Implementation of state assistance program for training and education in emergency management--Federal Emergency Management Agency. Final rule.

This rule sets forth a description of the FEMA training and education assistance program to the States. The program functions through State Cooperative Agreements and is designed to further comprehensive emergency management training including emergency preparedness planning, hazard mitigation, and disaster response and recovery. In response to State and local expressed needs, FEMA was formed to coordinate and manage all disaster planning and response in one Agency. The combined training responsibilities of predecessor agencies are now being administered by the Training and Education Office of FEMA using the State Cooperative Agreements and Regional Support Contracts as the vehicle to meet individual State training needs. This rule defines the objectives and elements of the program, the funding approach, and the State application/proposal.