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EPA." States with inspectors using EPA credentials to conduct inspections need to have authorizations agreements in place and inspectors must complete the minimum training requirements.

For the Asbestos Compliance Monitoring Program, it is a priority for states to conduct inspections at Local Education Agency's (LEA's) and respond to tips and complaints Priority attention should be given to tips alleging asbestos contamination at schools. Under AHERA, "any person may file a complaint with the Administrator or with the Governor of the State in which the school building is located with respect to asbestos-containing material in a school building. If the Administrator or Governor receives a

Complaint under this subsection containing allegations which provide a reasonable basis to believe that a violation of this Act has occurred, the Administrator or Governor shall investigate and respond (including taking enforcement action where appropriate) to the complaint within a reasonable period of time." Inspections may also be conducted for the Model Accreditation Plan (MAP), TSCA Ban and Phase down Rule (TSCA Section 6), and the TSCA Asbestos Worker Protection Standards. In non-waiver states with grants, states must submit to the regional office inspection reports from inspections conducted with EPA credentials for case review and appropriate follow-up. Where applicable, the regions should encourage states to apply for the "asbestos waiver" program. Non-waiver states must submit inspection reports to the region for review and appropriate enforcement action.

The PCB program is part of the Agency's Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics (PBT) program. Due to their persistence, PCBs present major environmental/public health problems, especially when they reach food or water. Priorities for PCBs should be determined based on EPA's National Program Guidance, Regional priorities, and State priorities. It is a priority that there is adequate PCB compliance monitoring coverage throughout the regions. States must submit to the regional office inspection reports from inspections conducted with EPA credentials for case review and appropriate follow-up. Also for PCBs, EPA strongly encourages the purchase and use of tablet personal computers with EPA developed templates to automate the PCB inspection process. Software and training are available from EPA headquarters.

States with authorized lead-based paint programs will focus compliance monitoring activities on individuals and firms which conduct lead abatement with the training and certification, and work practice standards requirements. States with authorized renovation notice rules will also monitor those requirements. Funding priorities in FY 10, assuming the same funding provided in FY09, will be: 1) existing compliance monitoring programs to ensure their continuance provided they continue to meet certain standards; 2) activities leading to waiver status for asbestos programs; 3) training activities as necessary for meeting training requirements necessary for obtaining and keeping EPA credentials in those programs which require the use of EPA credentials (the PCB compliance monitoring programs and asbestos programs in non-waiver states); 4) new programs that provide inspection activity where there is an identified need; and 5) activities that further the use of new technology for conducting field inspections, e.g., use of personal computer Tablets and PCB template to improve the efficiency of inspections. States with authorized lead-based paint programs will focus compliance monitoring activities on individuals and firms which conduct lead abatement with the training and certification, and work practice standards requirements. States with authorized renovation notice rules will also monitor those requirements. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Cooperative Agreements

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Grant funds are available for costs specifically incurred by States, tribes, and tribal consortiums in developing, enhancing and maintaining comprehensive compliance monitoring/enforcement programs under TSCA, including PCBs,

asbestos, and lead-based paint. Funded activities may include inspector training, inspection supplies, and laboratory costs, including personnel and equipment; reimbursement for salaries, travel, training, and per diem expenses for inspectors, analysts, and program managers; and other functions related to grant activities. For those programs where inspections are conducted using EPA credentials, prior to conducting inspections under the Grant, the State/Tribe must have an authorization agreement and the inspectors must complete the minimum inspector training, including health and safety training, and conduct inspections according to the September 2004 Guidance for Issuing Federal EPA Inspector Credentials to Authorize Employees of State/Tribal Governments to Conduct Inspections on Behalf of EPA. They must also have a signed authorization agreement with EPA.

Applicant Eligibility:

In order to be eligible to apply for STAG TSCA Compliance Monitoring Agreements State Agencies and Indian Tribes should have toxic substance compliance responsibilities and have the authority to enter into these cooperative agreements. For Lead, State Agencies, Indian Tribes, and tribal consortiums that have toxic substance compliance responsibilities, who have the authority to enter into these cooperative agreements, and who have their own lead laws in place are eligible to apply for assistance under STAG TSCA Compliance Monitoring Grants.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia, and any territory or
possession of the United States.
Credentials/Documentation:

The applicant must supply evidence of legal authority to conduct toxic substance compliance program activities contemplated under the grant and a workable program officially adopted for the agency. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Preapplication Coordination:

Discussions or informal meetings with Regional program office concerning program preparation are advisable. 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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Requests for application forms and completed applications should be submitted to the appropriate EPA Regional Office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog). Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:

Each application shall be subjected to administrative coordination to determine adequacy in relation to grant regulations, and to technical and program evaluation to determine merit and relevancy of the project. States will be notified of Federal Assistance awards through the Federal Assistance Awards Data System (FAADS). "Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA.". Deadlines:

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
About 60 days.

Appeals:

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

Applicant must reapply.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Under TSCA Section 28, no grant may exceed 75 percent of the establishment and operation costs of such a program during the

period for which the grant is made. Thus, recipients must contribute 25% of the total costs for activities conducted under Section 28 of TSCA (i.e., the PCB and Asbestos grants). There are no cost-sharing or matching fund requirements for lead-based paint enforcement grants under Section 404(g). There is no statutory formula aside from the required 25 percent contribution of the States for the PCB and asbestos grants.

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

Cooperative Agreements are normally funded for a 12-month period. Payments will be on an advance letter of credit or reimbursement basis; recipients must request the initial advance payment on the form SF 270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Other.

Reports:

As required in the Annual Program Guidance for inclusion in the grant award, grantees must submit mid-year and year-end evaluations. For inspections conducted using credentials issued by EPA to the state or tribal employee, the inspection report must be submitted to the regional office for review pursuant to the authorization agreements. Program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Progress reports are required. No expenditure reports are required. 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 charges to each cooperative agreement, must be kept available to personnel authorized to examine EPA grant accounts. All records must be maintained for 3 years from the date of the submission of the annual financial status report or longer if questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of audit.

Account Identification:

68-0108-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $5,273,600; FY 09 est $5,099,000; FY 10 est $5,099,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

For PCB and Asbestos: $18,900 to $221,000/year; $90,000/year

For Lead: 21,400 - 36,200; 28,500/year.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Twenty-four Asbestos, nine PCB, and thirty six Lead State cooperative agreements were awarded in FY 08 and FY 09. A similar number are expected to be awarded in FY 10. Agencies participating in the Federal enforcement cooperative agreement program receive funds to support and enhance toxic substance compliance monitoring/ enforcement activities. To data, many states including, Indiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Illinois have purchased, have received training from EPA, and are using PC Tablets and the PCB inspection software to conduct PCB inspections.

Typical program activities for asbestos include compliance inspections at facilities regulated under TSCA, preparation of inspection reports, case preparation activities for some programs, and for waiver states, taking enforcement action and for non-waiver states, referral and submission of inspection reports to EPA for case review and appropriate enforcement action

when violations are detected. Based on regional data, the following are the asbestos inspection numbers, 1,043 compliance monitoring inspections were conducted in FY 08 and 1,025 compliance monitoring inspections will be conducted in FY 09 (per the Region's and states commitments, and similar numbers in FY 10). These numbers include the non-waiver states.

Typical program activities for the PCB grant program include compliance inspections at facilities regulated under TSCA, initial case preparation, and submission of inspection reports to EPA for review and enforcement action, if appropriate. Based on regional data the following are the PCB inspection numbers, 351 compliance monitoring inspections were conducted in FY 08, and approximately 350 inspections will be conducted in FY 09, and similar number of inspections will be conducted in FY 10 if funding levels are the same.

Typical program activities, for Lead include compliance inspections at facilities regulated under TSCA and, initiation of appropriate enforcement action by authorized states or referral to EPA for case review and appropriate enforcement action when violations are detected. Based on the data inputted into the National Compliance Data Base (NCDB) system and regional data the following are the Lead inspection numbers, approximately 6000 section 402/406 lead paint inspections by authorized states in FY 2008, and anticipate similar levels of compliance monitoring activities for FY 2009. 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, State and Local Assistance (40 CFR Part 35 Subpart A), October 12, 1982; "EPA Assistance Administration Manual," available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161 on a subscription basis, Order No.: NTIS UB/031.

