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Request for Applications--
Grants for
- Vulnerability Assessments,
- Emergency Operations Plans, and
- Security Enhancement Planning/Design at Large Drinking Water Utilities
March 28, 2002
TITLE
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives notice of this Request for
Applications (RFA) for Federal Grants for Vulnerability Assessments, Emergency Operations
Plans, and Security Enhancement Planning and Design at Large Drinking Water Utilities.
Important Note--- With respect to all items you provide in this grant
application, do not provide specific discussion of any known or probable
vulnerabilities at your facility or within your system. Do not provide any
information in this application that would enable a hostile reader to gain
knowledge that may be used to attack or damage your Utility.***
**UPDATES TO THIS RFA**
Please periodically refer to the EPA website containing this RFA for postings
of supplemental information relevant to applying for these grants.
SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT PROGRAM
Presidential Decision Directive (PDD) 63 issued on May 22, 1998, calls for
"...vulnerability assessments...for each sector of the economy and each sector of the government
that might be a target of infrastructure attack intended to significantly damage the United
States...", and "...within both the government and the private sector to sensitize people to the
importance of security and to train them in security standards..." Under PDD 63, EPA was
designated the lead federal agency to assess and address vulnerabilities of the Nation's water
supply infrastructure. Likewise, the Office of Management and Budget directed EPA to work
with water Utilities to "undertake measures to safeguard water supplies from terrorist and
seditious acts."
Following the events of September 11, EPA received a supplemental appropriation to
improve the safety and security of the Nation's water supply. The funding is intended to reduce
the vulnerability of water Utilities to terrorist attacks and to enhance their security and ability to
respond to emergency situations. In support of that goal, this grant program funds the following
activities at the Nation's largest water Utilities:
- Development of a Vulnerability Assessment. This is the highest priority activity
under this grant program, since it is the first step in understanding where your
Utility can be damaged by a terrorist attack.
- Development of an Emergency Operations Plan
- Plan and Design Security Enhancements.
EPA is soliciting grant applications from publicly owned community water systems,
referred to as "Utilities" in this RFA, that serve 100,000 or more people on a regular basis, that
are interested in applying for Federal grants to fund a Vulnerability Assessment. If your Utility
has a Vulnerability Assessment, your Utility may apply for funding for either or both of the other
two work areas. EPA will award grants to all eligible Utilities. Each award will be up to
$115,000 to be used for the three allowable activities cited above.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Sections 1442(a) and (c) of the Safe Drinking Water Act
REGULATORY AUTHORITY
40 CFR Part 31, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State and Local Governments:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr31_00.html
ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS GRANT PROGRAM
The largest publicly owned community water systems-those servicing 100,000 or more
people on a regular basis-are eligible to apply for this funding. Such Utilities must be publicly
owned. Investor or privately-owned Utilities are not eligible for this program. (EPA is
developing a plan to assist private utilities in similar work.)
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THIS GRANT PROGRAM:
For purposes of this grant program solicitation, we provide the following definitions:
- Vulnerability Assessment (V/A). The definition of a satisfactory V/A and its components are
discussed in detail below, under "What constitutes an acceptable Vulnerability Assessment for
the purposes of determining appropriate work the Utility will perform under this grant program?"
-Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is a guide for water Utilities upon which actions and
decisions can be based to govern the immediate response to an emergency, including how a
Utility will remedy the problems caused by the emergency and recover from it. The intent of the
EOP is to identify certain responsibilities delegated to various teams and employees, present
details of the notification procedures, and describe alternate measures and response actions. The
EOP is not intended to be inclusive for each situation or problem that arises, and it should be
updated periodically for continued relevance and viability. It must also comply with applicable
state and local ordinances and requirements.
-Security Enhancement Planning and Design relate to the procedures and countermeasures to
address deficiencies identified in the Vulnerability Assessment. Activities eligible for support
include engineering analysis, management planning, and other planning and design of:
- Upgrades to detection, delay, and response systems;
- Upgrades to Utility equipment and operations, e.g., building in redundancy,
minimizing hazards, and improving treatment capabilities;
- Additions and upgrades of security devices.
