"...to sustain and enhance emergency management capabilities in support of the Goal [National Preparedness Goal], the Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) program is designed to assist States and Urban Areas achieve the target levels of capability to sustain and enhance the effectiveness of their emergency management program". (DHS/ODP, Fiscal Year 2006 Emergency Management Performance Grants: Program Guidance and Applications Kit, November 2005, 40 pages, p. 4). "A comprehensive state emergency management system must be inclusive of local programs and input. Local emergency management organizations should remain informed and have the opportunity to provide input to State planning processes. Although DHS expects States to include support for their local jurisdictions in the EMPG programs, each State is responsible for determining the appropriate amount of funding to be passed through to support the development or enhancement of local emergency management capabilities". (DHS/ODP, FY 06 EMPG, p. 6) "As a condition for receipt of funds, States must also comply with FY06 NIMS implementation Requirements... States are not required to receive accreditation under the EMAP Standard, but are required to use the EMAP Standard, the NEMB-CAP process, the NRP, and NIMS as a baseline around which to design their EMPG work plans". (DHS/ODP, FY 06 EMPG, p. 7) "EMPG has a 50% Federal and 50% State cost-share cash or in-kind match requirement. Unless otherwise authorized by law, Federal funds can not be matched with other Federal funds". (DHS/ODP, FY 06 EMPG, p. 11) "EMPG allowable costs are divided into planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises categories. In addition, management and administration (M&A) costs are allowable". (DHS/ODP, FY 06 EMPG, p. 13) "While the EMPG program is not intended to support construction activities, DHS recognizes that an updated, functioning emergency operations center (EOC), accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, is a core component of an effective emergency management system. Therefore, limited construction and renovation activities for EOCs are allowable under EMPG, consistent with past EMPG practices. The State must match 50% of any money used for construction and must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act". (DHS/ODP, FY 06 EMPG, p. 16)