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E . Equipment In accordance with 44 CFR 13 . 32 , allowable equipment categories for the FY 2012 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 , agencies 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 . Recipients that are using FY 2012 EMPG Program funds to support emergency communications activities should comply with the FY 2012 SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants , including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications . Emergency communications activities include the purchase of Interoperable Communications Equipment and technologies such as voice-over- internet protocol bridging or gateway devices , or equipment to support the build out of wireless broadband networks in the 700 MHz public safety band under the Federal Communications Commission Waiver Order . SAFECOM guidance can be found at http ://www. safecomprogram, gov . 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 2012 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/governmentlgrantlbulletins/index . shtm) The following types of EMPG projects are to be submitted to FEMA for compliance review under EHP laws and requirements prior to initiation of the project : ■ Any involvement with the installation of equipment , ■ Ground- disturbing activities , 16