Description
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is offering grants to local communities and groups of individuals for technical assistance related to pipeline safety. The grants will provide funding for engineering or scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues. The program aims to strengthen public participation in the safe operation of pipelines in and around communities. The grants are available to local communities, cities, towns, villages, counties, Indian Tribes, and non-profit organizations. The applicants must not be for-profit entities. The grant will cover a period of time, but the exact duration is not specified. The applicants must comply with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Acts and the Regulations, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some key aspects of the job and scope of work include:
• Providing technical assistance to local communities and groups of individuals
• Conducting engineering or scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues
• Strengthening public participation in the safe operation of pipelines
• Complying with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Acts and the Regulations
• Ensuring nondiscrimination in the use of facilities and services
• Maintaining and operating facilities in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Acts and Regulations