APPLICATION DUE DATES
EPA will consider all grant applications received on or before 4:00 pm Eastern Time,
April 29, 2002, equating to one month time from today, the date EPA is sending notification of
this RFA to eligible Utilities. Proposals received after the due date may be funded, subject to
continued availability of funds for this program.
Utilities ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to apply for this program as soon as
possible. This program is non-competitive, and all eligible Utilities that submit complete
applications and satisfactory work plans as specified in this RFA will be considered for grant
awards as quickly as possible. Utilities that submit applications early in the process may receive
grant awards more quickly.
CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, call the appropriate EPA Regional informational contact listed
below under WHERE TO APPLY or the EPA Drinking Water Hotline number at 1-800-426-4791.
Please tell the operator that you are calling with a question about the "Grants for
Vulnerability Assessments Program."
ELIGIBLE WORK ACTIVITIES
What activities will the Agency fund under this grant program?
The following activities are eligible for funding under this grant program:
- Vulnerability Assessment (V/A). Your Utility may apply for funding to develop or
complete a Vulnerability Assessment (V/A) as defined below. If your Utility has a
satisfactory V/A, skip to Item 2, below. If your Utility has not completed a satisfactory
V/A, or has a partially completed V/A, your Utility may apply for funding to develop
and/or complete a V/A that meets the definition of a satisfactory V/A. Your Utility must
use these grant funds to complete its V/A before proceeding with the next two work
areas, below.
Your Utility may also expend a reasonable amount of these grant funds to train
Utility staff in the performance of a V/A.
- Emergency Operations Plans (EOP). If your Utility has or will complete a satisfactory
V/A with funds received under item 1, above, your Utility may apply for funding to
develop an EOP, as defined above in Definitions of Terms. Your Utility may also apply
for funding to amend or update its EOP to meet new requirements or security threats.
Your Utility may also expend a reasonable amount of these grant funds to train Utility
staff in the development of an EOP.
- Plans for and Designs of Security Enhancements. If your Utility has completed a
satisfactory V/A, your Utility may apply for funding to plan and design security
improvements that were identified in the V/A and/or were an outgrowth of the EOP. The
funding MUST ONLY be applied to security enhancement planning/design and must
NOT be used to fund construction or other physical improvements. This is a requirement
of Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which EPA is using to award these
grants.
Your Utility may also expend a reasonable amount of these grant funds to train
Utility staff in the development and design of appropriate security enhancements.
The total available grant funding offered under this Request for Applications may be used
for the above work areas. If your Utility requires less than this amount to complete these three
work areas, your Utility must apply for that reduced amount.
What constitutes a satisfactory Vulnerability Assessment for the purposes of determining
appropriate work the Utility will perform under this grant program?
The Agency realizes that a V/A for a large drinking water Utility is a technically complex
undertaking. A V/A must be prepared taking into account that particular Utility's unique siting,
water source, treatment methods, equipment, and other factors. The Agency realizes that security
and safety evaluations can and must change over time, based on knowledge of new threats, new
available technologies to enhance security, and new regulations (local, state, or federal) that may
apply. Given these complexities and nuances, we offer the following definition of what the
Agency will consider to be a "satisfactory" V/A, for the purposes of participation in this grant
program.
The following components of a satisfactory V/A are intended to define a minimal
requirement for a V/A that would assess and identify the most prudent measures and
improvements to be undertaken by a Utility to provide a reasonable level of security and safety
for continued uninterrupted operation as a water provider. The final responsibility for ensuring
that your Utility has an adequate degree of security rests with your Utility.
A Satisfactory V/A is comprised of the following eight major elements and processes:
A V/A is a systematic analysis used to determine the malevolent risks posed to the
operations of water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. A satisfactory V/A is a
thorough and systematic evaluation of the water Utility system, characterized by the
following elements:
- Determination of water system objectives by:
- Identifying the important missions/functions of the system to be assessed,
- Identifying the undesirable consequences that could affect the
missions/functions,
- Determining the assets that need to be protected to minimize the impacts
of the undesirable events/consequences,
- Determining the malevolent acts that could reasonably cause these
events/consequences.
