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develop cooperative agreements. The number of DITCAS awarded on an annual
basis depends on the amount of available funding from Program Offices. In FY
08, 30 DITCAS were awarded or continued with additional funding. DITCAS
were awarded in FY 08 for the following activities - Establishing a tribal
pesticide circuit rider program in a region to undertake core field program and
enforcement activities in the pesticide program, such as inspections, training,
compliance assistance across many tribes in that region, where a lack of such
programs and authorities currently exists. Developing the capacity of Region 10
tribes to implement, educate, and support activities relating to air quality
compliance assistance, education and public outreach, and pollution source
inspection activities on their reservations, relating to any applicable tribal rules,
as well as Region 10's Federal Air Rules for Reservations in ID, WA, and OR
(FARR) and Title V.∙ Assisting EPA in implementing the federal
Lead-Based Paint Program under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) on
reservations in an EPA region. Specific tasks include lead-based paint
abatement, renovation and remodeling and the sale and leasing of Pre-1978
housing occurring throughout Indian Country in that region.∙ Assisting
EPA in the implementation of activities in support of Public Water System
Supervision (PWSS) drinking water activities in Indian Country.∙
Conducting and completing inventories of Class V wells at two reservations
under EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program. Class V UIC wells
are the type of well most commonly found in Indian Country, and include
shallow disposal systems such as dry wells, septic systems, and leach fields.
The inventories require regulated facilities to comply with certain requirements
to protect underground sources of drinking water. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current
Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

EPA Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local Governments (40 CFR Part 31); Environmental
Protection Agency and applicable EPA guidance. DITCA guidance is available
at http://www.epa.gov/indian/pdfs/ditca-guidance-2004.pdf.
Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. EPA's Regional Indian Coordinators at http://www.epa.gov/indian/region.htm; George Frantz, Regional Indian Program Manager EPA Region 1 (CSP), 1 Congress Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02114-2023 T: 617-918-1883/FAX: 617-918-1505/frantz.george@epa.gov; Christine Yost, Regional Indian Program Coordinator, USEPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866, T: 212-637-3564/FAX: 212-637-3772/yost.christine@epa.gov; W. J. (Bill) Patton, Tribal Relations Program Coordinator, USEPA Region 4, Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, T: 404-562-8632/FAX:

404-562-9961/patton.bill@epa.gov; Luke Jones, Director, Indian Environmental Office, USEPA Region 5, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604-3507, T: 312-353-2087/FAX:

312-353-9533/jones.luke@epa.gov;Randy Gee, Acting Tribal Affairs Team Leader and Regional Indian Coordinator Office of Environmental Justice and Tribal Affairs, USEPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Ave. (6RA-DT, Dallas, TX 75202 T: 214-665-8355/FAX: 214-665-6648/gee.randy@epa.gov; Wolfgang Brandner, Region 7 Tribal Program Coordinator, USEPA Region 7,PLMG/POIS, 901 N. 5th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101, T: 913-551-7381/FAX: 913-551-7053/brandner.wolfgang@epa.gov; Alfreda Mitre, Tribal Assistance Program Director, EPA Region 8 Tribal Assistance Program Mail Code 8P-TA, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1129 T: 303-312-6343/FAX: 303-312-6116/mitre.alfreda@epa.gov; Jean Gamache, Tribal Program Manager, USEPA Region 9 (CMD-3), 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, T:

415-972-3554/gamache.jean@epa.gov; Sally Thomas, Manager, Tribal Trust and Assistance Unit, USEPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 T: 206-553-2102/FAX: 206-553-0151/thomas.sally@epa.gov. Headquarters Office:

Jeff Besougloff, American Indian Environmental Office (4104 M) EPA, Ariel Rios Building

1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: besougloff.jeff@epa.gov Phone: (202) 564-0292

Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/indian/index.htm

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: EPA may award DITCAS to fund activities for environmental programs that meet either one of the following criteria: (1) federal programs under environmental laws that clearly require EPA to directly implement in the Tribal context; or (2) federal programs under environmental laws that in the state context EPA is required to directly implement in the absence of an acceptable state program. Examples of DITCAS activities include: water quality standards promulgation and review; implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program under the Clean Water Act; implementation plan development and the Title V permit program under the Clean Air Act; implementation of the Public Water System Supervision program and the Underground Injection Control program under the Safe Drinking Water Act; implementation of the Underground Storage Tank program and the Subtitle C permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; certification and training program for pesticide applicators under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; inventory of underground storage tanks; and creation and implementation of a smoke management plan under the Clean Air Act. 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. Cooperative agreements may be awarded to Tribes which submit applications consistent with EPA regulations and guidance. Potential applicants should work with Regional contacts listed as "Information Contacts" identified in Appendix IV of the Catalog. EPA will work with Tribes and Intertribal Consortia to develop work plans consistent with program guidance and any regulations that govern the implementation of the relevant Federal environmental program.

66.474 WATER PROTECTION GRANTS TO THE STATES
FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency
AUTHORIZATION:

Consolidated Appropriations Resolution of 2004, Public Law 108-199;
Consolidated Appropriations Resolution of 2003,, Public Law 108-7;
Department of Defense and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for
Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States Act,
2002, Public Law 107-117; Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1442.
OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this grant program is to assist States, Territories, and possessions of the United States with critical water infrastructure protection. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: EPA's funding priority is to provide grant assistance to the States, Territories, and possessions of the United States to support technical assistance, training, and communication activities on critical water infrastructure protection efforts that include work with drinking water systems as well as with Federal, State, and local agencies. States, Territories, and possessions of the United States will be able to continue their efforts to coordinate critical water infrastructure protection activities with other homeland security responsibilities. Grant awards support Goal 2, "Clean and Safe Water," of EPA's 2006-2011 Strategic Plan. Specifically, awards will enhance public health protection by securing critical infrastructure through support for counter-terrorism preparedness; communicating vision, mission, and goals of the sector specific plan and the key features of an active and effective security program; helping to ensure security best practices for small systems; promoting outreach and education at small systems; promoting mutual aid compacts development; supporting the development of system redundance, a national laboratory system and disaster mitigation plans; and developing and overseeing emergency response and recovery plans, including those related to pandemic flu

concerns.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

FORMULA GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Funded activities include providing: (1) technical assistance, training, or distribution of tools that would lead to satisfactory vulnerability assessments of

drinking water systems; (2) technical assistance, training, or distribution of tools that would lead to drinking water systems creating, amending or updating emergency response plans to meet new requirements or security threats; (3) assistance to improve communications with or between drinking water systems and other agencies or organizations involved with security or emergency response; and (4) other activities focusing on training to enhance security and improving the readiness of individuals and groups involved in first response at drinking water systems. 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:

Assistance under this program is available to States, Tribes, Territories, and possessions of the United States.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Water programs of States, Territories, and possessions of the United States.
Credentials/Documentation:

OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Preapplication Coordination:

Pre-application assistance is recommended and should be obtained from the
Grants Management Office of the pertinent EPA Regional Office listed in
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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Requests for application kits may be directed to the Grants Management Office of the applicable EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Kits may also be obtained online at http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/application.htm. The completed application, including the final proposal, should be submitted to the appropriate EPA Regional Grants Management Office. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA.

Award Procedure:

Application is reviewed by the appropriate EPA Regional Office and, if approved, is signed by the Regional Administrator or designated Division Director.

Deadlines:

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Approximately 30 to 90 days.

Appeals:

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

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory Formula: Title PWSS formula. As was the case in FY 02 through FY 08, for FY 09 a modification of the basic PWSS formula was chosen to allocate the funds, with each State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico receiving a minimum of $50,000 and each Territory at least $16,700. This program has no matching requirements.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The project/budget period on these grants may exceed one year. 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:

