Learn the Issues
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What does “projected results” mean?
Full Question What is meant by “projected results” in the following paragraph? “The application must identify the relevant measures of progress from the GLRI Action Plan III that you expect project subawards will contribute. In this section of the application, please identify the projected results from all project subawards for…
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Do we have to pair hands-on, place-based Great Lakes enviro education with one of the other GLRI actions/related MOP?
Full Question Do we have to pair hands-on, place-based Great Lakes enviro education (i.e., GLRI Measure of Progress, GLRI MOP 5.1.1 youth impacted through education and stewardship projects) with one of the other GLRI actions/related MOP? Answer Projects that relate to 5.1.1 are not required to connect to another specific…
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Can we refine Project Subrecipient evaluation criteria during the award?
Full question Do we have to include in our application evaluation criteria for: i) the project subrecipient’s ability to carry out the project and sustain expected outcomes after the initial projects person is complete; ii) technical merit and feasibility of their proposed project; iii) and the proposed project’s linkage to…
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If we believe all GLRI MOPs will be achieved, should we include all of them in the application?
Full Question If we believe, based on our knowledge of the on-the-ground relevant issues and solutions, that there is a possibility that project subrecipients may apply to achieve projected results for every type of GLRI Action Plan III action (i.e. invasive species control, non-point source pollution runoff reduction, habitat restore/enhance/protect…
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How much flexibility do applicants have in refining the Outcomes and Outcomes over time using an adaptive management approach?
Full Question How much flexibility do applicants have in refining the Outcomes and Outputs identified in their application over time using an adaptive management approach? Answer EPA recognizes that “adaptive management” can be an effective tool in getting the best results. Adjustments to outputs and outcomes based on the adaptive…
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To what extent would PRs be encouraged or required to assist PGs with applications while maintaining a competitive process?
We cannot provide additional information on how well a particular competitive process may score. Applicants should describe how they will design a competitive process that fulfills Section 1.D for GLEJGP Programmatic elements and the evaluation criteria.
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Can you provide the approximate boundaries of the Chicago River watershed?
Full Question: Can you provide the approximate boundaries of the Chicago River watershed? Do projects have to be adjacent to the Chicago River to qualify for funding? Do municipalities that have rivers tributary to the Chicago River qualify under this grant? Answer: If a project is otherwise eligible for funding…
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FY 2022 and FY 2023 Pollution Prevention Grant Program Request for Applications
To assist state and tribal governments to encourage businesses to adopt environmental strategies and solutions that significantly reduce or eliminate waste from the source, EPA released two P2 Grant Funding Availability Announcements for FY 2022 – FY 2023.
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Lindsay Light 164 E Grand Polrep 1
164 E Grand, Pollution/Situation Report 1 for Lindsay Light Site
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Lindsay Light 455 North Park Drive Polrep 2 September 2013
Pollution/Situation Report 2 for Lindsay Light Site
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National Wetland Condition Assessment Design Documents
Design documents for the National Wetland Condition Assessment
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PCB Facility Approval Streamlining Toolbox (FAST): Streamlining the Cleanup Approval Process
A Framework for Streamlining PCB Site Cleanup Approvals
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Oil Spill Prevention and Preparedness Regulations Frequent Questions
Frequent questions about; Oil Spills Prevention and Preparedness Regulations
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Highlights from the Clean Air Act 40th Anniversary
On September 14, 2010, EPA celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Clean Air Act with a conference to examine the successes and challenges of the Clean Air Act.
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Documents, Reports and Photographs for GE Betz Incorporated in Langhorne, Pennsylvania
RCRA Corrective Action GE Betz Inc., Langhorne PA, Documents and Reports
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Achieving Environmental Success through Partnerships: Collaboration between the National Estuary Programs and State and Territory Coastal Zone Management Programs
This report lays out the case for strengthening relationships between EPA’s partnership programs and state or territory agencies, through the lens of the 28 NEPs and the 20 overlapping state Coastal Zone Management Programs.
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State of the Bays Report for Tillamook Estuaries
This State of the Bays Report authored by Tillamook Estuaries Partnership discusses the challenges that are facing the bay as well as ways to frame these challenges looking forward.
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US Ecology Nevada Inc.
The US Ecology Facility ("Facility") treats, stores, and disposes of hazardous waste, polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”), and non-hazardous industrial material. The site is owned by the State of Nevada and is operated by US Ecology.
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Outdoors
WaterSense outdoors - how to design water efficient landscapes and water without waste
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WaterSense Summer Infographic
This fun graphic shows how you can save water during the summer when it's hot and water use increases.