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15.214 NON-SALE DISPOSALS OF MINERAL

MATERIAL
(Free Use of Mineral Material)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302.
Obligations: (Free-Use Permits Issued) Not separately identifiable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This information is available in

the Public Land Statistics Publication which can be found in most

public libraries. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 43 CFR 3620;

43 CFR Part 4. INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses. Headquarters Office: Chief, Division of Solid Minerals, WO-660,

Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior, Wash

ington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 653-5182.
RELATED PROGRAMS: None.
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.

15.219 WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
(Sikes Act Wildlife Program)

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DE

PARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AUTHORIZATION: Materials Act of 1947, Public Law 80-291, 30

U.S.C. 601-604, 611, as amended. OBJECTIVES: To permit free use of certain mineral material from

federally owned lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau by

governmental units and nonprofit organizations. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property

and Goods. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Free use permits are granted to

governmental units without regard to number of permits or value of mineral material, provided the mineral material is for use on a public project. Permits are granted to nonprofit organizations for mineral material not to exceed 5000 cubic yards during any period of twelve consecutive months. All free-use mineral material must be extracted in accordance with approved conservation practices, terms, and conditions that provide for protection of environment and rehabilitation of any damage caused by mineral material ex

traction. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any Federal or State agency, unit, or subdivi

sion, including municipalities, where material will be used for public project; or any nonprofit association or corporation. A free use permit will not be issued upon the determination that the applicant owns or control an adequate supply of suitable mineral materials that are readily available and can be mined in a manner which is economically and environmentally acceptable. Mineral material obtained under a free use permit may not be bartered or

sold. Beneficiary Eligibility: Federal or State agencies, units, or subdivi

sions, including municipalities, where material will be used for

public project; or any nonprofit association or corporation. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence of eligibility, i.e., nonprofit

status, delegation of authority for signing official to take such

action, surety bond, etc. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program may require submission of

an environmental impact statement and/or performance bond. Application Procedure: Submit application on Form 5510-1 to the

proper Bureau of Land M ment office. Award Procedure: If mineral material is available, applicant is quali

fied and application does not conflict with other management practices or uses, application is approved and one copy of the executed form is returned to the applicant. Environmental analysis is accomplished and environmental impact statement is prepared if

necessary. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Varies. Term of permit not to

exceed 10 years to any Federal or State agency, unit, or subdivision, including municipalities. Permits to nonprofit organizations

are not to exceed 1 year. Appeals: Appeals may be made to the Board of Land Appeals, Office

of Hearings and Appeals as specified in 43 CFR Part 4 et seq. Renewals: Any free use permits may be extended for a single addi

tional period not to exceed 1 year. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Annual production report.
Audits: Must be available if requested to confirm production.
Records: None.

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DE

PARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AUTHORIZATION: Sikes Act of 1974, Title II as amended, 88 Stat.

1369, 16 U.S.C. 670 et seq; Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 90 Stat. 2743, Title III, Sec. 307, 43 U.S.C. 1701, Sec.

308, 43 U.S.C. 1738. OBJECTIVES: To plan, develop, maintain, and coordinate programs

for the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife and fish on lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Such programs include, but are not limited to, specific habitat improvement projects and related activities and adequate protection for species of fish, wildlife, and plants considered threatened or en

dangered. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance to utilize those methods

and procedures to protect, conserve, and enhance fish and wildlife species and their habitats on lands administered by the BLM. Such methods and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the use of funds, services, property, personnel, and equipment for the following activities associated with: scientific resources management, propagation, live trapping and transplantation, regulated taking, inventory, studies, monitoring, evaluation, planning, environmental assessment, and site-specific habitat improvement

projects for fish, wildlife, and rare plants. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State wildlife and/or State fish and game agen

cies. Beneficiary Eligibility: State wildlife agencies interested in preserving

wildlife and fish. Credentials/Documentation: There must be factual evidence of the

need for assistance. Costs will be determined in accordance with

OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: State wildlife agencies must first coordi

nate and obtain approval of their application with the BLM State Director, under whose jurisdiction they desire to seek assistance.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished

by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from

coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: After considering prior commitments and obliga

tions, the State wildlife agency will generally be informed by letter.

Deadlines: None.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Universities, colleges, State and local goverRange of Approval/Disapproval Time: None, but as expeditiously as ments, private, public, profit, nonprofit organizations, institutions, possible.

and individuals. Appeals: Not applicable.

Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance Renewals: A formal agreement is entered into with the State wildlife with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and

in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational insti. agency, no time limit. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

tutions. Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

Preapplication Coordination: Applicant should coordinate with a POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

BLM State Office or appropriate Headquarters Office, depending Reports: Reports are submitted annually. Progress reports are con

upon the nature of the proposed cooperative effort. The standard sidered to be advisable, at the discretion of the BLM State Direc

application form as furnished by the Federal agency and required

by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This tor. Audits: For awards made under this program, grantees and subgran

program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure: Applicant must enter into a cooperative tees are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the

agreement with the cognizant contracting officer. This program is Single Audit Act of 1984 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7) and the Department

subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. of the Interior implementing regulations, 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart

Award Procedure: Cognizant contracting officer will sign the agreeB, ”Audit Requirements for State and Local Governments."

ment. Records: Records must be maintained in accordance with 43 CFR

Deadlines: None. Part 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: None established. Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Govern

Appeals: None. ments.”

Renewals: Agreements may be renewed, or supplemented with FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

annual work statements or task orders as appropriate. Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Obligations: (Grants) Not separately identifiable.

Formula and Matching Requirements: Negotiated with each agreeRange and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

ment unless special circumstances warrant. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Completion of habitat improve- Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Agreements are normally ments for a variety of game and nongame fish and wildlife as iden

from 1-5 years, subject to renewal. tified in habitat management plans developed jointly with State POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: wildlife agencies under authority of the Sikes Act.

Reports: A quarterly financial statement is required. Technical reREGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Interim guide- ports and publications will be prepared as negotiated with con

lines are available in the form of BLM Instruction Memoranda tracting officer. and Bureau Manual Sections.

Audits: The Comptroller General, or his designate, may review coINFORMATION CONTACTS:

operator's records at any time during the term of the agreement. Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Address Appendix IV.

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-128, Headquarters Office: Division of Wildlife and Fisheries (240), Bureau "Audits of State and Local Governments,” State and local gov

of Land Management, Department of the Interior, 18th and C ernments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more

Streets, N.W., Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 653-9202. within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that RELATED PROGRAMS: None.

year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.

and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The criteria for select- made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance

ing proposals are based upon their applicability to the Sikes Act with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in and furtherance of related fish and wildlife habitat management which they participate. Audit requirements for awards made to inconsistent with manually developed, BLM-State wildlife agency stitutions of higher education and other nonprofit institutions are programs.

governed by OMB Circular No. A-133 in accordance with 43

CFR Part 12, Subpart A. 15.221 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR

Records: Records must be maintained in accordance with 43 CFR RESEARCH IN PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT

Part 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Govern(Cooperative Public Lands Research)

ments."

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DE

Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302. PARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 92 $2,630, 100, FY 93 est AUTHORIZATION: Act of October 21, 1976, Public Law 94-579, 43

$3,851,100; and FY 94 est SO. U.S.C. 1701-1782.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. OBJECTIVES: To provide for mutually beneficial research and studies PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Twenty-four projects are being that enhance management of resources and other values of the

supported in the areas of wilderness monitoring, Desert Tortoise public lands.

Biology, restoration of vegetation diversity in the Northern Great TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). Basin range, wildlife habitat and forest management. Recent acUSES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Such cooperative agreements must complishments have been primarily in the areas of improved man

address mutually beneficial objectives and must include arrange- agement techniques for re-establishment of native vegetation in enments whereby the Bureau of Land Management is substantially vironmentally stressed ecosystems, and development of programs involved in efforts to plan, conduct, report, or interpret research for improving forest re-establishment while more effectively conor studies. Research must apply directly to increasing the protec- trolling competing vegetation. tion of or improving the management techniques of the public REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 43 CFR land.

1725.3, Bureau of Land Management Manual 1742, OMB Circular ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Nos. A-21, A-87, A-102, A-110, A-133 and A-128. Applicant Eligibility: Universities, colleges, State and local govern- INFORMATION CONTACTS:

ments, private, public, profit, nonprofit organizations, institutions Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV for list of BLM and individuals.

State Offices.

