30.1000-1 Applicability.

30.1000-2 Request for deviation.

30.1000-3

30.1100

30.1105 30.1115

30.1120 30.1125

30.1150

Approval of deviation.

Subpart J-Disputes

Decision of the Project Officer.
Grantee appeal.

Rights of the grantee and the
Government.

Decision of the Administrator.
Questions of Law.

Appeal procedures [Reserved]. Appendix A General Grant Conditions. Appendix B Patents and inventions. Appendix C Rights in data and copyrights.

AUTHORITY: Sec. 20 and 23 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 135); (33 U.S.C. 1251; 42 U.S.C. 241, 242b, 243, 246, 3001-1, 3001-2, 3001-3; 1857, 1891, and 3251) et seq.

SOURCE: 40 FR 20232, May 8, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

This subchapter is promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the authority conferred by Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1970 and pursuant to the following statutes which authorize the award of assistance by the Environmental Protection Agency:

(a) The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.);

(b) The Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1857 et seq.);

(c) The Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3251 et seq.);

(d) The Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 3001-1, 300j-2, 300j−3);

(e) Section 301 et seq. of the Public Health Service Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 241, 242b, 243, and 246);

(f) Sections 20 and 23 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 135); and (g) The Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 1891 et seq.).

§ 30.105 Applicability and scope.

Parts 30 through 34 of this subchapter contain policies and procedures which apply to all grants made by the Environmental Protection Agency and are de

signed to achieve maximum uniformity throughout the various grant programs of the Environmental Protection Agency and, where possible, consistency with other Federal agencies. These policies and procedures are mandatory with respect to all Environmental Protection Agency grants and apply to grants awarded or administered within and outside the United States, unless otherwise specified. Supplementary policies and procedures applicable to only certain grant programs are issued in regulations specifically pertaining to those programs under Part 35 (State and Local Assistance), Part 40 (Research and Demonstration), Part 45 (Training) and Part 46 (Fellowships). Grants or agreements entered into with funds under the Scientific Activities Overseas Program which utilize U.S.-owned excess foreign currencies shall not be subject to this Subchapter.

This subchapter will be cited in accordance with FEDERAL REGISTER standards. For example, this section, when referred to in divisions of this subchapter, should be cited as "40 CFR 30.120."

§ 30.125 Public comment.

This subchapter will be amended from time to time to establish new or improved grant policies and procedures, to simplify and abbreviate grant application procedures, to simplify and standardize grant conditions and related requirements, to include or provide for statutory changes, and to improve Agency and grantee administration of grants. Therefore, public comment is solicited on a continuous basis and may be addressed to the Director, Grants Administration Division, En

vironmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 20460.

§ 30.130 Grant information.

Application forms and information concerning Agency grants may be ob

Region

Address

tained through the Grants Administration Division, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 20460, or any EPA regional grants administration office. Addresses of EPA Regional Offices are as follows:

States

shire, Rhode Island, Vermont.

New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.

X 1200 6th Ave., Seattle, Wash. 98101.

§ 30.135

Definitions.

All terms used in this subchapter which are defined in the statutes cited in § 30.101 and which are not defined in this section, shall have the meaning given to them in the relevant statutes. As used throughout this subchapter, the words and terms defined in this Section shall have the meanings set forth below, unless (a) the context in which they are used clearly requires a different meaning, or (b) a different definition is prescribed for a particular part or portion thereof. The words and terms defined in this section shall have the meanings set forth herein whenever used in any correspondence, directives, orders, or other documents of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to grants, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.

sylvania, Virginia, West Virginia.

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin.

Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.

Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska.

Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming.

Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, Trust Territories of Pacific Islands, Wake Island.

Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington.

The financial plan for expenditure of all Federal and non-Federal funds for a project, including other Federal assistance, developed by cost components in the grant application.

§ 30.135-6 Budget period.

The period specified in the grant agreement during which granted Federal funds are authorized to be expended, obligated, or firmly committed by the grantee for the purposes specified in the grant agreement.

§ 30.135-7 Educational institution.

Any institution which (a) has a faculty, (b) offers courses of instruction, and (c) is authorized to award a degree or certificate upon completion of a specific course of study.

§ 30.135-8 Eligible costs.

Those costs in which Federal participation is authorized pursuant to applicable statute.

[41 FR 20656, May 20, 1976]

§ 30.135-9 Federal assistance.

The entire Federal contribution for a project including, but not limited to, the EPA grant amount.

§ 30.135-12

Grant approving official.

The EPA official designated to approve grants and take other grant related actions authorized by Environmental Protection Agency Orders or this subchapter (sometimes referred to as the Decision Official).

§ 30.135-13 Grant award official.

The EPA official authorized to execute a grant agreement on behalf of the Government.

§ 30.135-14 Grantee.

Any individual, agency, or entity which has been awarded a grant pursuant to § 30.345.

§ 30.135-15 In-kind contribution.

The value of a non-cash contribution provided by (a) the grantee, (b) other public agencies and institutions, (c) private organizations and individuals, or (d) EPA. An in-kind contribution may consist of charges for real property and equipment and value of goods and services directly benefiting and specifically identifiable to the grant program. § 30.135-16 Nonprofit organization.

Any corporation, trust, foundation, or institution (a) which is entitled to exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) which is not organized for profit and no part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.

All costs incurred by a grantee in accomplishing the objectives of a grant project, not limited to those costs which are allowable in computing the final EPA grant amount or total Federal assistance. § 30.135-19 Project Officer.

The EPA official designated in the grant agreement as the Agency's principal contact with the grantee on a particular grant. This person is the individual responsible for the performance and/or coordination of project monitoring.

§ 30.135-20 Project period.

The period of time specified in the grant agreement as estimated to be required for completion of the project for which Federal grant support has been requested. It is composed of one or more budget periods.

§ 30.135-21 Regional Administrator.

The Regional Administrator of one of the 10 EPA Regional Offices, or any person authorized to act for him. § 30.135-22 Subagreement.

A written agreement between an EPA grantee and another party (other than another public agency) and any tier of agreement thereunder for the furnishing of services, supplies, or equipment necessary to complete the project for which a grant was awarded, including contracts and subcontracts for personal and professional services and purchase orders. [41 FR 20656, May 20, 1976]

Subpart A-Basic Policies

It is EPA policy that, consistent with protection of the public interest, procedures used in administering and implementing grant programs shall encourage the minimization of paperwork and intraagency decision procedures, and the best use of available manpower and funds, to prevent needless duplication and unnecessary delays.

§ 30.205 Role of EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency has a mandate to protect and enhance the environment. Grants and fellowships are among EPA's principal means of achieving its objectives. EPA financial assistance may be awarded to support State and local governments, research,