Water Quality: A Catalog of Related Federal Programs (Letter Report,
06/19/96, GAO/RCED-96-173).

GAO provided information on federal programs that assist states,
municipalities, individuals, and other entities in protecting surface
water and groundwater resources from pollution.

GAO found that: (1) there are 72 federal programs that provide
assistance for improving water quality; (2) the Department of
Agriculture has expanded its traditional programs and added new programs
to address water quality concerns directly; (3) these programs primarily
provide payments, direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants to states
and localities to protect water resources; and (4) several other federal
agencies conduct studies and provide research, technical, and
engineering support for water quality projects as well as financial
assistance.

--------------------------- Indexing Terms -----------------------------

 REPORTNUM:  RCED-96-173
     TITLE:  Water Quality: A Catalog of Related Federal Programs
      DATE:  06/19/96
   SUBJECT:  Water quality
             Water pollution control
             Federal aid to states
             Federal aid to localities
             Federal grants
             Direct loans
             Government guaranteed loans
             Environmental research
             Technical assistance
IDENTIFIER:  CSRS Competitive Grant
             USDA Environmental Quality Incentive Program
             USDA Conservation Reserve Program
             USDA Emergency Conservation Program
             USDA Farm Cancellation and Conservation Program
             USDA Stewardship Incentive Program
             USDA Emergency Wetland Reserve Program
             Resource Conservation and Development Program
             SCS Rural Abandoned Mine Program
             USDA Small Watershed Program
             USDA Wetlands Reserve Program
             RDA Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities 
             Program
             Dept. of the Interior Irrigation Drainage Program
             Bureau of Reclamation Small Reclamation Projects Loan 
             Program
             FWS Environmental Contaminants Program
             FWS Habitat Conservation Program
             DOT Surface Transportation Program
             EPA Nonpoint Source Pollution Program
             EPA Public Water Supply Supervision Program
             EPA Capitalization Grant
             EPA Underground Injection Control Program
             Water Pollution Control Program
             EPA Small Community Wastewater Technical Assistance and 
             Outreach Program
             EPA Wetlands Protection Program
             
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Report to Congressional Committees

June 1996

WATER QUALITY - A CATALOG OF
RELATED FEDERAL PROGRAMS

GAO/RCED-96-173

Federal Programs Related to Water Quality

(150545)


Abbreviations
=============================================================== ABBREV

  AMTRAK - National Rail Passenger Corporation
  CSREES - Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
     Service
  GAO - General Accounting Office
  USDA - U.S.  Department of Agriculture

Letter
=============================================================== LETTER


B-272149

June 19, 1996

Congressional Committees

This catalog provides information obtained from federal departments
and agencies on federal programs and initiatives designed to assist
states, municipalities, individuals, and other entities in their
efforts to protect and improve surface water and groundwater
threatened by pollution.  We undertook this review because past work
showed that those involved in such efforts need a reference document
that describes available federal programs and other federally
supported initiatives related to water quality. 

During this review, 72 federal programs and other initiatives were
identified that either directly or indirectly support water quality
protection and/or enhancement.  According to estimates by the
agencies administering these efforts, at least $4.6 billion and
10,680 full-time equivalent staff were dedicated to these assistance
efforts in fiscal year 1995, and about $5.1 billion was requested,
appropriated, or otherwise provided for these programs for fiscal
year 1996.  However, the portion of these resources attributable
specifically to water quality efforts could not always be identified. 
According to these agencies, water quality is often just one of many
elements contained within larger programs with different primary
objectives and, in these cases, the resources dedicated specifically
to water quality are not tracked separately. 

We are sending copies of this report to Senate and House Committees
with appropriations and/or oversight responsibilities in water
quality-related program areas; selected Members of Congress; the
Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, the Interior, and
Transportation; the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency;
the Chairman, Tennessee Valley Authority; the Director, National
Science Foundation; the Director, Office of Management and Budget;
state and interstate entities concerned with controlling water
pollution; environmental groups; and other interested parties.  We
will also make copies available upon request. 

If you or your staff have any questions about this report, I can be
reached at (202) 512-5138.  Major contributors to this report are
listed in appendix I. 

Robert A.  Robinson
Director, Food and
 Agriculture Issues

List of Committees

The Honorable Richard G.  Lugar
Chairman
The Honorable Patrick J.  Leahy
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
United States Senate

The Honorable Mark O.  Hatfield
Chairman
The Honorable Robert C.  Byrd
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Appropriations
United States Senate

The Honorable Pete Domenici
Chairman
The Honorable J.  James Exon
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Budget
United States Senate

The Honorable Frank H.  Murkowski
Chairman
The Honorable J.  Bennett Johnston
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
United States Senate

The Honorable John H.  Chafee
Chairman
The Honorable Max S.  Baucus
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Environment and Public Works
United States Senate

The Honorable Pat Roberts
Chairman
The Honorable E (Kika) de la Garza
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Agriculture
House of Representatives

The Honorable Bob Livingston
Chairman
The Honorable David R.  Obey
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Appropriations
House of Representatives

The Honorable John R.  Kasich
Chairman
The Honorable Martin Olav Sabo
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Budget
House of Representatives

The Honorable Thomas J.  Bliley
Chairman
The Honorable John D.  Dingell
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Commerce
House of Representatives

The Honorable William F.  Clinger
Chairman
The Honorable Cardiss Collins
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
House of Representatives

The Honorable Don Young
Chairman
The Honorable George Miller
Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Resources
House of Representatives

The Honorable Sherwood L.  Boehlert
Chairman
The Honorable Robert A.  Borski
Ranking Minority Member
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House of Representatives


OVERVIEW
============================================================ Chapter 0

The health and economic well being of the United States depends, in
large part, on the quality of its water resources.  To this end, the
federal government spends billions of dollars each year to protect
the nation's waters from pollution threats associated with industrial
activity, municipal waste management, and agricultural production. 
In addition to regulatory efforts, a number of federal programs
provide financial and other assistance to those seeking to improve
and protect the quality of surface water and groundwater. 

During our work, 72 federal programs and other initiatives were
identified that assist states, municipalities, individuals, and
others in their efforts to improve and/or protect water quality from
various pollution threats.  These programs and initiatives include
those that were designed specifically to address water quality
concerns as well as others that have different primary missions but
that indirectly benefit water quality.  Information on each of these
programs was obtained from federal departments and agencies and is
provided in parts 1 through 8 of this report, corresponding to the
eight departments or agencies responsible for the programs that were
identified.  In each part, we cite the agency that administers the
program, the program's authorizing legislation, the types of
assistance and limitations, the eligibility requirements, and the
offices that potential program recipients need to contact to apply
for assistance.  Although numerous federal departments and agencies
are engaged in these efforts, the Departments of Agriculture and the
Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency are the principal
agencies concerned. 

According to estimates agency personnel provided, about $4.6 billion
and 10,680 full-time equivalent staff were dedicated to efforts
related to water quality in fiscal year 1995, and about $5.1 billion
was requested, appropriated, or otherwise provided for these programs
for fiscal year 1996.  However, the portion of these resources
attributable specifically to water quality activities could not
always be identified.  According to agency personnel, water quality
is often just one of many elements contained within larger programs
with different primary objectives and, in these cases, the resources
dedicated specifically to water quality are not separately tracked. 


OBJECTIVES, SCOPE, AND METHODOLOGY
============================================================ Chapter 1

We undertook this review to provide an updated catalog of the federal
programs related to water quality that are available to assist
states, municipalities, individuals, and other entities in their
efforts to safeguard surface water and groundwater resources
threatened by pollution. 

To identify the federal departments and agencies that provide
assistance for water quality protection and improvement and obtain
information on their programs, we reviewed the literature, documents,
program information, and past reports that discuss water quality
issues and contacted officials at applicable agencies, including
their inspectors general.  The agencies contacted were the
Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, the Interior,
and Transportation; the Bonneville Power Administration;
Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Emergency Management Agency;
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; National Rail Passenger
Corporation (AMTRAK); National Science Foundation; Nuclear Regulatory
Commission; Small Business Administration; and Tennessee Valley
Authority. 

We asked the federal entities identified as having relevant programs
to provide specific program information, as well as any additional
federal contacts in the water quality area that should be made to
increase the comprehensiveness of our coverage. 

We telephoned cognizant officials to clarify agencies' responses
and/or obtain additional information.  We deleted some programs from
the catalog when we found that they (1) were not related to water
quality, (2) were internal programs that do not provide assistance to
parties outside the responding agency, or (3) had not had funds
appropriated by the Congress. 

While we checked the program information provided with other data
sources to the extent possible, we did not independently verify the
completeness and accuracy of the responses provided. 


   COMMENTS FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES
   AND OTHER INVOLVED ENTITIES
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:1

Knowledgeable program officials dealing with water quality-related
programs in each of the 15 agencies, services, bureaus, offices, and
other entities included in this catalog were provided with the
sections on their programs for review and comment.  These officials
concurred with the accuracy and presentation of information in the
catalog as it pertained to the programs they administer, and/or
suggested technical changes that were incorporated into the catalog
where appropriate. 


U.S.  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S
PROGRAMS RELATED TO WATER QUALITY
ASSISTANCE
============================================================ Chapter 1

Agriculture is a major user of the nation's land and water resources,
and its activities affect the quality of surface water and
groundwater.  Historically, the U.S.  Department of Agriculture
(USDA) has conducted a number of voluntary programs that are designed
primarily to address soil conservation but that also indirectly
benefit water quality.  In response to growing water quality
concerns, USDA has expanded existing programs and increased efforts
designed to directly enhance and protect water quality from
agricultural pollution. 

This part presents information on programs that directly or
indirectly provide assistance to protect and improve water quality. 
These programs are administered by USDA's Cooperative State Research,
Education and Extension Service, Farm Service Agency, Forest Service,
Natural Resources and Conservation Service, and Rural Utilities
Service. 


   COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH,
   EDUCATION AND EXTENSION SERVICE
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:1

One program was identified that is administered by the Cooperative
State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES). 


      NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE
      COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:1.1

This program was authorized by section 2(b) of the Act of August 4,
1965, Public Law No.  89-106, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To support research on key problems of national and
regional importance in biological, environmental, physical, and
social sciences relevant to agriculture and food and the environment,
including water resources assessment and protection. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Competitive research grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Scientists at all
U.S.  academic institutions, federal research agencies, and private
and industrial organizations and institutions.  Applicants must
submit research proposals in response to the request for proposals
published annually in the Federal Register.  Proposals are selected
for funding on the basis of a merit review by scientific peer review
panels. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, CSREES, National
Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Room 323, Aerospace
Center, AG Box 2241, Washington, D.C.  20250-22441.  Telephone: 
(202) 401-5022.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


   FARM SERVICE AGENCY
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:2

Six programs were identified that are administered by the Farm
Service Agency. 


      AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:2.1

Authorized by the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act of
1936, Sections 7 to 15, 16(a), 16(f), and 17, as amended;
Agricultural Act of 1970, as amended; Agriculture and Consumer
Protection Act of 1973, as amended; Food and Agriculture Act of 1977,
as amended, Section 1501, Public Law 95-113; Energy Security Act of
1980, Section 259, Public Law 96-294. 

Section 334 of the 1996 Farm Bill combines the functions of this
program with the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program, Great
Plains Conservation Program, and the Water Quality Incentives
Program, to form the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. 
Accordingly, the Agricultural Conservation Program will lapse as of
September 30, 1996. 

Purpose(s).  To control erosion and sedimentation, encourage
voluntary compliance with federal and state requirements to solve
point and nonpoint source pollution (point source pollution is
traceable to a discrete source such as a pipe or other conveyance,
while nonpoint pollution is not traceable to a specific point of
origin), and improve water quality, among other objectives. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Direct cost-share payments
generally limited to 50 percent of the cost of installing approved
conservation practices, technical/engineering support, and education. 
Program operates in conjunction with the Soil and Water Conservation
Program, and payments are subject to a yearly cap of $3,500 per
applicant, or $35,000 under 10 year agreements. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All farmers,
ranchers, owners, landlords, tenants, sharecroppers, and associated
groups who bear part of the cost to implement an approved
conservation practice in the 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S.  Virgin
Islands. 

Applicants must identify conservation need(s) and proposed corrective
measure(s) that are within conservation priorities set by the county
Farm Service Agency committee.  Proposed corrective measure(s) must
conform to conservation practices identified as appropriate by the
local Soil and Water Conservation District. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Agricultural Conservation Program Specialist,
USDA/FSA/DAFP/CPB, Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202)
690-0671.  Fax:  (202) 720-4619.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 

After September 30, 1996, contact county offices of the Farm Service
Agency or the Natural Resources Conservation Service. 


      CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:2.2

This program was authorized by Public Law 99-198, the Food Security
Act of 1985, as amended; Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform
Act of 1986. 

Purpose(s).  To improve soil and water quality by reducing soil
erosion and sedimentation and establish wildlife habitat, among other
objectives. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Direct cost-share payments,
annual rental payments, and technical/engineering support. 
Cost-share payments are limited to up to 50 percent of the cost to
establish groundcover for erosion-reduction purposes, and annual
rental payments are capped at $50,000 per applicant, per fiscal year. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All owners,
operators, and tenants of eligible cropland.  Landowners must have
owned property for at least 3 years before the close of the
applicable sign-up period.  Operators must provide satisfactory
evidence that they will be in control of the eligible cropland for
the full term of the Conservation Reserve Program contract. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Conservation Reserve Program Specialist, USDA/FSA/DAFP/CEPD,
Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202) 720-7333.  Fax:  (202)
720-4619.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      EMERGENCY CONSERVATION
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:2.3

This program was authorized by the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978,
as amended, Title IV, Public Law 95-334. 

Purpose(s).  To enable farmers to perform emergency conservation
measures to control wind erosion on farmland or to rehabilitate
farmland damaged by wind erosion, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes,
typhoons, or other natural disasters and for emergency water
conservation/enhancing measures during periods of drought. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Technical assistance, as well
as direct cost-share payments to be used for specified purposes. 
Payments are limited to 64 percent of the first $62,500, 40 percent
of the second $62,500, and 20 percent of the eligible costs above
$125,000.  Total payments are limited to $200,000 per person, per
disaster. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All agricultural
producers who, without federal assistance, are unable to cover
rehabilitation costs for private farm lands severely damaged from
natural disasters when, as a result of the disaster new conservation
problems have been created that (1) if not treated, will impair or
endanger the land; (2) materially affect the productive capacity of
the land; (3) represent damage that is unusual in character and,
except for wind erosion, is not the type that would recur frequently
in the same area; and (4) will be so costly to rehabilitate that
federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to
productive agricultural use.  The applicant's submission for
assistance must be reviewed and approved by the Farm Service Agency's
county committee. 

Contact point(s).  County offices of USDA's Farm Service Agency. 


      FARM DEBT
      CANCELLATION-CONSERVATION
      EASEMENT PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:2.4

This program was authorized by Public Law 99-198, the Food Security
Act of 1985, as amended.  The 1996 Farm Bill modifies this program in
that rather than placing easements on such properties, the Secretary
is authorized to enter into contracts with borrowers for
conservation, recreation, and wildlife purposes. 

Purpose(s).  To protect marginal and sensitive lands under federal
farm loan by buying easements for conservation, recreation, and
wildlife purposes. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Program participants are given
debt cancellation on outstanding loan balances in exchange for
conservation easements.  Cancellation amounts are not to exceed 33
percent of the principal for current borrowers, or the fair market
value of the easement obtained from delinquent borrowers. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All Farm Service
Agency credit borrowers (current or delinquent) who have loans
secured by real estate and have land that qualifies for a
conservation easement.  Lands eligible for a conservation easement
include areas of high water quality or scenic value; historic or
cultural properties listed in or eligible for the National Register
of Historic Places; aquifer recharge areas of local, regional, or
state importance; buffer zones necessary to protect proposed
conservation easement areas; areas within or adjacent to federal,
state, or local conservation areas; wetlands; highly erodible lands;
lands containing aquatic life, endangered species, or wildlife
habitat of local, regional, or national importance; and lands in 100
year floodplains. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Farm Credit Programs Loan Servicing Division, AG Code 0523,
P.O.  Box 2415, Washington, D.C.  20013-2415.  Telephone:  (202)
720-4572. 


      INTEREST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:2.5

This program was authorized by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
of 1990. 

Purpose(s).  To aid no larger than family-sized farms in obtaining
credit when the farm family is temporarily unable to project a
positive cash flow without a reduction in the interest rate. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Guaranteed loans to, among
other things, develop, conserve, or make proper use of land and water
resources--including pollution abatement and control.  Loans are
limited to $300,000. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All farm owners
and operators who meet the definitional criteria of a
small/family-sized farm owner or operator and who are (1) unable to
obtain financing at reasonable rates without a loan guarantee; (2)
unable, without a reduction in the loan interest rate, to project a
positive cash flow with a 10-percent capital replacement margin; and
(3) able, after a 4-percent interest rate reduction, to project a
positive cash flow with a 10-percent capital replacement margin. 

Contact point(s).  The Farm Credit Loanmaking Division of USDA's Farm
Service Agency's county offices. 


      WATER QUALITY INCENTIVES
      PROJECTS
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:2.6

This program was authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation
and Trade Act of 1990. 

Section 334 of the 1996 Farm Bill combines the functions of this
program with the Agricultural Conservation Program, Colorado River
Basin Salinity Control Program, and Great Plains Conservation
Program, to form the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. 
Accordingly, the Water Quality Incentives Projects program will lapse
as of September 30, 1996. 

Purpose(s).  To encourage agricultural producers to implement farming
practices that reduce the amount of water pollution caused by their
agricultural activities. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Direct incentive payments of up
to $25 per acre, technical/engineering support, and education to
assist in implementing water quality management systems.  An
additional $1,500 per applicant, per contract, is also available in
cost-share assistance.  The Agricultural Conservation Program's
annual payment limitation of $3,500 per person, per fiscal year, for
up to 5 years, applies. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All producers
within designated Water Quality Incentives Project areas.  Project
areas are selected nationally.  Water quality conditions identified
must be able to be improved by reductions in agricultural nonpoint
source pollutants. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Farm Service
Agency, Water Quality Incentives Projects Specialist,
USDA/FSA/DAFP/PEAB, Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202)
720-5783.  Fax:  (202) 720-4619.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 

After September 30, 1996, contact county offices of the Farm Service
Agency or the Natural Resources Conservation Service. 


   FOREST SERVICE
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:3

One Forest Service program was identified. 


      STEWARDSHIP INCENTIVE
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:3.1

This program was authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation
and Trade Act of 1990. 

Purpose(s).  To encourage private landowners to manage their forest
land in ways that improve water quality, including tree planting and
the implementation of best management practices for stream crossings
and streamside management. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Direct payments,
technical/engineering support, and education.  Federal cost share
cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost, with a maximum of $10,000
per applicant, per fiscal year. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Nonindustrial
private landowners.  Ownership of less than 1,000 acres and
willingness to implement a stewardship plan. 

Contact point(s).  State forestry agencies and state foresters. 


   NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
   SERVICE
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4

Nine Natural Resources Conservation Service programs were identified. 


      COLORADO RIVER BASIN
      SALINITY CONTROL PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.1

This program was authorized by the Colorado River Basin Salinity
Control Act of 1974, as amended, Public Law 93-320, Section 202c. 

Section 334 of the 1996 Farm Bill combines the functions of this
program with the Agricultural Conservation Program, Great Plains
Conservation Program, and the Water Quality Incentives Program to
form the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.  Accordingly, the
Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program will lapse as of
September 30, 1996. 

Purpose(s).  To reduce water pollution from excessive salt loads in
the Colorado River because of agricultural operations. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Cost-share payments of up to 70
percent for specified uses and technical assistance, including
engineering and construction supervision.  Total payment limited to
$100,000 per farm. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Agricultural
producers located within the Colorado River Basin.  Must be an
agricultural producer within priority project areas in Colorado,
Utah, and Wyoming.  Participants must sign long-term contracts (3 to
10 years) under which total resource management systems are
implemented on their farms and ranches. 

Contact Point(s).  Local county offices of USDA's Natural Resources
Conservation Service in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. 


      EMERGENCY WETLAND RESERVE
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.2

Authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of
1990, and the Emergency Supplemental Appropriation Acts of 1993 and
1994. 

Purpose(s).  To protect and restore wetlands affected by the 1993
midwestern flood through acquisition of easements and provision of
technical and restoration cost-share assistance. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Direct payments at fair market
agricultural land values for permanent easements and 30-year
easements.  Also, payments for restoration costs of 100 percent for
permanent easements and 50 percent for 30-year easements. 
Technical/engineering support is also provided. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Nonfederal
landowners whose lands were inundated by the 1993 midwestern flood
and who have restorable wetlands. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Wetlands Scientist, Watersheds and Wetlands
Division, Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202) 690-0848.  Fax: 
(202) 720-2143. 


      GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.3

Authorized by the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act of
1956, as amended. 