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Headquarters Office: Chief, Resource Sciences Staff, Bureau of Land

Management (709), Department of the Interior, Washington, DC

20240. Telephone: (202) 653-9200. RELATED PROGRAMS: None. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Forest restoration; wildlife

habitat studies; endangered species ecology studies; raptor ecology; archeological site investigations, restoration of range shrubs and forest vegetation following wildfire; techniques for restoration of native vegetation; riparian vegetation and habitat studies; pest management; impacts of surface mining; global and environmental

change. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Same as listed under

uses and use restrictions and eligibility requirements.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: As provided in 43 CFR 3190.2-

2, funding will be up to 50 percent of allowable cost. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funding shall be at least

quarterly, upon submission of invoice or request for reimburse

ment.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: As specified in the agreement.
Audits: For awards made under this program, grantees are responsi-

ble for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act
of 1984 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7) and the Department of the Interior im-
plementing regulations, 43 CFR Part 12, subpart B, ”Audit Re-

quirements for State and Local Governments." Records: All records are to be maintained for a period of 6 years or

as specified in the agreement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302.
Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 92 $123,000; FY 93 est

$123,000; and FY 94 est $123,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Average agreement

$30,000; a maximum of $53,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal year 1992 Tribal Oil and

Gas Inspectors conducted 187 Inspections resulting in 632 viola

tions being detected. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 43 CFR 3190;

43 CFR 3192. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV for list of BLM

offices. Headquarters Office: Chief, Division of Fluid Minerals BLM (610),

Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone:

(202) 653-2182. RELATED PROGRAMS: None. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: To date there are four

funded inspection agreements with Tribes. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Availability of funding

and inspection workload.

15.222 COOPERATIVE INSPECTION AGREEMENTS WITH STATES AND TRIBES

(Section 202 agreements) FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DE

PARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AUTHORIZATION: Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Act of 1982, Public

Law 97-451, Title II, Section 202, 30 U.S.C 1732. OBJECTIVES: To provide for the BLM to enter into cooperative

agreements with States and Tribes so that authorized State/Tribal inspectors can carry out inspection activities on Federal Indian oil

and gas leases within State/Tribal jurisdiction. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements);

Training USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance to be used only for

costs directly required to carry out the agreed upon activities as

described in the signed agreement. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States with producing oil and gas leases on

Federal lands within their jurisdictions. Indian tribes with producing tribal oil and gas leases for which the Federal government has

trust responsibility. Beneficiary Eligibility: States with producing oil and gas leases on

Federal lands within their jurisdictions. Indian tribes with producing tribal oil and gas leases for which the Federal government has

trust responsibility. Credentials/Documentation: None. Costs will be determined in ac

cordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local gov

ernments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: States or Tribes may request oil and gas

inspection information necessary to prepare a proposal. The standard application form as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under Executive

Order 12372. Application Procedure: Completed SF 424, Application for Federal

Assistance; 424A, Budget Information - NonConstruction Programs; and 424B, Assurances · Nonconstruction Programs and proposal must be submitted to the appropriate BLM State Director. The proposal must include a description of the type and extent of inspection activities proposed under the agreement, the number of proposed inspectors, the proposed period or time the agreement will be in effect; and the name, address and telephone

number of the State or Tribal contact. Award Procedure: Within 30 days of receipt of the proposal BLM

will determine if the application is complete. If the application is acceptable, a start date will be given for negotiating the agreement. Negotiations will be carried out by the appropriate District

or Resource Area Office of the BLM. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Within 30 days the District or

Resource Area Office will notify the State or Tribe if the applica

tion is complete and acceptable. Appeals: None. Renewals: Agreements may be renewed with the consent of the

BLM and the State or Tribe.

15.223 RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DE

PARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AUTHORIZATION: Federal Land Policy and Management Act,

Public Law 94-579; Archaeological Resources Protection Act,
Public Law 96-95; National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,

Public Law 89-665, as amended.
OBJECTIVES: To manage and preserve where warranted recreation-

al and cultural resource values on the public lands and to increase

public awareness and appreciation of these values. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Sale, Exchange, or Dona

tion of Property and Goods; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Train

ing; Investigation of Complaints. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance can be used for man

aging and/or upgrading recreational and cultural resources and related facilities, e.g stabilization of structures, or in public contact/ education opportunities. All projects are restricted to lands administered by BLM. No regular discretionary fund is available but is

highly variable each fiscal year. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: No restrictions.
Beneficiary Eligibility: All Public Land users
Credentials/Documentation: For grants awarded, cost will be deter-

mined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and
Local Governments; OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational in-
stitutions; OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations;
and Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2 for private foun-
dations, firms, individuals, and other nonprofits excluded from
coverage under OMB Circular No. A-122.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None.
Application Procedure: Offers of Assistance are coordinated by