- Prioritization of adverse events/consequences affecting the water
system and the surrounding community including:
- Loss of critical function and/or major service disruption,
- Intentional attack on public safety via water Utility assets,
contamination of the water supply, and chemical releases or chemical
theft.
- Definition of how the malevolent acts might be conducted, such as:
- Physical damage,
- Chemical, biological, and radiological contamination,
- Cyber attacks on the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or
other process control systems,
- Interdependency disruptions (e.g., electrical, transportation, etc.)
- Assessment of the likelihood (qualitative probability) of such
malevolent acts from defined threat sources (e.g. terrorist, insider,
determined vandal, casual vandal, etc.)
- Systematic site characterization of the water system to include the
collection of performance data on:
- Important facilities, processes, and assets,
- Physical protection system features of deterrence, detection, delay,
and response,
- Cyber protection system features,
- Security policies and procedures and compliance with same.
- The approach to the V/A is "performance-based," meaning
that it evaluates the risk to the water system based on the effectiveness
of the security system against the specific malevolent acts determined in
the initial step.
- The V/A determines the most critical assets (targets) in a water
system, details their interrelationships within other assets in the system,
identifies the consequences of malevolent acts that could be directed against
them, and evaluates the effectiveness of both existing and proposed protection
systems.
- The V/A identifies a system's vulnerabilities and provides a
prioritized plan for security upgrades, modifications of operational
procedures, and/or policy changes to mitigate identified risks to critical
assets. The V/A also provides a basis for comparing the cost of protection
against the risks posed.
The overall goal of the V/A is to develop recommendations that
lead to a cost-effective, balanced security protection system with regards to
the malevolent acts identified.
ASSEMBLING THE APPLICATION FOR THESE GRANTS
These instructions have been modified for this program only and do not apply to other Federal
programs. To apply, you must submit all of the following documents, which will constitute a
completed grant application. Each of these blank forms can be downloaded from this web site:
http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/application.htm.
If any of the required forms are not submitted, EPA will contact you. Please make every
effort to submit a complete application to avoid delays in processing your application.
___ SF-424 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE:
The SF 424 is a standard Federal form to be used by applicants as a required cover sheet
for this grant program.
- Check the box marked "Non-Construction" under
"Application."
- Date application submitted to EPA and applicant's control number
(if applicable to you).
- Leave blank.
- If your Utility is currently funded for a related project,
enter present Federal identifier number. If not, leave blank.
- Legal name of your Utility's organization, name of primary
organizational unit which will undertake the grant activity, complete
address of the applicant organization (including county), and name,
telephone, FAX number, and email address of the person to contact on
technical and administrative matters related to this application.
The person named here need not be the same person named as the Authorized
Representative on line 18.
- Enter Employer Identification Number (EIN) as assigned by
the Internal Revenue Service. You can obtain this number from your
payroll office. It is the same Federal Identification Number which
appears on W-2 forms.
- Enter the appropriate letter in the space provided.
- Check "New"
- Enter "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."
- Leave blank. EPA will fill in the correct number.
- Enter a brief descriptive title of the project.
- List only the largest areas affected by the project (e.g.,
State, counties, cities).
- Enter dates only.
- In (a) list the Number of the Congressional District (i.e.,
2nd Congressional District) where the Utility's organization is located;
and in (b) any District(s) affected by the program or project. If your
Utility's project covers work in several locations, several Congressional
Districts will be listed. If you are not sure about the Congressional
District, call the County Voter Registration Department.
- Amount requested or to be contributed during the
funding/budget period by each contributor:
- Line (a) is for the amount of money your Utility is requesting from EPA.
- Lines (b-e) are for the amounts either your Utility or another organization
is providing for this project. This is optional under this grant program.