Section 334 of the 1996 Farm Bill combines the functions of this
program with the Agricultural Conservation Program, Colorado River
Basin Salinity Control Program, and the Water Quality Incentives
Program, to form the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. 
Accordingly, the Great Plains Conservation Program will lapse as of
September 30, 1996. 

Purpose(s).  To conserve, protect, and utilize the soil and water
resources on Great Plains farms and ranches where soil erosion from
wind and water is a serious problem. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Technical/engineering
assistance and cost-share payments of up to 75 percent of the total
cost of the given activity, with a maximum yearly limit of $3,500 per
person. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Agricultural
producers in 556 counties in the 10 Great Plains states of Colorado,
Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South
Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. 

Must be an agricultural producer in 1 of the 10 Great Plains states
listed above and be located in a designated priority area. 
Participants must sign long-term contracts (3 to 10 years) under
which total resource management systems are implemented on their
farms and ranches. 

Contact point(s).  Local county offices of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service and state conservationists in the 10 Great
Plains states listed above. 


      RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND
      DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.4

This program was authorized by Public Law 97-98. 

Purpose(s).  To encourage and improve the capability of state and
local units of government and local nonprofit organizations in rural
areas to plan, develop, and carry out programs for resource
conservation and development and community sustainability. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Technical and limited financial
assistance for the planning and installation of approved projects in
authorized resources, conservation, and development areas. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State and local
government and nonprofit organizations in approved resources,
conservation, and development areas.  Applicants must be in
resources, conservation, and development areas specifically
authorized for assistance by the Secretary of Agriculture.  Projects
must be specified in approved area plans and should address land
conservation, water management, community development, and/or
environmental enhancement. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service, RC&D Program Manager, P.O.  Box 2890,
Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202) 720-2241.  Fax:  (202)
690-4205. 

Also, regional conservationists and state conservationists, USDA
Natural Resources and Conservation Service. 


      RIVER BASIN SURVEYS AND
      INVESTIGATIONS
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.5

This program was authorized by the Watershed Protection and Flood
Prevention Act, Public Law 83-566, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide planning assistance to federal, state, and
local agencies for the development of coordinated water and related
land resources programs, with priority given to solving upstream
flooding of rural communities, improving the quality of water
emanating from agricultural nonpoint sources, wetland preservation,
drought management for agriculture and rural communities, and
assisting state agencies in developing strategic water resource
plans. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies, monitoring, and
technical/engineering support. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Federal, state,
and local agencies.  Priority is given to projects that (1)
contribute to achieving high-priority objectives of the National
Conservation Program, (2) have a high likelihood of implementation,
(3) will be implemented with relatively little federal assistance,
and (4) have state and local study assistance and are of short
duration and low cost. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Director, Watersheds and Wetlands Division,
P.O.  Box 2890, Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202) 720-3534. 
Fax:  (202) 720-2143. 


      RURAL ABANDONED MINE PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.6

This program was authorized by the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977, Section 406, Public Law 95-87, 91 Statute
460; Amendments by the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Act of 1990. 

Purpose(s).  To protect people and the environment from the adverse
effects of past coal mining practices and to promote the development
of soil and water resources of unreclaimed mined lands. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Direct payments of up to 100
percent in cost-share funds for conservation practices determined to
be needed for reclamation, conservation, and development of up to 320
acres per owner of rural abandoned coal mine land or lands and waters
affected by coal mining activities. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Individuals,
groups, or units of government that own or control the surface or
water rights of abandoned coal mine land or lands with water affected
by coal mining practices used before August 3, 1977. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Deputy Chief for Programs, P.O Box 2890,
Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202) 720-2847. 


      SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.7

This program was authorized by the Soil Conservation and Domestic
Allotment Act of 1936, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To plan and carry out a national natural resource
conservation program and to provide leadership in the conservation
and use of the nation's soil, water, and related resources. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Technical soil and water
conservation resource assistance is provided to state and local
governments.  Advisory and counseling services are provided to the
general public in order to promote total resource planning and
management, improve water quality and natural resources, and reduce
point and nonpoint source pollution. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State and local
governments, the general public, and applicants from Puerto Rico, the
U.S.  Virgin Islands, and U.S.  Western Pacific Trust Territories. 
Requested resource assistance is reviewed with the conservation
district's governing body.  Individuals and groups work in
cooperation with local conservation districts involved. 

Contact point(s).  County offices of USDA's Natural Resource
Conservation Service. 


      WATERSHED PROTECTION AND
      FLOOD PREVENTION (SMALL
      WATERSHED PROGRAM)
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.8

Authorized by the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act,
Public Law 83-566, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide technical and financial assistance to state
agencies and units of local government in planning and carrying out
works of improvement to protect, develop, and utilize the land and
water resources in small watersheds, including total resource
management and planning to improve water quality and solve problems
caused by flooding, erosion, and sediment damage, conservation,
development, utilization, and disposal of water. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies, monitoring, loans,
cost-share grants, and technical assistance are provided for the
installation of land treatment measures.  Grant amounts are not to
exceed the level for other national programs, with a maximum of
$100,000 per applicant for the life of the program.  Cost-share rates
depend on the type of measure (land treatment--structural or
nonstructural) and, for structural measures, the purpose to which the
cost is allocated.  The program provides up to 100 percent of the
construction costs for structural measures with flood prevention
purposes and up to 50 percent of such costs for structural measures
with other purposes.  The program also provides up to 75 percent of
the installation cost for nonstructural measures.  Generally,
technical assistance (advisory and counseling services) for all types
of measures is provided without cost. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Any state agency,
county or group of counties, municipality, town or township, soil and
water conservation district, Indian tribe or tribal organization, or
any nonprofit agency with authority under state law to carry out,
maintain, and operate watershed works of improvement.  The program is
also available to Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Mariana
Islands, the U.S.  Virgin Islands, and the Trust Territories of the
Pacific. 

The subject watershed must meet all requirements of applicable laws
and cannot exceed 250,000 acres in size.  The governor or governor's
representative must also recommend the watershed for planning
assistance.  Furthermore, it should be evident that identified
problems can be solved by project action under authority of Public
Law 83-566.  Local project sponsors should indicate a willingness to
carry out a watershed project and should have available the
capabilities and resources necessary to develop a watershed plan, as
well as authority under state statute to perform their installation,
operation, and maintenance responsibilities for project measures. 
Projects should have good prospects for a favorable benefit-cost
ratio and present no critical environmental issues.  Total capacity
of single structures cannot exceed 25,000 acre-feet and cannot have
more than 12,500 acre-feet of floodwater detention capacity. 
Post-assistance annual operation and maintenance inspections and
reports are also required. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Director, Watersheds and Wetlands Division,
P.O.  Box 2890, Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202) 720-3534. 
Fax:  (202) 720-2143. 


      WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:4.9

This program was authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation
and Trade Act of 1990, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To protect and restore wetlands through acquisition of
easements and provision of technical/engineering and restoration
cost-share assistance. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Direct payments at fair market
values for permanent easements and 30-year easements.  Also, payments
for restoration costs of 100 percent for permanent easements and 50
to 75 percent for 30-year easements.  Technical/engineering support
is also provided. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Nonfederal
landowners with restorable wetlands. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources
Conservation Service, Wetlands Scientist, Watersheds and Wetlands
Division, Washington, D.C.  20013.  Telephone:  (202) 690-0848.  Fax: 
(202) 720-2143. 


   RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:5

One program administered by the Rural Utilities Service was
identified. 


      WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL
      SYSTEMS FOR RURAL
      COMMUNITIES
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1:5.1

Authorized by the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as
amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide basic human amenities, alleviate health
hazards, and promote the orderly growth of rural areas by financing
new and improved rural water and waste disposal facilities. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Direct loans, loan guarantees,
and grants to construct or improve drinking water, sanitary sewer,
solid waste, and storm drainage facilities.  Loans are made for the
useful life of the facilities, 40 years, or state law limitation
period, whichever is shorter.  Grants are limited to amounts required
by applicants in order to establish reasonable user rates and cannot
exceed 75 percent of eligible project costs.  Grant funds may not be
used for certain costs that would be eligible for loans, such as
initial operations and maintenance, interest, and refinancing. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Municipalities,
counties, or other political subdivisions of states, nonprofit
corporations (including cooperatives), or Indian tribes. 

Applicants must serve rural areas, cities, or towns with populations
of 10,000 or less.  Applicants must also be unable to finance their
needs from their own resources or unable to obtain other credit at
reasonable rates and terms.  For grants, median household income of
the service area must be below that of the statewide nonmetropolitan
median household income. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities
Service, Assistant Administrator, Water and Waste, Washington, D.C. 
20250.  Telephone:  (202) 690-2670.  U.S.  Department of
Agriculture's rural development state directors. 


DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S PROGRAM
RELATED TO WATER QUALITY
ASSISTANCE
============================================================ Chapter 2

In the Department of Commerce, one program related to water quality
assistance administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration was identified. 


   NATIONAL OCEANIC AND
   ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 2:1

This agency administers a research grant program to develop
information on factors affecting water quality in the Florida Bay
area. 


      COASTAL OCEAN
      PROGRAM/FLORIDA BAY REGIONAL
      STUDY
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 2:1.1

Authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Appropriations Act of 1995. 

Purpose(s).  This program has multiple purposes to (1) use the
sediment record from the Florida Bay/Everglades region to identify
natural and anthropogenic changes in this ecosystem over time, (2)
reconstruct episodic/catastrophic meteorological events and local
weather regimes that critically affect the South Florida ecosystem,
(3) provide rainfall estimates of the entire Florida Bay area using
Doppler weather radar so that the freshwater input via precipitation
may be identified, (4) describe and quantify the interaction and
exchange of Florida Bay waters with the connecting coastal waters of
the Gulf of Mexico and with the Atlantic Ocean through the tidal
passes between the Florida Keys, and (5) determine the effects that
seasonal temperature and salinity cycles have on zooplankton and
micro-zooplankton abundance and grazing consumption. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Research grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Any qualified
researcher.  Research proposal must be submitted to the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for peer review and
acceptance. 

Contact Point(s).  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Director, Ocean Chemistry Division, Atlantic Oceanographic and
Meteorological Laboratory, NOAA/OAR/ERL.  Telephone:  (305) 361-4380. 
Fax:  (305) 361-4392.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S PROGRAMS
RELATED TO WATER QUALITY
ASSISTANCE
============================================================ Chapter 3

Within the Department of Defense, programs that provide assistance
related to water quality are administered by the U.S.  Army Corps of
Engineers, Directorate of Civil Works.  The programs involved have
functions related to water quality as just one of a number of
elements in larger programs that primarily address flooding and
related planning assistance to the states. 


   U.S.  ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3:1

Four programs were identified that are administered by the Army Corps
of Engineers, Directorate of Civil Works. 


      ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3:1.1

Authorized by the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, Public Law
102-580, Section 219. 

Purpose(s).  Planning and design of water-related environmental
infrastructure. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies and
technical/engineering support.  In general, a 25-percent cost share
of total assistance cost is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Eighteen
communities identified in the legislation. 

Contact Point(s).  U.S.  Army Corps of Engineers, Planning Division,
Directorate of Civil Works, Program Manager, Environmental
Infrastructure, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 
20314-1000.  ATTN:  CECW-PE.  Telephone:  (202) 761-1723.  Fax: 
(202) 761-0140. 


      FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT
      SERVICES
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3:1.2

Authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1960, Section 206, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide information and data on floods and actions to
reduce flood damage potentials; encourage prudent use of the nation's
flood plains; and support comprehensive flood plain management. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies, technical/engineering
support, and other information services. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Assistance to
other federal agencies and private citizens provided on a cost-
recovery basis.  Assistance to states, local governments, and Indian
tribes provided at no cost.  Provide written request for services to
the Corps; requests must be related to flooding problems or
conditions. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Army Corps of Engineers, Planning Division,
Directorate of Civil Works, Chief, Flood Plain Management Services,
20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20314-1000. 
Telephone:  (202) 761-0169.  Fax:  (202) 761-0140. 


      PARTNERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
      PROGRESS
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3:1.3

Authorized by the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act,
1991.  Public Law 101-514. 

Purpose(s).  Financial alternatives and analysis for environmental
infrastructure. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies and financial analysis
support.  Project costs are shared equally; in-kind services only; no
cash. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility limitations.  Any locality
nationwide that has less than 500,000 persons with per capita income
less than national average.  No states. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Army Corps of Engineers, Planning Division,
Directorate of Civil Works, Headquarters Coordinator, Partners for
Environmental Progress, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington,
D.C.  20314-1000.  ATTN:  CECW-PE.  Telephone:  (202) 761-1723.  Fax: 
(202) 761-0140. 


      PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO
      STATES
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 3:1.4

Authorized by the Water Resource Development Act of 1974, as amended,
Section 22. 

Purpose(s).  Cooperate with states, Indian tribes, and the Trust
Territories in preparation of plans for the development, utilization,
and conservation of water and related land resources within their
respective boundaries. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies and
technical/engineering support.  Costs are shared equally, except for
Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Palau). 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Any state, the
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. 
Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
(Palau), and Indian tribes. 

Requests for assistance must be related to water resources.  Requests
are prioritized by the state or tribal water resources coordinator,
and studies are initiated on a funds-available basis. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Army Corps of Engineers, Planning Division,
Directorate of Civil Works, Chief, Flood Plain Management Services,
20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20314-1000. 
Telephone:  (202) 761-0169.  Fax:  (202) 761-0140. 


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR'S
PROGRAMS RELATED TO WATER QUALITY
ASSISTANCE
============================================================ Chapter 4

Within the Department of the Interior, programs providing assistance
related to water quality are administered by the Bureau of
Reclamation, National Park Service, and the U.S.  Fish and Wildlife
Service.  These agencies become involved in water quality efforts
because of their other primary responsibilities.  These
responsibilities include ensuring adequate supplies of water for
drinking and agricultural purposes within arid locations of the U.S. 
interior; reclaiming resources that have been impaired by activities
such as mining and other types of economic development; conserving
the quality and beauty of national park lands and scenic rivers;
protecting endangered species and migratory birds; and
protecting/enhancing the quality of fish and wildlife habitats. 


   BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1

Nine programs administered by the Bureau of Reclamation were
identified. 


      COLORADO RIVER BASIN
      SALINITY CONTROL PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.1

Authorized by the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act, as
amended, Public Laws 93-320, 98-569, and 104-20. 

Purpose(s).  To study and implement salinity control projects within
the Colorado River Basin. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Construction Cooperative
Agreements. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Open to anyone
wishing to participate in controlling salinity in the Colorado River
Basin.  Proposals are ranked competitively according to
cost-effectiveness and performance-risk factors.  Projects must be
for the purpose of controlling salinity in the Colorado River Basin. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, 125 South State Street,
Room 6107, Salt Lake City, Utah 84138-1102.  Telephone:  (801)
524-6292.  Fax:  (801) 524-5499.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.2

Authorized by Reclamation Act of 1902, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide funding and assistance for the implementation
of structural and operational measures to improve water management. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, studies,
technical/engineering support, and research.  Reimbursement
requirements and repayment arrangements are determined on a
case-by-case basis, depending on the federal role/responsibility
under the given activity. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State, local, and
tribal governments.  Congressional authority and appropriations must
be secured. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, Director, Technical Service
Center, D-8000, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225. 
Telephone:  (303) 236-6985, ext.  366. 


      DEPARTMENT IRRIGATION
      DRAINAGE PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.3

A 1986 Department of the Interior initiative established this
program. 

Purpose(s).  To develop coordinated remediation plans with
appropriate federal, state, and local entities and implement
corrective actions where irrigation drainage has affected endangered
species, migratory birds, and/or caused water quality problems. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies, monitoring, and
technical/engineering support.  Subject to availability of funds. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Water districts
that are in violation of the Endangered Species Act or the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, Program Analysis Office,
D-5010, Manager, Irrigation Drainage Program, Denver Federal Center,
Denver, Colorado 80225.  Telephone:  (303) 236-9336, ext.  234.  Fax: 
(303) 236-3573.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.4

Authorized by the Reclamation Act of 1902.  The Federal Water Project
Act of 1956, Public Law 89-72.  Public Law 102-575, Title 16. 

Purpose(s).  The General Investigations Program conducts studies to
meet current and future water quality, quantity, and environmental
needs through the management of water supplies by structural and
nonstructural means. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Feasibility studies require 50
percent cost-sharing from a nonfederal entity.  Technical assistance
to states can be provided without cost-sharing. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Nonfederal water
supply agencies or organizations, city or state agencies, and local
irrigation districts within the 17 Western states. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, Program Analysis Office,
D-5100, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225.  Telephone: 
(303) 236-9336.  Fax:  (303) 236-3930. 


      NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.5

Department of the Interior Trust Responsibilities. 

Purpose(s).  Assist Native Americans in the development and
management of water resources. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, direct payments,
studies, monitoring, technical/engineering support, research, and
education.  Cost-share or 100 percent project funding by the Bureau
of Reclamation. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All Native
Americans residing on reservation or tribal Trust lands.  Applicants
must be members of federally recognized tribes. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, Chief of Native American
Affairs, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20240-0001. 
Telephone:  (202) 208-4055. 


      OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.6

Authorized by the Reclamation Act of 1902, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To operate and maintain Reclamation facilities.  These
projects include water quality improvement and conservation efforts,
in addition to other purposes. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Reimbursement of operation and
maintenance costs associated with federal benefits on Reclamation
projects. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Water districts
that contract with the Bureau of Reclamation for water service. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, Program Analysis Office,
D-5500, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225.  Telephone: 
(303) 236-3289, ext.  319.  Fax:  (303) 236-3573. 


      SMALL RECLAMATION PROJECT
      ACT LOAN PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.7

Authorized by the Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956, Public Law
84-984, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  The Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956, as amended,
established a program under which certain types of organizations,
located in the 17 contiguous Western states and Hawaii, can obtain
loans for development of small reclamation projects and grants for
those portions of the projects that are nonreimbursable as a matter
of national policy. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Loans, studies, monitoring, and
technical/engineering support. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State or a
department, agency, or a political subdivision thereof; a conservancy
district, irrigation district, water users' association, or an agency
created by interstate compact or similar organization that has
capacity to contract with the United States under the federal
reclamation laws.  Requires a minimum of 25 percent local funding. 
Limits established for fiscal year 1996 are that total project costs
cannot exceed $52.9 million and loans cannot exceed $35.2 million. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, Program Analysis Office,
D-5500, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225.  Telephone: 
(303) 236-3289, ext.  319.  Fax:  (303) 236-3573. 


      WASTE WATER REUSE PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.8

Authorized by Public Law 102-575, Title XVI. 

Purpose(s).  To investigate and identify opportunities for
reclamation and reuse of municipal, industrial, domestic, and
agricultural wastewater--and naturally impaired groundwater and
surface water--for the design and construction of demonstration and
permanent facilities to reclaim and reuse wastewater, and to conduct
research, including desalting, for the reclamation of wastewater and
naturally impaired groundwater and surface water. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants and cost-sharing
appraisal feasibility studies, technical/engineering support, and
research.  For studies, demonstration projects, and research, federal
funding cannot exceed 50 percent of the total cost.  For
construction, federal funding cannot exceed 25 percent of the total
cost. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Water supply
agencies and wastewater collection and treatment agencies in the 17
reclamation states.  Few requirements for investigations, studies,
demonstration, and research projects.  Only projects authorized by
the Congress are considered for construction funding. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, Southern California Area
Office, 27710 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 201, P.O.  Box 849, Temecula,
California 92593-0849.  Telephone:  (909) 695-5310.  Fax:  (909)
695-5319. 


      WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:1.9

Authorized by Public Laws 57-161, 96-480, 98-242, and 99-502. 

Purpose(s).  Working in partnership with the private sector and
academic institutions, the Water Treatment Technology Program is
directed to reduce the cost of water treatment and desalting
technology, in order to improve the water supply. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies, monitoring,
technical/engineering support on water-related problems throughout
the 17 contiguous western states. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Private sector,
academia, and communities in the contiguous 17 western states. 

Contact point(s).  Bureau of Reclamation, Technical Services Center,
Water Treatment Technology Program Manager, D-8000, Denver, Colorado
80225.  Telephone:  (303) 236-6203, ext.  230. 


   NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:2

One program administered by the National Park Service was identified. 


      RIVERS, TRAILS, AND
      CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:2.1

Authorized by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, Public Law 90-542;
National Trails System Act, Public Law 90-543; Outdoor Recreation Act
of 1963, Public Law 88-29. 

Purpose(s).  To advocate and assist community-based conservation
action, including river restoration and water quality enhancement. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Short-term planning assistance,
including studies and technical assistance for the assessment of
resources, identification of land protection strategies, and
organizational development.  No federal funding is provided. 
Projects must demonstrate cooperation and commitment among affected
public agencies and private interests, including the sharing of
project costs. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State and local
agencies and nonprofit organizations.  Projects proposed must provide
the opportunity to protect natural and/or cultural resources and
enhance recreational opportunities.  There must be significant public
support for conserving the resource. 

