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disabilities or access and functional needs, should be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the exercise cycle. Hiring of Full or Part -Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants. Full or part—time staff may be hired to support direct exercise activities. Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the policies of the state or unit(s) of local government and have the approval of the state or FEMA, whichever is applicable. The services of contractors/consultants may also be procured to support the design, development, conduct and evaluation of exercises. Overtime and Backfill. The entire amount of overtime costs, including payments related to backfilling personnel, which are the direct result of time spent on the design, development and conduct of exercises are allowable expenses. These costs are allowed only to the extent the payment for such services is in accordance with the policies of the state or unit(s) of local government and has the approval of the state or FEMA, whichever is applicable. In no case is dual compensation allowable. That is, an employee of a unit of government may not receive compensation from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a single period of time (e.g., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), even though such work may benefit both activities. Travel. Travel costs (e.g., airfare, mileage, per diem, hotel) are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel status for official business related to the planning and conduct of the exercise activities. Supplies. Supplies are items that are expended or consumed during the course of the planning and conduct of the exercise activities (e.g., gloves, non-sterile masks, and disposable protective equipment). Other Items. These costs are limited to items consumed in direct support of exercise activities such as the rental of space/locations for planning and conducting an exercise, rental of equipment, and the procurement of other essential nondurable goods. Sub -Recipients are encouraged to use free public space/locations, whenever available, prior to the rental of space/locations. Costs associated with inclusive practices and the provision of reasonable accommodations and modifications that facilitate full access for children and adults with disabilities are allowable. 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 Exercise Costs Supporting Documentation: Provide copies of contracts, MOUs or agreements with consultants or sub -contractors providing services. Copies of invoices/receipts and canceled checks or general ledger for proof of payment and a copy of Exercise Plan (EXPLAN), After - Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP) and sign in sheets (if using pre populated sign in sheets they must be certified by the Emergency Management Director or Lead Exercise Planner verifying attendance). . E. Equipment Allowable equipment categories for the EMPG Program are listed on the web -based version of the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) at https://www.fema.gov/authorized-equipment-list. 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. Allowable equipment includes equipment from the following AEL categories: 55