[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 39 (Monday, February 28, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10492-10493]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-4656]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-6543-8]


Extension of Deadline for Submission of Superfund Redevelopment 
Pilot Program Proposals

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Announcement of submission deadline extension.

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SUMMARY: Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing 
notice that it is extending the deadline for submitting applications 
for selection of Superfund sites as Pilot Projects in the Superfund 
Redevelopment Pilot Program. The new deadline for submission is April 
7, 2000. It replaces the deadline announced in the December 10, 1999 
Federal Register Notice describing the program EPA is extending this 
deadline to give applicants more time to resolve questions and complete 
proposals supporting their applications. In addition, since the 
publication of the December 10, 1999 Notice, the EPA Headquarters 
official mailing address has changed. Proposals sent to the old address 
will still be accepted, but applicants are encouraged to send their 
proposals to EPA's new address given below.

DATES: To be considered for selection for the Superfund Redevelopment 
Pilot Program, an applicant's completed proposal must be received at 
EPA on, or before, 5 p.m., April 7, 2000. Proposals must be postmarked 
by the U.S. Postal Service on or before April 1, 2000, or received by 
EPA on or before April 7, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Since the publication of the December 10, 1999 Notice, EPA 
Headquarters official mailing address has changed. Applicants should 
send their proposals for the Pilot Program to the new official address: 
Anne Hodge, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response (5204G), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460. Although applicants should use this 
new official address, proposals sent to the former address given in the 
December 10, 1999, Notice, will still be accepted. Proposals sent 
through registered mail or overnight mail should be sent to Anne Hodge, 
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, 1235 Jefferson Davis 
Highway, 12th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    To Obtain a Proposal Packet: Call the RCRA, Superfund & EPCRA 
Hotline at the following numbers.

Washington, DC Metro Area: (703) 412-9810;
Outside Washington, DC Metro: (800) 424-9346;
TDD for the Hearing Impaired: (800) 553-7672.

Applicants may also obtain a proposal packet by calling the Superfund 
Redevelopment Initiative Helpline at (888) 526-4321, or by visiting 
EPA's Web site on the World Wide Web at http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/recycle/proposal.htm.
    For Proposal Assistance: Applicants can get additional information 
about the Pilot Program and the proposal guidelines from EPA Regional 
Offices or from the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative Helpline. For 
more information, see ``Where Can I Go for Further Information or 
Proposal Assistance'' under the Supplementary Information section of 
this Notice.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Why Has EPA Changed the Deadline for Submission of Proposals?

    On December 10, 1999 (64 FR 69365). EPA published its solicitation 
of proposals for the Superfund Redevelopment Pilot Program. That Notice 
provided a three-month period, ending March 10, 2000, for submission of 
proposals. Since publication of the Notice, EPA has determined that 
applicants may need more time to complete their proposals. In addition, 
EPA has received some questions from potential applicants concerning 
their eligibility for the program. EPA is extending the submission 
period to allow sufficient time for all potential applicants to resolve 
any outstanding issues and to complete their proposals.

What Is the Superfund Redevelopment Pilot Program?

    The Superfund Redevelopment Pilot Program is part of the Superfund 
Redevelopment Initiative, EPA's nationally coordinated effort to 
facilitate the return of Superfund sites to productive use by selecting 
response actions consistent with anticipated use to the extent 
possible. Future land use predictions are important in selecting the 
appropriate remedy, because future use may affect the type and 
frequency of future exposures that may occur at a site.
    Through the Superfund Redevelopment Pilot Program, EPA is selecting 
pilot projects that will help political subdivisions within a state 
enhance their involvement in the Superfund decision-making process. 
This involvement consists primarily of helping EPA predict future land 
use at Superfund sites early in the cleanup cycle. However, where 
appropriate, EPA also will consider proposals for local governments to 
provide support to EPA with regard to land use-related decisions made 
during the design or construction of a remedy. Although this Notice is 
of particular relevance to local governments, federally recognized 
Indian tribes and states are also eligible to apply. Governments and 
tribes may be offered several types of assistance including; funds, 
through cooperative agreements; personnel, under the Intergovernmental 
Personnel Act; and facilitation services. Each pilot may receive up to 
$100,000 of EPA funding, or comparable value in services from 
potentially responsible parties, to accomplish the necessary work. EPA 
will select up to 40 pilot projects and expects to announce successful 
pilot applicants by June, 2000.

