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of the government. Grant recipients and sub-recipients are encouraged to conduct initiatives of the type described in section 3(a) of the Federal

Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving Executive Order that was signed on October 1, 2009. Generally this program makes Federal awards on a discretionary basis. For further information, please contact the Headquarters or regional office.

Applicant Eligibility:

An agency or commission designated by the Governors of the affected States, which is capable of recommending to those Governors' plans for implementation of national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards and which includes representation from the States and the appropriate political subdivisions within the affected air quality control region. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency's Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility:

Municipalities, intermunicipalities, States, interstate agencies or commissions, and Federally recognized Indian tribes.

Credentials/Documentation:

The application must supply evidence of legal authority for air pollution control, evidence of the availability of non-federal matching funds, evidence that the Governor or his designated State agency has been given the opportunity to comment on the relationship of the program to be funded to the State plan and a workable program officially adopted for the agency. Principles for determining allowable costs are set forth in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200 of the Federal Regulations. Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Preapplication Coordination:

Discussions or informal meetings with the Headquarters Program Office concerning program preparation are advisable. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal Agency and required by Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200 must be used 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. 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:

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Requests for application forms and completed applications should be submitted to the appropriate EPA Office (See Appendix IV of the Catalog). Applicants, except in limited circumstances approved by the Agency, must submit all initial applications for funding through http://www.grants.gov.

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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 60 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 2 CFR 1500 Subpart E, as applicable. Renewals:

Applicant must reapply.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Upon initial designation by the Governors of the affected States, pursuant to Sections 106 or 111 of the Clean Air Act of 1990, the Administrator is authorized to pay for up to 2 years, and up to 100 percent of the air quality planning program costs of a designated commission or interstate agency. After the initial 2-year period, the Administrator is authorized to make grants to such agency or such commission in amounts up to 3/5 of its air quality management plan costs.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The terms of the grant shall be determined at the time of grant award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum. Reports:

EPA includes reporting requirements for grants and cooperative agreements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. Agreements may require quarterly, interim and final progress reports, and financial and equipment reports. Reporting requirements are also identified in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200.

Grantees are required to submit program reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance requirements stated in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200. Grantees are required to submit financial reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Financial Reporting and Financial Management Systems requirements stated in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200.. Grantees are required to submit progress reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance requirements stated in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200. No expenditure reports are required. Grantees are required to perform performance monitoring in accordance with Agency policy and requirements stated in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200. Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. 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:

Recipients must keep financial records, including all documents supporting

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OTC continued its coordination efforts with EPA to discuss state implementation plan development and related issues. Issues discussed with non-OTR states included the progress of ERTAC (the Eastern Regional Technical Advisory Committee) in developing a model of generation and emissions from electric generating units; how to coordinate among the RPOS on modeling work; and the need for federal measures to enable some OTC states attain the 2008 ozone standard and looking ahead to an revised 2015 Ozone NAAQS standard. Fiscal Year 2016: The OTC Modeling Committee continued to move forward with its work plan to fulfill the charge from the Commission from the OTC Fall 2015 meeting and assist the other Committees with modeling support. The OTC and its Committees activities have increased significantly given the nexus of continued development of recommendations to facilitate the work of OTC states to meet the 2008 ozone NAAQS, continued work to assist states on the 110(a)(2)(d) good neighbor provision of the CAA, working collaboratively on regionally significant national measures under development from EPA, planning for states and regional activities under the revised ozone standard finalized on October 1, 2015, and working collaboratively with states across a region encompassing the eastern United

States.

The Modeling Committee continued development and testing of the next generation, 2011based, modeling platform. This platform corresponds with EPA's updated modeling platform and will use EPA data when appropriate to maintain consistency and reduce costs. The Modeling Committee has shifted its

2018 projection inventory development to include a 2017 projection year to support states attainment SIPs. The majority of the committee's work focused on processing the second version of EPA's emissions inventory for photochemical modeling. Work also began on the development of a technical support document for the modeling platform as well as documentation necessary for SIP submittal. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

EPA Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local Governments 2 CFR 200 and 1500).

