There will be no required application for local health departments participating in the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Program. When it comes time to provide local allocations and request budget submissions, The Preparedness Program staff will work with Karen Kelley and Catalyst to update the system for Preparedness and will provide more information as the next grant year draws closer. Affidavit submission and progress reporting will be built into the system closer to the start of Budget Period 5.