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7.1.B. - Page 49 <br /> EDCT Certification <br /> Each EDCT, composed of one dog and one handler, must be certified by an appropriate, <br /> qualified organization. Such K-9 should receive an initial basic training course and weekly <br /> maintenance training sessions thereafter to maintain the certification. The basic training <br /> averages ten weeks for the canine team (handler and canine together)with weekly training <br /> and daily exercising. Comparable training and certification standards, such as those <br /> promulgated by the TSA Explosive detection canine program, the National Police Canine <br /> Association (NPCA), the U.S. Police Canine Association, (USPCA) or the International <br /> Explosive Detection Dog Association (IEDDA)may be used to meet this requirement. <br /> Certifications and training records will be kept on file with the grantee and made available to <br /> DHS upon request. <br /> EDCT Submission Requirements <br /> Successful applicants will be required to submit an amendment to their approved VSP or FSP <br /> per 33 C.F.R. Parts 104 and/or 105 detailing the inclusion of a canine explosive detection <br /> program into their security measures. <br /> The grantee will ensure that a written plan or standard operating procedure (SOP), exists that <br /> describes EDCT deployment policy to include visible and unpredictable deterrent efforts and <br /> on-call EDCTs rapid response times as dictated by the agency's FSP or VSP. The plan must <br /> be made available to FEMA and USCG upon request. <br /> The grantee will comply with requirements for the proper storage,handling and <br /> transportation of all explosive training aids in accordance with the Bureau of Alcohol, <br /> Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Publication 5400.7 (ATF P 5400.7) (09/00),Federal <br /> Explosive Law and Regulation. <br /> Additional EDCT Resources Available for K-9 Costs <br /> The PSGP,while providing the ability to defray some start-up costs, does not cover any <br /> recurring costs associated with EDCT programs. However, the Transit Security Grant <br /> Program (TSGP) is an additional DHS grant program that can provide funding for certain <br /> operational costs associated with heightened states of alert within the Port Area and <br /> nationally. DHS strongly encourages applicants to investigate their eligibility, and potential <br /> exclusions, for these resources when developing their canine programs. <br /> Unallowable Costs <br /> The following projects and costs are considered ineligible for award consideration: <br /> In general, any project that does not provide a compelling maritime security benefit or have a <br /> direct nexus toward maritime security risk mitigation. For example,projects that are <br /> primarily for economic or safety benefit(as opposed to having a direct maritime security risk <br /> mitigation benefit) are ineligible for PSGP funding. In addition, projects that provide a broad <br /> homeland security benefit (for example, a communication system for an entire city, county, <br /> State, etc.) as opposed to providing primary benefit to the port are ineligible for PSGP <br /> funding since these projects should be eligible for funding through other preparedness grant <br /> programs <br /> 46 <br /> Appendix C—FY 2014 PSGP Funding Guidelines <br />