[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46450-46454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22266]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7047-9]


FY02 Wetland Program Development Grants Guidelines

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), initiated in 
FY90, provide eligible applicants an opportunity to conduct projects 
that promote the coordination and acceleration of research, 
investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and 
studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, 
and elimination of water pollution. While WPDGs can continue to be used 
by recipients to build and refine any element of a comprehensive 
wetland program, priority will be given to funding projects that 
address the three priority areas identified by EPA for FY02: Developing 
a comprehensive monitoring and assessment program; improving the 
effectiveness of compensatory mitigation; and refining the protection 
of vulnerable wetlands and aquatic resources.
    This year, in addition to States, Tribes, local governments (S/T/
LGs) , interstate associations, and intertribal consortia, eligibility 
is broadened to include national non-profit, non-governmental 
organizations. This document governs the grant selection and award 
process for eligible applicants interested in applying for FY02 WPDGs.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Cahanap, Office of Wetlands, 
Oceans, and Watersheds, Wetlands Division (MC 4502F), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. 
Washington,

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DC 20460, Telephone: (202) 260-6531, Fax: (202) 260-8000.

    Dated: August 28, 2001.
John W. Meagher,
Acting Director, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds.

Wetland Program Development Grants Guidelines FY2002

Table of Contents

I. Introduction
II. Program Priorities
III. Funding Eligibility
IV. Selection Criteria
V. Application Procedures
    A. Application Package
    B. Deadlines
    C. Match Requirements
    D. Quality Assurance/Quality Control
VI. Additional Program Information
    A. Performance Partnership Grants
    B. Local and Tribal Targets
    C. Reporting
    D. Public Participation
    E. Annual Wetlands Meeting/Training
Appendix--A Grant Restriction
Appendix B--Example WPDG Project Topics
Appendix C--Regional Grant Coordinators

I. Introduction

    The goals of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) wetland 
program are to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands in the 
U.S. by conserving and increasing wetland acreage and improving wetland 
health. In pursuing these goals, EPA seeks to build the capacity of all 
levels of government to develop and implement effective, comprehensive 
programs for wetland protection and management. The six program areas 
central to achieving these goals are: regulation, monitoring and 
assessment, restoration, wetland water quality standards, public-
private partnerships, and coordination among agencies with wetland or 
wetland-related programs.
    In addition to S/T/LGs, interstate agencies, intertribal consortia, 
and local government agencies, EPA is broadening applicant eligibility 
this year to include national non-profit, non-governmental 
organizations in an effort to provide greater support for S/T/LGs (see 
section III).
    The Wetland Program Development Grants, initiated in FY90, provide 
States, Tribes, local governments (S/T/LGs), interstate associations, 
intertribal consortia, and national non-profit non-governmental 
organizations (hereafter referred to as award applicants or award 
recipients) an opportunity to carry out projects to develop and refine 
comprehensive wetland programs. Interest in the grant program has 
continued to grow over the years, and since 1995, Congress has 
appropriated $15 million annually to support the grant program. The 
type of projects that award recipients can undertake to develop and 
refine their comprehensive wetland programs are very diverse. In the 
past, award recipients have pursued a wide range of activities, such as 
developing management tools for wetland resources, advancing scientific 
and technical tools for protecting wetland health, improving 
availability of data and information about wetlands, and training 
wetland managers and the public about wetland and watershed values. 
Appendix B lists other examples of project topics.
    The statutory authority for WPDGs is section 104(b)(3) of the Clean 
Water Act (CWA). Section 104(b)(3) of the CWA restricts the use of 
these grants to developing and refining wetland management programs by 
conducting or promoting the coordination and acceleration of research, 
investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and 
studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, 
and elimination of water pollution. These grants may not be used for 
the operational support of wetland programs. All projects funded 
through this program must contribute to the overall development and 
improvement of S/T/LG wetland programs. Award applicants must 
demonstrate that their proposed project integrates with S/T/LG wetland 
programs.
    The award and administration of WPDGs are governed by the 
regulations at 40 CFR part 31 (``Uniform Administrative Requirements 
for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments'') 
and 40 CFR part 35, subpart A (66 FR 1725, Jan. 9, 2001, effective date 
postponed until April 9, 2001, 66 FR 9202 (Feb. 7, 2001)) and subpart B 
(see 66 FR 3782, Jan. 16, 2001, effective date postponed until April 
17, 2001, 66 FR 9661 (Feb. 9, 2001)). This grant guideline document 
outlines the administrative and programmatic procedures for award 
applicants interested in the Wetland Program Development Grants.

