U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
Washington, DC 20472 


Grant Programs Directorate Information Bulletin 
No. 346 
September 16, 2010 


MEMORANDUM FOR: 
All State Administrative Agency Heads 
All State Administrative Agency Points of Contact 
All Urban Areas Security Initiative Points of Contact 
All State Homeland Security Directors 
All State Emergency Management Agency Directors 
All Private Sector Transportation Security Partners 
All Public and Private Sector Port Security Partners 

FROM: 
Elizabeth M. Harman 
Assistant Administrator 
Grant Programs Directorate 

SUBJECT: 
Port Security Grant Program Allowable Costs for Seafarers and 
Shore Staff/Support 

Effective immediately, funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Supplemental through FY 2010 Port 
Security Grant Program (PSGP) awards may be utilized to fund projects that will ensure the 
secure and safe transit of seafarers and shore staff/support [who are not eligible for a 
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)] to and from the vessel while at a 
Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facility. 

The following types of costs are approved for the use of FY 2007 Supplemental through FY 
2010 PSGP grant funds to support secure and safe seafarer access across or through a facility: 

. 
Passenger vans, accommodating up to 15 passengers 
. 
Mini-bus(es) 
. 
Closed Circuit Television Systems (CCTV) 
. 
Portable fencing systems with a minimum height of eight (8) feet 


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