What Is the Statutory Basis for the Pilot Program?

    CERCLA section 104 provides legal authority to carry out the Pilot 
program.

Where Can I Go for Further Information or Proposal Assistance?

    Applicants should contact and, if possible, meet with EPA Regional 
officials to have any questions answered and to discuss the Initiative. 
This includes all questions concerning applicant eligibility. 
Individuals at EPA Regional Offices are available to answer questions 
about the Pilot Program and the proposal guidelines. Applicants can 
contact their Regions directly using the information provided in the 
following table:

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                      Regional Contact Information
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                                                    Address, phone, fax,
            Region                    States               e-mail
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EPA Region 1--Don Berger......  CT, ME, MA, NH,    1 Congress Street,
                                 RI, VT.            Ste. 1100, Boston,
                                                    MA 02114-2023, Phone
                                                    (617) 918-1351, Fax
                                                    (617) 918-1294,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 2--Dan Forger......  NJ, NY, PR, VI...  290 Broadway, 18th
                                                    Floor, New York, NY
                                                    10007-1866, Phone
                                                    (212) 637-4402, Fax
                                                    (212) 637-4439,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 3--Walt Graham.....  DE, DC, MD, PA,    1650 Arch Street,
                                 VA, WV.            Philadelphia, PA
                                                    19103-2029, Phone
                                                    (215) 814-3146, Fax
                                                    (215) 814-3002,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 4--Mike Norman.....  AL, FL, GA, KY,    Atlanta Federal
                                 MS, NC, SC, TN.    Center, 61 Forsyth
                                                    Street, SW, Atlanta,
                                                    GA 30303-8960, Phone
                                                    (404) 562-8792, Fax
                                                    (404) 562-8788,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 5--Jim Mayka.......  IL, IN, MI, MN,    77 West Jackson
                                 OH, WI.            Boulevard, Chicago,
                                                    IL 60604-3507, Phone
                                                    (312) 353-9229, Fax
                                                    (312) 886-4071,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 6--Barbara           AR, LA, NM, OK,    1445 Ross Avenue,
 Greenfield.                     TX.                Ste. 1200, Dallas,
                                                    TX 75202-2733, Phone
                                                    (214) 665-3111, Fax
                                                    (214) 665-6660,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 7--Bob Feild.......  IA, KS, MO, NE...  901 North Fifth
                                                    Street, Kansas City,
                                                    KS 66101, Phone
                                                    (913) 551-7697, Fax
                                                    (913) 551-7063,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 8--Victor            CO, MT, ND, SD,    999 18th Street,
 Ketellapper.                    UT, WY.            Suite 500, Denver,
                                                    CO 80202-2466, Phone
                                                    (303) 312-6578, Fax
                                                    (303) 312-6897,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 9--Jim Hanson......  AZ, CA, HI, NV,    75 Hawthorne Street,
                                 AS, GU.            San Francisco, CA
                                                    94105, Phone (415)
                                                    744-2237, Fax (415)
                                                    744-1796,
                                                    [email protected]
EPA Region 10--Susan Morales..  AK, ID, OR, WA...  1200 Sixth Avenue,
                                                    Seattle, WA 98101,
                                                    Phone (206) 553-
                                                    7299, Fax (206) 553-
                                                    0124,
                                                    [email protected]
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    The Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI) Helpline at (888) 526-
4321 is also available to answer general questions related to the 
Superfund Redevelopment Initiative and the Pilot Program.
    In addition, state environmental officials may provide valuable 
insight for an applicant. States have an important role at Superfund 
sites, and state governments may have complementary programs that could 
support a local government's proposal.

When and How Will EPA Announce Pilot Selection?

    The EPA expects to announce pilot selections in June 2000. The 
Agency will mail confirmation letters to successful applicants 
informing them of their selection as Superfund Redevelopment Pilots. 
Unsuccessful applicants will also be informed by mail.

    Dated: February 22, 2000.
Timothy Fields, Jr.,
Assistant Administrator.
[FR Doc. 00-4656 Filed 2-25-00; 8:45 am]
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