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536(c)). States and Tribes can provide a larger share of the project's cost whenever possible (i.e., in excess of the required 25 percent of total project costs). Award recipients can meet the match requirements with in-kind or monetary contributions from entities other than themselves. However, other Federal money cannot be used as the match for this grant program unless authorized by the statute governing the award of the other Federal funds. Matching funds are considered grant funds. They must be used for the reasonable and necessary expenses of carrying out the assistance agreement workplan. Any restrictions on the use of grant funds (i.e., prohibition of land acquisition with grant funds) also apply to the matching funds. This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The terms of the grant shall be determined at time of grant award. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Other. The method of fund disbursement will be determined at the time of award. Reports:

EPA includes reporting requirements for grants and cooperative agreements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. Specific reporting requirements are also identified in the Grant Regulations at 40 CFR Part 30 and 40 CFR Part 31, as applicable. Program reports are required under this program. Cash reports are required under this program. Progress reports are required under this program. Expenditure reports are required under this program. Performance monitoring is required under this program. Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspections and audits by the Comptroller General of the United States, the EPA Office of Inspector General, other EPA staff, or any authorized representative of the Federal government. Reviews by the EPA Project Officer and the Grants Specialist may occur each year.

Records:

Financial records, including all documents to support entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes to each grant, must be kept available to personnel authorized to examine EPA grant accounts. All records must be maintained until expiration of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of audit, related records should be retained until the matter is completely resolved.

Account Identification:

68-0103-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $600,000; FY 09 est $1,800,000; FY 10 est $500,000 - National Wetlands Program Development Grants: FY 08 $600,000; FY 09 est. $500,000; and FY 10 est. $500,000. Five-Star Restoration Training Grant: FY 08 $0; FY 09 $1,300,000; and FY 10 est. $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

National Wetlands Program Development Grants: $25,000 to $225,000/fiscal year; $100,000/fiscal year; Five-Star Restoration Training Grant: $1,300,000 every four years; $1,300,000/ every four years.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: In FY 08, 19 proposals were received in response to the National WPDG competitive announcement released July 28, 2008 and approximately 9 proposals were selected for award. Grants have been awarded to: develop and organize a Wetlands Assessment Technical Assistance Center in EPA Region 4; advance the protection of Playa wetlands through the study of effective buffers; develop a Northeast Regional Floristic Quality Index; prepare a National Mitigation Bank Performance Study; develop a Model In-Lieu Fee Instrument; and protect wetlands by enhancing state and local regulatory programs. The FY 09 competitive process for the National WPDGs is still ongoing. In FY 08, EPA issued a competitive announcement for the Five-Star

Restoration Training Grant and in FY 09 awarded one cooperative agreement

for $1,300,000 to organize and manage the Five Star Restoration Training Grant subaward process that will undertake projects that achieve environmental training through voluntary, community/watershed-based wetland restoration projects. Fiscal Year 2009: In FY 08, EPA issued a competitive announcement for the Five-Star Restoration Training Grant and in FY 09 awarded one cooperative agreement for $1,300,000 to organize and manage the Five Star Restoration Training Grant subaward process that will undertake projects that achieve environmental training through voluntary, community/watershed-based wetland restoration projects. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

General Grant Regulations and Procedures, 40 CFR Parts 30 and 31, 40 CFR 35.610, OMB Circular A-122, or OMB Circular A-87, as applicable. Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Myra Price, Wetlands Division (4502T), Office of Oceans, Wetlands, and Watersheds,

Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: price.myra@epa.gov Phone: (202) 566-1225.

Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/

RELATED PROGRAMS:

66.419 Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support; 66.454 Water Quality Management Planning; 66.456 National Estuary Program; 66.458 Capitalization Grants for Clean Water State Revolving Funds; 66.461 Regional Wetland Program Development Grants; 66.479 Wetland Program Grants - State/Tribal Environmental Outcome Wetland Demonstration Program

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: The Wetland Program Development Grant database will provide project information for the National Wetland Program Development Grants (http://yosemite.epa.gov/water/grant.nsf). Examples of funded projects include: wetland and stream mitigation studies; development of market-based wetland protection tools; wetland management training workshops; development of wetland modeling tools; studies on the functions and values of wetland ecosystems; planning and holding national meetings on CWA Section 404 mitigation issues; and development of education information on wetlands for state/tribal/local government officials and/or the public. The Five-Star Restoration Training Grant supports the management and oversight of the Five Star Restoration Training Grant subaward process that will bring together citizen groups, corporations, youth conservation corps, students, landowners, and government agencies to undertake projects that achieve environmental training through voluntary, community/watershed-based wetland restoration projects. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the competitive announcement.

66.463 WATER QUALITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency
AUTHORIZATION:

Clean Water Act, Section 104(b)(3), Public Law 92-500, 33 U.S.C 1254(b)(3).
OBJECTIVES:

To assist States, Indian Tribes, interstate agencies, and other public or nonprofit organizations in developing, implementing, and demonstrating innovative approaches relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution through both permitted and non-permitted areas. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: Funding priorities include, but are not limited to: watershed approaches for solutions to wet weather activities (i.e., combined sewer overflow, sanitary sewer overflows, storm water discharge,

and animal feeding operations); pretreatment and biosolids (sludge) program activities, decentralized systems; and alternative ways to enhance or measure the effectiveness of point source programs. Trading, water efficiency, asset management, and sustainable infrastructure are also areas of consideration. No appropriation authority was provided for FY 2006 or later. However the above funding priorities will be used if unobligated carryover funds are available in FY 2009. Any awards made with carryover funds will be in accordance with the Agency's competition policy.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

These grants are intended to encourage efforts to improve water quality by promoting the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. Projects must attain tangible results. EPA may award grants to fund internships for high school students to work at wastewater treatment plants under the Youth and the Environment sub-program in EPA Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. In the case of Regional competitions, eligible projects may be limited in geographic scope to benefit the citizens of States, Tribes, or Territories within those Regions. Other specific uses of funds will be described in Requests for Proposals for this program. EPA will not award grants to fund ongoing State, Tribal, or local program activities, construction, or to purchase land. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: http://geodata.epa.gov. Applicant Eligibility:

State water pollution control agencies, interstate agencies, Tribes, colleges and universities, individuals, and other public or nonprofit organizations. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency's Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility:

Individuals and organizations affected by water pollution, including State Water
Pollution Control Agencies, interstate agencies, Tribes, colleges and
universities, and other public or nonprofit organizations.
Credentials/Documentation:

Nonprofit applicants may be asked to provide documentation that they meet the definition of a non-profit organization in OMB Circular A-122. Interstate organizations may be asked to provide a citation to the statutory authority which establishes their status. Intertribal consortia must meet the requirements of 40 CFR Part 35.504. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination:

Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. For additional information, contact the individual(s) listed as "Information Contacts" or see Appendix IV of the Catalog. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Competition procedures vary by Region and Headquarters Office. EPA will generally publish a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluate the proposals under the criteria contained in the RFP, and requests that selected applicants submit a full application. RFPs are synopsized at www.fedgrants.gov, and may be posted on Agency websites or in the Federal Register. All competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policy for competing assistance agreements. For Headquarters competitions, applicants submit a proposal, and EPA evaluates and scores the proposals and invites selected applicants to submit a formal applications. Regional procedures may

vary, in accordance with the terms of Regional Request for Proposals. Application forms and completed applications may be requested from and submitted to the appropriate EPA Headquarters or Regional Office. The standard Federal application forms must be used for this program. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA.