Contact point(s).  National Park Service, Rivers, Trails and
Conservation Assistance Program, Acting Chief, Rivers and Watershed
Division, P.O.  Box 37127, Washington, D.C.  20013-7127.  Telephone: 
(202) 343-3780.  Fax:  (202) 343-3682. 


   U.S.  FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3

Nine programs administered by the U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service
were identified. 


      ENVIRONMENTAL
      CONTAMINANTS--CONTAMINANTS
      IDENTIFICATION AND
      ASSESSMENT
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.1

Authorized by the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, February 18, 1929,
Chapter 257; the Law of March 10, 1934, Chapter 55, as amended; the
Law of August 8, 1956, Chapter 1036; Federal Water Pollution Control
Act of 1972, as amended, Public Law 92-500; Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended, Public Law 93-205; Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, Public Law
96-510. 

Purpose(s).  To identify and assess the effects of contaminants on
Fish and Wildlife Service lands, Trust resources, and other
biological resources on and off Fish and Wildlife Service lands. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Short- and medium-duration
studies/investigations of contaminant exposure and effect, including
monitoring and technical assistance to develop an information base
for use by decisionmakers concerning detecting, avoiding, or
correcting contaminant problems. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Individuals and
organizations with a need for information on exposure or effects of
contamination on fish and wildlife resources.  Applicants must
provide matching funds or in-kind services. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Division
of Environmental Contaminants, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
Virginia 22203.  Telephone:  (703) 358-2148.  Fax:  (703) 358-1800. 
E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      ENVIRONMENTAL
      CONTAMINANTS--CONTAMINANTS
      PREVENTION
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.2

Authorized by the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, February 18, 1929,
Chapter 257; the Law of March 10, 1934, Chapter 55, as amended; the
Law of August 8, 1956, Chapter 1036; Federal Water Pollution Control
Act of 1972, as amended, Public Law 92-500; Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended, Public Law 93-205; Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, Public Law
96-510. 

Purpose(s).  To prevent the adverse effects of contaminants to Trust
resources. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Technical and engineering
support.  No federal financial assistance is provided. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Individuals and
organizations.  A need for technical assistance in order to satisfy
requirements for federally funded projects or federally authorized
permits, licenses, or other federal approvals involving water
resources and endangered species is required. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Division
of Environmental Contaminants, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
Virginia 22203.  Telephone:  (703) 358-2148.  Fax:  (703) 358-1800. 
E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      ENVIRONMENTAL
      CONTAMINANTS--NATURAL
      RESOURCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.3

Authorized by the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, February 18, 1929,
Chapter 257; the Law of March 10, 1934, Chapter 55, as amended; the
Law of August 8, 1956, Chapter 1036; Federal Water Pollution Control
Act of 1972, as amended, Public Law 92-500; Endangered Species Act of
1973, as amended, Public Law 93-205; Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, Public Law
96-510; Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Public Law 101-380. 

Purpose(s).  To provide funding for the assessment of damage to water
quality and Trust resources from oil spills and/or other hazardous
substance releases, so that the restoration or replacement of these
injured resources are paid for by the responsible parties. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  On-the-ground restoration
activities paid for with damages collected from polluters because of
oil spills and hazardous substance releases that injure water quality
and Trust resources.  Restoration activities may involve
matching/in-kind partnerships with nonfederal sources. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Individuals or
organizations interested in the restoration of fish and wildlife,
including aquatic habitat and water quality.  A site-specific
restoration plan with the potential to restore or replace the
impaired resource is required. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Division
of Environmental Contaminants, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
Virginia 22203.  Telephone:  (703) 358-2148.  Fax:  (703) 358-1800. 
E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      FEDERAL AID--SPORT FISH
      RESTORATION/PUMPOUT STATION
      GRANTS
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.4

Authorized by the Clean Vessel Act of 1992, Public Law 102-587. 

Purpose(s).  To provide financial assistance to support state
projects for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance
of pumpout and/or dump stations for sewage waste from recreational
vessels. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants for surveys, plans,
construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and educational
purposes. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All states, U.S. 
territories, and the District of Columbia.  Proposals must conform to
requirements described in the grant application guidance. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service, Administrator,
Clean Vessel Act Grants, Division of Federal Aid, 4401 North Fairfax
Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203.  Telephone:  (703) 358-1845.  Fax: 
(703) 358-1837.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      HABITAT CONSERVATION--FOREST
      PLAN
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.5

Authorized by the Migratory Bird Conservation Act.  Endangered
Species Act of 1973.  Anadromous Fish Conservation Act. 

Purpose(s).  To implement watershed habitat restoration projects,
primarily in voluntary cooperation with private landowners; restore
watershed health, ecosystem functions, and conserve sensitive
species. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Restoration of damaged
watershed ecosystem functions in Oregon, Washington, and Northern
California watersheds. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Private landowners
and unemployed timber workers in watersheds located in the states of
Oregon and Washington and in Northern California.  Impending
ecosystem restoration projects must have the voluntary cooperation of
private landowners. 

Contact point(s).  Assistant Regional Director, Forest Plan and North
Coast Ecosystem, U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service-Region I, Portland,
Oregon.  Telephone:  (360) 534-9330.  Fax:  (360) 534-9331.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      HABITAT
      CONSERVATION--NATIONAL
      COASTAL WETLANDS GRANTS
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.6

Authorized by the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and
Restoration Act, Public Law 101-646, Title III. 

Purpose(s).  To facilitate the comprehensive restoration,
enhancement, and acquisition of coastal wetlands. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Competitive grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Coastal states. 
Proposals must conform to requirements described in the grant
application guidance. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Division
of Habitat Conservation, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
Virginia 22203.  Telephone:  (703) 358-2161.  Fax:  (703) 358-2232. 
E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      HABITAT
      CONSERVATION--PROJECT
      PLANNING
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.7

Authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, August 8, 1956,
Chapter 1036; Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Public
Law 92-500; Federal Power Act, as amended, June 10, 1920, Chapter
285. 

Purpose(s).  To pursue opportunities and cooperative efforts with
other government agencies and private partnerships to protect,
restore, and enhance fish and wildlife habitats; provide technical
assistance to the private sector to maximize wildlife conservation in
wetlands, associated uplands, and riparian areas; and advocate
conservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources and
habitats that may be affected by energy and water resource
development. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Technical assistance and
advanced planning/consultation services. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Any individual or
organization needing technical assistance in satisfying requirements
for federally funded projects or federally authorized permits or
licenses. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Division
of Habitat Conservation, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
Virginia 22203.  Telephone:  (703) 358-2161.  Fax:  (703) 358-2232. 
E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      HABITAT CONSERVATION--U.S. 
      FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
      COASTAL PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.8

Authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, August 8, 1956,
Chapter 103, as amended, Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972,
as amended, Public Law 92-500. 

Purpose(s).  To integrate Service activities in high-priority coastal
ecosystems by identifying the most important natural resource
problems and solutions; influencing the planning and decision-making
processes of other governmental and nongovernmental groups;
implementing solutions through partnerships that result in
on-the-ground results; instilling a stewardship ethic and catalyzing
public action. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Studies, technical/engineering
support, education, and cooperative habitat restoration and planning. 
Assistance is limited to 11 priority ecosystems. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Any individual or
organization working on coastal issues.  Significance of Trust
resources present in the ecosystem, imminence of threat, presence of
Service lands or Trust resources, and public or private support. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Division
of Habitat Conservation, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington,
Virginia 22203.  Telephone:  (703) 358-2161.  Fax:  (703) 358-2232. 
E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      REFUGES AND WILDLIFE--NORTH
      AMERICAN WATERFOWL
      MANAGEMENT PLAN
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 4:3.9

Authorized by the North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989,
Public Law 101-233. 

Purpose(s).  To support a strategy for cooperative public/private
wetland habitat conservation that will reverse the decline in
waterfowl and other wetland wildlife species in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants.  Public and private
participants (partners) must contribute at least one dollar for every
grant dollar received. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Public and private
entities that agree to enter into partnership to acquire, restore,
and enhance wetlands.  Program/proposals must be consistent with
provisions of a Canada/U.S./Mexico agreement--the North American
Waterfowl Management Plan. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service, Executive
Director, North American Waterfowl and Wetlands Office, 4401 North
Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203.  Telephone:  (703)
358-1784.  Fax:  (703) 358-2282.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S
PROGRAMS RELATED TO WATER QUALITY
============================================================ Chapter 5

The Department of Transportation provides formula and project grants
to the states under the Federal Aid Highway Program for the
development of integrated, interconnected transportation systems;
public road improvements; safe highway designs; and other related
special needs.  As one facet of this program, the Department provides
assistance related to water quality to ensure that the construction
of surface transportation systems does not adversely affect wetlands
and that nonpoint source discharges/stormwater runoff from highway
and transit facilities do not impair water quality. 

The Congress appropriates funds for the Federal Aid Highway Program
and establishes formulas for state allocations about every 5 years. 
Projects related to water quality that are eligible for funding may
fall under either the National Highway System or the Surface
Transportation component of the program, or both.  For instance,
actions to mitigate adverse impacts to wetlands are covered under the
areawide planning provisions of both the National Highway System and
the Surface Transportation Program.  Measures to protect water
quality from highway and/or transit facility stormwater runoff are
funded under enhancement provisions of the Surface Transportation
Program.  States submit vouchers and are reimbursed for qualifying
expenditures, up to total yearly allocation apportionments. 


   FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 5:1

Two programs administered by the Federal Highway Administration were
identified. 


      NATIONAL HIGHWAY
      SYSTEM/SURFACE
      TRANSPORTATION
      PROGRAM/WETLAND MITIGATION
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 5:1.1

Authorized by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of
1991, Title 1 of Public Law 102-240. 

Purpose(s).  To ensure that improvements developed for the surface
transportation system do not adversely affect wetlands. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Formula and project grants,
technical/engineering support, research, and education.  Funding
level is established by statute.  Expenditures must be reasonable and
must fall within statutory limitations and formula-based
apportionments. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State and local
highway/transportation departments and agencies and occasionally
local project sponsors.  Applicants must be bona fide state and/or
local transportation agencies and must comply with all federal
regulations and policies set forth under the Federal Aid Highway and
Transit Assistance Programs. 

Contact point(s).  State and local highway/transportation
departments/agencies. 


      SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
      PROGRAM/TRANSPORTATION
      ENHANCEMENT/MITIGATION OF
      WATER QUALITY IMPACTS FROM
      HIGHWAY STORMWATER RUNOFF
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 5:1.2

Authorized by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of
1991, Title 1 of Public Law 102-240. 

