Congressionally Mandated Projects

To implement special Congressionally mandated spending for projects or programs identified in EPA's annual appropriations act, explanatory statements and/or committee reports incorporated by reference into the annual appropriations act, and other sta

To implement special Congressionally mandated projects or programs identified in EPA's annual appropriations act, explanatory statements and/or committee reports incorporated by reference into the annual appropriations act, and other statutes mandating that EPA provide financial assistance agreements to designated recipients in specified amounts for identified projects or programs.

Beneficiaries vary with the project Congress has mandated EPA to fund. For example, a Congressionally mandated project for a wastewater treatment plant or sewer system would benefit the community in which the project is constructed. A Congressionally mandated project for a training project would benefit the individuals receiving the training under the assistance agreement.

Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support specific projects or programs specified by Congress in EPA's annual appropriations act for designated recipients in specified amounts. Allowable direct and indirect costs are included, in accordance with established EPA policies and requirements for assistance agreements. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: Geospatial Resources at EPA (https://www.epa.gov/geospatial).

The terms of the assistance agreement shall be determined at time of award. The length and time phasing of the assistance agreement will be determined by the duration of the availability of appropriated funds.

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Executive Order 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs," applies to projects under this assistance listing, when proposed Federal financial assistance involves planning, design and construction of facilities or other infrastructure or implementation of restoration projects requiring construction. EPA financial assistance programs and activities subject to intergovernmental review that are subject to review under State single point of contact procedures are identified at https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-financial-assistance-programs-subject-executive-order-12372-and-section-204. Applicants for programs or activities subject to Intergovernmental Review that are not subject to State single point of contact review must provide directly affected State, areawide, regional, and local entities at least 60 days to review their application following notification by EPA that the application has been selected for funding as provided by 40 CFR 29.8(a) and (c). Regarding pre-application assistance with respect to

Issuing office will provide location of application procedure details as appropriate.

Addresses the specific purpose designated by the Congressionally mandated project in EPA's annual appropriations act or other statute. All Congressionally mandated projects must meet the following criteria: (a) address the specified Congressionally mandated support or action described in the annual appropriations act or explanatory statement or committee report incorporated by reference into the appropriations act or other statutes mandating that EPA provide financial assistance agreements to designated recipients in specified amounts for identified projects or programs; and (b) have an approved workplan and processed assistance agreement before the appropriated funds expire.

EPA will evaluate each application to determine (a) the adequacy of the proposed project to meet the specified purpose of the Congressionally mandated project and compliance with other applicable laws. EPA will also review the application in relation to EPA's general grant regulations and OMB guidance.

Approximately 120 to 180 days from receipt of applications, although proposals for construction or other infrastructure projects may require longer reviews.

Disputes will be resolved under 2 CFR 1500 Subpart E, as applicable.