Bureau State and Field Offices. No specific application forms
apply, except for grants awarded, the standard application forms
furnished by the Federal agency and required by 43 CFR Part 12,
Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments," must
be used by this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 also applies for

grants awarded. Award Procedure: Projects are reviewed at State level and funding

recommendations are made through each State's annual work

plan. Final budget approvals rest with the Washington Office. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Projects are approved through

the Bureau budget cycle that normally requires at least one year

to receive funding. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no matching

requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: No specific restrictions, how

ever, most projects are funded on a year to year basis and funds

are expended during a particular fiscal year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Performance monitoring schedules and/or progress reports

will be developed in consultation with the applicant, but will

probably take place at least once during the life of a project. Audits: Projects will be audited at least once during life cycle.

Grants awarded to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations are subject to the audit requirements of OMB Circular No. A-133 in accordance with 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart A. Grantees and subgrantees of grants awarded to State and Local Governments are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7) and the Department of the Interior implementing regulations, 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart

B, "Audit Requirements for State and Local Governments." Records: Records relating to work performed and costs are kept by

the Bureau. There is no fixed records schedule. Records for grants awarded to State and Local Governments will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments." Records for grants awarded to institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations will be maintained as required by OMB Circular No. A-110 in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part

12, Subpart A.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302.
Obligations: Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Past partnership projects

have run between a few hundred dollars to $125,000. Average
amounts run about $26,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BLM's fiscal year 1992 recrea

tion program saw the establishment of new Back Country Byways in seven western States, evaluations of river segments for the Wild and Scenic River system in five States and developed partnership programs such as Tread Lightly, Watchable Wildlife and Recreational Fishing. BLM's cultural resources program continues its efforts to promote Heritage Education through partnerships and its Adventures in the Past initiative. BLM worked with over 20 university archaeology field schools to train students in archaeological methods, worked to identify almost 7,000 new cultural properties, and developed interpretive signing for over 300 properties. BLM expects to continue to enhance and expand its management

of these programs during fiscal year 1993. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: BLM's cul

tural resource management program is basically guided by the provisions in 43 CFR Part 3, 43 CFR Part 7, 36 CFR Part 60 and 36 CFR Part 800. Its recreation program is generally guided by provisions in 43 CFR Part 8000. A ety of public interest publications on these programs are available free of charge by contacting the appropriate State Office. Manuals providing basic program operational guidance for recreation (BLM Manual 8300 and 8400) and cultural resources (8100) may be obtained by contacting the

Washington Office. INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses.
Headquarters Office: For Recreation Resources - Chief, Branch of

Recreation Resources, Bureau of Land Management (WO 271),
1849 C St, N.W., Washington, DC. Telephone: (202) 653-8828.
For Cultural Resources · Chief, Division of Cultural Heritage,
Bureau of Land Management (WO 280), 1849 C St., N.W., Wash-

ington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 653-9183. RELATED PROGRAMS: None. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Assistance/Cooperative

agreement to publish a children's education article using a BLM cultural resource property to enhance science, archaeology and history education. (2) Cooperative agreements with universities to conduct archaeological field schools on public lands. (3) Cooperative agreements to produce education videos enhancing public awareness and appreciation of cultural resources. (4) Assistance agreement to produce interpretive and educational materials on fishing opportunities. (5) Assistance agreement to promote more

effective management of caves on Public Lands. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria used to select

assistance proposals are based on a balanced review including relevance to program objectives, merit and cost effectiveness.

OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT

15.250 REGULATION OF SURFACE COAL

Deadlines: None.
MINING AND SURFACE EFFECTS OF

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 60 days.
UNDERGROUND COAL MINING

Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Annual applications required for grants. FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLA

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: MATION AND ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Formula and Matching Requirements: Permanent program developINTERIOR

ment grants and administration and enforcement grants are limited AUTHORIZATION: Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of

to 80 percent of costs in the first year, 60 percent in the second, 1977, Public Law 95-87, 91 Stat. 445-532.

and 50 percent thereafter. Operational grants for the Small OperaOBJECTIVES: To protect society and the environment from the ad

tor Assistance Program and cooperative agreements are funded at verse effects of surface coal mining operations consistent with as

100 percent of authorized costs. suring the coal supply essential to the Nation's energy require

