[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 10 (Friday, January 14, 2000)] [Notices] [Page 2391] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 00-958] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-6523-4] Request for Great Lakes Preproposals Through ``FY2000-2001 Great Lakes Priorities and Funding Guidance'' AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of funding availability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA's Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) is now requesting the submission of preproposals for GLNPO funding. This request is part of the FY2000-2001 Great Lakes Priorities and Funding Guidance (Funding Guidance). The Great Lakes Funding Guidance identifies Great Lakes priorities and solicits preproposals for assistance projects in the areas of contaminated sediments, pollution prevention and reduction, habitat protection and restoration, invasive species, and emerging issues. DATES: The deadline for submission of Preproposals is February 18, 2000. ADDRESSES: The Funding Guidance is available on the Internet at http:// www.epa.gov/glnpo/fund/2000guid/. Preproposals can also be sent to Lawrence Brail, Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes National Program Office (G-17J), 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604; telephone (312) 886-7474; email address: [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Russ, EPA-GLNPO, G-17J, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 (312-886-4013/[email protected]). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USEPA's Great Lakes National Program Office is requesting Preproposals for Great Lakes projects addressing: Contaminated Sediments ($1.45 million), Pollution Prevention and Reduction--Binational Toxics Strategy ($700 thousand); Habitat (Ecological) Protection and Restoration ($700 thousand); Invasive Species ($300 thousand); and Emerging Issues ($220 thousand). A total of $3.04 million is targeted for awards in the Summer and Fall of 2000. Potential applicants can find a description of GLNPO's funding process, the Request for Preproposals, evaluation criteria, and the Preproposal development and submittal program on the Internet at http:// www.epa.gov/glnpo/fund/2000guid/. Dated: January 6, 2000. Gary V. Gulezian, Director, Great Lakes National Program Office. [FR Doc. 00-958 Filed 1-13-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P