II. Program Priorities

    EPA has initiated an assessment of the wetland program elements 
that will move S/T/LGs toward developing comprehensive wetland 
programs. For FY02, the wetland program has identified three areas as 
program priorities for improving S/T/LG's ability to protect and 
restore their wetlands: (1) Developing a comprehensive wetland 
monitoring and assessment program; (2) improving the effectiveness of 
compensatory mitigation; and (3) refining the protection of vulnerable 
wetlands and aquatic resources. Applicants are encouraged to develop 
WPDG applications that address these priorities.

A. Developing a comprehensive monitoring and assessment program

    Project objectives, results and products should substantively 
advance the scientific, technical, and management tools for evaluating, 
protecting and restoring wetland extent and health. Projects should be 
for the development of a comprehensive S/T/LG wetland monitoring and 
assessment program that improves decision making, with the aim of 
ultimately implementing these programs. WPDGs can be used for projects 
that build S/T/LG wetland monitoring and assessment capacity to 
determine the causes, effects, and extent of pollution to wetlands 
resources and develop pollution prevention, reduction, and elimination 
strategies. Capacity to analyze impacts and develop wetland management 
strategies can be improved by, for example, piloting methods for 
tracking wetland acreage gains and losses, demonstrating the use of 
wetland functional and biological assessment to improve the evaluation 
and ranking of potential wetland restoration sites or acquisition 
properties, analyzing and reporting monitoring data for reports 
required under section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act, and coordinating 
wetland management activities and information exchange among various 
levels of government. Furthermore, applicants can host technical 
training workshops, establish regional or state interagency wetland 
monitoring and assessment workgroups, develop biological and other 
functional assessment methods and protocols, develop volunteer 
monitoring programs, and improve wetland inventory. While wetland 
inventory is an important component, inventory alone does not 
constitute development of a comprehensive wetland monitoring and 
assessment program. Data collected from pilot wetland monitoring 
projects must be incorporated into 305(b) reports. Additionally, EPA 
strongly encourages recipients to download data collected through 
monitoring projects into STORET (short for STOrage and RETrieval).

B. Improving the effectiveness of compensatory mitigation

    Projects should be directed toward improving S/T/LG capacity to 
ensure ecologically effective compensatory mitigation for unavoidable 
impacts. For example, WPDGs can be used to build technical expertise in 
wetland restoration and creation, develop

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tracking systems for compliance and enforcement of mitigation 
activities, or develop methods for monitoring the effectiveness of 
mitigation. Grant funds can only be used for improvement or development 
of mitigation programs. They cannot be used for specific mitigation 
activities (e.g., implementation of individual mitigation projects, 
mitigation banks, or in lieu fee mitigation programs).

C. Refining the protection of vulnerable wetlands and aquatic resources

    While all wetlands are important in ecological functioning on a 
watershed scale, some are better protected than others; isolated 
wetlands and waters are particularly at risk as are wetlands subject to 
damage from discharge of incidental fallback of dredged material. S/T/
LG wishing to build comprehensive wetland protection programs that 
protect isolated wetlands and other aquatic resources are encouraged to 
do so. National non-profit, non-governmental organizations that can 
support S/T/LGs in this area are encouraged to apply. Efforts can 
include, but are not limited to, information dissemination, data 
exchange, studying S/T/LG regulatory improvement opportunities, and 
surveying opportunities for land acquisition, conservation easements, 
and tax incentive provisions. This grant program, however, cannot fund 
the purchase of land or conservation easements (see Appendix A for 
Grant Restrictions).

D. Other program areas

    While WPDGs can still be used by award recipients to develop and 
refine all elements of a comprehensive wetland program (see examples in 
Appendix B), in this and upcoming years, funding priority will be given 
to projects that address the three priority areas.

