2017 PHMSA HMIT Grant

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PHMSA is soliciting proposals on a competitive basis to receive HMIT grant funds for training instructors who will then train employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. Instructors trained under this program will be able to offer training at or near their places of employment. Consistent with statutory requirements at 49 U.S.C part 5107(e), the HMIT grant program is open to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate: (A)Expertise in conducting a training program for hazmat employees; and (B)The ability to reach and involve in a training program a target population of hazmat employees. For the purposes of the HMIT grants program: Non-profit organization, as defined at 2 CFR 200.70, means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization which: (1)Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (2)Is not organized primarily for profit; and (3)Uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations.

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