritize the applicants.
Because each region in California has unique risks associated with them, Cal OES directs local agencies to submit applications to the LEPCs for review and prioritizing, taking into consideration that larger sums may be necessary in specific areas with the greatest need. There are certain geographical areas that are of particular concern, especially considering transportation-related risks.
HMEP Contact
For more information regarding the HMEP Grant, contact:
Fred Mehr, Senior Emergency Services Coordinator
Hazardous Materials Section
Phone: (916) 845-8754 / FAX: (916) 845-8734
LEPC Chair and Cal OES Liaison Contacts
Upcoming HMEP Grant Events
HMEP Grant Documents
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HMEP – 2023 Grant
2023-24-HMEP-Planning-Subgrant-Funding-Announcement
2023-24-HMEP-Planning-Subgrant-Guide
2023-24-HMEP-Planning-Subgrant Terms and Conditions
HMEP – Guidance
US DOT Title VI Assurance Statement
U.S. DOT / PHMSA HMCRP Report – Guidebook for Conducting Local Hazardous Materials Flow Studies – 2011
HMEP – Planning Activities
Cal OES 2011-12 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects
Cal OES 2011-12 HMEP Grant Approved Planning Projects – March 2012
Cal OES 2012-13 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects
Cal OES 2012-13 HMEP Grant Approved Planning Projects – January 2013
Cal OES 2013-14 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects
Cal OES 2013-14 HMEP Grant Approved Planning Projects – March 2014
Cal OES 2014-15 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects
Cal OES 2014-15 HMEP Grant Approved Planning Projects – March 2015
Cal OES 2015-16 HMEP Grant Approved Sub-Grant Projects
Cal OES 2015-16 HMEP Grant Approved Projects – November 2016
HMEP – Subaward Forms
HMEP Application Form – May 2015
HMEP Designation Statement April 2015
HMEP Grant Assurances – April 2015
HMEP Project Narrative – April 2015
HMEP Work Schedule Deliverables – April 2015
HMEP – Training
CSTI 2016-17 HMEP Course Request Form
For questions, please contact Jacob Volkov, CSTI Training Support and Compliance, at jacob.volkov@caloes.ca.gov or (805) 549-3203
Links
Listed below are useful links related to the HMEP Grant. Some of these links may point to an external website. Cal OES is not responsible for content found on these site.
National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials (NASTTPO)
U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Commodity Flow Study Brief Summaries within California (Map)