Nuclear Waste Disposal Siting (81.065)

Program

81.065 Nuclear Waste Disposal Siting

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Energy

Authorization

Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA), Sections 116, 118, 219, 302, Public Law 97-425; Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1987, Public Law 100-159.

Program Number

81.065

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

For nuclear waste disposal activities to carry out the purposes of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, Public Law 97�425, as amended (NWPA); to conduct appropriate activities and participate in licensing activities in accordance with the NWPA.

Types of Assistance

DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USE; Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)

Uses and Use Restrictions

Financial and technical assistance is provided by Direct Payments for Specified Uses or Project Grants (cooperative agreements) to review potential economic, social, public health and safety, and environmental impacts; develop requests for impact and mitigation assistance; engage in any monitoring, testing, or evaluation activities; provide information to the public; and request information and make comments, recommendations. Any salary or travel expense that would ordinarily be incurred by such State, political subdivision of such State, or an Indian tribe may not be considered eligible for funding under this program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

The State of Nevada, affected units of local government, and affected Indian tribes. Designation of a unit of local government or tribe as an 'Affected Unit of Local Government' or 'Affected Tribe' is done pursuant to the NWPA.

Beneficiary Eligibility

States, affected units of local government and affected American Indian tribes will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

A letter of inquiry describing the proposed work and eligibility of the proposer to do the work under a project grant (cooperative agreement) is desirable before preparation of a detailed formal proposal. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. An environmental impact statement/assessment is required for nuclear waste siting, but is not required in connection with the receipt or expenditure of these funds. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. Direct Payments require no application. Applicant may omit the letter of inquiry and submit a proposal instead. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure

The proposal may be forwarded for internal and external review and then, if approved, to a DOE procurement office for grant development.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 120 to 180 days. Normally 3 to 6 months for Project Grants (cooperative agreements).

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Proposals for renewal are subject to both internal and external evaluation.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements. This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. However, cost-sharing may be appropriate under certain conditions as set forth in DOE financial assistance rules (10 CFR Part 600) governing cost-sharing.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

The schedule of DOE payment is arranged at the time of grant negotiations. Length and time phasing of assistance will vary with DOE program phase and activity. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Project Grants (cooperative agreements) are awarded/released in accordance with the terms set forth in the cooperative agreement. Direct Payments are released in a lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Audits

No audits are required for this program.

Records

Grantee is expected to maintain auditable records to substantiate the total costs incurred under the agreement or contract. Annual appropriation language provides, in the heading "Nuclear Waste Disposal", that notwithstanding the provisions of chapters 65 and 75 of title 31, United States Code, the Department shall have no monitoring, auditing or other oversight rights or responsibilities over amounts provided to affected units of local government in this or any previous year under this heading.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

89-5227-0-2-271.

Obligations

(Direct Payments for Specified Use (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 08 $29,000,000; FY 09 est $27,000,000; FY 10 est $27,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

General Guidelines for Implementing Financial Assistance Programs under Section 116 and 118 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, as amended. 10 CFR Part 600.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None. Candice S. Trummell, Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Communications and Outreach, Las Vegas, NV 89134. Telephone: (702) 794-1322.

Headquarters Office

Candice S. Trummell, 1551 Hillshire Drive , Las Vegas, Nevada 89134 Email: candice_trummell@ymp.gov Phone: (702) 794-1322 Fax: (702) 794-5431.

Web Site Address

http://ocrwm.doe.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.