III. Funding Eligibility

    In order to provide greater assistance to S/T/LGs, EPA is 
broadening funding eligibility to include non-profit, non-governmental 
organizations which undertake activities that advance wetland programs 
on a national basis. Activities must help S/T/LGs refine and develop 
wetland programs. For example, projects and tasks can involve 
collecting and making available through publications and other 
appropriate means, such as training, information about how various 
wetland programs across the nation protect, manage and restore their 
wetland resources and about initiatives to improve S/T/LG wetland 
programs.
    States, Tribes, local government agencies, interstate agencies, and 
intertribal consortia continue to be eligible. Typical wetland or 
wetland related agencies include, but are not limited to wetland 
regulatory agencies, water quality agencies (Section 401 water quality 
certification), planning offices, wild and scenic rivers agencies, 
departments of transportation, fish and wildlife or natural resources 
agencies, agriculture departments, forestry agencies, coastal zone 
management agencies, park and recreation agencies, non-point source or 
storm water agencies, city or county and other S/T/LG wetland-related 
governmental agencies.
    In order to be eligible for WPDG funds, Tribes must be federally 
recognized, although ``Treatment as a State'' status is not a 
requirement. Intertribal consortia that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 
35.504 are eligible for direct funding.
    Interstate agency and intertribal consortia projects must be broad 
in scope and encompass more than one State, Tribe, or local government.
    Grant funds are awarded through a competitive process. The majority 
of WPDG funds are allocated to EPA Regional offices, based on the 
number of States and Territories within the Region, to fund S/T/LG, 
interstate agencies, and intertribal consortia. Headquarters reserves a 
portion of the funds for non-profit, non-governmental organizations 
(see section V for Application Procedures). Funding decisions are made 
by EPA Regional and Headquarters offices and are based on the quality 
of the proposals received and adherence to the selection criteria (see 
section IV). EPA typically receives requests for funding far in excess 
of available funds, therefore EPA cannot provide grant funds to all 
applicants.

IV. Selection Criteria

    For FY02, priority in the selection process will be given to 
projects which support the development of a S/T/LG's monitoring and 
assessment program, improvement of the effectiveness of compensatory 
mitigation, or protection of vulnerable wetlands and aquatic resources. 
All proposals, regardless of topic area, will be evaluated using the 
following general categories of criteria:
     Clarity of Work Plan--clearly written and detailed 
proposals;
     Potential Environmental Results--a high probability for 
positive environmental results in the short and long term;
     Transferability of Results and/or Methods to S/T/LG;
     Success of Previous Projects--for applicants who have 
received prior EPA funding;
     Involvement/Commitment of the applicant--significant 
financial and personnel contribution and involvement of partners
     Incorporation of project into broad agency goals (Core 
Elements of a Comprehensive Wetland Program is available on EPA's web 
page athttp://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/initiative/#financial or by 
mail upon request to the Wetlands Helpline at (800) 832-7828).

V. Application Procedures

    WPDG applications from States, Tribes, and local governments are 
handled through EPA Regional offices, while applications from non-
profit, non-governmental organizations are handled through EPA 
Headquarters (Appendix C). Applications from interstate agencies and 
intertribal consortia can be submitted to either a Regional office or 
Headquarters, however, the same proposals cannot be submitted to more 
than one office. Both Headquarters and Regional offices review all 
their applications and select the most competitive projects for 
funding. Both the quality and quantity of the applications will play a 
significant role in the selection of grants for funding.

A. Application Package

    Interested applicants must submit an application, which includes 
completed EPA grant forms and a work plan. At a minimum, work plans 
must include: (1) Summary of key objectives and final products, 
preferably in 50 words or less; (2) detailed description of project 
tasks and an explanation of how the project will contribute to 
developing or improving the wetland program; (3) time-line; (4) budget 
and estimated funding amounts for each work plan component; (5) 
deliverables; (6) performance evaluation process and reporting 
schedule; (7) roles and responsibilities of the recipient and EPA in 
carrying out the work plan commitments; and (8) contact information for 
the Program Manager and Grant Project Lead Manager. Some Regional 
offices may ask S/T/LGs to submit pre-application proposals of grant 
projects for competitive review (see section V Part B for deadlines). 
Contact your Regional EPA Grant Coordinator (Appendix C) for specific 
regional guidance. Grant application forms are available at http://www.epa.gov/ogd/hqgrant/ and by mail upon request to the Grants 
Administration Division at (202) 564-5305.

