Preapplication Coordination: For additional information, contact the individual(s) listed as "Information Contacts" or see Appendix IV of the Catalog. EPA will work with Tribes and Intertribal Consortia to develop work plans consistent with program guidance and any regulations that govern the implementation of the relevant Federal environmental program. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures: 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The preapplication must be submitted to EPA for review. Successful applicants will be contacted by EPA and will be required to submit "Application for Federal Assistance," SF 424; "Budget Information: Non-Construction Programs," SF 424A; "Assurances-Non-Construction Programs, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters," SF 424B; "Certification Regarding Lobbying;" "Pre-Award Compliance Review," EPA 4700-4; and other required forms to complete the application process. Eligible applicants should contact the appropriate Regional Office Contact identified in Appendix IV of the Catalog of information regarding preapplications. The forms are available at: http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/application.htm. Completed applications should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office Contact identified 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. Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. Cooperative agreement amounts awarded will be determined based on the total amount available for awards and the amounts requested by Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. This program does not have MOE requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: EPA normally awards cooperative agreements for periods of 12 to 36 months. The term of the grant shall be determined at the time of award. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Other. The method of fund disbursement will be determined at the time of award. Reports: 1.650 EPA and Tribes will negotiate the frequency and content of performance and financial status reports. EPA includes reporting requirements for grants and cooperative agreements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. Specific reporting requirements are also identified in the Uniform grant Guidance 2 CFR 200 and 40 CFR Part 35, "Environmental Program Grants for Tribes." Program reports are required under this program. Cash reports are required under this program. Progress reports are required under this program. Expenditure reports are required under this program. Performance monitoring is required under this program. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of 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: Financial records, including all documents to support entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes to each grant, must be kept available to personnel authorized to examine EPA grant accounts. All records must be maintained for three years from the date of submission of the annual Financial Status Report (SF-269). If questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of audit, related records should be retained until the matter is completely resolved. Account Identification: 68-0108-0-1-304. Obligations: (Project Grants) FY 15 $374,000; FY 16 est $350,000; and FY 17 est $350,000 - FY 15 $374,000 and FY 16 $350,000 in active cooperative agreements. FY 17 350,000 estimated. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: EPA expects cooperative agreement amounts to range between $10,000 and $100,000/fiscal year; Average: $55,000/fiscal year. 68-4/5-0108 68-5/6-0108 68-6/7-0108. TAFS Codes: 68-0108-4/5; 68-0108-5/6; 68-0108-6/7. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2015: 11 grants were awarded in FY 2015. Examples of projects addressed by DITCAs continued to include regulatory oversight of Public Water Systems, to perform evaluation work, to develop products and to provide training; and Continued development of Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Prevention programs. Fiscal Year 2016: The information for FY 16 is not available yet. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: EPA Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative See Regional Agency Offices. EPA's Regional Indian Coordinators at and contentdesougloff.jeff@epa.gov Phone: (202) 564-0292. requiremeyebsite Address: ions of the Uniform am Grants fr ttp://www.epa.gov/indian/index.htm RELATED PROGRAMS: ports are Not Applicable. s program EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: onitoring is Fiscal Year 2015: Examples of DITCAS funded activities include: mplementation of the Underground Storage Tank program. Fiscal Year 2016: Subpar F-Projects for FY 2016 are not yet available. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data inancial Available program-RITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: expend lestino Cooperative agreements may be awarded to Tribes which submit applications audit require onsistent with EPA regulations and guidance. EPA will work with Tribes and nd cooperantertribal consortia to develop work plans consistent with program guidance er Geld and any regulations that govern the implementation of the relevant Federal EPA sufenvironmental program. s by the E24 $6.474 WATER PROTECTION GRANTS TO THE STATES FEDERAL AGENCY: ort entrisa Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency must be AUTHORIZATION: ts. Al reord ion of the ch as th matter is m ; and Fis between Department of Defense and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States Act, 2002, Public Law 107-117; Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1442; "Consolidated Appropriations Resolution of 2004, Public Law 108-199; Consolidated Appropriations Resolution of 2003, Public Law 108-7. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this grant program is to assist states, territories, and possessions of the United States with critical water infrastructure protection. erative Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2016: EPA's funding priority is to provide grant assistance to the states, territories, and possessions of the United States to support technical assistance, training, and communication activities on critical water infrastructure protection efforts that include work with drinking water systems as well as with federal, state, and local agencies. States, territories, and possessions of the United States will be able to continue their efforts to coordinate critical water infrastructure protection activities with other homeland security responsibilities. Specifically, awards will enhance public health protection by securing critical infrastructure through support for counter-terrorism preparedness; communicating vision, mission, and goals of the sector specific plan and the key features of an active and effective security program; helping to ensure security best practices for small systems; promoting outreach and education at small systems; promoting mutual aid compacts development; supporting the development of system redundance, a national laboratory system and disaster mitigation plans; and developing and overseeing emergency response and recovery plans, including those related to pandemic flu concerns. No new appropriations are available for this program in FY 2016. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: FORMULA GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funded activities include providing: (1) technical assistance, training, or distribution of tools that would lead to satisfactory vulnerability assessments of drinking water systems; (2) technical assistance, training, or distribution of tools that would lead to drinking water systems creating, amending or updating emergency response plans to meet new requirements or security threats; (3) assistance to improve communications with or between drinking water systems and other agencies or organizations involved with security or emergency response; and (4) other activities focusing on training to enhance security and improving the readiness of individuals and groups involved in first response at drinking water systems. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: https://www.epa.gov/geospatial. 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. Applicant Eligibility: Assistance under this program is available to States, Tribes, Territories, and possessions of the United States. Beneficiary Eligibility: Water programs of States, Territories, and possessions of the United States. Credentials/Documentation: .2 CFR 200 Subpart E applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination: Pre-application assistance is recommended and should be obtained from the Grants Management Office of the pertinent EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. 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 in accordance with 2 CFR 200 and 1500 as applicable are used for this program. Requests for application kits may be directed to the Grants Management Office of the applicable EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Kits may also be obtained online at http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/application.htm. The completed application, including the final proposal, should be submitted to the appropriate EPA Regional Grants Management Office. Applicants, except in limited circumstances approved by the Agency, must submit all initial applications for funding through http://www.grants.gov. Award Procedure: Application is reviewed by the appropriate EPA Regional Office and, if approved, is signed by the Regional Administrator or designated Division Director. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 30 to 90 days. Appeals: Disputes will be resolved under 2 CFR 1500 Subpart E, as applicable. Renewals: Not Applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Statutory Formula: Title PWSS formula. As was the case in FY 02 through FY 08, for FY 09 a modification of the basic PWSS formula was chosen to allocate the funds, with each State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico receiving a minimum of $50,000 and each Territory at least $16,700. This program has no matching requirements. Program Descriptions This program does not have MOE requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The project/budget period on these grants may exceed one year. The term of the grant shall be determined at the time of grant award. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: The method of fund disbursement will be determined at the time of award. Reports: EPA includes reporting requirements for grants and cooperative agreements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. Agreements may require quarterly, interim, and final progress reports, and expenditure/financial, equipment, and invention reports. Specific reporting requirements are also identified in the regulations at 2 CFR 200 and 1500 as applicable. Program reports are required under this program. Cash reports are required under this program. Progress reports are required under this program. Expenditure reports are required under this program. Performance monitoring is required under this program. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of 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. 68-0103-0-1-304. Obligations: (Formula Grants) FY 15 $0; FY 16 est $0; and FY 17 est $0 - FY 15 $0; FY 16 est. $0; and FY 17 est. $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Funds are awarded by each Regional Office. The range of financial assistance available to States varies according to program and fiscal year. Contact the Grants Management Office of the pertinent EPA Regional Office, listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog, to determine the amount for which applicants are eligible. The range and average of financial assistance provided is: FY 09$16,700 to $380,300/fiscal year; $198,500/fiscal year. TAFS Codes: 68-0103. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2015: In FY 15, states and territories continued to develop materials (i.e., documents, training manuals, etc.) focused on improving security and emergency response, ensuring the quality of drinking water vulnerability assessments, and associated security enhancements. Additionally, states and territories conducted trainings, workshops, and/or conferences to improve infrastructure protection, increase preparedness, promote mutual aid compacts and/or provide information to drinking water utilities. Significant action has been accomplished in helping to support and establish mutual aid compacts, including providing technical support and training exercises related to these agreements. Outcomes included changed management and operation of drinking water utilities based on training and current vulnerability assessments of the utilities; and establishment and improvement of emergency response coordination and communications. During this time, States and Territories continued to use prior allocated funding to accomplish goals, as new money for the initiative was not available. Fiscal Year 2016: In FY 16, states and territories continued to develop materials (i.e., documents, training manuals, 1.652 etc.) focused on improving security and emergency response, ensuring the quality of drinking water vulnerability assessments, and associated security enhancements. Additionally, states and territories conducted trainings, workshops, and/or conferences to improve infrastructure protection, increase preparedness, promote mutual aid compacts and/or provide information to drinking water utilities. Significant action has been accomplished in helping to support and establish mutual aid compacts, including providing technical support and training exercises related to these agreements. Outcomes included changed management and operation of drinking water utilities based on training and current vulnerability assessments of the utilities; and establishment and improvement of emergency response coordination and communications. During this time, States and Territories continued to use prior allocated funding to accomplish goals, as new money for the initiative was not avail. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 2 CFR 200 and 1500 as applicable. Regional or Local Office: See Regional Agency Offices. Contact the Grants Management Office of the appropriate EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Valarie Bynum For general information on the program, contact Valarie Bynum, Water Security Division, U.S. EPA, (Mail Code 4608T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20460. Phone: (202) 564-4189; FAX: (202) 566-0055; E-mail: bynum.valarie@epa.gov. For specific information on the program, contact the appropriate Regional Office. , Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: bynum.valarie@epa.gov Phone: 202-564-4198 Website Address: http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/funding/index.cfm RELATED PROGRAMS: 66.432 State Public Water System Supervision EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2015: EPA has supported the following types of drinking water security activities: (1) improving communications to drinking water systems by updating drinking water system contact information and utilizing a mass faxing system; (2) providing onsite assistance for small drinking water systems on security issues; (3) developing and mailing security information kits to drinking water systems; (4) maintaining a duty officer program and toll free number to enable operators to reach state drinking water agency after hours; (5) assisting in the formation of neighborhood watch programs to increase citizen awareness of drinking water security; (6) developing guidance for water utilities to use alternative water supplies; (7) incorporating security considerations into state design standards and State Revolving Fund (SRF) criteria; (8) creating websites to provide easy access to state drinking water security information; (9) designing and conducting on-line training, videos, and materials for the law enforcement community to outline water utility security basics; (10) conducting emergency response exercises and drills; (11) creating ready-to-go complete sampling kits to eliminate delays in obtaining bottles and preparing expedited sampling and transport protocols in preparation for emergency water supply collection needs; (12) assisting in preparation of state plans to implement measures for safe drinking water under emergency circumstances; and (13) facilitating mutual aid compacts in instances of emergency need, between states and water systems. Fiscal Year 2016: EPA has supported the following types of drinking water security activities: (1) improving communications to drinking water systems by updating drinking water system contact information and utilizing a mass faxing system; (2) providing onsite assistance for small drinking water systems on security issues; (3) developing and mailing security information kits to drinking water systems; (4) maintaining a duty officer program and toll free number to enable operators to reach state drinking water agency after hours; (5) assisting in the formation of neighborhood watch programs to increase citizen awareness of drinking water security; (6) developing guidance for water utilities to use alternative water supplies; (7) incorporating security considerations into state design standards and State Revolving Fund (SRF) criteria; (8) creating websites to provide easy access to state drinking water security information; (9) designing and conducting on-line training, videos, and materials for the law enforcement community to outline December 2016 IV of th Proposals are approved by EPA according to technical merit and relevance, and availability of funds. 36.475 GULF OF MEXICO PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency AUTHORIZATION: Clean Water Act, Section 104(b)(3), 33 U.S.C 1254. (1) To assist States, Indian Tribes, interstate agencies, and other public or nonprofit organizations in developing, implementing, and demonstrating ram, co innovative approaches relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, Code 46 reduction, and elimination of water pollution; and (2) To expand and strengthen Phor cooperative efforts to restore and protect the health and productivity of the Gulf ov. Fry of Mexico in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the region. Regical um Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2016: Projects that will deliver significant results to achieve the environmental outcomes of improved health of the Gulf of Mexico by restoring, protecting and enhancing habitat, improving water quality, enhancing community resilience, and furthering environmental education. er bu ' USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Section 104 (b)(3) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1254 (b)(3) authorizes the awarding of assistance for programs established under the Clean Water Act. Assistance will be targeted to States, Tribes, interstate agencies, and other public or nonprofit organizations that commit to specific activities. Eligible activities should be of a relatively short time frame (6 months to 3 years) and all projects should achieve and demonstrate results. Assistance agreements are available to support recipients' allowable direct costs incident to approved surveys, studies, investigations, research, and demonstrations plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: https://www.epa.gov/geospatial. 