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Can we refine MOPs during the award using adaptive management?
Yes. Applicants that choose to utilize an adaptive management approach to revise or refine their anticipated measures of progress should clearly describe the methodology of that approach within their workplan. Such a strategy must be consistent with EPA’s assistance agreement competition policy, specifically such changes must not materially change the…
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This opportunity does not include Focus Area 1, AOC/Toxics. Many AOC may have underserved community populations. Does EPA have guidelines for how to operate in AOCs without causing duplication interference in that program?
The principal recipient may fund subaward projects within AOCs, provided the primary focus of the project meets the eligibility requirements. EPA will work closely with selected principal recipients as part of our substantial involvement to ensure there is adequate coordination with state and federal AOC programs.
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Can EPA give some clarity on the 6-year timeframe and additional potential years of funding as it relates to project timeline(s)? For example, is the timeframe intended to expect multiple years of RFAs released by the prime under the initial application to the EPA, or one RFA with extended time for project completion and reporting?
The design and overall program approach toward the Project RFA should be decided by the applicant. However, all subawards under the Project RFA must be completed and closed out within the 6-year window.
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The authorship of the proposal can be co-written and co-submitted by a coalition. However, how can organizations document the budget? Do coalitions complete several line items budget for each of the members of the coalition and a budget narrative tying them all together? Do coalition members submit one line-item budget and all the coalition members who are not the PR will have a single item listed in the “other” category?
There should be one detailed budget narrative covering the entire project. Whoever is submitting the proposal and responsible for managing the agreement would provide their budget and all the object class categories that you are used too: personal, fringe, travel, equipment, supplies, contracting, and other. The other coalition members, if…
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Is there a set timeline for these grant programs? How long are the programs expected to last?
The anticipated timeline is for a 6-year period, which translates to a cooperative agreement for a 6-year period to the principal recipient. To give an estimate of what a timeline might look like, the PR may take six months to a year to initial establish the project RFA and then…
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So, the principal recipient can only manage the sub-recipient projects, they cannot do the project themselves?
The PR will not complete on-the-ground project work. PRs are responsible for the project RFA and administration of awards made under the project RFA throughout the lifecycle of the award(s).
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Do sub recipients need to be 501c3?
No, subrecipients do not need to be 501C3. Potential applicants should carefully review Section 7 of EPA's Subaward Policy for a full description of entities eligible for subawards. Potential applicants should also review Appendix A: Distinction Between Subrecipients and Contractors. Grants Policy Issuance (GPI) 16-01: EPA Subaward Policy for EPA…
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In an application, can you include unlimited footnotes with links and appendices?
There is a page limit to the application of 25 pages. Applications in excess of the page limit in their narrative application will have the first 25 pages of the project narrative evaluated by EPA reviewers. Please note: Forms SF-424, SF- 424A, 5700-54, 4700-4, negotiated indirect cost agreement, and supporting…
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Is it possible to resubmit the application if I need to change something?
Yes, you can submit multiple times. EPA will only review the most recent submission. If other circumstances apply, such as multiple project proposals from the same organization, please notify [email protected] .
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Local Emergency Planning Committee request of notification for exempt chemicals
Under Section 312 , if a local emergency planning committee requests a Tier I/II from a facility owner/operator for a substance which is exempt (either under EPCRA, Section 311(e), or the OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)) , are they required to comply with the request? If the LEPC…
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EHSs and the EPCRA emergency planning requirements
What is purpose of the list of extremely hazardous substances in regards to the emergency planning requirements of EPCRA? The extremely hazardous substances list and its threshold planning quantities are intended to help communities focus on the substances and facilities of most immediate concern for emergency planning and response. However…
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What types of things have caused applications to be disqualified for administrative reasons?
Some examples of reasons applications have been disqualified include: Applicant did not complete all of the registrations steps in Grants.gov and could not resolve the issue until 12:01 a.m. the morning after the deadline. Because the applicant could not demonstrate the problem was caused by Grants.gov technical issues, the application…
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Does hydrogen sulfide present in the ground count towards the TPQ and RQ?
A petroleum company is drilling for oil contained in the ground below their facility. Would the hydrogen sulfide present in the ground be counted toward the threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for this extremely hazardous substance (EHS) under Section 302? Also, if there is a reportable release of this EHS above…
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Calculating vulnerability zone distances for EHSs in solutions
When calculating vulnerability zone distances, how would the quantity released (QR) be handled for an extremely hazardous substance (EHS) in solution? If the EHS is in solution, a facility can make a rough estimate of the QR using equation (1) on page G-2 of the "Technical Guidance for Hazards Analysis."…
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Threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for a non-reactive extremely hazardous substance (EHS) solid handled both as a solution and as a powder
How does a facility apply the threshold planning quantity (TPQ) for a non-reactive extremely hazardous substance (EHS) solid that is handled both as a solution and as a powder? Facilities that handle both the powdered and solution forms of a particular non-reactive solid EHS will have to consider the quantities…
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