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B. Deadlines

    Full application proposals must be submitted to the appropriate EPA 
office and postmarked by the appropriate Regional and Headquarters 
deadlines:
    Region 1: States: December 31, 2001; Tribes: June 28, 2002.
    Region 2: January 31, 2002.
    Region 3: Pre-proposal: October 10, 2001; Final proposal: January 
16, 2002.
    Region 4: October 31, 2001.
    Region 5: December 14, 2001.
    Region 6: November 30, 2001.
    Region 7: December 1, 2001.
    Region 8: December 3, 2001.
    Region 9: Pre-proposal: October 26, 2001; Final proposal: January 
11, 2002.
    Region 10: Pre-proposal: November 5, 2001; Final proposal: February 
22, 2002.
    Headquarters: Pre-proposal: December 7, 2001; Final proposal: 
February 15, 2002.
    Please contact the appropriate Grants Coordinator (Appendix C) for 
further information and/or to confirm deadlines.
    Applicants may request assistance in revising work plans, proposed 
funding levels to better reflect the funding available, and preliminary 
proposals to develop a project that better reflects program priorities.

C. Match Requirements

    S/T/LG, interstate agencies, and intertribal consortia must provide 
a minimum of 25% of each award's total project costs in accordance with 
40 CFR 31.24, 35.385, and 35.615. We encourage States, Tribes and local 
governments to provide additional matching funds whenever possible 
(i.e., funds in excess of the required 25% of total project costs). 
Non-profit, non-governmental organizations must also provide a minimum 
of 25% of each award's total project costs.
    Matching funds can be provided by entities other than the award 
recipient. Other Federal money cannot be used as the match for this 
grant program unless authorized by the statute governing the award of 
the other Federal funds. However, Indian tribes can use funds provided 
under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et 
seq.) to provide the required matching funds to the extent authorized 
by that Act and implementing regulations.
    Matching funds are considered grant funds. They may be used for the 
reasonable and necessary expenses of carrying out the work plan. Any 
restrictions on the use of grant funds (i.e., prohibition of land 
acquisition with grant funds) also apply to the use of matching funds.

D. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

    QA/QC and peer review are sometimes applicable to these grants (see 
40 CFR 30.54 and 40 CFR 31.45). Each application should be evaluated to 
determine if QA/QC is needed in order to comply with the quality system 
requirements under EPA Order 5360.1A2 (EPA's Policy and Program 
Requirements for the Mandatory Agency-wide Quality System, May 5, 
2000). This document is available at http://www.epa.gov/quality/qa_docs.html#noneparqt and by mail upon request to the Quality Staff in 
the Office of Environmental Information by calling (202) 564-6830. 
These requirements apply to the collection of environmental data. 
Environmental data are any measurements or information that describe 
environmental processes, location, or conditions; ecological or health 
effects and consequences; or the performance of environmental 
technology. Environmental data include information collected directly 
from measurements, produced from models, and compiled from other 
sources such as data bases or literature. Applicants should allow 
sufficient time and resources for this process. EPA can help explain 
specific guidance on QA/QC requirements.

VI. Additional Program Information

A. Performance Partnership Grants

    A Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) is a multi-program grant made 
to a State, Interstate agency, Tribe, or intertribal consortium from 
funds allocated and otherwise available for environmental program 
grants. Local governments are not eligible for PPGs. PPGs are voluntary 
and provide recipients the option to combine funds from two or more 
categorical grants into one or more PPGs. PPGs can provide 
administrative and/or programmatic flexibility.
    However, the WPDGs remain a competitive grant program. Therefore, 
state or tribal proposals must first be selected under the competitive 
grant process and must identify specific wetland-related output or 
outcome measures in the grant proposal as a condition for adding funds 
to the PPG. Once the 104(b)(3) funds are awarded through the 
competitive process, the State or Tribe can choose to add wetland grant 
funds to a new or existing PPG in accordance with the regulations 
governing PPGs at 40 CFR part 35, subparts A and B. Because WPDGs are 
awarded competitively, the PPG work plan must include the work plan 
commitments that would have been included in the work plan for the WPDG 
(see 40 CFR 35.138).
    For further information, see the final rules on Environmental 
Program Grants for State, Interstate, and Local Government Agencies at 
66 FR 1725 (January 9, 2001) and Tribes at 66 FR 3782 (January 16, 
2001). The effective dates for these rules were delayed to April 9, 
2001 and April 17, 2001, respectively. The rules are also available on 
EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-TOX/2001/Day-09/t218.htm (State) and at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-GENERAL/2001January/Day-16/g219.htm (Tribal).

