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Headquarters and Regional Underground Storage Tanks Program

Number: 66.816
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response

Program Information 

Program Number/Title (010):
66.816 Headquarters and Regional Underground Storage Tanks Program
Federal Agency (030):
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Environmental Protection Agency
Authorization (040):
Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1976, Section 8001(a)&(b), Public Law 98-616; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 , Public Law 99-499, 42 U.S.C 6991; EPA's Annual Appropriations Act.
Objectives (050):
To support activities that promote the prevention, compliance, and identification of underground storage tanks, and to support activities that promote corrective action, enforcement and management of releases from underground storage tank systems.

Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2015: High priority tasks include: (1) Training Support: Provide State and tribal underground storage tanks (UST) and leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) programs and the regulated community mechanisms by which state and federal "co-regulator" communication, assistance (which may include research and studies) and training on UST/LUST program implementation can occur on both a regional and national scale; (2) Electronic Newsletter: Provide state and tribal regulators, the general public and the regulated community with technical information on underground storage tank (UST) systems; and (3) State/Federal Partnerships: Provide technical assistance and forums for information exchange to assist States in developing their program capabilities to manage their UST/LUST programs in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2016: High priority tasks include: (1) Training Support: Provide State and tribal underground storage tanks (UST) and leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) programs and the regulated community mechanisms by which state and federal "co-regulator" communication, assistance (which may include research and studies) and training on UST/LUST program implementation can occur on both a regional and national scale; (2) Electronic Newsletter: Provide state and tribal regulators, the general public and the regulated community with technical information on underground storage tank (UST) systems; and (3) State/Federal Partnerships: Provide technical assistance and forums for information exchange to assist States in developing their program capabilities to manage their UST/LUST programs in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2017: High priority tasks include: (1) Training Support: Provide State and tribal underground storage tanks (UST) and leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) programs and the regulated community mechanisms by which state and federal "co-regulator" communication, assistance (which may include research and studies) and training on UST/LUST program implementation can occur on both a regional and national scale; (2) Electronic Newsletter: Provide state and tribal regulators, the general public and the regulated community with technical information on underground storage tank (UST) systems; and (3) State/Federal Partnerships: Provide technical assistance and forums for information exchange to assist States in developing their program capabilities to manage their UST/LUST programs in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Types of Assistance (060):
PROJECT GRANTS
Uses and Use Restrictions (070):
Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: http://geodata.epa.gov.
Grant recipients and sub-recipients are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving company-owned or -rented vehicles or government-owned vehicles, or while driving privately-owned vehicles when on official government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the government. Grant recipients and sub-recipients are encouraged to conduct initiatives of the type described in section 3(a) of the Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving Executive Order that was signed on October 1, 2009. Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients' eligible and allowable direct costs incurred under an approved work plan plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Use Restrictions are that funds awarded under Section 8001(a) and (b) of RCRA must be used for projects that may include the following types of activities: research presentations, educational materials, surveys, training, studies, demonstrations, investigations, special projects and the development or use of methods to improve UST systems management and performance to reduce the actual and potential risks to human health and the environment. Generally this program makes Federal awards on a discretionary basis. For further information, please contact the Headquarters or regional office.
Eligibility Requirements (080)
Applicant Eligibility (081):
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.

These assistance agreements are only available to public authorities (State, interstate, intrastate, agencies designated by States or Territorial Governors to receive UST notifications, federally-recognized Tribes and Intertribal Consortia, and local), public agencies and institutions; private non-profit organizations and agencies that meet the requirements of Section 8001(a) and (b) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Profit-making organizations and the general public are not eligible.
Beneficiary Eligibility (082):
State and local governments, territories and possessions, interstate agencies, Tribes, Intertribal Consortia, members of the regulated community and residents in areas impacted by federally regulated underground storage tanks.
Credentials/Documentation (083):
EPA may request that applicants document their nonprofit status. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Application and Award Process (090)
Preapplication Coordination (091):
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. 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. 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 Procedures (092):
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants may be able to use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Applicants, except in limited circumstances approved by the Agency, must submit all initial applications for funding through http://www.grants.gov