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Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. EPA encourages potential applicants to communicate with the appropriate EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog, and the Headquarters program contacts listed below. Headquarters Office:

Catrice Jefferson Office of Air and Radiation
Environmental Protection Agency

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code 6102A, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: Jefferson.catrice@epa.gov Phone: (202) 564-1668 Website Address:

http://www.otcair.org/

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: The OTC Modeling Committee continued its work plan to fulfill the charge from the Commission from the OTC Fall 2011 meeting. The Modeling Committee began planning for a second stage of the third level of CMAQ air quality screening runs focusing on an updated 2020 base case with ERTAC EGU results and shale gas inventories and a proxy 2018 case.

The Stationary and Area Source (SAS) Committee and the Mobile Source (MS) Committee continued to develop draft model rules for regional ozone control

measures.

The Mobile Source Committee worked on developing a model rule for adoption of CA aftermarket catalytic converters and expanding the aftermarket catalytic converter white paper to include cost estimates of such a program. The committee also began developing a white paper looking at boutique fuels and the potential to adopt one in the OTR. The Mobile Source Committee will also continue its emission inventory analysis and work to fulfill the new charge given to it at the Fall Meeting. Fiscal Year 2016: The Modeling Committee facilitated the coordination of the photochemical modeling and emissions inventory work of the OTC States. Developed regional models of ozone concentrations: Because ozone precursors and ozone itself can travel over long distances, projecting future ozone concentrations requires a super-regional model that encompasses most of the United States east of the Mississippi River. Improved the modeling tools available: The OTC also works to improve the suite of modeling tools available in order to make the process of modeling quicker, more transparent, and more accurate. Fiscal Year 2017: 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.

66.034 SURVEYS, STUDIES, RESEARCH, INVESTIGATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Air and Radiation, Environmental Protection Agency
AUTHORIZATION:

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Section 102(2)(F), Public Law 91-190, 42 U.S.C 4332; Clean Air Act of 1963, Section 103, Public Law 95-95, 42 U.S.C 7401.

OBJECTIVES:

Program Descriptions

To support Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations and Special Purpose assistance relating to the causes, effects (including health and welfare effects), extent, prevention, and control of air pollution to include such topics as air quality, acid deposition, climate change, global programs, indoor environments, radiation, mobile source technology and community-driven approaches to transportation and emissions reduction.

Projects should also focus on addressing environmental justice (EJ) concerns in communities. EJ is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies

Funding Priority 2016

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(1) Indoor Environments. Activities will support surveys, studies, research, training, outreach, education, investigations or demonstrations performed by organizations that lead to effective outreach strategies to educate key audiences about indoor air pollutants, their associated health risks and encourage effective mitigation and control strategies. Currently, the Program focuses on several critical aspects of indoor air quality that pose significant risks to public health, and in particular, to children and other disproportionately impacted segments of society. Program focus includes, but is not limited to, reducing the exposure children and others with asthma to indoor triggers that worsen their condition; promoting the adoption of operation and maintenance practices in schools, homes and other buildings throughout the nation to reduce the harmful effects of poor indoor air quality on the health of the public, students and staff; promoting voluntary radon testing by homeowners to identify elevated levels and fix them when they are found; as well as working with homebuilders to incorporate radon resistant construction features into new homes; and encouraging adult smokers to protect their children from the adverse health effects of environmental exposure to secondhand smoke by making a conscious decision to smoke outside and keep their homes and cars smokefree

