FMSCA Regulation 350.329
350.329 How may a State or local agency qualify for High Priority or New Entrant Funds?
(a) States must meet the requirements of 350.201, as applicable.
(b) Local agencies must meet the following nine conditions:
(b)(1) Prepare a proposal in accordance with 350.213, as applicable.
(b)(2) Coordinate the proposal with the State lead MCSAP agency to ensure the proposal is consistent with State and national CMV safety program priorities.
(b)(3) Certify that your local jurisdiction has the legal authority, resources, and trained and qualified personnel necessary to perform the functions specified in the proposal.
(b)(4) Designate a person who will be responsible for implementation, reporting, and administering the approved proposal and will be the primary contact for the project.
(b)(5) Agree to fund up to 20 percent of the proposed request.
(b)(6) Agree to prepare and submit all reports required in connection with the proposal or other conditions of the grant.
(b)(7) Agree to use the forms and reporting criteria required by the State lead MCSAP agency and/or the FMCSA to record work activities to be performed under the proposal.
(b)(8) Certify that the local agency will impose sanctions for violations of CMV and driver laws and regulations that are consistent with those of the State.
(b)(9) Certify participation in national data bases appropriate to the project.
