STATE PROGRAMS FOR CONTROL OF COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The overall goal of the CCR Grant program is to provide grants to assist states in the development and implementation of state programs for the control of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) established under section 4005 (d) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6945 (d)) and associated state regulations. Consistent with Congressional direction, funding for the CCR Grant program is not subject to section 3011 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6931).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Territory Government
- Interstate Organization
- U.S. State Government
State agencies responsible for CCR facilities management within 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
For certain competitive funding opportunities under this assistance listing, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency’s Assistance Agreement Competition Policy.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. Territory Government
- Interstate Organization
- U.S. State Government
Communities - permitting CCR disposal units will protect communities from the mismanagement of CCR. Industry- with states receiving more resources, the state will be better equipped to interact with facilities.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applicants, except in limited circumstances approved by the Agency, must submit all initial applications for funding through Grants.gov.
Award Procedure
For non-competitive awards made under this assistance listing, 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.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Provides funding to State governments to establish, evidence of a permit program or other system of prior approval and conditions under State law for regulation by the State of coal combustion residuals units that are located in the State that, after approval by the Administrator, will operate in lieu of regulation of coal combustion residuals units.
Mission Categories
Primary: Solid Waste Management
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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. Renewals and extensions of funding are not available. EPA will award grants to support the development and implementation of state programs for control of Coal Combustion Residuals under section 4005(d) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. The CCR Grant program is not subject to section 3011 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6931). Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients' allowable direct costs incident to approved assistance agreements plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Funding provided to states for Coal Combustion Residual regulation development must be expended in accordance with grant guidelines issued by EPA.
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: Geospatial Resources at EPA (https://www.epa.gov/geospatial).
Assistance may not be included in performance partnership agreements or grants. This program makes Federal awards on a discretionary basis. A discretionary award means an award in which the Federal awarding agency, in keeping with specific statutory authority that enables the agency to exercise judgement (“discretion”), selects the recipient and/or the amount of Federal funding awarded through a competitive process or based on merit of proposals. A discretionary award may be selected on a non-competitive basis, as appropriate. For further information, please contact the Headquarters or regional office.
Restrictions
Use restrictions will be described in the NOFO.
Required Documentation
The State work plan is to be sent to the appropriate EPA Regional Office by the date 60 days before the beginning of the budget period (typically by August 1 of each year if the budget period is the Federal Fiscal year).
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements