ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICE 66.001 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM GRANTS FEDERAL AGENCY: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AUTHORIZATION: Clean Air Act of 1963; Public Law 88-206 as amended; Public Law 91-604; Section 105; 42 U.S.C. 1857c. OBJECTIVES: To assist state, local, regional, and interstate agencies in planning, developing, establishing, improving, and maintaining adequate programs for control of air pollution. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTION: Grant funds may be used for costs specifically incurred in the conduct of a project in accordance with the purposes enumerated in the approved application. These include personnel costs, supplies, equipment, training of personnel, travel, and other necessary expenditures during the approved project period. Funds may not be used for construction of facilities, nor for expenses incurred other than during each approved award period. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any local, regional, state, or interstate agency with legal responsibility for air pollution control is eligible for giant support provided such organization furnishes funds for the current year in excess of its expenditures for the previous year for its air pollution program. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: The application must supply evidence of legal authority for air pollution control; evidence of the availability of non-Federal matching funds; and a workable program officially adopted for the agency. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applications for planning grants must be provided in accordance with requirements of Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-95. Prior to approval of any grants, the official state air pollution control agency must coordinate local efforts. Application Procedure: Application is made to the appropriate EPA Regional Office (listed in appendix) serving the area in which the applicant is located. Application is made on forms prescribed by the Administrator. Award Procedure: The Regional Air Pollution Control Director makes final decisions to approve or reject individual projects. Notification of grant awards are provided to the State Central Information Reception Agency on Standard Form 240. Deadlines: Initial Applications - none. Continuations - 120 days prior to end of current award period. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 40 to 120 days. Appeals: There are no appeals procedures as such. If application is rejected, the reasons for refusal are stated, and applicant may make necessary changes and reapply. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: For planning, development, establishment, and improvement grants: regional programs - 75 percent Federal. Others 66 2/3 percent Federal. For maintenance grants: regional programs - 60 percent Federal; others - 50 percent Federal. Not more than 10 percent of the grant funds available for control program grants shall be granted to applicants in any one state. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Project is generally 3 years in length. Grants are made on a budget period basis (usually 12 months). Funds must be encumbered within the approved budget period. The grant may be paid by letter of credit, monthly cash demand, or quarterly payments. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Progress report required to be submitted with continuation application; annual expenditure report required 90 days after end of budget period. Audits: Expenditures are subject to audit by EPA and Comptroller General. Account Identification: 20-00-0100-0-1-999. and FY 72 est $43,400,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,200 to $2,780,000; $132,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The program has awarded 1,030 grants totaling $ 79,467,833 to state, local and regional air pollution control agencies to develop, establish, improve and maintain air pollution control programs. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Title 42 CFR Part 56; Health Services Project Grants Manual, as amended for air pollution grants. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact the Regional Air Pollution Control Director, EPA Regional Offices listed in the appendix. Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Grants Policy, Office of the Associate Commissioner, 1033 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27605. Telephone: (919) 782-2470. Air Pollution Manpower Training Grants; 66.004, Air Pollution 66.002 AIR POLLUTION FELLOWSHIPS (Special Fellowships) FEDERAL AGENCY: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AUTHORIZATION: Clean Air Act of 1965. Air Quality Act of 1967; Public Law 90-148. Public Law 91-604;42 U.S.C. 1857c. OBJECTIVES: To increase the number and competence of professional personnel engaged in research and other activities related to the prevention and abatement of air pollution. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Awards made to individuals for tuition/fees, stipends, dependency allowances, and travel. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Must be a citizen, a noncitizen national, or have been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence; bachelor's degree from recognized institution or equivalent experience, and must have been accepted for admission by an appropriate educational institution. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Applicant must submit evidence of past academic achievements (official transcripts of grades and degrees awarded), scores from graduate record exams, and pertinent experience, as well as evidence of having made necessary prior acceptance arrangements at the institution of his choice and with a sponsor who will guide his studies. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. 416-1 (Rev. 9-69) “Research Fellowship Application” to the al Headquarters Office listed below. Award Procedure: The application is reviewed for scientific merit and program relevance by intramural staff and a public advisory committee and awarded at the discretion of the Acting Commissioner, Air Pollution Control Office. If approved for funding, award notices are initiated and distributed from APCO Office, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Deadlines: October 1, February 1, June 1. El Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 5 to 7 months after deadline. Appeals: None. Applicant may resubmit, without prejudice after proper notification of disapproval. Formula and Matching Requirements: None. 4 years. Awards are made on a 12 month basis; continuations are conditional upon satisfactory academic progress. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Annual invention statements and expenditure reports; final invention statement and certification, termination notice, and reprints of published material. Audits: Fellowships are subject to audit by representatives of EPA. Records: None. Account Identification: 20-00-0100-0-1-999. and FY 72 est $100,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $5,500 to $12,000; $6,500. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As of June 30, 1970, 76 fellowships were funded (new and continuations) and 21 completed graduate studies. During fiscal year 1971, EPA expects to fund 56 continuation fellowships. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: All information included in application kit. General information regarding fellowships program is included in the “Bulletin of Air Pollution Training Courses, July 1970 - June 1971” at no charge. Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Air Pollution Control Office, P.O. Box 12055, Research Triangle 4564. RELATED PROGRAMS: 66.001, Air Pollution Control Program Grants; 66.003, Air Pollution Manpower Training Grants; 66.004, 66.003 AIR POLLUTION MANPOWER TRAINING GRANTS FEDERAL AGENCY: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICE, Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:: 5 to 7 months after deadline. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Appeals: None; however, applicant may reapply without prejudice AUTHORIZATION: Clean Air Act of 1965. Air Quality Act of 1967; after official notification of disapproval. Public Law 90-148. Public Law 91-604;42 U.S.C. 1857c. Renewals: Renewals follow same procedure as new applicants. OBJECTIVES: To assist public and other nonprofit institutions in ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: establishing, expanding, or improving training opportunities for Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. individuals interested in a career of air pollution control. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Approvals can be made for 7 TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. years; however, usual time is 3 to 5 years. Grants funded on 12 USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Full support for training project to month basis (yearly). Payment made by paying office in cover salary and travel of faculty, student support (stipends, accordance with institutional federal support. tuition, fees, and travel), costs of supplies, equipment, and POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: supporting services for additional curriculum. Allowable costs are Reports: Interim progress reports must be submitted before determined by EPA Policy (currently “PHS Grants for Training succeeding year's funds are awarded; annual report of Projects”) available on request. No support is given to profit expenditures, annual invention statements; terminal progress making institutions. Full restrictions included in policy statement. report and final invention statement and certification upon ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: termination. Applicant Eligibility: Grants are made to public or private nonprofit Audits: Grantees subject to audit by EPA representatives. institutions for development and support of training programs in Records: On request. Air Pollution Control. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Beneficiary Eligibility: Students who are accepted by the program Account Identification: 20-00-0100-0-1-999. director for study in the Air Pollution Training Program; who are Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $3,000,000; FY 71 est $3,300,000; and citizens of the United States, noncitizen nationals or who have FY 72 est $3,421,000. been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $223,000; Credentials/Documentation: Applicant must submit evidence of $75,009. qualified teaching staff, adequate facilities, and appropriate PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During fiscal year 1970, air program orientation. These and other credentials are subject to pollution training grant program funded three new technician, six review by an Advisory Committee. new masters level programs and 36 continua tions and APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: supplements. The program graduated 225 trainees as specialists, Preapplication Coordination: None requested; however, assistance is technicians and graduate degrees. In fiscal year 1971, available from Air Pollution Control Office upon request from approximately eight new programs will be funded for technicians, applicant. B.S. and M.S. level of training. Past and future efforts will be Application Procedure: Application is made by submitting PHS concentrated on manpower needs for state and local air pollution 2499-1 (Rev. 3-70) “Training Grant Application” to the control agencies. Headquarters office listed below. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: All information Award Procedure: The application is reviewed for scientific merit included in application kit. General information regarding various and program relevance by intramural staff and a public advisory grant programs is contained in the “Bulletin of Air Pollution committee and awarded at the discretion of the Acting Training Courses” at no charge. Commissioner, Air Pollution Control Office. Award notices for INFORMATION CONTACTS: new, renewal and supplemental grants are initiated, signed, and Regional or Local Office: Contact the Regional Air Pollution Control distributed by Air Pollution Control Office, Research Triangle Director, EPA Regional Offices listed in the appendix. Park, North Carolina. Committed continuations are initiated Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Manpower Development, (receipt of applications and forwarding of award notice) by Air Air Pollution Control Office, Post Office Box 12055, Research Pollution Control Office, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709. Telephone: (919) 549-4515, to appropriate APCO Regional Director for final funding ext. 4564. approval. Signature of award notice; Air Pollution Control RELATED PROGRAMS: 66.001, Air Pollution Control Program Office, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina distributes these Grants; 66.002, Air Pollution Fellowships; 66.004, Air Pollution awards. Research Grants; 66.005, Air Pollution Survey and Demonstration Deadlines: October 1; February 1; June 1. Grants, 66.004 AIR POLLUTION RESEARCH GRANTS FEDERAL AGENCY: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY amended by Public Law 91-604; 42 U.S.C. 1857c. new concepts, methods, and equipment for the establishment of air pollution standards and more effective air pollution control. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The grants may be used to pay salaries of principal investigators, technical associates, technicians and ancillary personnel on a time and effort basis. Supplies, equipment, necessary domestic travel, cost of research animals, laboratory costs and maintenance of patients or subjects undergoing study in connection with research supported by the giant are chargeable. Alterations and renovations allowable to provide modifications necessary for the research project subject to prior approval and other limitations. Construction of buildings not allowable. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: colleges, hospitals, laboratories, state and local health departments high demonstrated scientific ability. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: The applicant must submit evidence indicating education and training sufficient to insure scientific capability to perform the research proposed. Preapplication Coordination: None. form which is then submitted by a responsible administrative official of his institution to the Headquarters Office listed below. Award Procedure: The application is reviewed for scientific merit by public advisory groups and program relevance by intramural scientists. Applications recommended for approval are awarded at 4-71 768 N the discretion of the Acting Commissioner, Air Pollution Control Office. Deadlines: October 1, February 1, and June 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 9 months. Appeals: None. However, applicant may submit a new proposal updated to reflect changes recommended by the reviewing bodies. Renewals: Must be submitted by September 1, January 1, and May 1 and must compete with new applications for funding. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The grantee institution must share in the total costs of the project. The amount is normally a minimum of 5 percent. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to a 7-year project period, but usually 2 to 5 years. Budget period is usually for 1 year at a time. Award is obligated as a lump sum, but actual payment may be made quarterly or by letter of credit, or otherwise as appropriate. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Interim progress reports must be submitted before the succeeding year's funds are awarded; annual report of expenditures; annual invention certification; terminal progress report. Audits: By regional auditors on a periodic basis. Records: Must be maintained for 3 years or until audit has been completed, whichever is earlier. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 20-00-0100-0-1-999. Obligations: (Grants) FY 70 $7,236,000; FY 71 est $7,000,000; and FY 72 est $7,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $2,000 to $150,000; $35,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 87 new grants and 118 continuation grants were made in fiscal year 1970. Several research symposiums, both domestic and international, were conducted to provide information for support of criteria documents. Research grantees provided significant information which assisted in describing emission reduction procedures within the internal combustion engine as well as developing automated techniques for the analysis of selenium and fluorine, as well as to other air pollutants. An electrical aerosol analyzer and an integrating nephylometer were developed and are commercially available. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 42 CFR 54. “Air Pollution Control Active Research Grants for Fiscal Year 1970” (no charge). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Pollution Control Office, Post Office Box 12055, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709. Telephone: (919) 549-4582. RELATED PROGRAMS: 66.001, Air Pollution Control Program Grants; 66.002, Air Pollution Fellowships; 66.003, Air Pollution now 66.005 AIR POLLUTION SURVEY AND DEMONSTRATION GRANTS FEDERAL AGENCY: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AUTHORIZATION: Clean Air Act of 1963; Public Law 88-206 as amended; Public Law 91-604; 42 U.S.C. 1857c. OBJECTIVES: To assist applicants in: (1) demonstrating new or improved methods for air pollution control and (2) determining the nature and extent of air pollution problems. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used for expenses necessary to carry out the approved projects including, but not restricted to, personnel costs, supplies, equipment, travel, and contractual services. Funds may not be used for expenses incurred outside the approved project. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Air pollution control agencies, appropriate nonprofit organizations and institutions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Not applicable. Preapplication Coordination: None. objectives and methods of project investigators and budget listed below. Award Procedure: Application is reviewed by staff of the Assistant Commissioner, Program Development for program relevance. Technical evaluation is performed by an operating Division of APCO. The Director, Office of Grants Policy is delegated the authority to a ward Demonstration grants. This office is responsible for providing notification of grant approval to the applicant. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 30 to 90 days. Appeals: There are no appeals procedures as such. If application is rejected, the reasons for refusal are stated, and applicant may make necessary changes and reapply. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: program grants if air pollution control agency. From 50 to 75 percent Federal share. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Length of project is negotiable - usually 1 to 3 years. Grants are made in budget period basis (usually 12 months). Funds must be encumbered within the approved budget period. Grant may be paid by letter of credit or monthly cash demand. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Progress report is required if continuation is requested. Final progress report due 90 days after completion of the project. period. Audits: Expenditures are subject to audit by EPA and Comptroller General. Account Identification: 20-00-0100-0-1-999. FY 72 est $1,000,000. $139,952. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The program has awarded 104 grants totaling $8,642,879 since 1964 to demonstrate new or improved methods for abatement and control of air pollution, and to determine the nature and extent of air pollution problems. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact the Regional Air Pollution Control Director, EPA Regional Offices listed in the appendix. Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Grants Policy, 1033 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27605. Telephone: (919) 782-2470. RELATED PROGRAMS: 66.002, Air Pollution Fellowships; 66.003, Air Pollution Manpower Training Grants; 66.004, Air Pollution 769 PESTICIDES OFFICE 66.100 PESTICIDES RESEARCH GRANTS FEDERAL AGENCY: PESTICIDES OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AUTHORIZATION: Public Health Service Act, section 301(d); 42 U.S.C. 241. OBJECTIVES: This extramural research support program provides grants to assist public and other nonprofit institutions to establish, expand, and improve research activities related to pesticides and their use. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants, USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants are available for the following types of research: acute and chronic toxicity to humans from the use of any pesticide; advanced analytical methodology; interrelationship of pesticides in soil, water, and plants; alteration products of pesticides due to the action of sunlight, oxygen, moisture, soil organisms, or systemic metabolism; possible alternatives to pesticides such as insect-attacking viruses; rates and mechanisms of degradation of pesticides in soils as a basis for soil persistence data; and any other research which will contribute toward the establishment of pesticide tolerances and the evaluation of petitions. Funds may be used for expenses necessary to carry out the approved research, such as salaries of professionals and nonprofessional personnel, supplies, equipment, travel related to the research and publication costs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Colleges, universities, and other nonprofit institutions may apply for support of costs directly related to the research proposed. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: None except questions on application form. In rare cases, documentation that the applicant actually is a nonprofit organization is necessary. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. prerequisite. General guidelines are contained in PHS publication Projects" (policy statement). Award Procedure: The application is screened by 2 review groups and if it is deemed to have scientific merit and is relevant to program interests it is approved for funding, and will be ultimately funded if sufficient funds are available. Deadlines: February 1; June 1; October 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 5 to 6 months. Appeals: Any application may be reworked and resubmitted, however, the same deadlines are applicable as for new applications (see above). Renewals: Renewals are available. Procedures are identical to new applications. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Institutions must share costs to an extent of at least 5 percent of award. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Indefinite, depending on national advisory council approval or disapproval of renewal application, An applicant may request support for periods of from 1 to 5 years. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: If funded, applicant submits yearly progress reports and a report at termination of project. Audits: Financial audits may be made at any time by representatives of Environmental Protection Agency. Records: The financial records, including all documents to support entries on the accounting records and to substantiate charges to each grant, must be kept readily available for examination. All such records must be maintained for 5 years after the end of each budget period. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 20-00-0100-0-1-999. 72 est $783,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Range: $17,551 to $51,609; $34,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1971, 23 research projects were funded in the total amount of $783,000. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: “Public Health Service Grants for Research Projects,” no charge. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Persons are encouraged to communicate with the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Interim Regional Coordinator listed in the appendix, Headquarters Office: Acting Commissioner, Pesticides Office, Environmental Protection Agency, 1626 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.053, Dairy Indemnity Payments; 10.506, Extension Programs for Pesticide Safety and Rural Civil Defense; 15.604, Fishery Research Information; 15.607, Pesticide Appraisal and Monitoring; 15.610, Wildlife Research Information. |
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