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While there is no renewable fuel obligation under the RFS2 program for the production or importation of conventional jet fuel, RINs can be generated for renewable jet fuel. Is that right?
See More Frequent Questions about Fuels Registration, Reporting, and Compliance Help . As described in 80.1407, only gasoline and diesel fuels produced or imported into the U.S. are subject to the renewable fuel standards. Thus, only gasoline and diesel fuel volumes produced or imported by an obligated party factor into…
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Will applicants be evaluated on whether or not they leverage funds?
Cost share and leveraging of non-federal funds is not a requirement of this Funding Opportunity, but if leveraging is proposed, applicants will be evaluated based on how they will obtain the leveraged resources, the likelihood the leveraging will materialize during grant performance (e.g., if they have letters of commitment), the…
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Is it possible to distribute the majority of project funding in Year 2 and 3?
Yes. Applicants should commit to being able to issue its first Project RFA within one year of being selected as Principal Recipient (page 9 of the RFA), however this is not a threshold eligibility requirement. There are no specific requirements as to the timing of issuing Project RFAs and funding…
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Will there be a non-federal cost share or match required of grants made by the principal recipient?
No, non-federal cost share is not required. If an applicant proposes voluntary cost share, they should carefully review section III.B on page 21, description of Supporting Materials in section IV.D on page 27, and section V.B.
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How will the budget for year six be treated in case of a continuation of sampling past 2029?
Sampling past 2029 will not be covered under this assistance agreement.
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Can the application also include program admin support for various coalition partners outside of the principal recipient?
Yes. Coalitions are allowable. Applicants should reflect related admin-related costs in the budget narrative. Please see Question 2 under this section for additional information.
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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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Why are gloves, which are exposed to large amounts of lead dust, not required to be disposed of under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule?
The RRP Rule requires the renovation firm to use precautions to ensure that all personnel, tools, and other items are free of dust and debris before leaving the work area. Workers with contaminated clothing can take that contamination home to their own children, and taking contaminated equipment to another jobsite…
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Is the grant reimbursement-based or can money be requested up front incrementally?
The cooperative agreement will be funded incrementally and with the award, there will be an initial increment of funding made available. EPA will be looking to the applicants to budget for that. Applicants will estimate funds needed for that first year and will then work with their assigned EPA project…
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Funding amounts are for the entire project period and not annually, correct?
Yes, that is correct. Funding amounts are for the entire 6-year period and not annual amounts.
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How should lead-containing wastes from RRP renovations be handled and disposed?
While at the work site, wastes must be collected at the conclusion of each work day and at the conclusion of the renovation and stored under containment, in an enclosure, or behind a barrier that prevents release of dust and debris out of the work area and prevents access to…
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Can non-certified workers transport debris off site under the RRP Rule if they have had documented on-the-job training in this activity by the certified renovator?
Answer: Yes. The RRP Rule requires the certified renovator to regularly direct the work being performed by other individuals to ensure that the work practices are being followed, including ensuring that dust or debris does not spread beyond the work site. The certified renovator is responsible for providing training to…
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Under the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, how should I dispose of contaminated water used in two-bucket mopping?
EPA recommends contacting your local water treatment authority and asking about local requirements for handling and disposing of waste water. Question Number: 23002-20756 Find a printable PDF copy of all frequent questions pertaining to lead .
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How would the principal recipient access federal funds? Via reimbursement?
Full Question: How would the principal recipient access federal funds? Via reimbursement? We understand that the award is funded incrementally according to our submitted annual budget, but we are wondering if this is done through a reimbursement system or if the funds are distributed at the beginning of the fiscal…
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Are there requirements or factors that limit how frequently the re-grant program distributes money?
Full question: Are there requirements or factors that limit how frequently the re-grant program distributes money and/or how much money the re-grant program can distribute annually toward implementation of projects, assuming Congressional appropriations happen as anticipated? Answer: There are no eligibility requirements or limits to the frequency or amounts the…
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