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 Replacement of Locomotive and Nonroad Vehicles and Equipment: The state may fund up to 25% of the cost of an eligible replacement vehicle or piece of equipment.

 -Replacement of Highway Vehicles (other than drayage): The state may fund up to 25% of the cost of an eligible replacement vehicle.

 -Replacement of Drayage Trucks: EPA will fund up to 50% of the cost of a replacement drayage truck powered by a 2011 model year or newer certified engine.

This program has no matching requirements. This program has a statutory

allocation formula (42 U.S.C. 16133(c)). There is no match requirement for this program. However, there is an incentive match provision (42 U.S.C.

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Grantees are required to submit program reports in accordance with Agency bel 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 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 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.

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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 entries in accounting records and to substantiate changes in grants available to personnel authorized to examine EPA recipient grants and cooperative agreement records. Recipients must maintain all records until 3 years from the date of submission of the final expenditure reports. If questions, such as those raised as a result of an audit remain following the 3-year period, recipients must retain records until the matter is completely resolved.

Account Identification:

68-0103-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Formula Grants) FY 15 $7,500,000; FY 16 est $9,000,000; and FY 17 est $10,000,000 - FY 2015-$7.5 million; FY2016 - $9 million; FY2017 $10 million (projected).

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

There is no minimum or maximum amount of assistance. The range is estimated from $28,000 (Island Base Amount) to approximately $168,000 (non-Island State Base Amount), with an average funding of approximately $120,000, depending on whether all eligible states participate in any given year. If fewer than 53 eligible states participate, the base amount of the non-participating states will be distributed among the participating states according to population, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 16133(c)(2)(C). TAFS Codes:

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PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: In FY 2015, 42 States and territories participated in the program. Each State will be awarded a cooperative agreement for clean diesel activities. Fiscal Year 2016: In FY 2016, 47 States and territories participated in the program. Each State will be awarded a cooperative agreement for clean diesel activities.. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

State Clean Diesel Grant Program grants and cooperative agreements are
subject to EPA's general grant regulations (2 CFR 200).
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.

Headquarters Office:

Jennifer Keller, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code: 6405J, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: keller.jennifer@epa.gov Phone: (202) 343-9541.

Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel

RELATED PROGRAMS:

66.039 National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: States may use funds under this program to develop and implement grant, rebate and loan programs that are designed to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions and are appropriate to meet State needs and goals relating to the reduction of diesel emissions. State grant, rebate and loan programs may fund projects relating to a certified engine configuration or a verified technology for vehicles, engines and equipment, including: buses; Class 5 Class 8 heavy-duty diesel trucks; marine engines; locomotives; and nonroad engines or vehicles used in: i) construction; ii) handling or cargo (including at a port or airport); iii) agriculture; iv) mining; or v) energy production. Projects under the State's grant program may include, but are not limited to, a variety of diesel emissions reductions solutions such as: add-on emission control retrofit technologies; idle reduction technologies; cleaner fuel use; engine repowers; engine upgrades; and/or vehicle or equipment replacement; and the creation of low-cost revolving loan programs to finance diesel emissions reduction projects. Fiscal Year 2016: States may use funds under this program to develop and implement grant, rebate and loan programs that are designed to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions and are appropriate to meet State needs and goals relating to the reduction of diesel emissions. State grant, rebate and loan programs may fund projects relating to a certified engine configuration or a verified technology for vehicles, engines and equipment, including: buses; Class 5 Class 8 heavy-duty diesel trucks; marine engines; locomotives; and nonroad engines or vehicles used in: i) construction; ii) handling or cargo (including at a port or airport); iii) agriculture; iv) mining; or v) energy production. Projects under the State's grant program may include, but are not limited to, a variety of diesel emissions reductions solutions such as: add-on emission control retrofit technologies; idle reduction technologies; cleaner fuel use; engine repowers; engine upgrades; and/or vehicle or equipment replacement; and the creation of low-cost revolving loan programs to finance diesel emissions reduction projects. Fiscal Year 2017: No content.

Program Descriptions

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

This is a noncompetitive program. Proposals must meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the DERA State Program Guidelines.

66.041 CLIMATE SHOWCASE COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Air and Radiation, Environmental Protection Agency

AUTHORIZATION:

FY 2010 Appropriations Act, Public Law 111-117; FY 2009 Appropriations Act, Public Law 111-8.

