Can EPA provide clarification regarding reused components. What types of components does this include? EN components only? Or any project components?

EPA has a broad definition of IT Components, that has been expanded in recent years to include technology that wasn’t exclusively developed through EN projects or by participating EN partners.  Below is the definition from the FY25 Exchange Network Grants Solicitation Notice: 

IT Component types include: Software; Web-Based Service(s); Cloud-Based Service(s); Shared Platform; API; XML Schema; Monitoring Tool/Service; Mobile Data Collection Tool; Remote Sensing Tool; GIS; Data Sharing Tool; Data Flow; Data Exchange Template; Data Service and/or Download; Data Standards; Training Tools and Resources; Flow Configuration [Document]; Standard Exchange Protocols; or Other.

 Applicants should provide a high level of detail within that section of the project narrative so that EPA can understand what will be reused, especially if the item(s) were not developed outside of the Exchange Network.