Purpose(s).  To improve/protect water quality from potential adverse
effects of nonpoint source discharges/stormwater runoff from highway
and transit facilities. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Formula and project grants,
technical/engineering support, research, and education.  Funding
level is established by statute.  Expenditures must be reasonable and
must fall within statutory limitations and formula-based
apportionments. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State and local
highway/transportation departments and agencies, and other project
sponsors.  Applicants must be bona fide state and/or local
transportation agencies/project sponsors and must comply with all
federal regulations and policies set forth under the Federal Aid
Highway and Transit Assistance Programs. 

Contact point(s).  State and local transportation
agencies/departments. 


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S
PROGRAMS RELATED TO WATER QUALITY
============================================================ Chapter 6

Protecting the nation's rivers, streams, and lakes from pollution is
a primary mission of the Environmental Protection Agency.  To help
fulfill this objective, the agency offers a number of programs that
are designed to prevent water pollution or mitigate its effects. 
These programs usually provide grants to the states and other
entities.  The programs are administered by the agency's Office of
Water, through various program and sub-office staffs, and 10 regional
offices.  The addresses for these regional offices are provided on
page 58.  Telephone, Fax, and E-mail information for each program is
listed with the program. 


   OFFICE OF WATER
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1

Twenty-four programs administered by the Office of Water were
identified. 


      CHESAPEAKE BAY CITIZEN
      PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.1

Authorized by Section 117 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To involve citizens in the Chesapeake Bay restoration
effort and to support the Bay monitoring effort by providing good
data on water quality conditions in near-shore environments. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State water
pollution control agencies, interstate agencies, other public and
private nonprofit agencies, and individuals residing within the
Chesapeake Bay basin (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the
District of Columbia). 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Monitoring
Coordinator, Chesapeake Bay Program, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109,
Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  Telephone:  (410) 267-5748.  Fax:  (410)
267-5777.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      CHESAPEAKE BAY HABITAT
      RESTORATION PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.2

Authorized by Section 117 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To strengthen the ability to target, integrate, and
restore key habitat functions; facilitate habitat restoration
projects, research, and monitoring; prioritize restoration projects
within a landscape/watershed framework; and build partnerships that
employ the expertise of federal, state, and local governments and
public and private efforts to implement effective restoration
projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State water
pollution control agencies, interstate agencies, other public and
private nonprofit agencies, and individuals residing within the
Chesapeake Bay basin (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the
District of Columbia). 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Chesapeake Bay
Program, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. 
Telephone:  (410) 267-5732.  Fax:  (410) 267-5777.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      CHESAPEAKE BAY MAINSTREAM
      WATER QUALITY AND PLANKTON
      MONITORING PROGRAM
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.3

Authorized by Section 117 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To characterize present conditions, detect long-term
trends in water quality and plankton responses to management actions
and natural events, and increase understanding of water quality in
relationships between habitat, ecosystem processes, and living
resources. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State water
pollution control agencies, interstate agencies, other public and
private nonprofit agencies, and individuals residing within the
Chesapeake Bay basin (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the
District of Columbia). 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Monitoring
Coordinator, Chesapeake Bay Program, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109,
Annapolis, Maryland 21403.  Telephone:  (410) 267-5748.  Fax:  (410)
267-5777.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      CHESAPEAKE BAY
      IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.4

Authorized by Section 117 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To reduce point and nonpoint source pollutants,
including sediments, pesticides, and nutrients in the Chesapeake Bay
Watershed by promoting the implementation of agricultural best
management practices, integrated pest management, monitoring, and
technical support. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State water
pollution control agencies, interstate agencies, other public and
private nonprofit agencies, and individuals residing within the
Chesapeake Bay basin (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the
District of Columbia). 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Chesapeake Bay
Program, 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109, Annapolis, Maryland 21403. 
Telephone:  (410) 267-5750.  Fax:  (410) 267-5777.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      COLONIAS WASTEWATER
      ASSISTANCE GRANTS
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.5

Authorized by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To address health and environmental needs by assisting
in the development of wastewater infrastructure in the U.S./Mexican
border area. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, loans, and studies. 
States are required to match federal funding. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  The states of New
Mexico and Texas.  Must be a U.S./Mexican border location in the
states of New Mexico and/or Texas. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Region VI--
Telephone:  (214) 665-7151.  Fax:  (214) 665-2191.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      GREAT LAKES CONTAMINATED
      SEDIMENT REMEDIATION
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.6

Authorized by Section 118 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To assist in bringing about remediation of contaminated
sediments at priority geographic areas in the Great Lakes. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, technical/engineering
support, and the use of a sediment-sampling boat.  A minimum of 5
percent in nonfederal matching funds is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State pollution
control agencies, interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit
private agencies, institutions, organizations, and individuals.  The
Environmental Protection Agency may also fund and work with other
federal agencies, such as the U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service and the
U.S.  Geological Survey, under interagency agreements, in order to
achieve program goals. 

Submission of a preproposal to the Great Lakes National Program
Office in response to the annual Guidance/Request for Preproposals. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental
Information Branch Chief, Great Lakes National Program Office, 77
West Jackson Blvd.(G-9J), Chicago, Illinois 60604.  Telephone:  (312)
353-3576.  Fax:  (312) 353-2018.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      GREAT LAKES HABITAT
      PROTECTION/RESTORATION
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.7

Authorized by Section 118 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To assist in protecting/restoring Great Lakes habitats,
including near-shore and other high-priority areas identified in 1994
by the Nature Conservancy. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, technical/engineering
support, and education.  A minimum of 5 percent in nonfederal
matching funds is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State pollution
control agencies, interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit
private agencies, institutions, organizations, and individuals.  The
Environmental Protection Agency may also fund and work with other
federal agencies, such as the U.S.  Fish and Wildlife Service and the
U.S.  Geological Survey, under interagency agreements, in order to
achieve program goals. 

Submission of a preproposal to the Great Lakes National Program
Office in response to the annual Guidance/Request for Preproposals. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental
Information Branch Chief, Great Lakes National Program Office, 77
West Jackson Blvd.(G-9J), Chicago, Illinois 60604.  Telephone:  (312)
353-3576.  Fax:  (312) 353-2018.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      GREAT LAKES MONITORING
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.8

Authorized by Section 118 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide trend and baseline data on toxicant and
nutrient concentrations through open lake and atmospheric monitoring,
to support and target remedial efforts and measure environmental
progress. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, studies, monitoring,
technical/engineering support, research, and education.  A minimum of
5 percent in nonfederal matching funds is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State pollution
control agencies, interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit
private agencies, institutions, organizations, and individuals.  EPA
may also task and fund other federal agencies, such as the U.S.  Fish
and Wildlife Service and the U.S.  Geological Survey, under
interagency agreements, in order to achieve program goals. 
Submission and acceptance of proposal to the Great Lakes National
Program Office. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Senior Advisor,
Great Lakes National Program Office, 77 West Jackson Blvd.(G-9J),
Chicago, Illinois 60604.  Telephone:  (312) 353-3612.  Fax:  (312)
353-2018.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      GREAT LAKES POLLUTION
      PREVENTION
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.9

Authorized by Section 118 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To support activities and projects that help reduce
and/or eliminate the use, generation, or release of persistent, toxic
substances, especially those which bioaccumulate. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, studies, and education. 
A minimum of 5 percent in nonfederal matching funds is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State pollution
control agencies, interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit
private agencies, institutions, organizations, and individuals. 

Submission of a preproposal to the Great Lakes National Program
Office in response to the annual Guidance/Request for Preproposals. 
Projects must complement ongoing activities in the Great Lakes. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Policy
Coordination and Communications Branch Chief, Great Lakes National
Program Office, 77 West Jackson Blvd.(G-9J), Chicago, Illinois 60604. 
Telephone:  (312) 886-6942.  Fax:  (312) 353-2018.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      GULF OF MEXICO PROGRAM
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.10

Authorized by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide the general public, government agencies, and
private industry with a vehicle for improved understanding and
cooperative action to protect, restore, and maintain the resources of
the Gulf of Mexico. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants and cooperative
agreements.  Maximum federal share is limited to 95 percent.  A
5-percent funding match from nonfederal sources is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Federal, state,
and local government agencies, academic institutions, and/or
nonprofit groups.  Proposals must address one of the priority
projects identified by the Gulf of Mexico Program. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Director, Gulf of
Mexico Program, Building 1103, Room 202, Stennis Space Center,
Mississippi 39529-6000, Telephone:  (601) 688-3726.  Fax:  (601)
688-2709. 


      IMPLEMENTATION OF GREAT
      LAKES REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS
      AND LAKEWIDE MANAGEMENT
      PLANS
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.11

Authorized by Section 118 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide assistance to states and others in
implementing remedial action plans for the 31 U.S./binational areas
of concern in the Great Lakes, developing lakewide management plans,
and reducing critical pollutants pursuant to those plans for each of
the Great Lakes. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, studies, monitoring,
technical/engineering support, and education.  A minimum of 5 percent
in nonfederal matching funds is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State pollution
control agencies, interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit
private agencies, institutions, organizations, and individuals.  EPA
may also fund and work with other federal agencies, such as the U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S.  Geological Survey, under
interagency agreements, in order to achieve program goals. 
Applicants must contact the applicable Environmental Protection
Agency regional office. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water,
  401 M Street, S.W.  Washington, D.C.  20460.  -- Region II--Niagara
     Frontier Program Manager, Telephone:  (212) 637-3721.  Fax: 
  (212) 637-2194.  E-mail:  [email protected].  --
     Region III--Great Lakes Coordinator, Telephone:  (215) 597-9096. 
  Fax:  (215) 597-3359.  E-mail:  [email protected].  --
     Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-0174.  Fax:  (312) 886-0168. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      INDIAN GENERAL ASSISTANCE
      PROGRAM GRANTS
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.12

Authorized by the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act
of 1992, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To provide general assistance grants and technical
assistance to Indian tribal governments and intertribal consortia to
develop and build capacity to administer regulatory and multimedia
environmental programs on Indian lands. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, studies, monitoring,
technical/engineering support, research, and training to support
environmental program development and capacity-building.  Term of
grant may be for up to 4 years.  No matching funds are required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Indian tribal
governments, intertribal consortium, or consortia.  Must be a Indian
tribal government, consortium, or consortia recognized by the
Department of the Interior as eligible for the special services
provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as
Indians. 

Contact point(s).  Indian Coordinator, U.S.  Environmental Protection
Agency. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 565-3935.  Fax:  (617) 565-4940. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3564.  Fax:  (212) 637-3548. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-3776, x6850.  Fax:  (404)
     347-5206. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 353-1394.  Fax:  (312) 353-4135. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-7454.  Fax:  (214) 665-2118. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7539.  Fax:  (913) 551-7863. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 312-6343.  Fax:  (303) 312-6961. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-1602.  Fax:  (415) 744-1604. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-1983 or 6647.  Fax:  (206)
     553-0957. 


