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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: • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Category 1) • 'Information Technology (Category 4) • Cybersecurity 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 can be procured in order to carry out the responsibilities of the EMPG Program. If Sub -Recipients have questions concerning the eligibility of equipment not specifically addressed in the AEL, they should contact their Grant Manager for clarification. Sub -Recipients should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing equipment, especially high cost items and those subject to rapid technical advances. Large equipment purchases must be identified and explained. For more information regarding property management standards for equipment, please reference 2 C:F.R. Part 200, including 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.310, 200.313, and 200.316. Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft System All requests to purchase Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) must comply with Information Bulletin (IB) 426 and must include the policies and procedures in place to safeguard individuals' privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties in the jurisdiction that will purchase, take title to, or otherwise use the SUAS equipment, Funding for Critical Emergency Supplies Critical emergency supplies—such as shelf stable products, water, and basic medical supplies—are an allowable expense under EMPG. DHS/FEMA must approve a state's five-year viable inventory management plan prior to allocating grant funds for stockpiling purposes. The five-year plan should include a distribution strategy and related sustainment costs if the grant expenditure is over $100,000. Equipment Acquisition Costs Supporting Documentation • Provide copies of invoices, receipts and cancelled checks, credit card statements, bank statements for proof of payment. • Provide the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) # for each equipment purchase. Unauthorized Equipment - Related Costs • Unallowable Equipment: Grant funds must comply with IB 426 and may not be used for the purchase of the following equipment: firearms, ammunition, grenade launchers, bayonets, or weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind with weapons installed. • Expenditures for weapons systems and ammunition. D. TRAINING 38