(2) Climate Change. The Climate Change Division (CCD) supports activities relating to improving economic, technical and programmatic understanding of climate change. CCD supports technical, outreach, and education projects regarding climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation options in order for private and public sectors may more effectively and comprehensively address their climate goals. Additionally, CCD supports projects that break down market barriers that may limit investment in technologies that reduce methane and non-CO2 greenhouse gases; address the technical issues surrounding sequestration and carbon storage; address collection and analyses of economic data relating to climate change; and the Global Methane Initiative (GMI) that support climate technology transfer in developing and transition countries. The Global Methane Initiative is an international public-private initiative that advances cost effective, near-term methane recovery and use as a clean energy source in four sectors: agriculture, coal mines, landfills, and oil and gas systems. GMI projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the near term and provide a number of important environmental and economic co-benefits. Co-benefits include stimulating local economic growth, creating new sources of affordable alternative energy, improving local air and water quality with associated public health benefits and increasing industrial worker safety. CCD also supports the Greenhouse Gas Reporting program that will help facilities that participate in voluntary, state-based and federal GHG reporting programs better understand the requirements of voluntary and state GHG reporting programs in comparison to the federal rule, and identify options for how data collected through state and federal reporting requirements may be used to inform state GHG programs and facility-level efforts to identify emissions-reduction opportunities. Climate Economics Program objective is to advance the field of climate economic and integrated assessment modeling through a regular series of studies on GHG emissions and approaches to mitigating emissions and climate impacts. Climate Science Impacts objectives include leveraging studies which focus on climate impacts on environmental justice issues and tribal communities, and inform adaptation policy development and planning for tribal and environmental justice communities.

(3)Climate Protection Partnerships. EPA funds Global Climate Change programs which are voluntary government/industry partnership programs designed to capitalize on the opportunities that consumers, businesses, and organizations have for making sound investments in efficient equipment, policies and practices. The Global Climate Change program will manage a number of efforts to remove barriers in the marketplace and to deploy technology faster in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of the economy. Our programs work by overcoming widely acknowledged barriers to energy efficiency: lack of clear, reliable information on technology opportunities; lack of awareness of energy efficient products and services; lack of financing options to turn lifecycle energy savings into initial cost savings for consumers; and low incentives to manufacturers for efficiency research and development. In addition, our Global Climate Change programs will provide technical assistance, training, information exchange and other forms of cooperation to enhance the capabilities of governments and other stakeholders to protect human health and the environment regionally and globally.

(4) Transition Dynamics for Sustainable Transportation. Conducting multi-disciplinary research and outreach programs leading to a better understanding of the critical factors and dynamics in making the transition to sustainable transportation systems.

(5) Global Green Freight Supply Chain Demonstration. The program provides technical support, management and oversight in implementing outreach, analysis and capacity building for international green freight programs. The goal is to provide assistance to nations seeking to develop sustainable freight transport and thereby, increase efficiencies to reduce green house gases and black carbon.

Funding Priority 2017

(1) Indoor Environments. Activities will support surveys, studies, research, training, outreach, education, investigations or demonstrations performed by organizations that lead to effective outreach strategies to educate key audiences about indoor air pollutants, their associated health risks and encourage effective mitigation and control strategies. Currently, the Program focuses on several critical aspects of indoor air quality that pose significant risks to public health, and in particular, to children and other disproportionately impacted segments of society. Program focus includes, but is not limited to, reducing the exposure of children and others with asthma to indoor triggers that worsen their condition; promoting the adoption of operation and maintenance practices in schools, homes and other buildings throughout the nation to reduce the harmful effects of poor indoor air quality on the health of the public, students and staff; promoting voluntary radon testing by homeowners to identify elevated levels and fix them when they are found; as well as working with homebuilders to incorporate radon resistant construction features into new homes; and encouraging adult smokers to protect their children from the adverse health effects of environmental exposure to secondhand smoke by making a conscious decision to smoke outside and keep their homes and cars smokefree.

(2) Community-Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring (CSATAM). The CSATAM Grant Program results in two-year projects designed to assist state, local and tribal communities in identifying and profiling air toxics sources, characterizing the degree and extent of local air toxics problems and tracking progress of air toxics reduction activities in specific local areas without reliance on often uncertain estimates of emissions and air dispersion models. Further, projects typically allow the recipient state, local and tribal air pollution control agencies to establish or enhance hazardous air pollutant monitoring networks, thus providing long term capability to investigate and assess specific local air quality scenarios of concern. The program will continue working with grant recipients that received funding in previous years.