      INDIAN SET-ASIDE WASTEWATER
      TREATMENT GRANT PROGRAM
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.13

Authorized by Section 518(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To assist Indian tribes and Alaska Native American
villages in planning, designing, and building wastewater treatment
systems. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants and
technical/engineering support.  Program pays up to 100 percent of
costs.  No matching funds are required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Federally
recognized Indian tribes with control over reservation lands; Alaska
Native villages as described in the Alaska Native Village Claim Act;
tribes on former reservations in Oklahoma. 

Contact point(s).  U.S.  Department of Health and Human Services,
Public Health Service, Indian Health Service, Division of
Environmental Health, 12300 Twin Brook Parkway, Suite 610, Rockville,
Maryland 20852.  Telephone:  (301) 443-1046.  Fax:  (301) 443-7538. 

Indian Set-Aside Coordinators, Environmental Protection Agency. 

  -- Region I--Wastewater Management Branch.  Telephone:  (617)
     565-4886.  Fax:  (617) 565-4940. 

  -- Region II--Municipal Programs Branch.  Telephone:  (212)
     637-3855.  Fax:  (212) 637-3891. 

  -- Region IV--Municipal Facilities Branch.  Telephone:  (404)
     347-3633, ext.  6531.  Fax:  (404) 347-1798. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-0259.  Fax:  (312) 886-0168. 

  -- Region VI--Grants Section (6WQ-AG).  Telephone:  (214) 665-7153. 
     Fax:  (214) 665-6490. 

  -- Region VII--Water Programs Assistance Branch, WMD, Telephone: 
     (913) 551-7484.  Fax:  (913) 551-7765. 

  -- Region VIII--Municipal Facilities Branch, WMD, Telephone:  (303)
     312-6662.  Fax:  (303) 312-6339. 

  -- Region IX--Municipal Assistance Branch, WMD, Telephone:  (415)
     744-1946.  Fax:  (415) 744-1078. 

  -- Region X--Program Coordination Branch, WD, Telephone:  (206)
     553-1302.  Fax:  (206) 553-6984. 


      NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.14

Authorized by Section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To foster community-based collaborative environmental
planning among estuary stakeholders in order to develop comprehensive
conservation management plans for estuaries of national significance. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, studies, monitoring,
technical support, research, and education.  Grants are awarded on a
12-month basis for 75 percent of aggregate project costs.  Recipients
must provide 25 percent from nonfederal sources. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  States, water
pollution control agencies, interstate agencies, public and nonprofit
agencies, and institutions.  State governors must nominate estuaries
of national significance, and the EPA Administrator must accept the
nomination. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Oceans and
Coastal Protection Division, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 
20460.  Telephone:  (202) 260-1952 Fax:  (202) 260-9960.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      NONPOINT SOURCE
      IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.15

Authorized by Section 319(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To assist states in implementing agency-approved section
319 statewide nonpoint source management programs. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants.  A nonfederal match of
at least 40 percent of project or program costs is required, except
for tribes, which may, on a case-by-case basis, get approval for a
lesser match amount because of financial hardship.  States and
territories must also meet maintenance-of-effort requirements as set
forth by statute. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  States,
territories, and tribes, which typically pass funds through to local
governments; interstate and intrastate agencies; and public and
private nonprofit organizations and institutions, such as watershed
associations and conservation districts for specific on-the-ground
projects.  States, territories, and tribes must develop
agency-approved nonpoint assessment reports and management programs. 

Contact point(s).  NPS Coordinator, Environmental Protection Agency. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 565-4426.  Fax:  (617) 565-4940. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3700.  Fax:  (212) 637-3772. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region III--Telephone:  (215) 597-3429.  Fax:  (215) 597-7906. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-2126, ext.  6588.  Fax:  (404)
     347-3269.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-0209.  Fax:  (312) 886-7804. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-6683.  Fax:  (214) 665-6689. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7475.  Fax:  (913) 551-7765. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 312-6242.  Fax:  (303) 312-7084. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-1990.  Fax:  (415) 744-1078. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-1601.  Fax:  (206) 553-0165. 
     E-mail:  [email protected]. 


      PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
      SUPERVISION
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.16

Authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act. 

Purpose(s).  To assist states and Indian tribes in implementing the
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Formula grants to states and
Indian tribes with primary enforcement authority (primacy) for the
National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.  Federal assistance is
limited to 75 percent of eligible costs. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  States and Indian
tribes.  States must have primary enforcement authority (primacy) for
the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations or must be developing
a primacy program. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Groundwater and
Drinking Water, Headquarters, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 
20460.  Telephone:  (202) 260-5529 or 5542.  Fax:  (202) 260-4656 or
4383. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 565-3602.  Fax:  (617) 565-4940. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3871.  Fax:  (212) 637-3887. 

  -- Region III--Telephone:  (215) 597-6511.  Fax:  (215) 597-3359. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-2207.  Fax:  (404) 347-1798. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-6206.  Fax:  (312) 886-6171. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-7151.  Fax:  (214) 665-2191. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7682.  Fax:  (913) 551-7765. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 312-6800.  Fax:  (303) 312-7084. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-2125.  Fax:  (415) 744-1235. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-1839.  Fax:  (206) 553-0165. 


      RESEARCH, SPECIAL STUDIES,
      DEMONSTRATIONS, TECHNICAL
      ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.17

Authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act. 

Purpose(s).  To develop or expand the capabilities of state and
municipal programs to protect groundwater sources of public water
systems from contamination; provide technical assistance to small
public water systems to achieve and maintain compliance with National
Drinking Water Regulations; and assist efforts to ensure that safe
drinking water, especially from groundwater resources, is provided to
the public. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants, studies,
technical/engineering support, research, and education. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  States,
municipalities, public water systems, public agencies, educational
institutions, and nonprofit organizations. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Groundwater and
Drinking Water, Headquarters, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 
20460.  Telephone:  (202) 260-5529 or 5542.  Fax:  (202) 260-4656 or
4383. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 565-3602.  Fax:  (617) 565-4940. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3871.  Fax:  (212) 637-3887. 

  -- Region III--Telephone:  (215) 597-6511.  Fax:  (215) 597-3359. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-2207.  Fax:  (404) 347-1798. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-6206.  Fax:  (312) 886-6171. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-7151.  Fax:  (214) 665-2191. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7682.  Fax:  (913) 551-7765. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 312-6800.  Fax:  (303) 312-7084. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-2125.  Fax:  (415) 744-1235. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-1839.  Fax:  (206) 553-0165. 


      SMALL COMMUNITY WASTEWATER
      TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND
      OUTREACH PROGRAM
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.18

Authorized by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. 

Program purpose(s).  To provide on-site assistance to small
communities with wastewater treatment facility operating problems. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  The University of
West Virginia and wastewater treatment assistance providers.  Must be
a member of the West Virginia University community or a recognized
provider of wastewater treatment assistance to small communities. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Wastewater Management, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.  20460
Telephone:  (202) 260-5856.  Fax:  (202) 260-0116.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      STATE REVOLVING FUNDS
      CAPITALIZATION GRANTS
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.19

Authorized by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. 

Program purpose(s).  To provide a long-term source of financing to
states for the construction of wastewater treatment facilities and
the implementation of other water quality management activities. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants to states, territories,
and the District of Columbia.  Loans to local communities,
intermunicipal and interstate agencies, and Indian tribes. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  States,
territories, U.S.  possessions, the District of Columbia, local
communities, intermunicipal and interstate agencies, and Indian
tribes. 

States must enter into an agreement with the agency's regional
administrator that includes the requirements set forth in 33 U.S.C. 
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. 

Contact point(s).  State Revolving Fund Coordinator, Environmental
Protection Agency. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 565-3617.  Fax:  (617) 565-9360. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3884.  Fax:  (212) 637-3891. 

  -- Region III--Telephone:  (215) 597-8821.  Fax:  (215) 597-3359. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-3633, ext.  6519.  Fax:  (404)
     347-1798. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-0174.  Fax:  (312) 886-0168. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-7163.  Fax:  (214) 665-6490. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7741.  Fax:  (913) 551-7765. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 312-6245.  Fax:  (303) 312-7084. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-1949.  Fax:  (415) 744-1078. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-1380.  Fax:  (206) 553-0165. 


      UNDERGROUND INJECTION
      CONTROL
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.20

Authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act. 

Purpose(s).  To assist states and Indian tribes in assuming the
primary role in implementing and enforcing underground injection
control regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Formula grants to states and
Indian tribes with primary enforcement authority (primacy).  Federal
assistance to states is limited to 75 percent of eligible costs. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  States and Indian
tribes.  States must have primary enforcement authority (primacy) for
the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations or must be developing
a primacy program. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Underground
Injection Control Program, Headquarters, 401 M Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C.  20460.  Telephone:  (202) 260-5668 or 5542.  Fax: 
(202) 260-0732 or 4383. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 564-4884.  Fax:  (617) 565-4940. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3875.  Fax:  (212) 637-3887. 

  -- Region III--Telephone:  (215) 597-9928.  Fax:  (215) 597-7906. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-3379.  Fax:  (404) 347-4702. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-6594.  Fax:  (312) 353-4235. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-7165.  Fax:  (214) 665-2191. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7682.  Fax:  (913) 551-7467. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 312-6200.  Fax:  (303) 312-1084. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-1835.  Fax:  (415) 744-1235. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-2857.  Fax:  (206) 553-1280. 


      U.S./MEXICO BORDER
      INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE
      PROGRAM
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.21

Authorized by Section 510 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To address health and environmental needs in the
U.S./Mexico border area through the provision of environmental
infrastructure. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  All types of assistance,
including grants, studies, and technical/engineering support. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Municipalities,
communities, or groups of communities along the border that affect
the environment and wish to improve and/or construct wastewater
infrastructure.  Must be located within 100 kilometers of the
U.S./Mexican border. 

Contact point(s).  Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Wastewater Management, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.  20460. 
Telephone:  (202) 260-5842.  Fax:  (202) 260-0116.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      WATER POLLUTION
      CONTROL--STATE AND
      INTERSTATE PROGRAM SUPPORT
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.22

Authorized by Section 106 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To assist states, territories, the District of Columbia,
interstate agencies, and qualified Indian tribes in establishing and
maintaining adequate measures for prevention and control of surface
water and groundwater pollution. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants.  Funds cannot be used
for construction, operation, or maintenance of wastewater treatment
plants, nor can they be used for costs financed by other federal
grants. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  States,
territories, the District of Columbia, interstate agencies, and
Indian tribes qualified under Section 518(e) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act.  Water pollution control agencies involved
must meet definitional requirements contained in the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act. 

