Hazardous Waste Management State Program Support

 

To assist State governments in the development and implementation of an authorized hazardous waste management program for the purpose of controlling the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2023: Assistance to State governments in the development and implementation of an authorized hazardous waste management program for the purpose of controlling the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous waste.

Active 66.801 Environmental Protection Agency A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2016 In fiscal year 2016, States continued to develop and implement programs providing cradle to grave control of hazardous wastes (under Section 3011). In fiscal year 2016, States continued to develop and implement programs providing cradle to grave control of hazardous wastes (under Section 3011).
Fiscal Year 2017 In fiscal year 2017, States continued to develop and implement programs providing cradle to grave control of hazardous wastes (under Section 3011).
Fiscal Year 2018 In fiscal year 2018, States continued to develop and implement programs providing cradle to grave control of hazardous wastes (under Section 3011)
Fiscal Year 2019 In fiscal year 2019, States continued to develop and implement programs providing cradle to grave control of hazardous wastes (under Section 3011). For more information about accomplishments under this assistance listing, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/land-waste-and-cleanup-topics
Fiscal Year 2020 In fiscal year 2020, States continued to develop and implement programs providing cradle to grave control of hazardous wastes (under Section 3011). For additional information on accomplishments under this assistance listing, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/land-waste-and-cleanup-topics
Fiscal Year 2023 In fiscal year 2023, States continued to develop and implement programs providing cradle to grave control of hazardous wastes (under Section 3011). For additional information on accomplishments under this assistance listing, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/land-waste-and-cleanup-topics. Solid Waste Disposal Act, Section 3011(a) & (c), 42 U.S.C. 6908(a)
Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018, Public Law 115-123
Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019, Public Law 116-20 State agencies responsible for hazardous waste management within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and interstate agencies established by the appropriate states and approved by the EPA Administrator under Section 1005. Not applicable. The State work plan is to be sent to the appropriate EPA Regional Office by the date 60 days before the beginning of the budget period (typically by August 1 of each year, if the budget period is the Federal fiscal year). Preapplication coordination is required. The hazardous waste management staff of the appropriate EPA Regional Office is available to assist in preparation of the application. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants, except in limited circumstances approved by the Agency, must submit all initial applications for funding through Grants.gov. EPA reviews each application. They shall be subjected to administrative evaluation to determine adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevancy of the project or program. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines For applicants under Section 3011, 60 days. Copies of these procedures may also be found at: https://www.epa.gov/grants/grant-competition-dispute-resolution-procedures. Disputes relating to matters other than the competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 2 CFR 1500 Subpart E, as applicable. For applicants under Section 3011, grants and cooperative agreements are renewed annually, provided all requirements are met. The applicant's annual work program provides the basis for determining whether the applicant's hazardous waste program continues to be eligible for approval and is being implemented by the applicant (Section 3011). Under Section 3011, funds may be used for development and implementation of authorized State hazardous waste programs. Under Public Law 115-123 funds may be used for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria for hazardous waste financial assistance grants and for other solid waste management activities. Performance Reports: Performance monitoring is required. Grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspections and audits by the Comptroller General of the United States, the EPA Office of Inspector General, other EPA staff, or any authorized representative of the Federal government. Reviews by the EPA Project Officer and the Grants Specialist may occur each year. Recipients must keep financial records, including all documents supporting entries on accounting records and to substantiate changes in grants available to personnel authorized to examine EPA recipients grants and cooperative agreements records. Recipients must maintain all records until 3 years from the date of submission of final expenditure reports as required by 2 CFR 200.334. If questions, such as those raised because of audits remain following the 3-year period, recipients must retain records until the matter is completely resolved. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. 25%. This program does not have a statutory formula. However, EPA allocates funds based on formulas contained in regulations or program guidance. By law, all States and trust territories are eligible for funding. The formula is based on each State's population (17 percent); Large Quantity Generators (LQG) number of facilities producing waste over a defined amount (12 percent); number of hazardous waste management facilities that could require permitting or enforcement work (37 percent); and the number of facilities requiring corrective action (34 percent). Matching Requirement: Maximum Federal share of approved costs is 75 percent; State must provide at least 25 percent of approved costs. Regional Administrators will determine each State allotment.) Funds expended under Public Law 115-123 in EPA Region 2 shall not be subject to matching or cost sharing requirements .

This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information: For further details, please contact the EPA Program Office. Grants are normally funded on a 12 month basis (Federal or State fiscal year). The total project period varies according to program requirements. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. State agencies are encouraged to communicate with the appropriate EPA Regional Office. Visit: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/regional-and-geographic-offices. Wayne Roepe
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Land and Emergency Management, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. (Mail Code: 5303T)
Washington, DC 20460 US
roepe.wayne@epa.gov
Phone: 202-566-0480 https://www.epa.gov/hw 68-0103-0-1-304 (Formula Grants (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 22$98,200,000.00; FY 23 est $100,300,000.00; FY 24 est $103,547,000.00; FY 21$100,460.00; FY 20$106,734.00; FY 19$101,050.00; FY 18$97,387,000.00; FY 17$99,503,000.00; FY 16$98,994,000.00; - Most fiscal years range $400,000 to $8,700,000; average: $2,000,000 2 CFR 200 and 1500 (EPA Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards); 40 CFR Part 33 (Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in United States Environmental Protection Agency Programs); 40 CFR Part 35 SubPart A (Environmental Program Grants) or SubPart B (Environmental Program Grants for Tribes). Fiscal Year 2016 State projects to develop and implement a hazardous waste program designed to meet the substantive and procedural requirements of an "authorized" program. (Section 3006). Specific types of activities conducted by states include 1) issuance of hazardous waste management permits, 2) oversight of corrective action at hazardous waste management facilities, 3) inspections of hazardous waste management facilities, 4) inspections of hazardous waste generators, and 5) waste minimization activities.
Fiscal Year 2017 State projects to develop and implement a hazardous waste program designed to meet the substantive and procedural requirements of an "authorized" program. (Section 3006). Specific types of activities conducted by states include 1) issuance of hazardous waste management permits, 2) oversight of corrective action at hazardous waste management facilities, 3) inspections of hazardous waste management facilities, 4) inspections of hazardous waste generators, and 5) waste minimization activities.
Fiscal Year 2023 Specific types of activities conducted by states include 1) issuance and modification of hazardous waste management permits, 2) oversight of corrective action at hazardous waste management facilities, 3) inspections of hazardous waste management facilities, 4) inspections of hazardous waste generators, and 5) waste minimization activities. For more information on the types of projects funded under this assistance listing, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/hw.