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: All grants are annually rements. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Direct Payments for Speci

newable. Administration and enforcement grants are issued upon fied Use.

approval of a permanent program in the State. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants for permanent program de

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: velopment are available to fund staff and related costs in connec

Reports: Semiannual reports as specified by the agency are required. tion with preparing State legislative proposals; preparing State Audits: For awards made under this Program, grantees and subgranregulations; preparing permanent program applications to the tees are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; and for Single Audit Act of 1984 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7) and the Department other related purposes. Administration and enforcement grants are of the Interior implementing regulations, 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart awarded to assist States that have received approval of permanent B, "Audit Requirements for State and Local Governments.” regulatory programs. Small Operator Assistance Program Oper- Records: Records will be maintained in accordance with the proviational grants are awarded to States and eligible individuals for sions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Recontracting with qualified laboratories to provide hydrologic and quirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and geologic data on behalf of eligible small coal operators. Funded Local Governments." cooperative agreements provide for State regulation of coal FINANCIAL INFORMATION: mining activities on Federal lands. Technical assistance is available

Account Identification: 14-1801-0-1-302; 14-1802-0-1-302. on any aspect of regulating surface impacts of coal mining.

Obligations: FY 92 $47,731,462; FY 93 est $52,104,000, and FY 94 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

est $56,104,000. (Includes all cooperative agreements and State Applicant Eligibility: State governor and small coal mine operators

grants except SOAP grants.) Small Operator Assistance: FY 92 (SOAP grants only).

$2,329,000; FY 93 est $2,735,000; and FY 94 est $1,760,000. Beneficiary Eligibility: State agencies responsible for regulation, rec

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Administration and Enlamation and enforcement of provisions protecting the environ

forcement FY 92 $67,339 to $12,378,950, FY 93 est $69,521 to ment from negative effects of coal mining operations. Coal mining

$12,348,583; and FY 94 est $74,858 to $13,296,578. This represents operators with annual production of less than 300,000 tons total at

an average of $1.9 million in FY 1992; $2.1 million (est) in FY 93; all mining locations may apply to State or Federal regulatory au

and $2.3 million (est) in FY 1994. thorities for assistance in meeting certain technical permit applica

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Twenty-four coal producing tion requirements.

States have approved programs and are receiving administration Credentials/Documentation: The Governor of a State designates an

and enforcement grants. agency to act as recipient of the grant or funded cooperative

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Federal Regisagreement.

ter, Volume 42, No. 239, Tuesday, December 13, 1977 and APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage

Volume 47, No. 169, Tuesday, August 31, 1982, Volume 48, No.

12, Tuesday, January 18, 1983; and informal agency guidelines under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Pro

titled "Federal Assistance Manual.” grams." An applicant should consult the office or official designat

INFORMATION CONTACTS: ed as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in apply.

Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV. ing for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Headquarters Office: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and EnApplication Procedure: The standard application forms furnished by forcement, Department of the Interior, 1951 Constitution Ave.,

the Federal agency and required by 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, N.W. Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Arthur Abbs, Chief, Divi"Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Coopera

sion of Regulatory Programs. Telephone: (202) 208-2651. tive Agreements to State and Local Governments," must be used RELATED PROGRAMS: 15.252, Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation for this program. State Regulatory grant applicants are required to (AMLR) Program. submit applications to their OSM Field Office. Small operators are

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Governor-designated State required to submit assistance applications to the applicable State agencies in coal producing States receive annual grants to assist in agency or to OSM for Federal program States. Both State and administering and enforcing the States' approved regulatory prosmall operator applications must meet specific criteria described in grams as provided by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamathe Federal Register, 30 CFR Part 725, 735 and 795. Copies of the tion Act of 1977. regulations and application forms are available from the appropri- CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Designated agencies ate Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Field that choose to comply with the Surface Mining Reclamation and Office.

Enforcement Provisions, Parts 725, 735, and 795 (Federal RegisAward Procedure: Approval by Office of Surface Mining Reclama- ter, Vol. 423, No. 239 - Tuesday, December 13, 1977, Vol. 47, No.

tion and Enforcement Field Office Director is required and will 169, August 31, 1982 and Vol. 48, No. 12, January 18, 1983), are be evidenced by a notice of award and entering an approved eligible for awards. Criteria for amounts awarded are the State's award in the grant payment electronic funds transfer process.

need relative to other eligible States.

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