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Welcome to Tools and Techniques for Used Oil Block Grants. CIWMB Staff & Topics. Barbara Baker – Overview of Block Grants Angela Gilliam – Expediting the Payment Process Laurie Grouard – On-Line Annual/Final Reporting . Goals of the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act. Key Points
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CIWMB Staff & Topics Barbara Baker – Overview of Block Grants Angela Gilliam – Expediting the Payment Process Laurie Grouard – On-Line Annual/Final Reporting
Goals of the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act Key Points • Establish a network of Certified Collection Centers • Implement grant programs for local jurisdictions • Requires oil mfg to pay fee for oil sold in California • Incentive payments for RIG, curbside, and CCC • Significant changes due to SB 546 covered in “Look to the Future” session
USED OIL BLOCK GRANTS Key Elements of Block Grant Program • Annual grants to local jurisdictions • Entitlement grant amount based on per capita basis • Minimum award of $5,000 for cities and $10,000 for counties • No matching funds required • Must Have CCC or Curbside program
General Timeline for Used Oil Block Grant Cycle • Grant Performance Period is for three years from July 1 to June 30 • Annual On-line Report due each year by August 15 • Retain all files for three years in case of audit
Successful Key Program Elements Program Elements • Focus on oil & filter collection • Provide collection opportunities • Periodic visits to CCC’s • Targeted public outreach • Follow CIWMB reporting & other requirements
Local Support for CCC’s & Site Visit At least one visit per 100,000 residents per year Forms • Site Visit Checklist • Used Oil Log Form • Signs • Symbolic and Filter • Orphan oil • Publications • Operator Guide • Orphaned Oil Plan
Targeted Outreach • Target multiple DIY sectors • ESL, Rural, Boaters, & Agriculture • Outreach in more than one language • PSAs in Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, etc. • Use a variety of media, venues and premiums to convey message • Utilize both mass media and person-to-person outreach • Pledge Cards and Stickers • Sponsor Youth Sports (parents may be DIY)
Sample Materials (Not Reproducible) • Premiums • Literature • Videos and PSAs • Interactive Media • Some of the items may not meet the current minimum requirements. Review P&R’s and T&C’s • All premiums and educational materials must meet the CIWMB's standards and requirements.