OBJECTIVES:

Public Law 111-8 authorizes EPA to award competitive grants to communities to develop plans and demonstrate and implement projects which reduce greenhouse gas emissions. EPA will implement this grant authority by awarding grants to local and tribal governments for Planning, Demonstrations, and Implementation Projects designed to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Such projects should include a plan for measuring documentable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and exhibit the capacity for replication. Grant activities should aim to: 1) reduce emissions of greenhouse gases; 2) build capacity within local and tribal agencies to address greenhouse gas emissions within their communities; 3) create meaningful and sustainable programs and management systems to achieve ongoing reductions; 4) link climate change initiatives with broader environmental, economic, and social concerns; 5) build and leverage partnerships across multiple stakeholder groups that facilitate front-end participation by communities impacted by climate change; and 6) create models of success that can be replicated across the nation.

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 - Fiscal Year 2014/15 Projects funded will continue to 1) reduce emissions of greenhouse gases; 2) build capacity within local and tribal agencies to address greenhouse gas emissions within their communities; 3) create meaningful and sustainable programs and management systems to achieve ongoing reductions; 4) link climate change initiatives with broader environmental, economic, and social concerns; 5) build and leverage partnerships across multiple stakeholder groups that facilitate front-end participation by communities impacted by climate change; and 6) create models of success that can be replicated across the nation.

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special district, intrastate district, council of governments, any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government. Federally recognized Indian tribal governments - the governing body or a governmental agency of any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community (including Native villages) certified by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for the special programs and services provided by him through the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Intertribal Consortia - a partnership between two or more Tribes that is authorized by the governing bodies of those Tribes to apply for and receive assistance under this program. Intertribal Consortia are eligible to receive grants under this program only if the Consortium demonstrates that all members of the Consortium meet the eligibility requirements for the grant and authorize the Consortium to apply for and receive assistance by submitted to EPA documentation of (1) the existence of the partnership between Indian Tribal governments, and (2) Authorization of the Consortium by all its members to apply for and receive the grant(s) for which the Consortium has applied.

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:

Local Governments and Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, Intertribal Consortia, General Public.

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. 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. 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. 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

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Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

December 2016

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Matching Requirements: The match required for this program is set at 50% with the exception of tribal governments who are exempt from matching requirements. This program does not have a statutory formula, but EPA may

allocate 5% of the funds to tribal governments.

This program does not have MOE requirements. This program does not have
MOE requirements or total allocations over $100 million for FY 16.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The grants and/or cooperative agreements funded under the Climate Showcase
Communities Grant Program have a project period of up to 5-years. However
EPA negotiated the project period with each applicant based on project
requirements. Most Climate Showcase Community awards have a project

period of between 24 to 36 months. See the following for information on how

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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 Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31 and OMB Circular No. A-102. No expenditure reports are required. 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.

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. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall 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.

Records:

Recipients must keep financial records, including all documents supporting

entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes in grants available to 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.

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Account Identification:

68-0103-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 15 $0; FY 16 est $0; and FY 17 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

There is no minimum amount of assistance. $500,000 is the max amount with a 50% cost share.

TAFS Codes:

68-0103.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: Continuing program, no new awards. Fiscal Year 2016: Continuing program, no new awards. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Local Communities Climate Change Initiative grants and cooperative agreements are subject to Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200

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.

Headquarters Office:

Andrea Denny, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue,
N.W., Mail Code: 6202J, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email:
denny.andrea@epa.gov Phone: (202) 343-9268.
Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/showcase/index.html

RELATED PROGRAMS:

66.034 Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: No new funding. Fiscal Year 2016: No new funding. 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.

66.042 TEMPORALLY INTEGRATED MONITORING OF ECOSYSTEMS (TIME) AND LONG-TERM MONITORING (LTM) PROGRAM

(TIME/LTM)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Office of Air and Radiation, Environmental Protection Agency
AUTHORIZATION:

Clean Air Act, Section 103(b)(3); National Environmental Policy Act, Section 102(2)(F); Clean Water Act, Section 104(b)(3).

OBJECTIVES:

Clean Air Act section 103(b)(3) authorizes EPA to conduct and promote the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects (including health and welfare effects), extent, prevention and control of air pollution. Clean Water Act section 104(b)(3) authorizes EPA to award grants to conduct and promote the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys and studies relating to the

Program Descriptions

causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction and elimination of pollution. EPA will award cooperative agreements to study the ecological response to pollution reduction and emissions control programs. The programs will assist in understanding biogeochemical changes in sulfur, nitrogen, aluminum, and carbon in streams and lakes in relation to changing pollutant emissions and deposition, as well as other factors, such as potential climate change (e.g., temperature, precipitation, and storm frequency and intensity). Funding Priority for 2016

The TIME/LTM programs will support initiatives that demonstrate the potential for tracking and understanding the ecological response to air pollution reduction programs in acid-sensitive regions of the U.S. Funding will be available for applicants that demonstrate the ability to provide consistent, reliable, quality-assured data from lakes and streams for a variety of surface water chemistry parameters (e.g., pH, sulfate and nitrate concentrations, acid neutralizing capacity, aluminum concentrations, base cations.