B. Local and Tribal Funding Targets

    Each Regional office will support the local government initiative 
and tribal efforts by targeting at least 15% of their Regional 
allocation to local government and tribal applications.

C. Reporting

    WPDGs are currently covered under the following EPA grant 
regulations: 40 CFR part 30 (non-profit organizations); 40 CFR part 31 
(states, tribes, interstate agencies, intertribal consortia and local 
governments) and 40 CFR part 35, subpart A (states, interstate agencies 
and local governments) (66 FR 1725, Jan. 9, 2001, effective date 
postponed until April 9, 2001, 66 FR 9202 (Feb. 7, 2001)) and subpart B 
(tribes and intertribal consortia) (66 FR 3782, Jan. 16, 2001, 
effective date postponed until April 17, 2001, 66 FR 9661, (Feb. 9, 
2001)). These regulations specify basic grant reporting requirements, 
including performance and financial reports (see 40 CFR 30.51, 30.52, 
31.40, 31.41, 35.115, and 35.515). In negotiating these grants, EPA 
will work closely with recipients to incorporate appropriate 
performance reporting requirements into each grant agreement consistent 
with 40 CFR 30.51, 31.40, 35.115, and 35.515. These regulations provide 
some flexibility in determining the appropriate content and frequency 
of performance reports. At a minimum, however, the reporting schedule 
must require the recipient to report at least annually.
    The granting EPA offices will set the time frames and determine the 
required content of all periodic performance reports. However, at a 
minimum, the reports should include:
     Project description-short narrative of the original 
project
     Information on status of funding--total federal funds 
awarded under the WPDG, federal funds expended, federal funds 
remaining,
     Accomplishments in the last reporting period/progress to 
date--short narrative assessment of

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accomplishments and program highlights for that reporting period,
     Deficiencies and/or corrective actions--short narrative of 
any program deficiencies or corrective actions during that reporting 
period and proposed corrective actions or project modifications, and
     Planned activities for the next reporting period--short 
narrative describing upcoming activities.

D. Public Participation

    EPA regulations require public participation in various Clean Water 
Act programs including grants (40 CFR part 25). Each applicant for EPA 
financial assistance shall include tasks for public participation in 
their project's work plan submitted in the grant application (40 CFR 
25.11). The project work plan should reflect how public participation 
will be provided for, assisted, and accomplished.

E. Annual Wetlands Meeting/Training

    EPA encourages S/T/LGs to include travel plans for wetland 
personnel to attend at least one national wetland meeting in support of 
the project or for training each year (e.g., National EPA, State, 
Tribal, Local Wetland Meeting, wetland monitoring workshops). 
Applicants should account for travel plans and costs in the work plans 
and the project budget. EPA's Wetlands Division does not anticipate 
providing travel for State, Tribal or local government staff to attend 
meetings other than through this grant program.

