Program Descriptions
Program Number
15.602
Title
Conservation Law Enforcement Training Assistance
Federal Agency
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Authorization
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958; 16 U.S.C. 661-666c; Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. 7421.
Status
Active
Objectives
To provide training assistance to State conservation officers in criminal law, and the principles, techniques, and procedures of wildlife law enforcement.
Types of Assistance
Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Special Agents are available to assist in State conservation law enforcement training efforts as instructors for short periods of time. FWS Special Agents are available to assist and instruct State conservation law enforcement training efforts for short periods of time. Funding represents cost to FWS.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State agencies.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State conservation law enforcement officers and officials.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Written request to the Assistant Director, Office of Law Enforcement.
Award Procedure
Requests are acknowledged, and decisions on training are made according to availability of personnel.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Approximately 15 days.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1611-0-1-303.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2002, assistance was provided to various State conservation agencies for staff training within the States.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Law Enforcement Workshop Notebook, Endangered Species Literature.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Bldg. 69, Rm. 100, Glynco, GA 31524. Telephone: (912) 267-2370.
Headquarters Office
Assistant Director, Office of Law Enforcement, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 520, Arlington, VA 22203. Telephone: (703) 358-1949.
Web Site Address
http://www.le.fws.gov
Related Programs
16.300, Law Enforcement Assistance-FBI Advanced Police Training
16.012, Alcohol, Tobacco, And Firearms-Training Assistance
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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