Contact point(s).  Regional Administrators, Environmental Protection
Agency, Regional Offices. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 565-3400.  Fax:  (617) 565-3415. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3000.  Fax:  (212) 637-3526. 

  -- Region III--Telephone:  (215) 597-9814.  Fax:  (215) 597-7906. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-4728.  Fax:  (404) 347-4702. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 353-2000.  Fax:  (312) 353-4135. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-2100.  Fax:  (214) 665-6648. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7006.  Fax:  (913) 551-7976. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 293-1616.  Fax:  (303) 293-1647. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-1001.  Fax:  (415) 744-2499. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-0479.  Fax:  (206) 553-1809. 


      WATER QUALITY GRANTS
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.23

Authorized by Section 104(b)(3) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To stimulate the creation of unique and new approaches
to meeting stormwater, combined sewer outflows, sludge, and
pretreatment requirements as well as enhancing state capabilities. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants.  A state match is
encouraged. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  State water
pollution control agencies, interstate agencies, and local public
agencies, Indian tribes, and nonprofit institutions.  No eligibility
requirements specified by statute. 

Contact point(s).  Water Quality Cooperative Agreement contacts,
Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, 401 M Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C.  20460.  Telephone:  (202) 260-9539 or 5807, Fax: 
(202) 260-1156. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 565-3480.  Fax:  (617) 565-4940. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3873.  Fax:  (212) 637-3891. 

  -- Region III--Telephone:  (215) 597-9053.  Fax:  (215) 597-8541. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-2126.  Fax:  (404) 347-2126. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-0236.  Fax:  (312) 886-7804. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-7168.  Fax:  (214) 665-7168. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7444.  Fax:  (913) 551-7765. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 293-1593.  Fax:  (303) 294-1386. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-1874.  Fax:  (415) 744-1235. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-1058.  Fax:  (206) 553-1280. 


      WETLANDS PROTECTION--STATE
      DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:1.24

Authorized by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To encourage the development of state/tribal wetland
protection programs or to enhance those that already exist. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Grants/cooperative agreements,
and technical assistance.  Funds must be used for development or
refinement of wetland programs.  Funds cannot be used to support the
operation of a state/tribal wetland program.  State/tribes must
provide at least 25-percent matching funding. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  All state agencies
developing or administering wetland or wetland-related programs;
federally recognized Indian tribes, as well as inter-tribal and
tribal interstate entities.  Proposed projects must clearly
demonstrate a link to increasing a state/tribe's ability to
protect/manage its wetland resources. 

Contact point(s).  Wetlands Protection Development Grants contacts,
Environmental Protection Agency, Wetlands Protection Hotline:  (800)
832-7828. 

  -- Region I--Telephone:  (617) 565-3480.  Fax:  (617) 565-4940. 

  -- Region II--Telephone:  (212) 637-3801.  Fax:  (212) 637-3891. 

  -- Region III--Telephone:  (215) 597-9301.  Fax:  (215) 597-7906. 

  -- Region IV--Telephone:  (404) 347-3555, ext.  6507.  Fax:  (404)
     347-3269. 

  -- Region V--Telephone:  (312) 886-6115.  Fax:  (312) 886-7804. 

  -- Region VI--Telephone:  (214) 665-8332.  Fax:  (214) 665-6490. 

  -- Region VII--Telephone:  (913) 551-7573.  Fax:  (913) 551-7863. 

  -- Region VIII--Telephone:  (303) 312-6271.  Fax:  (303) 312-7084. 

  -- Region IX--Telephone:  (415) 744-1975.  Fax:  (415) 744-1078. 

  -- Region X--Telephone:  (206) 553-8513.  Fax:  (206) 553-1775. 


   ADDRESSES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
   PROTECTION AGENCY'S REGIONAL
   OFFICES
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 6:2

Region I
John F.  Kennedy Federal Building
One Congress Street
Boston, MA 02203-0001

Region II
290 Broadway
New York, NY 10007-1866

Region III
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Region IV
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30365

Region V
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604-3507

Region VI
First Interstate Bank at Fountain Place
12th Floor, Suite 1200
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202-2733

Region VII
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101

Region VIII
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2405

Region IX
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Region X
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101


NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION'S
PROGRAMS RELATED TO WATER QUALITY
ASSISTANCE
============================================================ Chapter 7

Nearly all of the National Science Foundation's grants for research
related to water quality are administered by its Divisions of Earth
Sciences and/or Environmental Biology.  Domestic water quality is
only one of a large number of research topics that the Foundation
supports, and the specific number of research awards and the amount
of funding provided vary depending on the relative number and quality
of proposals received on all topics. 


   DIVISION OF EARTH SCIENCES
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 7:1

Two programs administered by the Division of Earth Sciences were
identified. 


      ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY
      AND BIOGEOCHEMISTRY
      (RESEARCH PROGRAM)
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 7:1.1

Authorized by the Law of May 10, 1950, C.171, as amended. 

pose(s).  To support interdisciplinary research on how chemical and
biological processes in nature alter water quality. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Research grants.  A cost share
of at least 1 percent is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Scientists,
engineers, and educators at colleges, universities, and other
not-for-profit institutions in the United States are eligible to
apply through their institutions.  Organizations affiliated with
local, state, or federal government units may participate in a
supporting role but cannot be the lead program applicant.  Compliance
with OMB Circular A-110 is required. 

Contact point(s).  National Science Foundation, Division of Earth
Sciences, Director, Environmental Geochemistry and Biogeochemistry
Program, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. 
Telephone:  (703) 306-1554.  Fax:  (703) 306-0382.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 


      HYDROLOGIC SCIENCE (RESEARCH
      PROGRAM)
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 7:1.2

Authorized by the Law of May 10, 1950, C.171, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  To support research in hydrologic science on the quality
of waters in streams and aquifers. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Research grants.  A cost share
of at least 1 percent is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Scientists,
engineers, and educators at colleges, universities, and other
not-for-profit institutions in the United States are eligible to
apply through their institutions.  Organizations affiliated with
local, state, or federal government units may participate in a
supporting role but cannot be the lead program applicant.  Compliance
with OMB Circular A-110 is required. 

Contact point(s).  National Science Foundation, Division of Earth
Sciences, Director, Hydrologic Science Program, 4201 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230.  Telephone:  (703) 306-1549. 
Fax:  (703) 306-0382.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 


   DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
   BIOLOGY
---------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 7:2

One program administered by the Division of Environmental Biology was
identified. 


      WATER AND WATERSHEDS
      (RESEARCH PROGRAM)
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 7:2.1

Authorized by the Law of May 10, 1950, C.171, as amended. 

Purpose(s).  This is a joint National Science
Foundation/Environmental Protection Agency special awards competition
to support interdisciplinary teams joining the physical, biological,
and socioeconomic sciences and engineering in research on water
quality and related land resource issues.  Research goals include
developing an improved understanding of the natural and anthropogenic
processes that govern the quantity, quality, and availability of
water resources in natural and human-dominated systems. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  Research grants.  Proposals
received by other National Science Foundation agency programs under
normal unsolicited proposal mechanisms are not considered in this
competitive program.  Awards depend on the quality of research
proposed and the availability of funds.  A cost share of at least 1
percent is required. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Scientists,
engineers, and educators at colleges, universities, and other
not-for-profit institutions in the United States are eligible to
apply through their institutions.  Organizations affiliated with
local, state, or federal government units may participate in a
supporting role but cannot be the lead program applicant.  Compliance
with OMB Circular A-110 is required. 

Contact point(s).  National Science Foundation, Directorate for
Biological Sciences, Executive Officer, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, Virginia 22230.  Telephone:  (703) 306-1400.  Fax:  (703)
306-0367.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 

National Science Foundation, Directorate for Biological Sciences,
Division of Environmental Biology, Program Director for Special
Projects, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230. 
Telephone:  (703) 306-1480.  Fax:  (703) 306-0367.  E-mail: 
[email protected]. 

National Science Foundation, Directorate for Geosciences, Division of
Earth Sciences, Special Projects Section Director, 4201 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22230.  Telephone:  (703) 306-1553. 
Fax:  (703) 306-0367.  E-mail:  [email protected]. 

Environmental Protection Agency, National Center for Environmental
Research and Quality Assurance, Center Director, Environmental
Protection Agency/National Science Foundation Program Liaison, 401 M
Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.  20460.  Telephone:  (202) 260-5779 or
5983.  Fax:  (202) 260-0211.  E-mail:  [email protected];
[email protected]; or [email protected]. 


TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY'S
PROGRAM RELATED TO WATER QUALITY
ASSISTANCE
============================================================ Chapter 8

The Tennessee Valley Authority uses a voluntary program approach to
address unregulated nonpoint pollution sources within its reservoir
watersheds.  Regulated pollution sources within these watersheds are
addressed by appropriate federal and state agencies.  The thrust of
the Tennessee Valley Authority's program is to develop collaborative
projects with landowners, local communities, states, industries,
businesses, non-profits, and other federal agencies to achieve
program goals.  Program cleanup, protection, and enhancement projects
focus on ensuring that the streams and rivers that drain into each
reservoir are ecologically healthy, biologically diverse, and
supportive of their beneficial uses. 


      CLEAN WATER INITIATIVE
      (FORMERLY REGIONAL WATER
      QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND
      WATERSHED WATER QUALITY
      MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS)
-------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 8:0.1

Authorized by the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, Section 22. 

Purpose(s).  To conduct cleanup, protection, and enhancement projects
in collaboration with all river system stakeholders in order to
ensure good water quality in the Tennessee Valley Authority's
reservoirs. 

Assistance provided and limitations.  All participants make
substantive contributions to the projects in the form of funding or
in-kind services.  The Tennessee Valley Authority's principal
contributions are in providing monitoring, technical/engineering
support, and education.  Cost-share assistance provided by the
Authority is less than 5 percent of program funding. 

Eligible recipients and eligibility requirements.  Landowners in
targeted watershed areas identified as having unregulated nonpoint
pollution sources.  Participants must employ best management
practices and, where appropriate, meet requirements of other
applicable federal, state, local, private, and nonprofit funding
programs. 

Contact point(s).  Tennessee Valley Authority, Vice President, Water
Management, 400 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902. 
Telephone:  (423) 632-6770.  Fax:  (423) 632-6137. 


MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS REPORT
=========================================================== Appendix I

Keith W.  Oleson, Assistant Director
Michael J.  Rahl, Project Leader
Linda Chu
Kelly S.  Ervin
Richard A.  Kasdan
John F.  Mitchell
LaSonya R.  Roberts
Carol Herrnstadt Shulman


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