[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 12 (Friday, January 17, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 2634]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1142]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Security Administration


Intercity Bus Security Grant Program; Application Notice 
Describing the Program Priorities and Establishing the Closing Date for 
Receipt of Applications Under the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program.

AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
Transportation.

ACTION: Notice inviting applications for the Intercity Bus Security 
Grant Program.

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SUMMARY: The Intercity Bus Security Grant Program will improve security 
for operators and passengers by providing financial assistance to 
eligible applicants for intercity bus security enhancements and 
training.
    The Intercity Bus Security Grant Program priorities are as follows: 
The order of listing does not indicate the level of priority. (1) 
Protecting or isolating the driver, (2) Monitoring, tracking, and 
communication technologies for over-the-road buses, (3) Implementing 
and operating passenger and baggage screening programs at terminals and 
over-the-road buses, (4) Developing an effective security assessment/
security plan that identifies critical security needs and 
vulnerabilities; and (5) Training driver, dispatchers, ticket agents, 
and other personnel in recognizing and responding to criminal attacks 
and terrorists threats, evacuation procedures, passenger screening 
procedures, and baggage inspection.
    Proposals that address other than these five programs priorities 
will be considered but preference will be given to proposals that 
address program priorities. Applications may be submitted by private 
and public operators of over-the-road buses, bus associations and other 
associations related to the intercity bus industry. The Transportation 
Security Administration is coordinating with the Federal Motor Carrier 
Safety Administration and Federal Transit Administration in this 
effort. Authority for this program is contained in the fiscal year 2002 
Supplemental Appropriations Act for Further Recovery From and Response 
to Terrorist Attacks on the United States, Pub. L. 107-206, 116 Stat. 
820.

DATES: The program announcement and application forms for the Intercity 
Bus Security Grant Program are expected to be available on or about 
January 17, 2003. Applications must be received on or before 4 p.m. 
EST, February 28, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Program Announcement 02MLPA0002 for the Intercity 
Bus Security Grant Program will be available through the TSA Internet 
at http://www.tsa.dot.gov under Business Opportunities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mary Heying, Transportation 
Security Administration, Office of Maritime and Land Security, 400 7th 
Street, SW., TSA-8, Washington, DC 20590, (202) 772-1118, e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Total anticipated funding available for 
Intercity Bus Security Grant Program is $14,850,000. Awards under this 
program are subject to availability of funds.

    Dated: January 8, 2003.
J.M. Loy, ADM,
Under Secretary of Transportation for Secrity.
[FR Doc. 03-1142 Filed 1-16-03; 8:45 am]
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