Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training Demonstrations andEducationalOutreach (66.716)

Program

66.716 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training Demonstrations andEducationalOutreach

Federal Agency

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Office: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Substances

Authorization

Toxic Substances Control Act, Section 10; Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Section 20, Public Law 106-74; National Environmental Policy Act, Section 102(2)(F).

Program Number

66.716

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

Grants are awarded to support Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies assistance relating to the protection of public health and the environment from pesticides and potential risk from toxic chemicals. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: projects for safer use of pesticides,including worker protection, certification and training of pesticide applicators, protection of endangered species, tribal pesticide programs,integrated pest management; environmental stewardship, Pesticide Registration Renewal Act (PRIA 2)Partnership grants;and Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP). Types of activities: developed and implemented programs to reduce pesticide risks; developed pesticide drift mitigation education program;analysis and development of pilot pesticide safety programs and materials; Water Quality and Pesticide Management Planning for Federal Recognized Tribes; Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC); national Train-the trainer program to educate farmworkers on how to reduce risks from pesticides; develop and distribute innovative materials for integrating the National pesticide Competency for Medical & Nursing Education into curricular of medical and nursing programs;continue the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC);and continue the National Pesticide Medical Monitoring Program (NPMMP)-provide clinical toxicology information and laboratory service; PRIA partnership grants; PREP education program for states and tribes;IPM in All Schools by 2015; Reduced pesticide use for Bemisia tabaci and Greenhouse Whiteflies on Greenhouse Tomatoes; The adoption integrated farming practices in Central Coast Vineyards; Reducing Pesticide Emissions/Orchards-San Joaquin;and adoption of reduced-risk pest management practices in Midwest Bluberries. The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics(OPPT)- Projects will provide multi-disciplinary environmental toxic education and training in the CARE national nonprofit competitive cooperative agreement program that covered a variety of sessions including auto body and nail salon pollution prevention, healthy homes, built environment, children's health, and environmental justice; focus on multiple programs areas under the OECD EHS Program, including industrial chemicals, pesticides, biocides, biotechnology and nanotechnology, support training, awareness raising and capacity building programs which encourage environmentally sound management of hazardous waste and other waste by following a life-cycle management approach and by promoting sustainable developments policies; grants will also support the implementation and follow-up action of global instruments to reduce risks to human health and the environment presented by chemicals; OPPT's projects for supporting the implementation and follow-up action of global instruments to reduce risks to human health and the environment presented by chemicals; to identify and develop inventories for the release and transfer of pollutants; to identify, develop inventories, reduce, or eliminate the use of mercury-containing products; to develop environmentally sound waste management and reduction strategies; and to develop strategies for regional and international coordination for chemicals management.".

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients' allowable direct costs incident to approved scopes of work plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Funding awarded for research does not include research within the purview of EPA's Office of Research and Development.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Assistance under this program is generally available to States, U.S. territories or possession, federally recognized Indian tribal governments and Native American Organizations, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, local governments, and individuals and international entities. For profit organizations are not eligible. Non-profit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. EPA may also limit eligibility for certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA to a subset of eligible applicants and/or to tribes, Alaska native villages, and intertribal consortia located in the Region where a project is going to be performed. For Tribal funding opportunities to be funded with the State and Tribal Grant (STAG) appropriation, eligibility will be limited to Tribes, Alaska native villages, and intertribal consortia to support the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances' Tribal Program. For 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. Also, for certain competitive opportunities offices may limit eligibility to tribes in a region.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State and local governments, U.S. territories and possessions, federally recognized Indian tribal governments and Native American Organizations, universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public and private nonprofit institutions, general public, and other Non-Governmental Organizations.

Credentials/Documentation

Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87, 2 CFR Part 225 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes, OMB Circular No. A-21, 2 CFR Part 220 for educational institutions, and OMB Circular No. A-122, 2 CFR Part 230 for nonprofit institutions. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate that they have appropriate background, academic training, experience in the field, and necessary equipment to carry out projects. EPA may ask applicants or principle investigators to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. Non-profits required to demonstrate non-profit status. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

EPA awards grants and cooperative agreements supporting research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies based on competitive applications submitted in response to EPA solicitations, considering relevance and likelihood of success of proposed projects. When making competitive awards, EPA will specify the nature of the pre-application assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications. For this reason, we recommend that potential applicants discuss proposed projects with or submit pre-applications to staff in the appropriate EPA technical program offices. 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. 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. 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 Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 and A-110 must be used for this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424. Application kits should be requested from and submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, Grants and Interagency Agreements Management Division, 3903R, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Washington, DC 20460 or the appropriate EPA Regional Office identified in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Detailed information and assistance, including and application kit, required forms, and a check list may also be found at: http//www.epa..gov/ogd/AppKit/. For competitive awards, Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications will specify application procedures. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA.

