Implementation of EPA's 1997 Ozone and Particulate Matter Air Quality Standards
PM-2.5 Grant Process Guidance Memo
Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: PM-2.5 Grant Process Guidance
FROM: Jerry Kurtzweg, Director /S/ (Leslie Baldwin, Actg)
Office of Program Management Operations
TO: Regional Air Directors, Regions I-X
Attached is comprehensive grant guidance developed by the PM-2.5 Steering Committee for Regional Office use in implementing a national PM-2.5 network under Section 103 of the Clean Air Act. The attached documents were developed for your reference in negotiating with applicants the start-up of their PM-2.5 monitoring networks.
Eligibility under this program is applicable to State and local governments, Indian Tribes, and U.S. territories and possessions which submit applications proposing projects with technical merit and relevance to EPA's mission. All information provided herein applies equally to the above entities as eligible applicants/recipients of federal assistance under this program.
OAQPS is in the process of revising the allocation of grant funds for this program. This should be ready for distribution around the first of December. At that time, the timeline in Attachment 2 will be updated.
Attachments:
- Model Notification Letter to Applicants
- Section 103/PM-2.5 Time Line
- Section 103 Grant Application/Award Protocol
- Model PM-2.5 Grant Program Workplan
- Model Section 103 Grant Application (SF 424)
- Questions & Answers for Applicants
Regional Section 105 Grant Coordinators
PMSC Members