[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 79 (Friday, April 23, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 22026]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-9288]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7653-3]


Great Lakes National Program Office Request for Initial Proposals 
for the Operation of the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of funding availability.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Great Lakes National 
Program Office (GLNPO) is requesting Initial Proposals for the 
management and operation (including field sampling and laboratory 
analysis) of the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (IADN). IADN 
is a cooperative effort between the U.S. EPA and Environment Canada and 
assesses atmospheric deposition of persistent bioaccumulative toxic 
(PBT) substances to the Great Lakes. This Request for Initial Proposals 
(RFIP) addresses network management and operation including field 
sampling and sample analysis corresponding to a sample collection 
period of five years from September 1, 2004 to August 30, 2009 for the 
five currently operating U.S. sites and other sites as determined by 
program needs. This RFIP is for a cooperative agreement totaling up to 
$3,560,000 over five years.

DATES: The deadline for all Initial Proposals is 5 pm Central time, 
Monday evening, June 7, 2004.

ADDRESSES: The Funding Guidance is available on the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/fund/rfp/iadnrfpip2004.html. It is also available 
from Melissa Hulting (312-886-2265/[email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Hulting, EPA-GLNPO, G-17J, 77 
West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604 (312-886-2265/[email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Assistance is available pursuant to Clean 
Water Act section 104(b)(3) for activities in the Great Lakes Basin and 
in support of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. State pollution 
control agencies, interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit 
private agencies, institutions, and organizations are eligible to 
apply.

    Dated: April 13, 2004.
Gary V. Gulezian,
Director, Great Lakes National Program Office.
[FR Doc. 04-9288 Filed 4-22-04; 8:45 am]
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