(3) Climate Change. The Climate Change Division (CCD) supports activities relating to improving economic, technical and programmatic understanding of

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address their climate goals. Additionally, CCD supports projects that break down market barriers that may limit investment in technologies that reduce methane and non-CO2 greenhouse gases; address the technical issues

surrounding sequestration and carbon storage; address collection and analyses of economic data relating to climate change; and the Global Methane Initiative (GMI) that support climate technology transfer in developing and transition countries. The Global Methane Initiative is an international public-private initiative that advances cost effective, near-term methane recovery and use as a clean energy source in four sectors: agriculture, coal mines, landfills, and oil and gas systems. GMI projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the near term and provide a number of important environmental and economic co-benefits. Co-benefits include stimulating local economic growth, creating new sources of affordable alternative energy, improving local air and water quality with associated public health benefits and increasing industrial worker safety. CCD also supports the Greenhouse Gas Reporting program that will help facilities that participate in voluntary, state-based and federal GHG reporting programs better understand the requirements of voluntary and state GHG reporting programs in comparison to the federal rule, and identify options for how data collected through state and federal reporting requirements may be used to inform state GHG programs and facility-level efforts to identify emissions-reduction opportunities. Climate Economics Program objective is to advance the field of climate economic and integrated assessment modeling through a regular series of studies on GHG emissions and approaches to mitigating emissions and climate impacts. Climate Science Impacts objectives include leveraging studies which focus on climate impacts on environmental justice issues and tribal communities, and inform adaptation policy development and planning for tribal and environmental justice communities.

(4)Climate Protection Partnerships. EPA funds Global Climate Change programs which are voluntary government/industry partnership programs designed to capitalize on the opportunities that consumers, businesses, and organizations have for making sound investments in efficient equipment, policies and practices. The Global Climate Change program will manage a number of efforts to remove barriers in the marketplace and to deploy technology faster in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors of the economy. Our programs work by overcoming widely acknowledged barriers to energy efficiency: lack of clear, reliable information on technology

opportunities; lack of awareness of energy efficient products and services; lack of financing options to turn lifecycle energy savings into initial cost savings for consumers; and low incentives to manufacturers for efficiency research and development. In addition, our Global Climate Change programs will provide technical assistance, training, information exchange and other forms of cooperation to enhance the capabilities of governments and other stakeholders to protect human health and the environment regionally and globally.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

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Grant recipients and sub-recipients are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving company-owned or -rented vehicles or government-owned vehicles, or while driving privately-owned vehicles when on official government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the government. Grant recipients and sub-recipients are encouraged to conduct initiatives of the type described in section 3(a) of the Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving Executive Order that was signed on October 1, 2009. Generally this program makes Federal awards

Program Descriptions

on a discretionary basis. For further information, please contact the Headquarters or regional office.

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Applicant Eligibility:

Assistance under this program is generally available to States, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, international organizations, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, which submit applications proposing projects with significant technical merit and relevance to EPA's Office of Air and Radiation's mission. Eligibility for projects awarded or competed exclusively with State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) funds is limited to air pollution control agencies, as defined in section 302(b) of the Clean Air Act that are also eligible to receive grants under section 105 of the Clean Air Act, and/or federally recognized tribes and inter-tribal consortia, consisting of federally recognized tribe members. 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, U.S. territories and possessions, Indian Tribes, universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, and other public and private nonprofit institutions.

Credentials/Documentation:

Costs will be determined in accordance with Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate they have appropriate background, academic training, experience in the field, and necessary equipment to carry out projects. EPA may ask applicants or principle investigators to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles 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:

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424. Requests for application kits must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, Grants and Interagency Agreements Management Division, 3903R, Washington, DC 20460 or through the appropriate EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Applicants, except in limited circumstances approved by the Agency, must submit all initial applications for funding through http://www.grants.gov.

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 180 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 2 CFR 1500 Subpart E, as applicable. Renewals:

None. Generally, EPA incrementally funds grants and cooperative agreements for Surveys, Studies, Research, and Investigations. Approval of subsequent funding increments is dependent on satisfactory project progress, continued relevance of the project to EPA's priorities, availability of funds, and Agency policy on the competitive grant process. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: While there is no statutory or regulatory cost sharing requirement for this program, as a matter of policy the Agency may impose a cost sharing requirement in specific competitions. If the Agency decides to do this, the cost sharing terms will be stated in Section III of the competitive

announcement.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

EPA normally funds grants and cooperative agreements on a 12-month basis. However, EPA can negotiate the project period with each applicant based on project requirements. EPA limits project periods to 5 years. Grants are generally fully funded or on an incremental funding basis. Successful applicants will be notified either via U.S. mail or electronically. Such notification is contingent upon information contained in the resulting solicitation. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Assistance agreements may be incrementally (quarterly) or fully (lump sum) funded. Reports:

EPA includes reporting requirements for grants and cooperative agreements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. Agreements may require quarterly, interim, and final progress reports, and financial, equipment, and invention reports. Reporting requirements are also identified in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200.

Grantees are required to submit program reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance requirements stated in Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200. Grantees are required to submit financial reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Financial Reporting and Financial Management Systems requirements stated in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200. Grantees are required to submit progress reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance requirements stated in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200. No expenditure reports are required. Grantees are required to perform performance monitoring in accordance with Agency policy and requirements stated in the Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. 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.

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personnel authorized to examine EPA recipients grants and cooperative agreements records. Recipients must maintain all records until 3 years from the date of submission of final expenditure reports. If questions, such as those raised as a result of audits remain following the 3-year period, recipients must retain records until the matter is completely resolved. Account Identification:

68-1018-0-1-304; 68-0103-0-1-304; 68-0107-0-1-304. Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 15 $8,124,957; FY 16 est $6,494,891; and FY 17 est $5,925,000 - FY 2015- $8,124,957; FY 2016 - $6,494,891; FY 2017-$5,925,000 (Projected).

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

EPA generally award grants ranging in value from $5,000 to $750,000 per fiscal year. The average value of each grant is $150,000 per fiscal year. TAFS Codes:

68-0107; 68-0103; 68-0108.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: Indoor Air/Radon: Produced effective outreach strategies to educate key audiences about indoor air pollutants and their associated health risks, convincing them to adopt effective mitigation and control strategies. These outreach strategies focused on several critical aspects of indoor air quality that pose significant risks to public health, and in particular, to children and to other disproportionately impacted segments of society. These include: reducing the exposure of children and others with asthma to indoor triggers that worsen their condition; promoting the adoption of operation and maintenance practices in schools throughout the nation to reduce the harmful effects of poor indoor air quality on the health of students and staff; promoting voluntary radon testing by homeowners to identify elevated levels and fix them when they are found, as well as working with homebuilders to incorporate radon resistant construction features into new homes; and encouraging adult smokers to protect their children from the adverse health effects of environmental exposure to secondhand smoke by making a conscious decision to smoke outside and keep their homes and cars smokefree.

Climate Change Division: The USEPA's Global Methane Initiative Grants program provides cooperative agreements to recipients around the globe to build capacity and promote international capture and use of methane. The grants have become an integral and important capacity building instrument of the Global Methane Initiative, a public-private partnership (of more than 33 partner governments) that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by promoting the cost-effective, near-term recovery and use of methane, a GHG that is more than 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Methane capture and use projects supported by the partnership through grants and other means are currently reducing emissions by more than 27.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent ~ annually equivalent to the annual emissions from 5 million passenger vehicles. The USEPA's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Grants program will help facilities that participate in voluntary, state-based and federal GHG reporting programs better understand the requirements of voluntary and state GHG reporting programs in comparison to the federal rule; and identify options for how data collected through state and federal reporting requirements may be used to inform state GHG programs and facility-level efforts to identify emissions-reduction opportunities.

Climate Partnership Protection: Continued to reduce GHG and improved air quality through collaborative efforts with stakeholders.

Transportation-Related Policies & Economy-Wide Impact: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has a model, the Emissions Predictions and Policy Analysis (EPPA) Model, a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model, which it has used during this grant to produce results that provide the public with a better understanding of: energy, land-use, and GHG emissions; emissions associated with biofuels; and global energy rebound. Fiscal Year 2016: Indoor Air/Radon: Produced effective outreach strategies to educate key

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