Superfund State and Indian Tribe Core Program Cooperative Agreements (66.809)
Program
66.809 Superfund State and Indian Tribe Core Program Cooperative Agreements
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY
Authorization
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, Section 104(d), as amended; Public Law 96-510; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, as amended; Public Law 99-499; 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.
Program Number
66.809
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To effectively implement the statutory requirements of CERCLA Section 121(f) for State involvement. To provide funds to conduct CERCLA activities that are not assignable to specific sites, but support a recipient's site-specific response program. Funding Priority: Funding may be used for a variety of activities that include: (1) Procedures for emergency response actions and remediation of environmental and health risks; (2) provisions for satisfying all requirements and assurances; (3) development of legal authorities and enforcement support; (4) hiring and training staff; and (5) activities that support EPA/Recipientinteraction.
Types of Assistance
Cooperative Agreements.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Core Program Cooperative Agreements are offered to ensure that each State, or Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Tribal Consortia can substantially participate in CERCLA response actions. Recipients negotiate with the Regions to receive funding for a variety of activities that include: (1) Procedures for emergency response actions and remediation of environmental and health risks; (2) provisions for satisfying all requirements and assurances; (3) development of legal authorities and enforcement support; (4) hiring and training staff; and (5) activities that support EPA/Recipient interaction. Recipients with Regional approval may receive awards for multi-year budget and project periods at the Region's discretion; funding for the entire project may be made as a lump sum or incrementally over time. Recipients must demonstrate progress towards the goals stated in the Core Program Cooperative Agreement in order to be eligible for continued funding; only one Core Program Cooperative Agreement will be awarded to each eligible State or Tribe through the Single Point ofContact.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
States, Commonwealths, U.S. Territories and Possessions, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments or TribalConsortia.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, Commonwealths, U.S. Territories and Possessions, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with 40 CFR Part 35 Subpart O and OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and localgovernments.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. Consultation and preapplication conference are recommended. 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 forreview.
Application Procedure
EPA Form SF-424 should be requested from, and the completed form submitted to the appropriate EPA Regional Office identified in Appendix IV of the Catalog. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Final approval of application and supporting documentation and offer of award is made by the EPA Regional Administrator unless redelegated to the Regional Division Director.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
As described in 40 CFR Part 31, Subpart F.
Renewals
Applications for additional funding need to include only the revised pages from EPA Form 424.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Recipients of Core Program Cooperative Agreements are required to provide a 10 percent cost share of the total project cost on all awards. This match may be made from either direct, nonfederal funds, non-reimbursed fund, or with in-kind contributions. Use of Credits earned at other Superfund sites is not permissible as a means of meeting the 10 percent match.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Continued funding of tasks in subsequent years is based on an evaluation of demonstrated progress towards the goals in the Core Program Cooperative Agreement Statement ofWork.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
The recipients must submit progress reports quarterly. The recipients must submit financial status reports annually.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," was published in the Federal Register on June 30, 1997. The Circular implements the Single Audit Act amendments of 1996. The Circular requires nonfederal entities that expend more than $300,000 in Federal award dollars, to have an audit conducted in accordance with the Circular's provisions. With the revised Circular, the previous OMB Circular No. A-128 for single audits of State and local governments was rescinded and the single audit requirements for these entities were incorporated among the provisions of OMB Circular No.A-133.
Records
Record retention requirements of 40 CFR 35, Subpart O apply.
Program Accomplishments
Activities funded include: hiring staff, administrative salaries, clerical help, financial accounting, data management, program management, medical monitoring, health and safety training for field employees, computer systems purchases, training, legal assistance and legislative development.
Financial Information
Account Identification
68-8145-0-1-304.
Obligations
FY 02 $16,600,000; FY 03 est $16,600,000; and FY 04 est $16,600,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$50,000 to $1,000,000; Average award amount: $300,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
40 CFR 31, 40 CFR Part 35, Subpart O, Program Guidance Documents.
Related Programs
66.802, Superfund State, Political Subdivision, and Indian Tribe Site_Specific Cooperative Agreements.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Kirby Biggs, State, Tribal and Site Identification Center, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Mail Code 5203G, EPA, Washington, DC 20460. Telephone: (703) 308-8506.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Administrative and program development, accounting systems development, legal authorities and enforcement support, hiring and training of State response staff, procedures for emergency responseactions.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
For Core Program Cooperative Agreements, recipients must demonstrate a need for non-site specific funds to support activities not covered by other site-specific awards. Each project is examined and selected on a case-by-case basis based upon availability of funds, receipt of application, and other criteria as determined byEPA.