Award Procedure:

For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals, and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the competitive announcement. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Regional or Headquarters review will normally be done within approximately 60 days following the deadline for submissions. Appeals:

Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as "Information Contacts." Disputes relating to matters other than the competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The terms of the assistance shall be determined at the time of award. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Other. The method of fund disbursement will be determined at the time of award. Reports:

EPA includes reporting requirements for grants and cooperative agreements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. Specific reporting requirements are also identified in the Grant Regulations at 40 CFR Part 30 and 40 CFR Part 31, as applicable. Program reports are required under this program. Cash reports are required under this program. Progress reports are required under this program. Expenditure reports are required under this program. Performance monitoring is required under this program.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspections and audits by the Comptroller General of the United States, the EPA Office of Inspector General, other EPA staff, or any authorized representative of the Federal government. Reviews by the EPA Project Officer and the Grants Specialist may occur each year.

Records:

Record keeping requirements are specified 40 CFR Parts 30 or 31 as applicable. Financial records, including all documents to support entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes to each grant, must be kept available to personnel authorized to examine EPA grant accounts. All records must be maintained until expiration of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, related records should be retained until the matter is completely resolved.

Account Identification:

68-0103-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $445,300; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Projects have historically ranged from $15,000 to $270,000/fiscal year. The average Regional award in FY 08 was approximately $95,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: There were two awards made in FY 08 to develop methods
for utilities to use to quantify environmental benefits and costs, to develop a
tool to help communities apply the principles and best practices of asset
management to maintain, upgrade, and operate physical assets cost-effectively
while protecting public health and safety. Funding was also provided to develop
a training and certification program that teaches transportation professionals
and others to design stormwater management facilities for projects that address
regulatory requirements through a watershed approach. Fiscal Year 2009: No
Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

For grants and agreements with States, local governments, and Indian tribal
governments, the procedures and requirements shall be in conformance with 40
CFR Part 31 "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments," 40 CFR Part 35,
"Environmental Program Grants-State, Interstate, and Local Governments
Agencies," OMB Circular Nos. A-87 "Cost Principles for State and Local
Governments," and A-102 "Grants and Cooperative Agreements for States and
Local Governments." For grants and agreements with other entities the
procedures shall be in conformance with 40 CFR Part 30, "Grants and
Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other
Non-Profit Organizations," and OMB Circular Nos. A-122 for Non-Profit
Organizations and A-21 for Educational Institutions.

Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. Contact the appropriate EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for information on the grants administration process or the Regional WQCA Coordinator shown at http://epa.gov/owm/mab/indian/104coord.htm.

Headquarters Office:

Barron Benroth Office of Wastewater Management (4201M)

U.S. EPA, Room 7126, EPA East

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: Benroth.Barry@epa.gov Phone: (202) 564-0672 Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/owm/cwfinance/index.htm

RELATED PROGRAMS:

66.419 Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support; 66.454 Water Quality Management Planning

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Development of software tool for preparation of industrial stormwater pollution prevention plan; calculating utility avoided cost and environmental values of urban water efficiency programs; characterizing the quality of effluent and other contributory sources during peak wet weather events; Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations producer outreach and development of a system for improved poultry manure management; and nonpoint source pollution reduction through water quality trading. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the competitive announcement.

66.466 CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency AUTHORIZATION:

Clean Water Act, Section 117.

OBJECTIVES:

To expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. EPA's funding priority is to achieve the goals and commitments established in the Chesapeake 2000 agreement and the Chesapeake Action Plan (CAP). As a means to achieve the goals and commitments of the historic 1983 Chesapeake Bay Agreement to the current Chesapeake 2000 Agreement and the CAP developed in 2008, assistance agreements are awarded to: Nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, colleges, universities, and interstate agencies. The type of projects that are awarded range from monitoring of bay toxins to environmental education. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: In 2008, the Bay Program developed the Chesapeake Action Plan (CAP) to strengthen and expand partnerships in the watershed, enhance coordination of restoration activities, and increase the collective accountability for protecting the Chesapeake Bay. The CAP includes six goals that define the funding priorities for the Chesapeake Bay Program. These goals are: (1) protect and restore fisheries; (2) protect and restore vital aquatic habitats; (3) protect and restore water quality; (4) maintain healthy watersheds; (5) foster Chesapeake stewardship; and (6) enhance partnering, leadership and management.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Section 117 authorizes the Agency to award grants or cooperative agreements to: (1) Nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, colleges, universities, and interstate agencies as authorized under and in accordance with Section 117(d), to implement the goals of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, such as activities to support living resources, vital habitat, water quality, sound land use protection, restoration, and stewardship community engagement. State agencies applying for grants under Section 117(d) must commit to a cost share ranging from 5 percent to 50 percent, as determined at the sole discretion of EPA. This determination will be made on a grant-by-grant basis and EPA will promptly inform the applicant of the selected cost share requirement. All other applicants applying for grants under Section 117 must commit to a cost share of 5 percent of the total project costs; (2) State/Signatory Jurisdictions applying for implementation and monitoring grants under Section 117(e)(1)(A) and 117(e)(1)(B) must identify 50% cost share of total project costs (equal match/dollar for dollar). Section 117(e)(1)(A)authorizes EPA to award Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grants to State/Signatory Jurisdictions. The Implementation Grants are for the purpose of implementing the management mechanisms established under the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, such as ongoing state programs for control and abatement of non-point source pollution. Section 117(e)(1)(B) authorizes EPA to award Monitoring Grants for State/Signatory Jurisdictions for the purpose of monitoring the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. The Small Watershed Grants Program provides small grants to organizations working on a local level to protect and improve watersheds in the Chesapeake Bay basin while building citizen based resource stewardship, as authorized and in accordance with Section 117(g)(2). This section requires a non-federal matching funds of 25 percent. The purpose of the Small Watershed Grants Program is to address the water quality and living resource needs of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: http://geodata.epa.gov.

Applicant Eligibility:

Under section 117(d), funds are available for technical and general assistance grants to nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, colleges, universities, and interstate agencies; under section 117(e)(1)(A) and 117e(1)(B), respectively, funds are available for implementation and monitoring grants to signatory jurisdictions; and under section 117(g)(2), funds are available for technical assistance and assistance grants under the Small Watershed Grants Program to local governments and nonprofit organizations and individuals in the Chesapeake Bay region. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency's Assistance Agreement Competition Policy.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Under section 117(d, funds are available for technical and general assistance

grants to nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, colleges, universities, and interstate agencies; under section 117(e)(1)(A) and 117(e)(1)(B), respectively, funds are available for implementation and monitoring grants to signatory jurisdictions; and under Section 117(g)(2), funds are available for technical assistance and assistance grants under the Small Watershed Grants Program to local governments and nonprofit organizations and individuals in the Chesapeake Bay region. Credentials/Documentation:

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Compliance with 40 CFR Parts 30 and 31, and with Program Grant Guidance to
matching funds. All OMB circulars apply to this program. OMB Circular No.
A-87 applies to this program.
Preapplication Coordination:

Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive
funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally
specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that
will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. For additional
information, contact the individual(s) listed as "Information Contacts" or see
Appendix IV of the Catalog. Preapplication assistance is recommended and
should be obtained from the EPA Region III Grants Management Office. All
proposals or work statements should be consistent with CBPO's Grant
Guidance. Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental
Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official
designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information
on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the
State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. RFPs will be announced to request initial proposals to implement specific outcomes that will further goals of the Chesapeake 2000 Agreement and the Chesapeake Action Plan(CAP). Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Interested parties who would like to receive a copy of issued RFPs and be added to the Environmental Protection Agency's CBPO RFP database should submit their name, address, phone number, and e-mail address (optional) to Veronica Kuczynski at kuczynski.veronica@epa.gov. Mailing address is Environmental Protection Agency, CBPO, Grants Office, 410 Severn Ave., Suite 109, Annapolis, MD 21403. EPA will only accept addresses provided in writing (e-mail or letter); no phone calls. Interested parties applying for a grant under the Small Watershed Grants Program should submit their name and address to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20026, for purpose of establishing a database to receive RFPs. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will list the RFP on their website: www.NFWF.org. Application kits may be requested from EPA CBPO, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109, Annapolis, MD 21403. The completed application, including the final proposal, should be submitted to EPA Region III Grants Management Office, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 with a copy to CBPO in Annapolis for processing.