Additionally, 2 CFR 1500 applies.
Award Procedure (093):
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 (094):
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time (095):
Approximately 180 days.
Appeals (096):
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 2 CFR 1500 Subpart E, as applicable.
Renewals (097):
None. EPA may incrementally fund grants and cooperative agreements under this program. Approval of subsequent funding increments is dependent on satisfactory project progress, continued relevance of the project to EPA's priorities, and availability of funds.
Assistance Consideration (100)
Formula and Matching Requirements (101):
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching Requirements: The program has no statutory formula. Cost sharing is not required, unless noted in request for applications or initial proposals.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance (102):
The length and time phasing of the assistance agreement shall be determined prior to the award. Assistance agreements are awarded either as non-competitive or competitive, subject to EPA Order 5700.5A1. The length of the assistance agreements may be from one year to seven years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: The funding is released to the recipient according to the recipient's accounting requests, e.g., quarterly, monthly, etc.
Post Assistance Requirements (110)
Reports (111):
Reporting requirements are identified at 2 CFR 200.327. EPA may include additional information regarding the content and frequency of reporting requirements in the terms and conditions of the agreements. No cash reports are required. The recipients submit quarterly reports that describe the progress and financial expenditures to date. No expenditure reports are required. EPA conducts baseline and advanced post-award monitoring of the recipient's performance.
Audits (112):
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. 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.
Records (113):
The record retention requirements of 2 CFR 1500.6 are applicable depending upon the identity of the recipient. Financial records, including all documents to support entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes to each grant must be kept available to personnel authorized to examine EPA grant accounts. All records must be maintained until expiration of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If questions still remain, such as those raised as a result of audit, related records should be retained until the matter is completely resolved.
Financial Information (120)
Obligations (122):
(Project Grants) FY 15 $1,109,489; FY 16 est $1,182,503; and FY 17 Estimate Not Available - EPM: FY 2014 actual: $449,362; FY 2015 actual: $539,827: FY 2016 actual $610,242

LUST: FY 2014 actual: $434,515; FY 2015 actual: $569,662; FY 2016 actual: $572,261

For both appropriations, the FY 2016 amounts are unknown at this time.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance (123):
FY 2014 Range: $168,000 - $281,000; Average: $221,000.


FY 2015 Range: $199,800- $370,000; Average: $277,000.


Assistance agreements are awarded on a multiple year basis, with incremental funding.
Program Accomplishments (130):
Fiscal Year 2015: Four applications were received and will be awarded as incremental funding on existing assistance agreements. Recipients provide states and/or tribal staff with opportunities for training and dissemination of information to help with meeting the program's UST and LUST performance measures, as identified in the FY 2015 National Program Guidance. Fiscal Year 2016: No content available. Fiscal Year 2017: No content available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature (140):
General Grant Regulations and Procedures (2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 1500, as applicable), State and Local Assistance (40 CFR Part 35.330 et. seq. for States and 40 CFR 35.730 et. seq. for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia). Costs will be determined with 2 CFR Part 225 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes and 2 CFR Part 230 for Intertribal Consortia that follow the assistance regulations for nonprofit organizations. Contact Regional UST Program Manager for documents.
Information Contacts (150)
Regional or Local Office (151) :
See Regional Agency Offices. For state-specific opportunities, EPA encourages potential applications to communicate with the appropriate EPA Regional Underground Storage Tanks Regional Program Managers, see http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/index.htm.
Headquarters Office (152):
Lynn Depont, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Mail Code 5401P, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: depont.lynn@epa.gov Phone: (703) 603-7148.
Website Address (153):
http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/index.htm
Related Programs (160):
66.804 State and Tribal Underground Storage Tanks Program; 66.805 Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program
Examples of Funded Projects (170):
Fiscal Year 2015: 1) Training Support: Provide underground storage tanks (UST) and leaking underground storage tanks training activities for states and tribes, e.g., Tribal Conference, training on the effective implementation strategies and the tools utilized among the states with regulatory programs underway, program initiatives, compliance with UST systems, and UST releases. 2) Electronic Newsletter (LUSTLine): Provide state and tribal regulators, the general public and the regulated community with technical information on UST systems. 3) State/Federal Partnerships: Provide technical assistance, topic-oriented meetings and forums for information exchanges to assist States in developing their program capabilities to manage their UST/LUST programs in the most efficient and effective manner possible. 4) Studies: Gather information and provide a summary on technical issues, e.g., study on the impact of using on-site measurement technologies for site assessment and contaminant conceptualization at petroleum release sites. 5) Disseminate technical information to states, tribes and Intertribal Consortia on UST/LUST program implementation. Fiscal Year 2016: No content available. Fiscal Year 2017: No content available.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals (180):
The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the competitive announcement.

Contact Information

Website:
http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/index.htm
Regional or Local Office:
See Regional Agency Offices. For state-specific opportunities, EPA encourages potential applications to communicate with the appropriate EPA Regional Underground Storage Tanks Regional Program Managers, see http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/index.htm.
Headquarters Office:
Lynn Depont, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Mail Code 5401P, Washington, District of Columbia 20460 Email: depont.lynn@epa.gov Phone: (703) 603-7148.

General Information

Assistance Types:
B - PROJECT GRANTS
Applicant Eligibilty:
11-Interstate/ 36-Environment (water, air, solid waste, pesticides, radiation)
12-Intrastate/ 36-Environment (water, air, solid waste, pesticides, radiation)
14-State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)/ 36-Environment (water, air, solid waste, pesticides, radiation)
15-Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals/ 36-Environment (water, air, solid waste, pesticides, radiation)
22-Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments/ 36-Environment (water, air, solid waste, pesticides, radiation)
36-Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)/ 36-Environment (water, air, solid waste, pesticides, radiation)
Beneficiary Eligibilty:
11 - Interstate, 12 - Intrastate, 14 - State, 15 - Local, 22 - Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, 23 - U.S. Territories, 36 - Private nonprofit institution/organization, 39 - Anyone/general public

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