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. certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency's Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local governments, interstate agencies, Tribes, colleges and universities, and other public or nonprofit organizations. Credentials/Documentation: Compliance with 2 CFR 200 and 1500, Program Funding Guidance, and 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. Applicants should follow the proposal format and instructions provided in the Funding Announcement. The proposal should be transmitted electronically to the email address and by the date and time published in the Funding Announcement. Applicants, 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 90-180 days following the application deadline as addressed in the competitive funding announcement. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in Contact the Gulf of Mexico Program Office for information. This program has no statutory formula. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The terms of the assistance shall be determined at the time of award. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: The method of fund disbursement will be determined at the time of award. Reports: EPA includes reporting requirements for grants and cooperative agreements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. Agreements may require quarterly, interim, and final progress reports, and expenditure/financial, equipment, and invention reports. Specific reporting requirements are also identified in the regulations at 2 CFR 200 and 1500, as applicable. Program reports are required under this program. Cash reports are required under this program. Progress reports are required under this program. Expenditure reports are required under this program. Performance monitoring is required under this program. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of 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. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal Year 2015: In FY 2015, the program continued to support projects which improved water quality, restored, enhanced, and protected habitat, helped coastal communities understand their resilience to climate change and significantly advance environmental education for all. Fiscal Year 2016: The program initiated a competition in the last quarter of FY2015. Ninety-one proposals were received and in FY2016, nine of the proposals were selected for funding for a total of $2.5 million. In FY 2016, the program continued to support projects which improved water quality, restored, enhanced, and protected habitat, helped coastal communities understand their resilience to climate change and significantly advance environmental education for all. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: For assistance agreements, the procedures and requirements should be in See Regional Agency Offices. Contact the EPA Region 4 Office listed in Rachel Houge EPA/Gulf of Mexico Program Office, Mail Code EPA/GMPO, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39529 Email: houge.rachel @epa.gov Phone: 228-688-2052 1.654 Website Address: https://www.epa.gov/gulfofmexico RELATED PROGRAMS: 66.419 Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Fiscal Year 2015: In FY 15, the program continues to support projects which improve water quality, restore habitat, enhance and protect habitat, help coastal communities understand their resilience to climate change, and significantly advance environmental education. Fiscal Year 2016: Nine projects were selected for funding in FY 16. In FY 16, the program continues to support projects which improve water quality, restore habitat, enhance and protect habitat, help coastal communities understand their resilience to climate change, and significantly advance environmental education. 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. Projects will be selected based on the criteria and ranking factors established in the EPA's Gulf of Mexico Program's Competitive Funding Announcement. Leveraged funds and resources will be considered during the evaluation scoring process. 66.481 LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (Lake Champlain Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: Office of Water, Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act, Section 120, Public Law 107-303. To implement the Lake Champlain Basin Management Plan, Opportunities for Action: An Evolving Plan for the Future of the Lake Champlain Basin, and to assist the states of New York and Vermont in protecting, restoring and preserving the Lake Champlain ecosystem. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2016: Efforts in Lake Champlain will continue to support the successful interstate, interagency, and international partnership undertaking the implementation of "Opportunities for Action," a plan designed to address various threats to the Lake's water quality, including phosphorus loadings, invasive species, and toxic substances. Grants under this program are for assisting research, surveys, studies, modeling and technical and supporting work (restoration, education, outreach) necessary for the development and implementation of the Lake Champlain Basin Management Plan. Funding priorities include update of the 5-year management plan, phosphorus control and reduction, cyanobacteria control and reduction, aquatic invasive species prevention and control, floodplain and river corridor preservation, and environmental education and outreach. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: PROJECT GRANTS USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: As described in Section 120 of the CWA, funds may be used to implement elements of the Lake Champlain Basin Management Plan, Opportunities for Action. Projects outside of the Lake Champlain Basin are not eligible for funding under this program. Grant awards must be made in consultation with the Lake Champlain Basin Program Steering Committee, and must support activities consistent with the goals of Opportunities for Action. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: http://geodata.epa.gov. 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 December 2016 |