[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 5]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR350.311]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 350_COMMERCIAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM--Table 

of Contents

 

                            Subpart C_Funding

 

Sec. 350.311  What specific items are eligible for reimbursement under 

the MCSAP?



    All reimbursable items must be necessary, reasonable, allocable to 

the approved CVSP, and allowable under this part and 49 CFR part 18. The 

eligibility of specific items is subject to review by the FMCSA. The 

following six types of expenses are eligible for reimbursement:

    (a) Personnel expenses, including recruitment and screening, 

training, salaries and fringe benefits, and supervision.

    (b) Equipment and travel expenses, including per diem, directly 

related to the enforcement of safety regulations, including vehicles, 

uniforms, communications equipment, special inspection equipment, 

vehicle maintenance, fuel, and oil.



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    (c) Indirect expenses for facilities, except fixed scales, used to 

conduct inspections or house enforcement personnel, support staff, and 

equipment to the extent they are measurable and recurring (e.g., rent 

and overhead).

    (d) Expenses related to data acquisition, storage, and analysis that 

are specifically identifiable as program-related to develop a data base 

to coordinate resources and improve efficiency.

    (e) Clerical and administrative expenses, to the extent necessary 

and directly attributable to the MCSAP.

    (f) Expenses related to the improvement of real property (e.g., 

installation of lights for the inspection of vehicles at night). 

Acquisition of real property, land, or buildings are not eligible costs.