The NewsRoom
Release: #3648
Date: April 16, 2007
California Allocated $7.4
Million Under Coastal Impact Assistance Program
$4.8 million to State and $2.6 million to 17 Counties
in FY 2007 & FY 2008 Allocations
WASHINGTON – The
U.S. Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service (MMS)
today announced in the Federal Register the availability of
individual Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) allocation
amounts for fiscal years 2007 and 2008. California has been
allocated $7,444,441.75 for each of those fiscal years, of
which $2,605,554.61 is allocated directly to 17
counties, classified as Coastal Political Subdivisions (CPSs).
The CIAP was established under
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and authorizes the Secretary of the
Interior, through MMS, to distribute $250 million annually to
Alabama, Alaska, California, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas in
fiscal years 2007 through 2010. In the February 16, 2007 Continuing
Resolution, Congress approved a 3 percent appropriation of the CIAP
funds to be used by MMS to administer the CIAP program. The balance
of the funds are allocated to each producing state and eligible CPSs
(counties, parishes or boroughs) based upon allocation formulas
prescribed by the Act. Each eligible State is allocated their share
based on the State’s Qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenue (QOCSR)
generated off of its coast in proportion to total QOCSR generated
off the coasts of all eligible states.
“MMS is making these amounts
known to the CIAP states and Coastal Political Subdivisions so they
can better plan for the qualifying projects and activities that will
benefit coastal areas.” MMS Director Johnnie Burton said. “MMS, as
part of our mission, takes seriously the need for coastal
restoration. To that end, we will be reviewing the state’s plans
and proposals carefully to ensure that the funds are applied
appropriately.” The CIAP funds will be awarded through a grant
process.
With today’s announcement, MMS
will now begin accepting state CIAP plans for review and approval,
which is required before states can apply for funding. Although not
required, states are encouraged to submit a draft plan, which
enables MMS and states to identify and address concerns and issues
prior to the submittal of the state’s final plan. A final plan for
at least the first year’s funds must be submitted to MMS for
approval not later than July 1, 2008.
CIAP Fiscal Year 2007 and
Fiscal Year 2008 Allocations
Producing State
Percent Total Allocation Direct to
States Direct to CPSs
Alabama
10.54% $25,551,607.04 $16,608,544.58
$8,943,062.46
Alaska 1.00%
$2,425,000.00 $1,576,250.00
$848,750.00
California 3.07%
$7,444,441.75 $4,838,887.13
$2,605,554.61
Louisiana 52.60%
$127,547,898.57 $82,906,134.07
$44,641,764.50
Mississippi 12.76%
$30,939,850.55 $20,110.902.86 $10,828,947.69
Texas
20.04% $48,591,202.09
$31,584,281.36 $17,006,920.73
Total to all 6 States
100.00% $242,500,000.00
$157,625,000.00
$84,875,000.00
(The entire table below will be changed out to match
the appropriate state)
California Coastal Political Subdivisions
CIAP Fiscal Year 2007 and Fiscal Year 2008
Allocations
Coastal Political
Subdivisions (CPS) Percent of Allocation
Total Allocation
Alameda
2.14%
$55,796.28
Contra Costa
1.02%
$26,482.42
Los Angeles
17.52%
$456,521.10
Marin
1.80%
$46,986.07
Monterey
4.49%
$116,865.78
Napa
0.13%
$3,370.30
Orange
6.11%
$159,222.51
San Diego
6.21%
$161,848.79
San Francisco
1.13%
$29,350.71
San Luis Obispo
7.04%
$183,485.05
San Mateo
2.67%
$69,599.23
Santa Barbara
33.29%
$867,491.70
Santa Clara
2.65%
$69,051.44
Santa Cruz
1.90%
$49,520.67
Solano
0.41%
$10,699.51
Sonoma
1.65%
$42,998.37
Ventura
9.84%
$256,264.67
Total California
100.00%
$2,605,554.61
The Energy Policy Act requires
that all CIAP funding be used for projects and activities for the
conservation, protection, or restoration of coastal areas, including
wetlands; mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, or natural
resources; planning assistance and the administrative costs of
complying with CIAP legislation; implementation of a
federally-approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation
management plan; or mitigation of the impact of Outer Continental
Shelf activities through funding of onshore infrastructure projects
and public service needs.
Once state CIAP plans are
approved by MMS, CIAP recipients may submit grant applications for
projects included in the plan. MMS will begin accepting grant
applications in mid-October 2007. All funds will be disbursed
through a grant process.
More information on the CIAP
program is available at:
http://www.mms.gov/offshore/CIAPmain.htm.
Relevant Web Site:
MMS Main Website
Media Contact:
Nicolette Nye 703/787-1011
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