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Who is eligible to apply for an Exchange Network grant?
Eligible applicants for the Exchange Network Grant Program include states, U.S. Territories (i.e., American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the District of Columbia, Guam, Palau, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands), federally recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages and inter-Tribal consortia of federally recognized Tribes (e.g…
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If my Tribe was a partner on a prior EN grant award, am I unable to apply for the ‘individual capacity building with mentorship’ project opportunity in Appendix C?
If your Tribe has received a prior EN grant, even as part of a formal EN partnership application, this would count as having received a prior EN grant and you would not be eligible for the ‘Individual Capacity Building with Mentorship’ EN project opportunity in a future cycle. However, there…
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Can my Tribe purchase a vehicle under this grant program, for use when driving to remote monitoring locations across our lands? If that is unallowable, could I instead include regular vehicle rentals for this purpose?
The purchase of a vehicle is technically an allowable purchase under the EN Grant Program, but with a few important considerations: A vehicle is defined as “general purpose equipment” under 2 CFR 200.1, specifically: “equipment that is not limited to research, medical, scientific, or other technical activities. Examples include…
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The EN Solicitation Notice states that "applicants must not have more than four active Exchange Network assistance agreements with the Agency as of December 31, 2024.” Is it four or five active grants that disqualifies you from applying?
The restriction means that you cannot have more than 4 open EN grants as of 12/31 of the prior year – so, if you currently have 4 grants open for a spring application cycle, you can still apply for funding in the new grant cycle (which, if awarded, would mean…
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Clean Air Act Permit Modeling Guidance
This section provides recommendations on modeling techniques and guidance for estimating pollutant concentrations in order to assess control strategies and determine emission limits.
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National Rivers & Streams Assessment 2018-19 Field Operations Manual Wadeable
The Field Operations Manual for the NRSA 2018-19 Wadeable
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National Rivers & Streams Assessment 2018-19 Field Operations Manual Non-Wadeable
The Field Operations Manual for the NRSA 2018-19 Non-Wadeable
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History of the National Aquatic Resource Surveys
Under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must periodically report on the condition of the nation's water resources by summarizing water quality information provided by the states.
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National Rivers & Streams Assessment 2018-19 Quality Assurance Project Plan
The Quality Assurance Project Plan for the NRSA 2018/19
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Federal Register Notice Announcing Schedule of Public Meetings for the Now-Vacated Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Federal Register Notice Announcing Schedule of Public Meetings on WOTUS in 2017
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Protecting and Improving Estuaries with Smart Growth Tools in the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership
Using Smart Growth tools to protect and improve estuaries.
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Enbridge Consent Decree Section VII.H. Spill Response and Preparedness
Consent Decree deliverables, such and plans and reports that are submitted pursuant to the terms of the Consent Decree, are posted below.
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America's Children and the Environment
America's Children and the Environment is EPA's report presenting national indicators and related information on the environment and children's health.
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IAQ Tools for Schools At-a-Glance for State School Environmental Health Guidelines
environmental health guide
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Supplementary Topics - Birth Defects
Information about infants born with birth defects in Texas.
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ACE Supplementary Topics
Supplementary Topics that may be related to the environment.
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Child Care Assessment and Recognition Programs
Child Care Assessment and Recognition Programs
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New: EPA OIG Hotline Information
The EPA OIG Hotline receives complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse in EPA programs and operations including mismanagement or violations of law, rules, or regulations by EPA employees or program participants.
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Exploring Estuaries: How does the National Estuary Program help?
Learn how the National Estuary Program Helps estuaries in the U.S.
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Exploring Estuaries
Exploring Estuaries for Kids