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

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); public and private universities and colleges; hospitals; laboratories; public or private nonprofit institutions; intertribal consortia; and individuals. Nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. An intertribal consortium must meet the definition of eligibility in the Environmental Program Grants for Tribes Final Rule, at 40 CFR 35.504 (66 FR 3782. January 16, 2001) (FRL-6929-5) and be a non-profit organization within the meaning of OMB Circular A-122, found at Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 230. 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.

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Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200 Subpart E. 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.

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. 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. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by 2 CFR parts 200 and 1500 are applicable. In addition, EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance. Requests for application kits must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, Grants and Interagency Agreements Management Division, 3903R, Washington, DC 20460. Standard Form 424 is also available for download at EPA's Office of Grants and Debarment (OGD) web site, http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/application.htm, from www.grants.gov. 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 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:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no 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 assistance 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 7 years. See the following for

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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 entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes in grants available to personnel authorized to examine EPA recipients' grants or 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:

68-0107-0-1-304; 68-0108-0-1-304.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 15 $380,000; FY 16 est $375,411; and FY 17 est $375,000 -FY 2015-$380,000; FY 2016 - $375,411; FY 2017-$375,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

There is no minimum amount of assistance. EPA anticipates annual awards ranging in value of $200,000 to $175,000, with an average award of $190,000. TAFS Codes:

68-0108;68-0107.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: The two grantees continue to successfully fulfill their
assistance agreement project performance and financial obligations. Fiscal Year
2016: The two grantees continue to successfully fulfill their assistance
agreement project performance and financial obligations. Fiscal Year 2017: No
Current Data Available

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
TIME/LTM assistance agreements are subject to EPA's General Grant
Regulations (Uniform Grants Guidance 2 CFR 200, as applicable).

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Clara Funk US Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code: 6204J, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: funk.clara@epa.gov Phone: (202) 343-9622

Website Address:

http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/assessments/surfacewater.html

RELATED PROGRAMS:

66.034 Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act; 66.436 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements - Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: Projects consisted of monitoring of small headwaters streams in undeveloped watersheds; monitoring of lakes smaller than four hectares with low acid neutralizing capacity levels in acid-sensitive regions; monitoring of lake and stream sulfate and nitrate concentrations in acid-sensitive regions of the eastern U.S. Fiscal Year 2016: Projects consisted of monitoring of small headwaters streams in undeveloped watersheds; monitoring of lakes smaller than four hectares with low acid neutralizing capacity levels in acid-sensitive regions; monitoring of lake and stream sulfate and nitrate concentrations in acid-sensitive regions of the eastern U.S. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

EPA selects proposed TIME/LTM projects for funding based on factors such as relevancy to EPA's mission, technical merit, and the likelihood of success. If EPA issues a solicitation for applications for a particular project or group of projects, the solicitation will identify specific criteria. The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the competitive announcement.

66.110 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (Healthy Communities)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Region 1, Environmental Protection Agency
AUTHORIZATION:

Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act; Safe Drinking Water
Act, Section 1442(a)&(c); Solid Waste Disposal Act, Section 8001; Marine
Protection, Research, & Sanctuaries Act, Section 203; Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Section 20; Toxic Substances Control Act,
Section 10; Clean Water Act, Section 104(b)(3); Clean Air Act, Section
103(b)(3); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (1980), Section 104 and 105; Pollution Prevention Act of 1990;
Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act(1974); Fiscal
Year 2015 Omnibus, Consolidation and Further Appropriations Act, Public
Law 113-235.

OBJECTIVES:

Grants are awarded to support projects that meet two criteria: 1) They must be located in and directly benefit one or more Target Investment Areas and 2) They must achieve measurable environmental and public health results in one or more of the Target Program Areas. Target Investment Areas and Target Program areas are identified in the annual competitive funding announcement. Funds for all projects should support activities to provide education, outreach, or training, in the Target Program Areas. The Regional Office will only accept submissions for projects that affect the States, Tribes, and Territories within the six New England States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Projects that are National in scope are not eligible for funding under this Regional Program.

The statutory authorities for this program restrict the use of assistance

Program Descriptions

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