No cost-share is required, but if your Utility expects to use its own or
other funding to complete allowed activities, it should be listed here.
- Line (f) is not applicable for this project
- Circle "(YES)" EPA will manage this review.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO FORWARD A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION TO THE STATE
POINT-OF-CONTACT UNDER THIS PROGRAM. Leave the "date" line
blank.
- This question applies to the applicant organization, not the
person who signs as the authorized representative. Categories of debt
include delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.
- The authorized representative is the person who is able to
contract or obligate your Utility to the terms and conditions of the grant.
(BE SURE TO SIGN THIS FORM, preferably with blue ink.) A copy of the
authorization for you to sign this application as official representative
must be on file in the applicant's office.
_____SF-424 A, BUDGET INFORMATION-NONCONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
This is a standard Federal form used by applicants as a basic budget. These instructions have
been modified for this grant program only and do not apply to other Federal programs.
(DO NOT fill in Sections A, C, D, E, or F.)
Complete Section B - Budget Categories - Columns (1), (2) and (5).
Fill in the total requirements for funds by object class categories. Please round figures to
the nearest dollar.
All applications should contain a breakdown by the relevant object class categories
shown in Lines (a-h): columns (1), (2), and (5) of Section B. Some lines may not apply to your
application, and no figure need be entered in that case.
- Include Federal funds in column (1)
- Include non-Federal funds in Column 2. Important Note About Non-Federal Funds: If
your Utility elects to reflect non-Federal funds (otherwise known as a "cost share") in this
application, the amount should be included in the budget in column 2 of this form. Note that if
your Utility includes the cost share in the budget, your Utility is obligated to expend the funds as
shown. Since a cost share is not required under this grant program, it need not be listed, and your
Utility will not be obligated to expend those funds.
If your Utility does not elect to include its cost share on the budget, make no entry in
column 2.
- Put the totals in column (5).
Line 6(i) - Show the totals of lines 6(a) through 6(h) in each column.
Line 6(j) - Show the amount of indirect costs. If your Utility does not already have an approved
Indirect Cost Rate, you are required to provide appropriate documentation to support your
indirect costs.
Line 6(k) - Enter the total of amounts of Lines 6(i) and 6(j).
Line 7 - Program Income - Enter $0
_____SF-424 B, ASSURANCES--NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
___ SF LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES (as revised in 1996), IF
APPLICABLE Review the Certification Regarding Lobbying, cited below, to determine
whether or not you need to complete the SF LLL.
____CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
___ FORM 5700-49, CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,
AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS
___ EPA FORM 4700-4, PREAWARD COMPLIANCE REVIEW REPORT
NARRATIVE STATEMENT (WORK PLAN)
(This item is not a form found on the above-noted web site.) Please discuss the following
in your Work Plan. Narrative is limited to seven total pages for all elements
named below; use conventional business-typeface (e.g., Courier, Times New
Roman), single-sided, single-spaced text, 12-point font minimum:
- Work area(s) that will be performed under this grant (state all
that apply):
- Vulnerability Assessment (V/A)
- Emergency Operations Plan
- Security Enhancement Planning and Design
You may list as many work areas as you want to accomplish in this section, but
remember that the funds EPA will provide are limited as stated earlier. If work
costs will exceed the amount EPA provides, your Utility must provide the
difference.
- Technical Point of Contact (name, title, address, office phone number, fax phone
number, Email address ). This person should be capable of addressing EPA's
requests for additional pre-proposal information, if required. You should also
provide an additional contact in case the primary contact is not available.
- Amount your Utility will add to the EPA amount to complete the proposed work
(cost share) EPA does not require a cost share for this assistance program. We
encourage all Utilities to perform as much work as possible to at least complete
the Vulnerability Assessment by supplementing EPA's funds with those from
your Utility.
