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Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP)

U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Funder Type: Federal Government	Award Amount: Varies
Deadlines: 02/18/10, 11/30/10	Status: Active
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Award Description:
On October 28, 2009, Congress passed the Homeland Security appropriation bill. The total amount of funds distributed under the FY 2010 BZPP will be $48 million. The allocation methodology for BZPP builds upon the program plan and methodology from FY 2009. Tier 1 and Tier 2 assets have been prioritized, and funds are being applied to address the list of assets supported by the BZPP. The specific sites and their locations are sensitive and DHS has directly contacted each state with information regarding the identity, and location of the selected high-risk sites in their area, as well as the respective funding levels for those areas. The period of performance is 36 months. The list of funding allocation by state is available in the official guidance at www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/bzpp/fy09_bzpp_guidance.pdf. Each State shall make no less than 97% of the total grant program amount available to the responsible unit of government.
Eligibility Description:
Based upon results of the DHS prioritization work with state and local colleagues, eligible states, territories and the District of Columbia may participate in and receive funding under the FY 2010 BZPP. This targeted funding is available to State and local jurisdictions to enhance their ability to protect and secure identified CIKR sites. The Governor of each State has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA) to apply for and administer funds under the BZPP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for BZPP funds, and is responsible for obligating BZPP funds to the appropriate responsible local units of government or other designated recipients. The SAA must coordinate all BZPP activities with their respective State Homeland Security Advisor (HSA). The identity and location of BZPP sites is considered sensitive information and is only provided to appropriate State and local officials. Jurisdictions that oversee these CIKR assets must complete BZPs for all of the identified sites eligible for funding.
Summary:
The purpose of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 BZPP is to help state and local governments protect national critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKRs) from terrorist attacks. The program supports the implementation of Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) by providing the funding to buy equipment and support planning efforts. The available funding is summarized in the application guidance. Through the FY10 BZPP, DHS continues to build on its cross-sector baseline knowledge of CIKR and the systematic approach initiated in FY06 to focus sufficient resources to reduce the risk associated with the highest priority CIKR assets across certain targeted sectors. These include: high profile hotels, high occupancy stadiums and arenas, large retail facilities, office buildings exceeding 850 feet, highest consequence chemical facilities, Centers for Disease Control Tier 2 stockpile repositories, Biohazard Safety Level-3 facilities, high consequence liquefied natural gas facilities, critical water/wastewater systems, and high risk international and suspension bridges. The BZPP assists responsible jurisdictions in building effective prevention and protection capabilities that will make it more difficult for terrorists to conduct site surveillance or launch attacks within the immediate vicinity of selected CIKR assets. Capabilities included in Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) assist in: (1) Identifying significant assets at the site(s) that may be targeted by terrorists for attack; (2) Identifying specific threats and vulnerabilities associated with the site(s); (3) Developing an appropriate buffer zone extending outward from the facility in which preventive and protective measures can be employed; (4) Identifying all applicable law enforcement jurisdictions (Federal, State, and local agencies) having a role in the prevention of, protection against, and response to terrorist threats or attacks specific to the CIKR site(s); (5) Evaluating the capabilities of the responsible jurisdictions with respect to planning for terrorism prevention and protection; (6) Identifying specific planning, equipment, training, and/or exercise requirements that better enable responsible jurisdictions to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities of the site(s). In addition, DHS is encouraging State and local jurisdictions to consider the following activities as priorities under the BZPP: (1) Coordination of Operational Activities with Public and Private Sector Partners; (2) Coordination of Operational and Situational Awareness Activities with Fusion Centers and/or Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs); (3) Multidisciplinary Involvement and Cooperation; (4) Strengthening IED Attack Prevention and Protection Capabilities; and (5) Integration of Constellation/Automated Critical Asset Management System (C/ACAMS) and the DHS CIKR Taxonomy in CIKR collection, storage/catalog, and reporting information technology (IT) solutions, databases, and processes. BZPP allowable costs are divided into two categories: Planning, and Equipment acquisition. (1) Planning: Jurisdictions may use BZPP programmatic funds to support multidiscipline prevention and protection-focused planning activities specific to the selected facility. However, the priority should continue to be on mitigating equipment and resource shortfalls identified in the development of the BZPP. (2) Equipment: BZPP funds may be used for the following categories of equipment: Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation Equipment; CBRNE Operational Search and Rescue Equipment; Information Technology; Cyber Security Enhancement Equipment; Interoperable Communications Equipment; Detection Equipment; Power Equipment; Terrorism Incident Prevention Equipment; Physical Security Enhancement Equipment; Inspection and Screening Systems; Agricultural Terrorism Prevention, Response, and Mitigation Equipment; and Intervention Equipment (Equipment, Fingerprint Processing, and Identification). A list of allowable equipment categories and types is found on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) on the Responder Knowledge Base (RKB) at www.rkb.us/lists.cfm.

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Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID)
US Department of Homeland Security
Preparedness Directorate

Address:
Office of Grants & Training
245 Murray Lane, Building 410
Washington, DC 20528

Telephone: 800-368-6498
E-Mail: askcsid@dhs.gov
URL: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/bzpp/index.shtm
Misc Info: Contact the State Administrative Agency in your state for local information: www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/ . Guidance and Application Kit: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/2010/fy10_bzpp_kit.pdf

Date Added: 01/15/07