"....the purpose of this program is to create a sustainable program for the protection of intercity bus systems and the traveling public from terrorism, especially explosives and nonconventional threats that would cause major loss of life and severe disruption. Grants awarded under this program go directly to the owners and operators of fixed route intercity and/or charter bus services using over-the-road buses to address priorities identified in the NPG, NIPP, and NSTS. Grants are used to improve facility security in defined UASI jurisdictions, passenger and baggage screening, driver and vehicle security along with enhancing emergency communication technology, coordination with local police and emergency responders, and training and exercises. Each of these funding priorities seeks to further enhance prevention and protection against terrorist activities and will greatly serve to assist with response and recovery efforts in the event of an attack. (FEMA, Statement of R. David Paulison, Administrator, on the Fiscal Year 2009 President's Budget Before the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, U.S. House of Representatives, March 11, 2008, pp. 5-6)