Award Procedure

For non-competitive awards, EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant. 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 180 days.

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, 2005). 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 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

EPA normally funds grants and cooperative agreements on a 12-month basis. However, EPA can negotiate the project period with each applicant based on project requirements. Funds are released by a letter of credit. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Assistance agreements will be fully funded by a lump sum or incrementally funded yearly.

Post Assistance Requirements

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 financial, equipment, and invention reports. Reporting requirements are also identified in the Grant Regulations, 40 CFR Parts 30 and Part 31. Under OPP, grantees are required to submit program reports.
Under OPPTS, grantees are required to submit program reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31. Under OPP, grantees are required to submit financial reports. Under OPPTS, grantees are required to submit financial reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Financial Reporting and Financial Management Systems requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31. Under OPP, grantee's are required to submit progress reports. Under OPPTS, grantees are required to submit progress reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31. Under OPP, grantee's are required to submit expenditure reports. Under OPPTS, grantees are required to submit financial reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Financial Reporting and Financial Management Systems requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31. Under OPP, grantee's are required to perform performance monitoring as part of their requirements. Under OPPTS, grantees are required to perform performance monitoring in accordance with Agency policy and requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. 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. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," non-federal entities that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-federal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133.

Records

The record retention requirements of 40 CFR Parts 30 and 31 are applicable depending upon the identity of the recipient. Recipients must keep financial records, including all documents supporting entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes in grants available to personnel authorized to examine EPA recipients grants and cooperative agreements records. All records must be maintained until expiration of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If questions, such as those raised as a result of audits remain following the 3-year period, recipients must retain records until the matter is completely resolved.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: The Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) made 9 awards in 2008 and for FY 2009 anticipates that 16 awards will be granted to conduct projects to protect human health and the environment. The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) made 8 awards in FY2008 and for FY2009 anticipates that 10 Awards will be granted for Polution Prevention, Mercury, and Lead-based paint programs domestically and internationally. Fiscal Year 2009: The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) for FY2009 anticipates that 10 Awards will be granted for Polution Prevention, Mercury, and Lead-based paint programs domestically and internationally. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

68-4310-0-0-000; 68-0108-0-1-304; 68-5374-0-0-000; 68-0103-2-1-304.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $4,805,823; FY 09 est $3,408,100; FY 10 est $3,443,100 - OPP - FY 08 $4,123,600; FY 09 est. $2,943,100; and FY 10 est. $2,943,100

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) - FY $682,223; FY 09 est. $465,000; FY 10 est. $500,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

[10] PROGRAM TITLE ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies.

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[20] POPULAR TITLE ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
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[30] FEDERAL AGENCY ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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[40] AUTHORIZATION ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Section 20; Toxic Substances Control Act, Section 10, as supplemented by Public Law No. 106-74; Public Law No. 105-174, which granted EPA permanent authority to use STAG funds to award grants (other than PPGs) to entities eligible to receive grants under the Agency's organic statutes; and NEPA Section 102(2)(F).

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[50] OBJECTIVES

General Objectives ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Grants are awarded to support Research, Development, Monitoring, Public Education, Training, Demonstrations, and Studies assistance relating to the protection of public health and the environment from pesticides and potential risk from toxic chemicals.

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Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009 ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP: projects for safer use of pesticides,including worker protection, certification and training of pesticide applicators, protection of endangered species, tribal pesticide programs,integrated pest management; environmental stewardship, Pesticide Registration Renewal Act (PRIA 2)Partnership grants;and Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP). Types of activities: developed and implemented programs to reduce pesticide risks; developed pesticide drift mitigation education program;analysis and development of pilot pesticide safety programs and materials; Water Quality and Pesticide Management Planning for Federal Recognized Tribes; Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC); national Train-the trainer program to educate farmworkers on how to reduce risks from pesticides; develop and distribute innovative materials for integrating the National pesticide Competency for Medical & Nursing Education into curricular of medical and nursing programs;continue the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC);and continue the National Pesticide Medical Monitoring Program (NPMMP)-provide clinical toxicology information and laboratory service; PRIA partnership grants; PREP education program for states and tribes;IPM in All Schools by 2015; Reduced pesticide use for Bemisia tabaci and Greenhouse Whiteflies on Greenhouse Tomatoes; The adoption integrated farming practices in Central Coast Vineyards; Reducing Pesticide Emissions/Orchards-San Joaquin;and adoption of reduced-risk pest management practices in Midwest Bluberries. The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics(OPPT)- Projects will provide multi-disciplinary environmental toxic education and training in the CARE national nonprofit competitive cooperative agreement program that covered a variety of sessions including auto body and nail salon pollution prevention, healthy homes, built environment, children's health, and environmental justice; focus on multiple programs areas under the OECD EHS Program, including industrial chemicals, pesticides, biocides, biotechnology and nanotechnology, support training, awareness raising and capacity building programs which encourage environmentally sound management of hazardous waste and other waste by following a life-cycle management approach and by promoting sustainable developments policies; grants will also support the implementation and follow-up action of global instruments to reduce risks to human health and the environment presented by chemicals; OPPT's projects for supporting the implementation and follow-up action of global instruments to reduce risks to human health and the environment presented by chemicals; to identify and develop inventories for the release and transfer of pollutants; to identify, develop inventories, reduce, or eliminate the use of mercury-containing products; to develop environmentally sound waste management and reduction strategies; and to develop strategies for regional and international coordination for chemicals management."

