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63 | P a g e October 25 diagnosis or condition; it only must indicate there is a need for air conditioning and be signed by the qualified medical provider. d) Cooling centers may be activated when the temperatures are expected to reach 90 degrees for at least three consecutive days. Transportation to the cooling center will not be provided. e) The sub-grantee must obtain departmental approval before providing emergency cooling assistance. f) One time crisis benefit up to $250 is available to eligible households in threat of disconnection of their primary heat source to address fuel shortage situations. g) Crisis benefit may be used for utility reconnections, emergency deliverable fuel refills, to address the threat of disconnection, other fuel shortage conditions as determined by Sub-grantee LIHEAP specialists and with approval of IHSB Monitor. The crisis benefit is only available during the regular heating season. h) LIHEAP recipients residing in non-traditional dwellings will not be eligible for CRF emergency assistance or crisis benefit. Note: Monitor approval is required for emergency payments $9000 and greater. PROCUREMENT: The standards for procurement are outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance Code of Federal Regulation (CFR)- 45 CFR Part 75; 2 CFR 200 and 10 CFR 600. These standards are furnished to ensure materials and services are obtained in an effective manner and in compliance with applicable federal statutes and executive orders. All procurement activities shall be conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent, practical, open, and free competition. It is up to each Sub-grantee to determine how the standards will be implemented. Note: Departmental approval is required for sole source procurement (when more than one (1) bid is not obtained). Note: Non-Environmental Protection Sub-grantee (EPA)-approved primary heating system wood stoves may be considered a hazardous or potentially hazardous condition. Note: The identification, removal and/or abatement of asbestos and lead are not allowable uses of Emergency Assistance funds. A household which would be eligible for LIHEAP had the household applied and which has an emergency as defined above is also eligible for Emergency Assistance. Sub-grantees are required to have assistance available for heating emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This does not mean an employee must be always available in the office. There are various ways to address an emergency over a weekend. Some sub-grantees