Regional or Local Office:

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

Phyllis Flaherty National Compliance Monitoring Policy Branch, Compliance Assessment and Media Programs Division, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (2223A), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: Flaherty.Phyllis@epa.gov Phone: (202) 564-4131

Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: State agencies participating in the Federal/State enforcement cooperative agreement program receive funds to support and enhance compliance monitoring (inspection) and enforcement activities, as appropriate for the specific program. Examples of program activities that may be funded include development of State enabling legislation for enforcement, inspections/investigations to evaluate compliance, follow-up inspections, initiation of appropriate enforcement action when violations are detected, equipment for inspections, development of compliance monitoring strategies/targeting approaches, development of software or e-forms capable of automating inspection data collection activities in the field, and training/workshops. In addition, EPA is encouraging states/tribes to purchase Personal Portable Computers, i.e., Tablet PCs, that are compatible for use with PCB inspection software developed by EPA for conducting inspections and writing inspection reports. The National Compliance Monitoring Branch (NCMPB) developed a PCB Inspection Template to make inspections more efficient and consistent by allowing the inspector to use handwriting recognition software to collect data electronically. The software prints EPA notification forms; collects inspection data for opening and closing conferences, records reviews, and walkthroughs; makes available necessary reference materials; and assists in inspection report writing. For Template software and training in the use of the Tablet PCs and PCB Template, state/tribes may request the PCB software and training on its use through their regional project

officer. It is anticipated software for asbestos inspections will be available in the near future. Once developed, states are encouraged to purchase Tablet PCs compatible with the software developed and to use the Tablets to conduct the inspection and prepare the inspection report. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Each application will be reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency according to criteria including the following: (1) Need: The need for the development, improvement, and/or maintenance of a comprehensive compliance monitoring/enforcement program within the State; (2) Level of Activity: The amount of regulated chemicals and facilities, and the potential risk to human health and the environment; (3) Long-Term Impact: The potential of the cooperative agreement to have a long-term beneficial impact on human health and the environment resulting from the compliance program; and (4) Effectiveness of program: The past level and effectiveness of the State regulatory program, number of inspections conducted by state and number of trained inspectors that have completed the minimum training set forth in the September 30, 2004 "Guidance for Issuing Federal EPA Inspector Credentials to Authorize Employees of State/Tribal Governments to Conduct Inspections on Behalf of EPA.".

66.707 TSCA TITLE IV STATE LEAD GRANTS CERTIFICATION OF LEAD-BASED PAINT PROFESSIONALS

(State Lead Certification Grants)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Substances, Environmental Protection Agency

AUTHORIZATION:

Toxic Substances Control Act, Section 404(g).
OBJECTIVES:

The goal of EPA's lead-based paint program is to eliminate childhood lead
poisoning by 2010. The program is comprised of four strategies designed to
achieve the following goals: 1) Establish standards to define where lead hazards
are present in paint, dust and soil; 2) Give the public information about lead
hazards and steps to protect themselves; 3) Ensure that information about
known lead-based paint hazards is disclosed to individuals buying or renting
pre-1978 housing, and that owners and occupants of pre-1978 housing are
provided information on lead-based paint hazards before renovation activities
take place; 4) Establish lead-safe work practice standards and require
lead-based paint professionals to be trained and certified. The objective of this
grant program is to assist States, Tribes, and Territories in developing and
carrying out authorized programs that: (a) certify contractors engaged in
lead-based paint activities and accredit lead-based paint activities training
programs; (b) certify contractors engaged in renovation, repair and painting
activities that disturb painted surfaces in most target housing; and/or(c) require
distribution of lead-hazard information prior to renovation (pre-renovation
education program). Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 09: The priority for FY 09
is to continue to provide assistance to authorized State, Tribal and Territorial
lead-based paint activities training and certification programs and
pre-renovation education programs. If appropriate, the Agency will use grant
funding to provide assistance to a State, Tribal or Territorial program that is
looking to develop an authorized Renovation, Repair and Painting Program.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Assistance may be available for activities which relate to authorization under TSCA Title IV. Supported activities must contribute or lead to the attainment or maintenance of authorization pursuant to TSCA Title IV. Funds cannot be used for general program activities not related to the attainment or maintenance of authorized programs.

Applicant Eligibility:

States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Canal Zone, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States may receive assistance under Section 404(g) of TSCA. Federally recognized Indian

governing bodies are also eligible to apply for and receive assistance. 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 governments, Federally recognized Indian governing bodies, U.S. Territories and possessions.

