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practices and the provision of reasonable accommodations and modifications that facilitate full access for children and adults with disabilities . Unauthorized exercise-related costs include : • Reimbursement for the maintenance and/or wear and tear costs of general use vehicles (e . g . , construction vehicles) and emergency response apparatus (e . g . , fire trucks , ambulances) . The only vehicle costs that are reimbursable are fuel/gasoline or mileage . • Equipment that is purchased for permanent installation and/or use , beyond the scope of exercise conduct (e. g . , electronic messaging signs) • Durable and non-durable goods purchased for installation and/or use beyond the scope of exercise conduct E . Equipment Allowable equipment categories for the EMPG Program are listed on the web-based version of the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) on the Responder Knowledge Base ( RKB) , which is sponsored by FEMA at http://www. rkb. us . Unless otherwise stated , equipment must meet all mandatory regulatory and/or FEMA- adopted standards to be eligible for purchase using these funds . In addition , counties will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested equipment . The select allowable equipment includes equipment from the following AEL categories : • Information Technology (Category 4) • Cyber-Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 5) • Interoperable Communications Equipment (Category 6) • Detection Equipment (Category 7) • Power Equipment (Category 10) • Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Reference Materials (Category 11 ) • CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles ( Category 12) • Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 14) • CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment (Category 19) • Other Authorized Equipment (Category 21 ) In addition to the above , general purpose vehicles (such as sports utility vehicles) are allowed to be procured in order to carry out the responsibilities of the EMPG Program , If State agencies and/or local governments have questions concerning the eligibility of equipment not specifically addressed in the AEL , they should contact their contract manager who will coordinate with the FEMA Regional Program Analyst for clarification . F . Management and Administration ( M &A) M&A activities are those defined as directly relating to the management and administration of EMPG Program funds , such as financial management and monitoring . It should be noted that salaries of State and local emergency managers are not typically categorized as M &A , unless the State or local EMA chooses to assign personnel to specific M &A activities . II . EHP Recipients must comply with all applicable EHP laws , regulations , and Executive Orders ( EOs) in order to draw down their FY 2013 EMPG Program grant funds . Any project with the potential to impact natural resources or historic properties cannot be initiated until FEMA has completed the required FEMA EHP review. Recipients that implement projects prior to receiving EHP approval from FEMA risk de-obligation of funds . For these types of projects , Recipients must complete the FEMA EHP Screening Form (OMB Number 1660-0115/FEMA Form 024-0-01 ) and submit it, with all supporting documentation to their Contract Manager. Recipients should submit the FEMA EHP Screening Form for each project as soon as possible upon receiving their grant award . The Screening Form must be submitted prior to funds being expended . Refer to IBs 329 , 345 , and 356 (located at http://www. fema. gov/go vernment/grant/bulletins/index, shtm) 18