- Description of Your Utility's Water Service
To be eligible for grants under this program, your Utility must be a publicly owned
community water system that serves 100,000 or more people on a regular basis. In
support of this requirement, provide the following information:
- Public Water System Identification Number (PWS ID);
- Number of water treatment facilities within your system;
- Annual Average Daily Flow in million gallons/day for your system (total
including your retail and wholesale customers);
- Number of service connections and the geographic area where these
connections are located;
- Average number of people served per connection;
- Total number of people regularly served by your system (if you include the
number of persons served by another Utility that purchases your water on a
regular basis, also include that Utility's PWS ID and the population served by
those PWS IDs).
- Other narrative, as appropriate, that supports the assertion that your Utility serves
100,000 or more people on a regular basis.
- Project Description-
Items to include in the Project Description. ***Note***: for all items you
provide in the project description, or anywhere else in this grant
application, do not provide specific discussion of any known or
probable vulnerabilities at your facility or within your system! do
not provide any information in this application that may be used by a
hostile reader to attack or damage your Utility:
Develop a Vulnerability Assessment If your Utility proposes to develop a V/A
under this grant program, describe the steps it will take to develop the V/A,
including the following items:
-Technical discussion of V/A development. Include, at a minimum, the
technical approach to be used and the methodology (e.g., model
developed by Sandia National Lab, or other known authority on
vulnerability assessments) upon which the V/A will be based. This section
must demonstrate that the V/A will conform to the definition of a
satisfactory V/A stated above. You should address each of the eight major
elements of the V/A separately.
--qualifications the persons/company possess that demonstrate their
capability to perform a V/A. Acceptable qualifications include proof of
training in performing Vulnerability Assessments. Examples of suitable
training courses include the training provided by Sandia National Labs, or
companies trained by Sandia and licensed by them. Your Utility may also
contract with entities that posses the technical qualifications to carry out
all of the elements of a satisfactory V/A as defined earlier in this RFA.
Complete a Vulnerability Assessment If your Utility proposes to
complete a V/A that is already in-progress, under this grant program,
describe what your Utility will do to bring it up to the definition of a
satisfactory V/A presented earlier in this RFA.
Assertion that Your Utility Has a Completed V/A If you assert that your
Utility has an acceptable V/A in place, you must describe how and why
your Utility's V/A meets the definition of a satisfactory V/A presented
earlier in this RFA. You must also describe the process it used to develop
the V/A including the methodology applied.
Develop an Emergency Operations Plan and/or Plan and Design Security
Enhancements You should describe your Utility's plans to develop its
Emergency Operations Plan and/or its plans and designs to improve plant security.
If your Utility has a satisfactory v/a, an eop, and has completed
plans/designs for security enhacements, your Utility should not be
applying for this grant funding.
- Completion of the V/A is required within six months of grant award, or by the end
of calendar year 2002, whichever is later, subject to the grant Terms and
Conditions. If your Utility proposes to perform work other than a V/A, the
schedule for completion of these other work areas should be described here.
All work under this grant program should be complete by December 31,
2003. Utilities may request a later deadline for completion of work if significant
extenuating circumstances exist.
- If applying for funding to prepare a combination of a V/A, emergency operations
plan, and/or security enhancements, list the amount proposed to be spent on each
of these work areas. Note that Utilities are allowed to use a reasonable
amount of this grant funding for the purpose of attending training in the
performance of the three work areas.
___ DETAILED ITEMIZED BUDGET
The application must also contain a detailed budget description, and should conform to
the following:
Personnel: List all participants in the project by position title. Give the percentage of
the budget period for which they will be fully employed on the project (e.g., half-time for half the
budget period equals 25%, full-time for half the budget period equals 50%, etc.). Give the
annual salary and the total cost over the budget period for all personnel listed. Record the total
also on Form 424A, Section B, Line 6a.
