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


Grant Programs Directorate Information Bulletin 
No. 280 
March 05, 2008 
TO: All State Administrative Agency Heads 
All State Administrative Agency Points of Contact 
All State Homeland Security Directors 
All Port Security Grant Applicants 
FROM: Tracey Trautman 
Director, Grant Development & Administration 
Grant Programs Directorate 
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
SUBJECT: FY 2008 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), Eligible Ferry System 
Clarification 

The purpose of this Information Bulletin (IB) is to clarify proper eligible ferry systems listed in 
the FY 2008 Port Security Grant Program, Eligible Ferry Systems. 

Table 3 and Appendix C of the FY 2008 Port Security Grant Program Guidance and Application 
Kit lists eligible ferry systems. 

Under the port area of Los Angeles/Long Beach, the Catalina Passenger Ferry System is 
incorrectly listed as an eligible ferry system. The proper eligible ferry system is “Catalina 
Express.” 

Under the port area of Providence, Rhode Island, “Martha's Vineyard Ferry” is incorrectly listed 
as an eligible ferry system. The proper name for the eligible ferry system is “Woods Hole, 
Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority.” 

For specific guidance on FY 2008 PSGP ferry system application requirements, applicants 
should refer to Appendix C of the FY 2008 Port Security Grant Program Guidance and 
Application Kit. 

Additional guidance and information on the FY 2008 Port Security Grant Program can be 
obtained by contacting the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to askOGO@
dhs.gov or portsecuritygrants@dhs.gov. 

www.fema.gov