66.806: Superfund Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) for Community Groups at National Priority List (NPL) Sites

66.806

Active

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Sept. 21, 2022

Sept. 21, 2022

The statutory authority for this project is CERCLA 117(e) as amended by 42 USC 9617(e); it authorizes Technical Assistance Grants to be awarded to groups of individuals affected by or threatened by a release at a Superfund site so that they can obtain independent technical assistance to interpret site-related documents and share this information to the rest of the community. The objective of each TAG is to procure an independent technical advisor(s) to review and inform the community on EPA documents related to cleaning up the Superfund site that is affecting them. The goal of each TAG is that the technical advisor's information aids the community in the preparation of public comments which assists the community to more meaningfully participate in the cleanup decision-making process. Funding Priorities - Fiscal Year 2021: Only one grant is available per site, at any time. EPA does not prioritize among eligible sites. All TAG applications are given equal priority as long as the site and group are eligible. The applicant group must meet minimum administrative and management capability requirements by demonstrating they have or will have reliable procedures for record keeping and financial accountability related to TAG management. In addition, all applications must address: plans for using a technical advisor's services, plans and ability to inform other members of the community, and the group's membership (representative of the different individuals/groups affected by the site). Funding must be used to obtain technical assistance so that the community better understand technical issues related to the cleanup of the Superfund site affecting them and to provide comments on technical and decisions throughout the cleanup process. Groups may obtain a technical advisor to help them understand site-related documents and information, such as: the nature of the environmental and public health hazards at the site; the various stages of health and environmental investigations; cleanup and operation and maintenance activities for a site; exposure investigation and health studies; site monitoring plans and reports; the remedial investigation feasibility study, record of decision, remedial design documents; site reuse options and considerations; selection and construction of remedial action; removal activities; and operation and maintenance.

B - Project Grants (Discretionary)

A technical assistance grant (TAG) is available to any qualified group of individuals which: may be affected by a release or threatened release at any facility listed on the NPL or proposed for listing under the NCP where a response action under CERCLA has begun; meets minimum administrative and management capability requirements found in 2 CFR 200 by demonstrating they have or will have reliable procedures for record keeping and financial accountability related to TAG management; and incorporates as a nonprofit for the specific purpose of representing affected individuals at the site. Affected means subject to an actual or potential health, economic or environmental threat. A group is ineligible if: (a) The group is a potentially responsible party (PRP), receives money or services from a PRP, or represents a PRP; (b) The group is affiliated with a national organization; (c) The group is an academic institution; (d) The group is a political subdivision; (e) The group was established or is presently sustained by any of the ineligible entities listed above; or (f) The group is not incorporated as a nonprofit organization for the specific purpose of representing affected people except as provided in 40 CFR 35.4045. 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.

This program benefits groups of individuals affected by Superfund hazardous waste sites. Groups should be representative of the community affected by the Superfund site, which may include homeowners, land/property owners, local businesses, as well as any other individuals in the general public who live near a site.

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