Award Procedure:

For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals, and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the competitive announcement. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Approximately 7 months after deadline for application submission.
Appeals:

Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as "Information Contacts." Disputes relating to matters other than the competitive selection of recipients

will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals:

Renewals are subject to approval of EPA.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Under
Section 117 (e)(1)(A) and 117(e)(1)(B), respectively, State agencies applying
for implementation and monitoring grants must identify 50 percent cost share of
total project costs (equal match/dollar for dollar). State agencies applying for
technical and general assistance grants under Section 117 (d), must commit to a
cost share ranging from 5 percent to 50 percent as determined at the sole
discretion of EPA. This determination will be made on a grant-by-grant basis
and EPA will promptly inform the applicant of the selected cost share
requirement. All other applicants applying for grants under Section 117 must
commit to a cost share of 5 percent of the total project costs. Applicants
applying for Small Watershed Grants Program under Section 117(g)(2) must
commit to a cost share of 25 percent of the total project cost. State and local
governments receiving assistance under any of the provisions of Section 117
must comply with 40 CFR 31.24 and all other applicants must comply with 40
CFR 30.23. In addition to the cost share requirement, applicants must adhere to
the requirement in the Clean Water Act, Section 117 "Administrative Costs."
This section requires a 10 percent cap for administrative costs. The cost of
salaries and fringe benefits incurred in administering the grant cannot exceed 10
percent of the Federal grant amount.

This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Grants are normally funded on a 12-month basis. The term of the grant shall be
determined at the time of grant award. See the following for information on
how assistance is awarded/released: Other. The method of fund disbursement
will be determined at the time of award.
Reports:

EPA includes reporting requirements for grants and cooperative agreements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. Specific reporting requirements are also identified in the Grant Regulations at 40 CFR Part 30 and 40 CFR Part 31, as applicable. Program reports are required under this program. Cash reports are required under this program. Progress reports are required under this program. Expenditure reports are required under this program. Performance monitoring is required under this program.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspections and audits by the Comptroller General of the United States, the EPA Office of Inspector General, other EPA staff, or any authorized representative of the Federal government. Reviews by the EPA Project Officer and the Grants Specialist may occur each year.

Records:

Financial records, including all documents to support entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes to each grant, must be kept available to personnel authorized to examine EPA grant accounts. All records must be maintained for three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of audit, related records should be retained until the matter is completely resolved.

Account Identification:

68-0108-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $30,555,518; FY 09 est $30,931,000; FY 10 est $26,043,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

$5,000 to $13,875,000/fiscal year; $6,937,500/fiscal year.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: In FY 08, CBPO issued one RFP for the development and implementation of a Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Program. CBPO received three proposals and one award was made. FY 08 and FY 09 activities included: communications, outreach, and education activities to support the staffing and operations of the Bay Program Communication Office; implementation of state tributary strategies to reduce nutrients and sediments to improve water quality; continued technical support and outreach to address water quality restoration goals and maintain public awareness of Bay restoration; investigation of the nitrogen reduction efficiency and cost effectiveness of nitrogen reducing septic systems within the mid-Atlantic region; evaluation of the impact of phosphorus species on water quality and plant growth; NPDES data synthesis and field monitoring to better estimate loadings of toxics (metals, organics) to Chesapeake Bay through storm water; and Chesapeake Bay modeling, GIS and data analyses support, water quality data analysis/integration support, and nonpoint and point source data management/analysis. Fiscal Year 2009: In FY 09, CBPO issued eight RFPs to date. Based on the eight RFPs issued, CBPO received twenty-nine proposals and may award approximately twelve awards. FY 08 and FY 09 activities included: communications, outreach, and education activities to support the staffing and operations of the Bay Program Communication Office; implementation of state tributary strategies to reduce nutrients and sediments to improve water quality; continued technical support and outreach to address water quality restoration goals and maintain public awareness of Bay restoration; investigation of the nitrogen reduction efficiency and cost effectiveness of nitrogen reducing septic systems within the mid-Atlantic region; evaluation of the impact of phosphorus species on water quality and plant growth; NPDES data synthesis and field monitoring to better estimate loadings of toxics (metals, organics) to Chesapeake Bay through storm water; and Chesapeake Bay modeling, GIS and data analyses support, water quality data analysis/integration support, and nonpoint and point source data management/analysis. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Chesapeake Bay Program Office's Annual Grant Guidance and general regulations (40 CFR Parts 30 and 31) for assistance programs available from EPA.

Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. Veronica Kuczynski, EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109, Annapolis, MD 21403. Telephone: (410) 267-5743; Fax: (410) 267-5777; E-mail: kuczynski.veronica@epa.gov.

Headquarters Office:

Veronica Kuczynski, EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109, Annapolis, Maryland 21403 Email: kuczynski.veronica@epa.gov Phone: (410) 267-5743.

Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/region03/chesapeake

RELATED PROGRAMS:

66.419 Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support; 66.439 Targeted Watersheds Grants; 66.454 Water Quality Management Planning; 66.460 Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Grants and cooperative agreements awarded to States and local governments, colleges, universities interstate agencies, and nonprofit organizations are for nonpoint source implementation, water quality monitoring, education and outreach, living resources and habitat restoration, and program support. Examples of funded projects include: (1) enhanced storm water monitoring; (2) communications, outreach, and public education efforts; (3) computer modeling of different population levels of menhaden for multi-species management and potential impact on water quality; (4) nonpoint source pollution programs; and (5) Chesapeake Bay point source data management. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA

description will be described in the competitive announcement.

66.467 WASTEWATER OPERATOR TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM (Wastewater O&M Onsite Technical Assistance Grants)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency
AUTHORIZATION:

Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Section 104(g)(1), 33 U.S.C 1251.
OBJECTIVES:

To substantially enhance the proficiency of personnel engaged in the operations and maintenance of treatment works and related activities by financing pilot programs. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: No funds are available in FY 2009. If funds become available, the funding priority will primarily be to provide on-site technical assistance to address the unique performance limiting conditions of wastewater treatment plants. Classroom training may also be provided on a limited basis, if cost-effective, to improve the skills of wastewater treatment plant operators.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Assistance is available to support recipients' allowable direct costs incidental to approved scopes of work plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations.

Applicant Eligibility:

State agencies or the designated organizations of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Marianas, America Samoa, the Trust Territories, and Native American Indian Tribes. Additionally, institutions of higher education and "not for profit institutions" may also apply for funding if acting as a designated organization of the State. Beneficiary Eligibility:

State, Tribal, and local governments and publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). Activities which contribute to Operation and Maintenance (O&M) improvements at POTWs, including pollution prevention activities, may be funded. Legislative history supports using appropriations for onsite O&M technical assistance to the small sized POTWs of less than 5 million gallons per day (MGD) of wastewater flow, since many of these POTWs are exhibiting performance problems and do not have readily available consultant's technical assistance like those of the larger POTWs.

Credentials/Documentation:

Non-profit applicants may be asked to provide documentation that they meet the definition of a non-profit organization in OMB Circular A-122. Tribes may be asked to demonstrate that they are Federally recognized. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Preapplication Coordination:

The standard EPA application assistance forms must be used for this program. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Request for application forms and completed applications must be submitted to the applicable Regional or Headquarters Grants Administration office. Applications must meet the requirements of the grant regulations and must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate Regional or Headquarters' waste management program office prior to approval by the Grants office. The review must include an administrative and technical evaluation to determine adequacy, merit, and relevance of the proposal. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA.

Award Procedure:

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