PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To increase State, local, territorial and Native American tribal effectiveness to safely and efficiently handle 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 planning and training by incorporating response to transportation standards.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. BUSINESS AND COMMERCE;
- Economic Injury and Natural Disaster;
2. EDUCATION;
- Higher Education - General;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments;
- U.S. Territories;
- Student/Trainee;

WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments;