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| 97.027 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (EMI)_INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.; National Security Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.; Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, 50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.; Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| The program currently consists of 66 courses available to participants, with the objective of enhancing public and selected audience knowledge of emergency management practices among officials of Federal, State, local and tribal governments and voluntary organizations in response to emergencies and disasters. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Training. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| None. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| State, local, Federally-recognized Tribal Government, U. S. Territory or possession; specialized group and general public. Refer to program guidance document or contact administering program office for course-specific eligibility requirements. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| General public. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Course enrollment may be obtained by writing to the FEMA Independent Study Program, Administrative Office, Emergency Management Institute, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 or electronic enrollment may be processed via the internet at http://training.fema.gov/IS. |
| Award Procedure |
| Independent study courses furnished directly to applicants meeting course-specific requirements. |
| Deadlines |
| Refer to announcement or application guidance for further information. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Refer to program guidance document. |
| Appeals |
| Not applicable. |
| Renewals |
| Not applicable. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| None. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| An annual appropriation is anticipated for this program. |
| Reports |
| None. |
| Audits |
| None. |
| Records |
| Not applicable. |
| Account Identification |
| 70-0711-0-1-999. |
| Obligations |
| (Training) FY 07 $870,110; FY 08 $881,000; and FY 09 est $1,100,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| In the preceding fiscal year there were 3,718,547 individuals completing independent study courses. Approximately 4,000,000 independent study course completions are anticipated by the end of the current fiscal year. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Emergency Management Institute Course Catalog or Independent Study Program Brochure (L173). |
| Regional or Local Office |
| See EMI Catalog for listing of FEMA Regional Offices. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane SW, Bldg 410, Washington DC, 20528. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.training.fema.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 97.026, Emergency Management Institute_Training Assistance; 97.028, Emergency Management Institute (EMI)_Resident Educational Program. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Individuals are provided an opportunity to learn more about a broad base of basic emergency management principles. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| None. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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