Program Descriptions
Program Number
20.240
Title
Fuel Tax Evasion-INTERGOVERNMENTAL Enforcement Effort
Federal Agency
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authorization
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59, 23 U.S.C. Section 1101 (a)(21).
Status
Active
Objectives
To increase intergovernmental activities and enforcement efforts among public agencies to reduce Federal fuel tax evasion. Funds made available shall be used only to expand or enhance intergovernmental efforts to increase motor fuel tax enforcement and payments; to supplement motor fuel tax examinations and criminal investigations; and to increase research and training in the area of Federal fuel tax evasion.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Any funds administered under this program shall be used in accordance with the specifications in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles Applicable to State, local and Indian Tribal Governments.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and possessions, other public agencies including an Indian tribe or pueblo, the republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and possessions, other public agencies including an Indian tribe or pueblo, the republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit all proposals electronically through http://www.Grants.gov
Award Procedure
Awards are made annually through fiscal year 2009.An interagency review group will be established to review all proposals after the application deadline. FHWA and IRS will jointly recommend and approve projects for Federal funding for fuel tax evasion intergovernmental enforcement efforts. States selected to receive funding will enter into negotiations with FHWA and be required to enter into a project agreement with FHWA.
Deadlines
Not available at this time.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
The approval/disapproval time will take approximately 2 months.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Projects will not be funded for a period of more than 2 years.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual reports will required for each project and will be outlined in the project agreement.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of State, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations,nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards, will have a single or a program specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 in a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requriemtns for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133.
Records
Participating agencies must keep records of expenditures/accomplishments as applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-8083-0-7-401.
Obligations
FY 07 $1,000,000; FY 08 $1,000,000 and FY 09 $1,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Minimum: $10,000 Maximum: $250,000.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Program Manager, Office of Transportation Policy Studies (HPTS), Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh St. S.W., Washington, DC 20590-0001, Telephone: (202) 366-9234.
Web Site Address
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/otps/fueltax.htm
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Applicants are encouraged to submit innovative proposals to reduce fuel tax evasion and increase collaboration and coordination among several public agencies. Priority will be given to proposals that involve more than one public agency.
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