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Workbook for Special Appropriations Grants
SPAPs Workbook Topics
For those entities in Region 4 that have been named to receive a Special Appropriations Projects (SPAPs) grant, the following workbook is designed to assist in understanding the process and requirements for these grants. The SPAPs Procedures (PDF) (33 pp, 359K) document provides an overview of the process for obtaining the grant once the special appropriation has been finalized in the congressional budget.
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Procedures and Guidelines
- SPAPs Procedures (PDF) ( 33 pp, 359K) - DETAILED OVERVIEW
- Contact List: EPA Region 4 Infrastructure Section
- Contact List: State Contacts for Special Appropriations Projects (PDF) (1 pp, 1.83MB)
- FY2009 EPA SPAPs Guidelines (PDF) (87 pp, 4.1MB) - Memorandum
- FY2008 EPA SPAPs Guidelines (PDF) (90 pp, 4.1MB) - Memorandum
- FY2006 EPA SPAPs Guidelines (PDF) (56 pp, 3.3MB) - Memorandum
- FY2005 EPA SPAPs Guidelines (PDF)
- Memorandum - FY2004 EPA SPAPs Guidelines (PDF) - Memorandum
- FY2003 EPA SPAPs Guidelines (PDF) - Memorandum
Grant Application
- SPAPs Grant Application Package (PDF) (48 pp, 580K)
- Suggested Elements for SPAPs Work Plans (PDF) (6 pp, 22K)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Requirements (PDF)(2 pp, 94K)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Requirements Good Faith Effort (PDF) (3 p, 24K)
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Guide (PDF)(2 pp, 54K)
Environmental Review
- EPA Environmental Review Guide for Special Appropriation Grants
- Region 4 SPAPs Crosscutters List (PDF) (3 pp, 97K)
- Region 4 Projected Environmental Results for Drinking Water Projects (PDF) (1 p, 418K)
- Region 4 Projected Environmental Results for Wastewater and Storm Water Projects (PDF) (1 p, 436K)
- Region 4 Categorical Exclusion Checklist for All Project Types (PDF) (4 pp, 42K)
- Region 4 EID Checklist for All Projects - Wastewater, Drinking Water and Storm Water (PDF) (6 pp, 99K)
- Environmental Justice (EJ) Review and Guidance (PDF) (4 pp, 88K)
- Region 4 Public Participation in the SPAPs Grant Process (PDF) (1 p, 25K)
Construction Information
- EPA Supplemental General Conditions (PDF) (48 pp, 1080K) for Federally Assisted Construction Contracts (including Minority Business Enterprise and Women’s Business Enterprise Goals of October 1, 2006)
- Plans and Specifications Review (PDF) (5 pp, 62K)
- Construction Procurement Review (PDF) (3 pp, 262k)
- Change Order Checklist (PDF) (1 p, 22K)
- Payment Procedures (PDF) (3 pp, 101K) - Form SF 3881
- Request for Reimbursement - Form SF 271
- Project Inspection Review (PDF) (6 pp, 131K)
Grant Closeout
- SPAPs Grant Closeout Package (PDF) (15 pp, 359K)
- Infrastructure Ownership (PDF) (1 p, 14K)
Applicable Regulations
- OMB Circular A-87
Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Agreements - 40 CFR 31
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local Governments - 40 CFR Part 6 (Federal Register) PDF (22 p, 184K)
Environmental Quality on the National Environmental Policy Act - 40 CFR 25
Public Participation - 40 CFR 33
Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in EPA programs
The Region 4 contact for this program is David Holroyd (holroyd.david@epa.gov), Special Appropriations Coordinator, at 404-562-9228.
For
information about the contents of this page please contact Ann Brown (brown.anng@epa.gov)