68-0103-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Formula Grants) FY 08 $5,642,900; FY 09 est $4,950,000; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Funds are awarded by each Regional Office. The range of financial assistance available to States varies according to program and fiscal year. Contact the Grants Management Office of the pertinent EPA Regional Office, listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog, to determine the amount for which applicants are eligible. The range and average of financial assistance provided is: FY 08$16,700 to $294,900/fiscal year; $155,800/fiscal year. FY 09 - $16,700 to $380,300/fiscal year; $198,500/fiscal year.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: In FY 08 and FY 09, awards were made to 50 States, the District of Columbia, and 5 Territories. In FY 08 and FY 09, States and Territories developed materials (i.e., documents, training manuals, etc.) focused on improving security and emergency response, ensuring the quality of drinking water vulnerability assessments, and associated security enhancements. Additionally, States and Territories conducted a number of trainings, workshops, and/or conferences to improve infrastructure protection, increase preparedness, promote mutual aid compacts and/or provide information to drinking water utilities. Significant action has been accomplished in helping to support and establish mutual aid compacts, including providing technical support and training exercises related to these agreements. Outcomes included changed management and operation of drinking water utilities based on training and current vulnerability assessments of the utilities; and establishment and improvement of emergency response coordination and communications. Fiscal Year 2009: In FY 08 and FY 09, awards were made to 50 States, the District of Columbia, and 5 Territories. In FY 08 and FY 09, States and Territories developed materials (i.e., documents, training manuals, etc.) focused on improving security and emergency response, ensuring the quality of drinking water vulnerability assessments, and associated security enhancements. Additionally, States and Territories conducted a number of trainings, workshops, and/or conferences to improve infrastructure protection, increase preparedness, promote mutual aid compacts and/or provide information to drinking water utilities. Significant action has been accomplished in helping to support and establish mutual aid compacts, including providing technical support and training exercises related to these agreements. Outcomes included changed management and operation of drinking water utilities based on training

and current vulnerability assessments of the utilities; and establishment and improvement of emergency response coordination and communications. In FY 09, States and Territories will continue to provide similar security activities to achieve the overall outcome of improving critical water infrastructure protection with an emphasis on smaller systems, mutual aid compacts between systems and States, and better understanding and application of an active and effective security system. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

40 CFR Part 31, General Regulation for Assistance Programs; EPA Annual Program Guidance provided to States.

Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. Contact the Grants Management Office of the appropriate EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office:

Nancy Muzzy Water Security Division

U.S. EPA, (Mail Code 140)

26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 Email: muzzy.nancy@epa.gov Phone: (513) 569-7864

Website Address:

http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/watersecurity/financeassist.cfm

RELATED PROGRAMS:

66.432 State Public Water System Supervision

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: EPA has supported the following types of drinking water security activities: (1) improving communications to drinking water systems by updating drinking water system contact information and utilizing a mass faxing system; (2) providing onsite assistance for small drinking water systems on security issues; (3) developing and mailing security information kits to drinking water systems; (4) maintaining a duty officer program and toll free number to enable operators to reach state drinking water agency after hours; (5) assisting in the formation of neighborhood watch programs to increase citizen awareness of drinking water security; (6) developing guidance for water utilities to use alternative water supplies; (7) incorporating security considerations into state design standards and State Revolving Fund (SRF) criteria; (8) creating websites to provide easy access to state drinking water security information; (9) designing and conducting on-line training, videos, and materials for the law enforcement community to outline water utility security basics; (10) conducting emergency response exercises and drills; (11) creating ready-to-go complete sampling kits to eliminate delays in obtaining bottles and preparing expedited sampling and transport protocols in preparation for emergency water supply collection needs; (12) assisting in preparation of state plans to implement measures for safe drinking water under emergency circumstances; and (13) facilitating mutual aid compacts in instances of emergency need, between states and water systems. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Proposals are approved by EPA according to technical merit and relevance, and availability of funds.

66.475 GULF OF MEXICO PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency

AUTHORIZATION:

Clean Water Act, Section 104(b)(3), 33 U.S.C 1254.
OBJECTIVES:

(1) 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; and (2) To expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the region. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: Projects that will deliver significant results to achieve the environmental outcomes of improved health of the Gulf of Mexico by addressing water quality with an emphasis on the following: healthy

beaches and shellfish beds; habitat conservation and restoration; increased awareness/stewardship of the Gulf of Mexico; ecosystems integration and assessment; reduced nutrient inputs to sustain productive Gulf aquatic ecosystems; and coastal community resilience. Projects must actively involve stakeholders and focus on short-term support and implementation of the actions and activities in the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Governors' Action Plan II for Healthy and Resilient Coasts.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Cooperative Agreements

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Section 104 (b)(3) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1254 (b)(3) authorizes the awarding of assistance for programs established under the Clean Water Act. Assistance will be targeted to States, Tribes, interstate agencies, and other public or nonprofit organizations that commit to specific activities. Eligible activities should be of a relatively short time frame (6 months to 3 years) and all projects should achieve and demonstrate results. Assistance agreements are available to support recipients' allowable direct costs incident to approved surveys, studies, investigations, research, and demonstrations plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. 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:

Funds are available to State and local governments, interstate agencies, Tribes, colleges and universities, 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:

State and local governments, interstate agencies, Tribes, colleges and universities, individuals, and other public or nonprofit organizations. Credentials/Documentation:

Compliance with 40 CFR Parts 30 and 31 and with Program Funding Guidance. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations, and OMB No. A-21 for educational institutions. 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. Applicants should follow the proposal format and instructions provided in the Funding Announcement. The proposal should be transmitted electronically to the email address and by the date and time published in the Funding Announcement. 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:

Approximately 90-120 days following the application deadline as addressed in the competitive funding announcement. 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:

Contact the Gulf of Mexico Program Office for information.

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 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:

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:

68-0108-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $1,540,700; FY 09 est $1,739,000; FY 10 est $2,092,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

$25,000 to $330,000/fiscal year; $138,430/fiscal year.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: In FY 08, 31 proposals were received in response to a competition to support projects to accomplish short-term actions toward implementation of the 11 actions and 73 activities in the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Governors' Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts, and 13 assistance agreements were awarded. Accomplishments include: development

of a Public Awareness Campaign for the Gulf of Mexico; implementation of the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard in the Gulf of Mexico to support development of the Priority Habitat Information System; implementation of a Spatial Catalog to Characterize and Identify Habitats in the Gulf of Mexico; Enhancing Local Capacity to Reach Underserved and Underrepresented Populations; validation and testing of Microbial Source Tracking Methodologies; coordination of Water Quality Monitoring across the Gulf of Mexico; a Gulf of Mexico Ocean Literacy Project; and a Binational HAB Risk Assessment and Communications Partnership. Fiscal Year 2009: In FY 09, it is anticipated that 50 proposals will be received in response to a competition to continue support for projects to accomplish implementation of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Governors' Action Plan. It is estimated that approximately 10-50 assistance agreements will be awarded. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

For assistance agreements with States, local governments, and Indian tribal governments, the procedures and requirements should be in conformance with 40 CFR Part 31 "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments," and 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 assistance agreements with other entities the procedures should be in conformance with 40 CFR Part 30, "Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations." Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. Contact the EPA Region 4 Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog for information on the grants administration process. Local Office: EPA/Gulf of Mexico Program Office, Mail Code EPA/GMPO, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529, Attention: Esther Coblentz. Telephone: (228) 688-1281. Fax: (228) 688-2709. E-Mail: coblentz.esther@epa.gov.

Headquarters Office:

Esther Coblentz EPA/Gulf of Mexico Program Office

Mail Code EPA/GMPO, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529 Email: coblentz.esther@epa.gov Phone: 228-688-1281

Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/

RELATED PROGRAMS:

66.419 Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support; 66.463 Water Quality Cooperative Agreements EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Water quality modeling support, wetlands resource management baseline, harmful algal bloom information exchange, seagrass restoration, nutrient control/monitoring of eutrophication, stormwater biofilter demonstration, marshland upwelling system, point source locations, wastewater treatment feasibility study, nutrient modeling, waterbird rookery management, outreach and communications strategy targeted at high-risk consumers of shellfish, invasive species education exhibit, inventory of marine science research, assessment of introduction of nonindigenous aquatic species from ballast water, septic tank maintenance, response plan for harmful algal blooms, assessment of groundwater discharge and sewage impacts, reducing onsite sewage treatment system impacts, nutrient flux from sediments, monitoring and assessment of stormwater diversion, assessment status of invasive species, bacterial source tracking, smart growth planning, wetland inventory, acute pollution event response plan, synoptic survey of total mercury in recreational finfish, ecological assessment and calibration of water quality, mercury levels in harvested fishes, remote sensing of harmful algal blooms, shoreline protection, hydrological modifications impact study. 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. Projects will be selected based on the criteria and ranking factors established in the GMPO Competitive Funding Announcement.

