Another project is being piloted in several local parks across the country to create hands-on environmental education activities suitable for use in existing park and recreation out-of-school time programs for underserved children, and providing meaningful learning experiences in nature to kids who would not otherwise have such opportunities. Fiscal Year 2016: By nature, much of the work occurring in FY 2016, including the implementation of mobile, area and stationary source pollution controls, will continue into FY 2017. The Office of Air and Radiation's NPM Guidance for FY 2016 and FY 2017 and the FY 2017 Addendum identifies key priorities and activities expected to be undertaken by EPA Headquarters and Regional offices and implementing air agencies in national areas of focus. The associated grant guidance provides information on the State and Tribal Grant program (STAG). The Guidance provides the basis for grant negotiations between HQ and regions and between regions and air agencies as to resource allocation and expected performance. Specific expectations and deliverables will be established through negotiations in grant agreements between regions and air agencies, and OAR encourages air agencies to engage EPA on activities where there may be opportunities for flexibility.

In FY 2017, the National Areas Focus' are Improving Outdoor Air Quality, Addressing Climate Change, Indoor Environments and Radiation Protection. Details of the 2017 Addendum of the NPM Guidance for FY 2016-2017 can be found at

https://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/national-program-manager-guidances. The monitoring guidance outlines monitoring priorities, quality assurance programs, and funding projections. The monitoring guidance is expected to be finalized by October 2016. Fiscal Year 2017: No content available. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Basis and priorities for selecting proposals are listed in Section 6 of Public Law 101-619, National Environmental Education Act, and in the annual Solicitation Notice which can be accessed at www2.epa.gov/enviroed on the internet. The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA

description will be described in the competitive announcement.

66.954 TRIBAL ECOAMBASSADORS Not Applicable

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency

AUTHORIZATION:

Toxic Substances Control Act, Section 10, 15 U.S.C 2609, Section 10, 15 U.S.C 2609; Clean Water Act, Section 104, Section 104, 33 U.S.C 1254; Safe Drinking Water Act, Part 300j-1, Section 1442, 42 U.S.C; Federal Insecticid Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Section 20, 7 U.S.C 136r,, Section 20,7 USC 136r; Solid Waste Disposal Act, Section 8001, Section 8001, 42 U.S.C 6981; Clean Air Act, Section 103, 42 U.S.C 7403, Section 103, 42 U.S.C 7403. OBJECTIVES:

EPA's Tribal ecoAmbassadors Program partners EPA scientists with Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) professors to address environmental problems Specific problems that may be addressed include, but are not limited to: climat change mitigation, climate change adaptation, air quality, water quality, and waste management. The primary goal of the program is to provide TCU students the opportunity to gain knowledge, experience, and training in science technology, engineering, and/or math Science Technology Engineering and or Math (STEM) study projects with their professors and EPA scientists, all while solving environmental problems in their communities and campuses. The Agency is committed to strengthening relationships with our tribal partners and to expanding the conversation on environmentalism. This program helps fulfill both priorities. TCU professors serve as the principal investigators and work with a group of their TCU students.

Funding Priority for FY16/17: This continuing environmental program grant and cooperative agreement (FY14-18 grant period) supports and is consistent with EPA Strategic Goals 2 (Clean and Safe Water) and the Objectives 2.2 (Protect Water Quality) with Subojective 2.2.1 (Improve Water Quality on a Watershed Basis); and Objective 2.1 (Protect Human Health) with Subobjective 2.1.1 (Water Safe To Drink). The EPA strategic goals, objectives, and subobjective are for consolidated environmental management and protection programs for the US Pacific Territories, and continue to be intended to meet Insular area priorities by further establishing fishable, swimmable waters through surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement of water quality standards and regulations, and towards the goal of zero beach closure postings; and compliance and enforcement of safe drinking water regulations towards the goal of having potable water for 100 percent of the population. Furthermore, watershed management is the overarching mission for all environmental protection activities to help improve water quality, this program goal is establish special management areas to prevent groundwater contamination, and mitigate or eliminate nonpoint discharges of pollution. Regarding EPA Goal 4 (Healthy Communities and Ecosystems) and Objective 4.2 (Communities) and Subobjective 4.2.3 (Assess and Clean-Up Brownfields), the Insular areas have the goal of completing an Territory wide inventory of all potential Brownfield sites and a clean-up of at least (1) site. This grant supports Goal 1 (Clean Air and Global Climate Change), Objective 1.1 (Healthier Outdoor Air), Sub-objective 1.1.1 (More People Breathing Clean Air). Specifically, the Insular area will assist USEPA as necessary to study and monitor data to determine the severity of PM 2.5 pollution and its effect on the quality of outdoor air and risks to human health. Furthermore, the USEPA Pacific Islands Office assures (1) PIO has reviewed the assistance agreement and work plan and that (2) the consolidated environmental program work plan meets the requirements of EPA Order 5700.7 (a). The PRCS assigned to the funding for the project are consistent with these strategic goals and objectives. They include cleaning up communities and advancing sustainable development; land preservation and restoration. However, topics of climate change, sustainable development, zero waste, and ocean acidification are all active in program areas that are not directly funded by EPA.