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Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2010 (optional) ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
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[60] TYPES OF ASSISTANCE ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Project Grants.

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[70] USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients' allowable direct costs incident to approved scopes of work plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Funding awarded for research does not include research within the purview of EPA's Office of Research and Development.

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[80] ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

[81] Applicant Eligibility ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Assistance under this program is generally available to States, U.S. territories or possession, federally recognized Indian tribal governments and Native American Organizations, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, local governments, and individuals and international entities. For profit organizations are not eligible. Non-profit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. EPA may also limit eligibility for certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA to a subset of eligible applicants and/or to tribes, Alaska native villages, and intertribal consortia located in the Region where a project is going to be performed. For Tribal funding opportunities to be funded with the State and Tribal Grant (STAG) appropriation, eligibility will be limited to Tribes, Alaska native villages, and intertribal consortia to support the Office of Pesticide Programs Tribal Program. For 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. Also, for certain competitive opportunities offices may limit eligibility to tribes in a region.

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[82] Beneficiary Eligibility ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
State and local governments, U.S. territories and possessions, federally recognized Indian tribal governments and Native American Organizations, universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public and private nonprofit institutions, general public, and other Non-Governmental Organizations.

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[83] Credentials/Documentation ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87, 2 CFR Part 225 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes, OMB Circular No. A-21, 2 CFR Part 220 for educational institutions, and OMB Circular No. A-122, 2 CFR Part 230 for nonprofit institutions. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate that they have appropriate background, academic training, experience in the field, and necessary equipment to carry out projects. EPA may ask applicants or principle investigators to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. Non-profits required to demonstrate non-profit status.

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[90] APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

[91] Preapplication Coordination ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
EPA awards grants and cooperative agreements supporting research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations, and studies based on competitive applications submitted in response to EPA solicitations, considering relevance and likelihood of success of proposed projects. When making competitive awards, EPA will specify the nature of the pre-application assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications. For this reason, we recommend that potential applicants discuss proposed projects with or submit pre-applications to staff in the appropriate EPA technical program offices. 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. 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.

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[92] Application Procedure ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 and A-110 must be used for this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424. Application kits should be requested from and submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, Grants and Interagency Agreements Management Division, 3903R, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Washington, DC 20460 or the appropriate EPA Regional Office identified in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Detailed information and assistance, including and application kit, required forms, and a check list may also be found at: http//www.epa..gov/ogd/AppKit/. For competitive awards, Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications will specify application procedures. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA.

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[93] Award Procedure ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
For non-competitive awards, EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant. 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.

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[94] Deadlines ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
For competitive awards, deadlines will be specified in Request for Applications or Request for Initial Proposals. Contact your HQ or Regional Office for application deadlines.

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[95] Range of Approval/Disapproval Time ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Approximately 180 days.

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[96] Appeals ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
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, 2005). 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 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable.

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[97] Renewals ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
None. Generally, EPA incrementally funds grants and cooperative agreements for research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations and studies. Approval of subsequent funding increments is dependent on satisfactory project progress, continued relevance of the project to EPA's priorities, and availability of funds, and the Agency policy on the competitive grant process.

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[98] OMB Circular No. A-102 ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
For Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments, the standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency are required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424.

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[99] OMB Circular No. A-110 ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
For Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments, the standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-110 must be used for this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424.

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[100] ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

[101] Formula and Matching Requirements ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
Not Applicable.

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[102] Length and Time Phasing of Assistance ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
EPA normally funds grants and cooperative agreements on a 12-month basis. However, EPA can negotiate the project period with each applicant based on project requirements. Funds are released by a letter of credit.

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[103] How Is the Assistance Awarded (lump sum, quarterly, by letter of credit, or other)? ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP: Assistance agreements will be fully funded by a lump sum or incrementally funded yearly.

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[104] Total Allocations ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP - Not applicable.

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) - This program does not have MOE requirements or total allocations over $100 million for FY09

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[110] POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

[111] Reports ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
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 financial, equipment, and invention reports. Reporting requirements are also identified in the Grant Regulations, 40 CFR Parts 30 and Part 31.

