States and Tribal Concerns, Proposed Solutions (81.106)
Program
81.106 States and Tribal Concerns, Proposed Solutions
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorization
National Security and Military Application of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act, Public Law 96-164; Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act, Public Law 102-579, as amended.
Program Number
81.106
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To enlist cooperation among the tribes, the southern, western, and midwestern States on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) shipping corridors, and DOE in developing plans and procedures for the safe and uneventful transportation of transuranic waste from current temporary storage facilities to the WIPP.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
The participating States, tribes, and the DOE will work to develop, coordinate, and implement activities in accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and public information programs to help ensure the safe transportation of transuranic waste to the WIPP site and safe disposal operations. Financial assistance is provided to support cooperation among the tribes, the southern, western, and midwestern States on the WIPP corridors, and DOE in developing plans and procedures for the safe uneventful transportation of transuranic waste from current temporary storage facilities to WIPP. Restrictions on the use of funds depends on the specific collaborative agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted by action of the Western Governors' Association, Southern Governors' Association, the State of New Mexico and tribal governments along WIPP transportation routes. DOE administers agreements with 14 southern State governments, four mid-west state governments, and two northeast state governments. The Western Governors' Association is the negotiating body for 11 western states on the WIPP transportation route. Each tribal government on the WIPP transportation route elected to represent themselves. Participation in this program is restricted to the above list of organizations and to the 10 affected tribal governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Benefits from this program will go to DOE and the State and tribal governments located on the WIPP disposal phase shipping corridor.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Agreements are noncompetitive among DOE, the Western Governors' Association, southern states, tribal governments and the State of New Mexico. No other organizations may participate in this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
After informal communication, a formal proposal by the applicants, is submitted to the DOE Carlsbad Area Office. Note: All eligible parties are participating in the program and applications from others will not be accepted.
Award Procedure
Decisions are made by DOE Carlsbad Area Office. Award documents are then prepared.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Schedule for DOE payments will be established during negotiations.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
A reporting schedule will be established during negotiations.
Audits
Will be conducted to ensure that funding is properly used. Audits will be performed at appropriate intervals depending on the duration of the project.
Records
The grantee is expected to maintain records to fulfill auditing needs.
Program Accomplishments
Funds were awarded to program participants for emergency training, equipment, and public information to support the shipment of transuranic waste to WIPP. As new transportation corridors are scheduled to open, the affected States and Indian Tribes will be funded accordingly.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0242-0-1-053.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $4,998,950; FY 03 est $824,000; and FY 04 est $4,877,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$36,000 to $1,900,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
DOE Financial Assistance Rules and 10 CFR 600 apply.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
DOE Carlsbad Area Office, Department of Energy, PO Box 3090, Carlsbad, NM 88221-3090. Contact: Ralph Smith, Institutional Relations Manager. Telephone: (505) 234-7335. Use the same number for FTS.
Headquarters Office
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Office, Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585. Contact: Alton D. Harris, III., Telephone: (301) 903-8466. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Details on funded projects for transportation and emergency response planning activities are contained in State and tribal work plans submitted to the Carlsbad Area Office.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The awards are restricted to the entities listed in the "Applicant Eligibility" portion of this program listing. Eligibility is restricted by action of the Western Governors' Association, Southern Governors' Association, the State of New Mexico and tribal governments along WIPP transportation routes. DOE administers agreements with 14 southern State governments, four mid-west State governments. The Western Governors' Association is the negotiating body for 11 western States on the WIPP transportation route. Each tribal government on the WIPP transportation route elected to represent themselves. Participation in this program is restricted to the above list of organizations and to the 10 affected tribal governments.
