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Freight Rail Security Grant Program FY 2008

Grants Programs FY 2008

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  • Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) 2009 2008 2007 2006 Freight Rail Security Grant Program FRSGP) 2009 2008 Trucking Security Program (TSP) 2009 2008

    Transit Security Grant Program Tier I (TSGP Tier I) 2009 2008 2007 2006 Transit Security Grant Program Tier II (TSGP Tier II) 2009 2008 2007 2006

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  • Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) 2006 - 2009 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) 2008-2009 Trucking Security Program (TSP) 2008 2009

    Transit Security Grant Program Tier I (TSGP Tier I) 2006 - 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Tier II (TSGP Tier II) 2006 - 2009

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The FRSGP was created as a new component of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The TSGP is one of five programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FY 2008 focus on infrastructure protection activities, which are designed to strengthen the nation's critical infrastructure against risks associated with terrorism.

In FY 2008, the FRSGP provides $7.4M to railroad operators that transport security-sensitive materials (SSM) through high population-density areas. Class I carriers (annual operating revenues exceed $319.2 million) may request funds to support security awareness and emergency response training for frontline employees provided that they have completed an acceptable vulnerability assessment and security plan. Class II carriers (annual operating revenues between $25.5M and $319.2M) and Class III carriers (annual operating revenues less than $25.5M) may request funds to conduct a vulnerability assessment and develop a security plan. The Class II and Class III carriers may also request funds to support security awareness and emergency response training for frontline employees if they have completed an acceptable vulnerability assessment and security plan.

Click here for the FY 2008 Freight Rail Security Fact Sheet (PDF, 82 KB)
Click here for the FY 2008 Freight Rail Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 118 KB)