Appendix A--Grant Restrictions

    Based on experience gained from previous years and policy and 
regulation, we offer the following comments/restrictions on funding 
eligibility.
     Universities (except those chartered as a part of state 
government) and schools, are not eligible for direct funding under 
this grant program. However, award recipients may award such 
entities contracts in accordance with 40 CFR 31.36, and subgrants in 
accordance with 40 CFR 31.37. The State, Tribe, local agency, or 
national non-profit organization should not simply pass through 
funding to an organization that is not eligible to receive funding 
directly.
     Universities that are agencies of state government are 
eligible to receive grant funds. Universities must provide 
documentation acceptable to EPA to demonstrate that they function as 
a state agency. Land grant schools do not automatically qualify for 
direct funding because of their status as a land grant school.
     This grant program cannot fund land acquisition or 
purchase of easements. However, this program may support research, 
investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and 
study efforts directed at identifying areas for acquisition, which 
would help address water pollution problems.
     This grant program cannot fund payment of taxes for 
landowners who have wetlands on their property.
     While contractual efforts can be a part of these 
grants, each recipient must be significantly involved in the 
administration of the grant. EPA recommends that recipients use no 
more than 50% of the grant funds to contract with non-governmental 
entities. However, if the applicant wants to exceed this limit, it 
may submit a written justification for greater involvement by non-
governmental contractors. EPA will evaluate the need for greater 
contractual participation and may approve the request if they agree 
that there is adequate justification to exceed the 50% limit. For 
the purposes of this requirement, work done by other S/T/LG 
agencies, interstate associations, and intertribal consortia is not 
considered contractual efforts. The grant application should clearly 
indicate if the contractual work is being done by another S/T/LG 
agency, interstate agencies, or intertribal consortia.
     Inventory or mapping for the sole purpose of locating 
wetlands in a S/T/LG is not eligible for funding under this grant 
program. A description of how mapping or inventory projects will 
directly develop or improve the eligible applicant's wetland 
protection programs must be included in the grant application for 
these types of projects to be considered for funding under this 
grant program.
     Each grant must be completed with the initial award of 
funds. Recipients should not anticipate additional funding beyond 
the initial award of funds for a specific project. Eligible 
applicants should request the entire amount of money needed to 
complete the project in the original application. Each grant should 
produce a final, discrete product. Funding and project periods can 
be for more than one year.
     Grant funds cannot be used to fund an honorarium under 
this program.
     Any field work or research-type activities are limited 
to activities that have a direct, demonstrated link to program 
development or refinement included in the application.
     Purchase/lease of vehicles (including boats, motor 
homes) and office furniture is not eligible for funding under this 
program.
     Grant funds cannot be used to pay for travel by Federal 
agency staff unless travel costs are related to the grant project.

Appendix B--Example WPDG Project Topics

    EPA has developed a database of all projects supported through 
the Wetland Program Development Grants funding. This searchable 
database will be available in September, 2001 on EPA's web page 
at:http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/initiative/#financial
    The following is a list of examples of projects that may be 
funded through Wetland Program Development Grants. Projects must be 
in support of conducting or promoting the coordination and 
acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, 
demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, 
effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water 
pollution.
     comprehensive planning of wetland resources, or 
integration of wetland management into broad watershed protection 
approaches
     development of S/T/LG Wetland Conservation Plans (WCP)
     development of a framework for assuming the CWA Section 
404 program or Programmatic General Permits program
     development of widely applicable model wetland training 
programs for S/T/LGs
     development of wetland water quality standards, or 
refining criteria to appropriately reflect water quality conditions 
in wetlands
     creation, piloting and refining of wetland and riparian 
restoration programs
     development, piloting and refining of wetland 
bioassessment methods and programs to evaluate wetland health and 
performance of protection and restoration activities
     development of and/or participation in training that 
builds watershed and wetland partnership and technical skills (e.g., 
the Watershed Academy)
     development of outreach programs that improve public 
understanding of S/T/LG wetland protection and regulatory efforts 
and facilitate public-private partnerships and wetland restoration 
efforts.
    This is not an exhaustive list, and eligible applicants may 
submit any eligible proposal for wetland program development which 
addresses EPA's goals and criteria outlined in this document.

Appendix C--Regional Grant Coordinators

    Region 1: Bob Goetzl ([email protected]) 617/918-1671.
    Region 2: John Cantilli ([email protected]) 212/637-3810.
    Region 3: Alva Brunner ([email protected]) 215/814-2715.
    Region 4: Sharon Ward ([email protected]) 404/562-9269.
    Region 5: Cathy Garra ([email protected]) 312/886-0241.
    Region 6: Sondra McDonald ([email protected]) 214/665-
7187.
    Region 7: Raju Kakarlapudi ([email protected]) 913/551-
7320.
    Region 8: Brent Truskowski ([email protected]) 303/312-
6235.
    Region 9: Cheryl McGovern ([email protected]) 415/744-
2013.
    Region 10: David Kulman ([email protected]) 206/553-6219.
    Headquarters:Connie Cahanap ([email protected]) 202/
260-6531.Donna An ([email protected]) 202/260-0335.

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