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Funding Multi-Jurisdictional Organizations. Stuart Perry June 8, 2010. Topics. EPA’s Grant Competition Policy - Changes? SESARM Funding Under Current Approval Feedback Needed from States and Local Agencies. Policy Progression. End of special exception for co-regulators in October 2007.
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Funding Multi-Jurisdictional Organizations Stuart Perry June 8, 2010
Topics • EPA’s Grant Competition Policy -Changes? • SESARM Funding Under Current Approval • Feedback Needed from States and Local Agencies
Policy Progression • End of special exception for co-regulators in October 2007. • Public Interest Exception – SESARM Approval in November 2008. • Lessons Learned Analysis by October 2010 – Competition Exceptions
Noncompetitive Awardsunder Public Interest • SESARM was first air MJO to receive approval under public interest exception. • Approval of three year workplan - included budget/planning targets for FY09, FY10 & FY11.
The Challenge • FY 2011 – Third year of grant • Limited amount of funding eligible for award under current grant approval. • Option to Amend Grant Award under Section 13 of Competition Policy? “Within the scope of work of original agreement”
State Holdbacks(Handout) • EPA is seeking direction from states for Year 3 of SESARM budget: • Authorize national/regional holdbacks based on existing SESARM approved budget and/or amended budget (if necessary)? • Authorize state holdbacks? Specify.
ANY QUESTIONS? perry.stuart@epa.gov; 404/562-8980