Specifically, the environmental priorities are climate change, disaster preparedness and response, zero waste (P2, recycling, reducing and better managing waste going to landfills, smart growth/natural

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will be given during a teleconference. (There is no need to travel for these presentations.)

iii. Participate in group quarterly progress teleconference meetings.

iv. Participate in an end of spring semester/early summer results presentation meeting in Washington DC. (Budget in travel costs.)

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.

Application Review Process: June 30, 2016- August 8, 2016.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 30 to 60 days. August 15, 2016- September 12, 2016.
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, 20005). 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.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

EPA normally awards cooperative agreements for periods of 12 months. The term of the grant shall be determined at the time of the award. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: The method of fund disbursement will be determined at the time of the award.

Reports:

Quarterly basis. Budget Reports Required. Quarterly basis. Budget Reports Required. Quarterly basis.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,00 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 authorized States, the EPA Office of Inspector General, other EPA staff, or any 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 wards shall have a single ora

program specific audit conducted for that year.

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Department of Energy

AUTHORIZATION:

Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91, 42 U.S.C. 7101; Public Law 96-517, 35 U.S.C. 207, 208, 209; Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Sections 156 and 161(g), as amended, Public Law 83- 703, 68 Stat. 919, 42 U.S.C. 2186 and 2201.

OBJECTIVES:

To encourage widespread utilization of inventions covered by DOE owned patents.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Nonexclusive, revocable licenses are granted by Department of Energy (DOE) to responsible applicants with plans for development and/or marketing on approximately 1,500 DOE owned United State patents. Exclusive and partially exclusive licenses may also be granted. Similar licenses on approximately 200 DOE owned foreign patents may be accorded to United State citizens and corporations, and to others under terms and conditions which depend upon particular facts. Licenses for use or sale in the United States may normally be granted only to licensees that agree to substantial manufacture in the United States. Copies of U.S. patents may be obtained from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20231, for a modest fee.

Applicant Eligibility:

Individuals, firms, or corporations with satisfactory plans and intentions to commercialize the invention may apply.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Individuals, firms, and corporations will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation:

Satisfactory plans for development and/or marketing of the invention. In the

case of corporations, the State of incorporation. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.

Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. By letter to the Assistant General Counsel for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property, DOE, Washington, DC 20585, identifying the patent by its number, together with information as to: (1) The nature and type of the applicant's business; (2) the purpose for which the license is desired together with documentation as to the applicant's plan for development and/or marketing of the invention to achieve that purpose; (3) the geographical areas in which the applicant will practice the invention; (4) the applicant's willingness to render periodic reports on the use of the licensed subject matter; (5) the applicant's status as a small business firm, minority business, or other; and (6) remittance of a $25 processing fee for each license requested.

Award Procedure:

Patent licenses are issued by the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property, DOE.

Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Normally three months for nonexclusive licenses; somewhat longer for exclusive licenses.

Appeals:

Applicants denied a license and revoked licensees have the right to appeal in accordance with 10 CFR 781 by filing notice of appeal within 30 days. Appeals board is designated upon filing of notice of appeal.

Renewals:

rogram Descriptions

Nonprofit educational institutions of higher learning, such as universities, colleges, junior colleges, hospitals, and technical institutes or museums located in the United States and interested in establishing or upgrading energy oriented educational and research programs in the life, physical, and environmental sciences and engineering may apply. All LEDP program applicants are required to provide a statement that validates their capabilities to use the requested scientific equipment. The program reserves the right to deny an applicants' request if it appears that the applicants' ability to successfully use the equipment is lacking.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Nonprofit institutions of higher education benefit.
Credentials/Documentation:

Institutions complete the on-line application. This application includes: (1) Identification of institution and school and/or department where equipment would be used; (2) the objectives to be met through use of the equipment; (3)a detailed listing of the equipment requested; (4) a brief description of energy-oriented course offerings and numbers of graduate and undergraduate students enrolled; (5) data on qualifications of faculty members to make effective use of the equipment; (6) reference to any prior grant for equipment (financial or otherwise) to the same or to a related department; (7) the name and title of the person preparing the application. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The guideline and application are on the website. The application will be automatically submitted to the appropriate DOE field office

via electronic mail.

Award Procedure:

Award is on basis of first-received, first- qualified proposal. Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 15 to 30 days. From 30 days.

Appeals:

From 1 to 15 days. A written appeal must be submitted within 15 days after a

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