Credentials/Documentation:

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

Discussions or informal meetings with the appropriate EPA Regional Office
concerning program preparation are advisable.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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Requests for application forms and completed applications should be submitted to the appropriate EPA Regional Office. The following forms and certifications must be included in all final grant applications: Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance); Standard Form 424A (Budget Information – Non-Construction Programs); Standard Form 424B (Assurances -Non-Construction Programs); Certification Regarding Lobbying and SF LLL, if applicable; Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension; EPA Form 4700-4 (Compliance Review Report Form); and Quality Assurance Narrative Statement, if applicable. 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 days 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:

Applicant must reapply for grant funding each fiscal year.
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:

Cooperative agreements are normally funded for a 12-month period. Payments will be on an advance letter of credit or reimbursement basis. See the following

for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Grantees usually receive either a lump sum payment or draw down funds as their Agency allows. Reports:

No program reports are required. No cash reports are required. Pursuant to 40 CFR 31.40, grantees shall, at a minimum, submit annual performance reports to the appropriate EPA Regional Office. These requirements were approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 2030-0020 (General Administrative Requirement for Assistance Programs). The individual Regional Offices may require that these reports be submitted on a quarterly or semiannual basis, but not more frequently than quarterly. The specific information contained within the report will include, at a minimum, a comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives established for the period. Regional Offices may ask for the inclusion of specific data (e.g., providing to EPA specific address information associated with the abatement notifications that are received by the grantee)as part of the annual performance report from the grantees which may be useful for Agency reporting under the Government Performance and Results Act. No expenditure reports are required. No performance monitoring is required.

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 charges to cooperative agreements, must be kept available to personnel authorized to examine EPA accounts. All records must be maintained for 3 years from the date of the submission of the annual financial status report, or longer if questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of audit.

Account Identification:

68-0108-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $13,546,000; FY 09 est $13,564,000; FY 10 est $14,564,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

$16,000 to $350,000; average of $200,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2009: As of May 2009 39 States, 3 Tribes, Puerto Rico, and D.C. have received EPA approval to administer a lead-based paint activities training and certification program and 2 States have received authorization to administer and enforce a pre-renovation education program.

As of May 2009, 26 States, 1 Tribe and DC have received seed grants to begin work toward becoming authorized to implement the new Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. 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. "EPA Assistance Administration Manual," available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161 on a subscription basis; Order No. NTIS UB/031.

Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. Contact the Regional Lead Contact Person in the appropriate EPA regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office:

Michelle Price National Program Chemicals Division (7404T)

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: price.michelle@epa.gov Phone: (202) 566-0744

Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/lead/

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2008: Over the past twelve years, EPA has provided financial assistance to the States, Territories and Indian Tribes aimed at the development, implementation and enforcement of approved programs under the final EPA lead-based paint activities training and certification rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart L). The following is a list of previously funded activities: (a) core lead-based paint activities and enforcement capacity development; (b) developing the appropriate infrastructure to administer and enforce a lead-based paint activities program successfully; (c) overseeing the conduct of contractors engaged in lead-based paint activities; (d) overseeing and controlling training program activities; (e) ensuring compliance with requirements for post-abatement clearance sampling; (f) monitoring compliance with the work practice standards of regulations for the conduct of abatement; (g) implementing lead-based paint compliance assistance; (h) implementing the lead-based paint activities sampling techniques; and (i) implementing lead-based paint activities tracking tips and complaints efforts. 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.

66.708 POLLUTION PREVENTION GRANTS PROGRAM (P2 Grant Program)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Substances, Environmental Protection Agency

AUTHORIZATION:

Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, Section 6605, Public Law 101-508.
OBJECTIVES:

This CFDA announcement supports the Pollution Prevention (P2) and the
Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) Grant Programs.
Both programs were authorized under the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990.
The P2 Grant program funds grants/cooperative agreements that implement
pollution prevention technical assistance services for businesses. The PPIN
Grant Program funds grants/cooperative agreements projects that aim to create
collaborative national networks to maintain and share information on P2 tools
and services. Under these grant programs, EPA supports projects that utilize
pollution prevention techniques to reduce and/or eliminate pollution from air,
water and/or land. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: To help business and
industry incorporate pollution prevention techniques into their day-to-day
business operations as a way to reduce and/or eliminate harmful pollutants that
may enter the air, water or land. For purposes of these grant programs, pollution
prevention refers to practices that reduce or eliminate the creation of pollutants
through increased efficiency in the use of raw materials, energy, water or other
resources, and/or protection of natural resources through conservation. EPA
achieves these priorities by awarding grants and cooperative agreements to
States, Federally-recognized Tribes, Inter-Tribal Consortia's and colleges and
universities.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROJECT GRANTS

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Funds awarded under the P2 and PPIN Grant Programs support innovative activities that promote preventive approaches to environmental performance and address the transfer of potentially harmful pollutants across all environmental media: air, water, and land. These two grant programs support the establishment and expansion of State and Tribal pollution prevention

programs and address various sectors of concern such as industrial toxics, agriculture, energy, transportation, etc.