66.478 WATER SECURITY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL

ASSISTANCE AND WATER SECURITY INITIATIVE CONTAMINATION WARNING SYSTEM PILOTS

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency

AUTHORIZATION:

Department of Defense and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States Act of 2002, Public Law 107-117; The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, Title 4, Public Law 107-188; Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1433&1434.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of these grant programs are (1) for financial assistance that is awarded under SDWA Section 1433, to improve water infrastructure security through both training and technical assistance for water utilities and (2) for cooperative agreements that are awarded under SDWA Section 1434, to address the risk of intentional contamination of drinking water distribution systems. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: For Section 1433 financial assistance for Fiscal Year 2009, EPA's funding priority is to provide assistance to eligible non-profit organizations that provide training, technical support or other assistance to water utilities. Specifically, EPA is seeking to utilize the ability of non-profit organizations to provide water security technical support and training. For Section 1434 cooperative agreements for Fiscal Year 2009, EPA's funding priority is to provide assistance to community water systems for drinking water contamination warning system pilot projects. Financial assistance awarded under both of these programs support Goal 2, Clean and Safe Water, of EPA's 2006-2011 Strategic Plan. Specifically, awards will enhance public health protection by securing critical infrastructure through support for counter-terrorism preparedness.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Cooperative Agreements

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Funded activities for financial assistance awarded under Section 1433 of the SDWA include: (1) training to gain competence and expertise in the process of developing or completing vulnerability assessments; (2) training to gain competence and expertise in the process of developing, amending, or updating emergency response plans; (3) training to gain competence and expertise in various security enhancements; and (4) providing competent training and technical assistance in the aforementioned areas to help states, tribes, and local authorities in their water infrastructure security efforts. Funded activities for cooperative agreements awarded under Section 1434 of the SDWA may include: (1) demonstration of contamination and warning system monitoring and surveillance components; (2) contamination warning system consequence management plan; and (3) evaluation and transfer of results. Specific uses and restrictions on funds will be described in detail in the competitive announcements for each program. 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:

Financial assistance awarded under Section 1433 of the SDWA is available to public non-profit institutions/organizations and private non-profit institution/organizations, capable of providing training, technical support and/or assistance to drinking water systems. Cooperative agreements awarded under Section 1434 of the SDWA will be limited to local governments or institutions (either public or private nonprofit organizations) that operate community water systems (as defined in 40 C.F.R. 141.2). Note that 501(c)(4) non-profit organizations that lobby are not eligible. 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:

For financial assistance awarded under both Sections 1433 and 1434 of the SDWA, the beneficiaries are the drinking water systems, the water programs of the State or Tribe, and the public which will benefit from these programs

through safer and more secure drinking water. Credentials/Documentation:

EPA may request that applicants demonstrate their eligibility. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. 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. Section 1434 cooperative agreements are a new grant program that has not been included in the agency's list of programs subject to Intergovernmental review. However, EPA recommends that applicants for these cooperative agreements should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in its 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. This program also does not require an environmental impact statement or assessment. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Applicants must submit an "Application for Federal Assistance," SF 424, "Budget Information: Non-Construction Programs," SF 424A, "Assurances: Non-Construction Programs," SF 424B, "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters," "Certification Regarding Lobbying," "Pre-Award Compliance Review Report," EPA 4700-4, and other required forms to complete the application process. Application kits should be requested from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Grants and Interagency Agreements Management Division, Mail Code 3903R, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20460 or the appropriate EPA Regional Office identified in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Detailed information and assistance, including an application kit, required forms, and a check list, may also be found at

http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/index.htm. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the procedures stated in the competitive announcement.

Award Procedure:

Applications are reviewed by EPA, where subsequent grant awards are made to successful applicants. 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 30 to 90 days after deadline for application submittal.
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:

Any continuation of funding will be described in the terms of the assistance agreement.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

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

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