18AC-00-ACFT - Aircraft, CBRNE

Description

Special-purpose aircraft and rotorcraft for CBRNE terrorism prevention, response, mitigation and/or remediation. Includes all classes of aircraft and rotorcraft, such as single and multiengine airplanes and helicopters, as well as gyroplanes and Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). Used for reconnaissance, command and control, or search operations. This item includes manned aircraft only. See item 03OE-07-SUAS for remotely piloted aircraft.

Grant Notes

This category allows for the purchase of special-purpose aviation equipment where: (a) such equipment will be utilized primarily for homeland security objectives and permissible program activities; and (b) the costs for operation and maintenance of such equipment will be paid from non-grant funds. Allowable costs include the purchase of customary and specialized navigational, communications, safety, and operational equipment necessary for CBRNE prevention, response and/or recovery. Prior to the purchase of this equipment, recipients must obtain a waiver from FEMA by consulting the appropriate FEMA Program Analyst, providing a detailed justification for obligating funds in this category, and receiving approval to obligate funds. A detailed justification must address the following:The need for the aircraft and how the requested platform best meets that need as compared to other options;How the requested aircraft fits into the State/Urban Area's integrated operational plans;Types of terrorism incident response and prevention equipment with which the requested aircraft will be outfitted, if purchased using HSGP funds;How the aircraft will be used operationally and which response assets will be deployed using the requested aircraft; andHow the aircraft will be utilized on a regular, non-emergency basis.Licensing, registration fees, insurance, and all ongoing operational expenses will continue to be the responsibility of the grantee or the local units of government and are not allowable under the grant.

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