Specifically, the P2 Grant Program is intended to build and support State and Tribal pollution prevention approaches and methodologies. The P2 Grant Program is focused on institutionalizing multimedia pollution prevention as an environmental management priority, establishing prevention goals, providing direct technical assistance to businesses, conducting outreach, and collecting and analyzing data.

Under the PPIN Grant Program, EPA supports projects that help to coordinate work among technical assistance providers in order to minimize duplication of effort in information collection and synthesis, dissemination and training for the promotion of pollution prevention technologies.

The P2 and PPIN grant programs will not support projects that focus on recycling, waste removal or any activity which alters the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics or the volume of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant through a process or activity which is not integral to and necessary for the production of a product or essential to providing a service. For more information, refer to PPA Section 6603 and 40 CFR Sections 35.343 and 35.662.

Applicant Eligibility:

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. In accordance with the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, eligible applicants for purposes of funding under these grant programs include the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States, any State agency or instrumentality of a State including State colleges/universities, Federally-recognized Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. For convenience, the term "State" in this notice refers only to eligible applicants.

Local governments, private universities, private nonprofit entities, private businesses, and individuals are not eligible to apply for funding. Beneficiary Eligibility:

State applicants are encouraged to establish partnerships with business and other environmental assistance providers to deliver seamless pollution prevention assistance. The most successful applications will be those that make the most efficient use of government funding. In many cases, this has been accomplished through partnerships. As a result, those who are eligible can provide pollution prevention benefits to the following entities: States, interstate and local agencies or organizations/universities, Federally-recognized Tribes, Intertribal Consortia, public or private nonprofit organizations/institutions, private businesses, and quasi public nonprofit organizations. Credentials/Documentation:

In cases where applicants are not clear, by given name, the applicant must provide proof that the applicant is indeed a State or interstate agency/organization. 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. If the applicant does not know who their Single Point of Contact is, they may call the appropriate EPA regional coordinator listed in the Information Contacts section, or call the EPA Headquarters Grant Policy Information and Training Branch at 202-564-5325. Federally-recognized Tribal governments are not required to comply with this procedure. 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. Requests for general information may be made to EPA Headquarters or to the appropriate EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of this Catalog. Under the P2 grant program, proposals and final applications must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Pollution Prevention Program office in order to be considered for an award. Under the PPIN grant program, proposals and final applications must be submitted to EPA Headquarters in order to be considered for an award.

Applications must meet the requirements of the grant regulations and will be reviewed to determine the relevancy of the proposed project(s). 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:
About 120 to 150 days.

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:

Statutory Formula: Title Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. Matching Requirements: The statutory formula for P2 and PPIN grants is authorized by the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. Organizations receiving grant funds through the P2 and PPIN Grant Programs are required to match Federal funds by at least 50 percent. For example, the Federal government will provide half of the total allowable cost of the project, and the State will provide the other half. A grant request for $100,000 would support a total allowable project cost of $200,000, with the State providing $100,000. State contributions may include: dollars, in kind goods and services, and/or third party contributions. With concern to P2 Grants only: If a Tribe or Intertribal Consortium is selected for an award, and the Tribe includes the funds from a performance partnership grant (PPG) awarded under 40 CFR Part 35, Subpart B, the required Tribal match for the Pollution Prevention portion of the PPG will be reduced to 5% of the allowable Pollution Prevention project cost for the first two years of the PPG grant. After the first two years in which a Tribe or Intertribal Consortium receives a Performance Partnership Grant, the Regional Administrator must determine through objective assessment whether the Tribe or the members of an Intertribal Consortium meet socioeconomic indicators that demonstrate the ability of the Tribe or the Intertribal Consortium to provide a cost share greater than five percent.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Assistance agreements are awarded for a project period not to exceed 3 years. Funds are released by a letter of credit. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.

Reports:

No program reports are required. The P2 and PPIN Grant programs require grantees to submit budget information to the grant porject officer. The information should be included in the grantees' semi-annual progress report. The P2 and PPIN Grant programs requires the grantee to submit semi-annual

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