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[112] Are Program Reports Required? ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP Yes, grantees are required to submit program reports.

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) -Yes, Grantees are required to submit program reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31.

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[113] Are Cash Reports Required? ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP - Yes, Grantees are required to submit financial reports.

OPPT - Yes, Grantees are required to submit financial reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Financial Reporting and Financial Management Systems requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31.

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[114] Are Progress Reports Required? ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP - Yes, Grantee's are required to submit progress reports.

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) - Yes, Grantees are required to submit progress reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Monitoring and Reporting Program Performance requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31.

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[115] Are Expenditure Reports Required? ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP - Yes, Grantee's are required to submit expenditure reports.

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics(OPPT) - Yes, Grantees are required to submit financial reports in accordance with Agency policy and the Financial Reporting and Financial Management Systems requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31.

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[116] Is Performance Monitoring Required? ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP - Yes, Grantee's are required to perform performance monitoring as part of their requirements.

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) - Yes, Grantees are required to perform performance monitoring in accordance with Agency policy and requirements stated in Federal Grant Regulations 40 CFR Part 31.

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[117] Audits ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
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. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," non-federal entities that expend $500,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-federal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133.

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[118] Records ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
The record retention requirements of 40 CFR Parts 30 and 31 are applicable depending upon the identity of the recipient. Recipients must keep financial records, including all documents supporting entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes in grants available to personnel authorized to examine EPA recipients grants and cooperative agreements records. All records must be maintained until expiration of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If questions, such as those raised as a result of audits remain following the 3-year period, recipients must retain records until the matter is completely resolved.

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[120] FINANCIAL INFORMATION

[121] Account Identification ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
68-0108-0-1-304 - EPM; 68-0103-2-1-304 - STAG; 68-X-5374-000-0 � PRIA; 68-X-4310-000-0 � FIFRA Fees

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[122] Obligations ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
OPP - FY 08 $4,123,600; FY 09 est. $2,943,100; and FY 10 est. $2,943,100

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) - FY $682,223; FY 09 est. $465,000; FY 10 est. $500,000

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[123] Range and Average of Financial Assistance ~ Update ~ Log ~ Top of page
$1,000 to $1,500,000. Average: $500,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Research, development, monitoring, public education, training, demonstrations and studies grants and cooperative agreements are subject to EPA's General Grant Regulations (40 CFR Part 30 and 40 CFR Part 31). Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes, OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions and OMB Circular No. A-122 for non-profit institutions.

Related Programs

66.034 Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act; 66.424 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants - Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act; 66.436 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements - Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act; 66.510 Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of Research and Development; 66.610 Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants within the Office of the Administrator

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. EPA encourages potential applicants to communicate with the appropriate EPA Regional Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog, and the Headquarters program contacts listed below.

Headquarters Office

Sharon Clark Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: clark.sharon@epa.gov Phone: (202) 564- 3810

Web Site Address

http://www.epa.gov/oppts.html

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: The Office of Pesticide Programs funded the following projects: developed and implemented programs to reduce pesticide risks; developed an education/outreach program targetd at aerial applicators to reduce pesticide drift incidents; commercialization of pesticides reducing biotechnologies; analysis and development of pilot pesticide safety programs and materials; Developed an integrative modeling framework for use in assessing the benefits and costs of pesticide use; Water Quality and Pesticide Management Planning for Federally Recognized Tribes; Formed a council that works to strengthen tribal pesticide programs; Provide a toll-free number that serves the US, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands seeking impartial information about pesticides; Provide clinical toxicology information and laboratory services regarding pesticides; Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP) Education Program for States and Tribes; and Pesticide Registration Renewal Act (PRIA 2) Partnership Grants. The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics funded the following: Increased scientific and technical support for Children's Environmental Health Network; researched and developed methods of microbial identification; education materials development and outreach for green engineering in chemical curriculum; development of computational methods for visualization of taxonomic relationships; and public outreach and education for green chemistry and the evaluation of chemicals to safeguard vulnerable populations.

The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics funded the grants or cooperative agreements programs that reduce or eliminate mercury use in hospitals and health care clinics in other countries; provide training workshops to bring together communities to share information and engage in dialogue about experiences; provide support to States, Tribes and Territories so they can develop programs to implement the renovation, repair, and painting (RRP) rule; apply pollution prevention technical expertise and international network to train environmental health and safety specialists and hospital staffs and conduct pilot project to reduce mercury; and create a regional initiative to advance sustainable practices and links the national resources and expertise of EPA and other federal agencies. OPPT also funded work on industrial chemicals, pesticides, biocides, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Also to ensure high quality chemical testing and evaluation, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical management, and to minimize non-tariff barriers to trade in chemicals and products containing chemicals. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: 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.