Fringe Benefits: Identify the percentage used, the basis for this computation, and the
types of benefits included. Record on Form 424A, Section B, line 6b
Travel: If travel is budgeted, show number of trips, destinations, and purpose of travel as
well as costs. Record also on Form 424A, Section B, line 6c
Equipment: Identify each item to be purchased which has an estimated acquisition cost
of $5,000 or more per unit and a useful life of more than one year. Items with a unit cost of less
than $5,000 are deemed to be supplies. remember that these grant funds cannot be used
to fund physical plant improvements or construction. Allowable equipment includes
only those items needed to complete a v/a, eop, or security plans/designs. Examples of
allowable equipment include, but are not limited to, equipment needed to process information
concerning current plant conditions, and diagnostic software for SCADA systems. Record also
on Form 424A, Section B, Line 6d.
Supplies: "Supplies" means all tangible personal property other than "equipment." The
budget detail should identify categories of supplies to be procured (e.g., laboratory supplies or
office supplies). Record also on Form 424A, Section B, line 6e.
Contracts: Identify each proposed contract and specify its purpose and estimated cost.
Consultants, also, should be itemized here. As you consider your Utility's contractual needs, you
may want to look at the Agency's procurement requirements under grants.
Please go to http://www.epa.gov/epahome/cfr40.htm.
At that site, click on "Chapter 1,"
"Subchapter B", and "Part 31". Then go to "31.36."
For your information, the maximum rate that EPA can reimburse for costs for individual
consultants is based on the maximum daily rate for a Level IV of the Executive Schedule, which
is currently $498.32 (excluding overhead). The portion of consultant costs above this rate must
be paid by your Utility. Record the total Contracts cost on Form 424A, Section B, line 6f.
Construction: Construction Costs are not allowable for this program.
Other: List each item in sufficient detail for EPA to determine the reasonableness and
allowability of its cost. NOTE: The Utility may use a reasonable portion of this grant funding to
pay for training in the performance of a V/A, EOP, and Security Enhancement Planning/Design.
Indirect Costs: Your Utility is not required to charge indirect costs. If indirect charges
are budgeted, indicate the approved rate and base. Please indicate how indirect charges were
calculated for this project, and remember to attach a copy of your current Utility's indirect cost
rate agreement (next document noted below). If your Utility does not already have an approved
Indirect Cost Rate, EPA will require your Utility to provide appropriate documentation to support
indirect costs. Record total Indirect costs also on Standard Form 424A, Section B, Line 6j.
Note on Allowable Costs for this grant program: You can determine whether costs are
allowable under Federal regulations by reviewing OMB Circular A-87 at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a087/a087-all.html
.
EPA provides a general example of a completed budget at
http://www.epa.gov/ogd/AppKit/budget%20sample.pdf .
___ COPY OF NEGOTIATED INDIRECT COST RATE AGREEMENT OR PROPOSAL
IF AVAILABLE (ONLY REQUIRED IF THE RECIPIENT IS CHARGING INDIRECT
COSTS)
___ DOCUMENTATION DEMONSTRATING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE
PERSONS OR COMPANY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
Discuss the qualifications of persons (contractor, consultant, Utility in-house staff) who
will perform the work, particularly in regard to the V/A, which is the most critical part of this
grant program.
___ KEY CONTACT INFORMATION
(Not a form on the website) Please include the full name, title, address, phone number, and email
address of the following individuals responsible for the grant:
- Authorized Representative - Original awards and amendments will be
sent to this individual for review and acceptance, unless otherwise
indicated.
- Payee - Individual authorized to accept payments.
- Administrative Contact - individual to contact concerning administrative
matters, i.e., indirect cost rate computation, rebudgeting requests, etc.
EPA will evaluate all proposals and make a reasonable effort to work with eligible
Utilities to improve a deficient proposal so that it can be approved. Official notification of the
actual grant award will be made to the Utilities by EPA's Grants Administration Division in
accordance with standard Agency practices.
PREAWARD COSTS
Because of the Agency's desire to improve water Utility security as soon as possible,
grant applicants will be permitted to charge costs incurred up to 90 days before the grant award
for the three work activities comprising this grant program. Also, Utilities may use a reasonable
portion of the grant funding to procure training to perform the work. Applicants must note that
preaward costs are incurred at the risk of the applicant. If a grant is not awarded, for whatever
reason, the Government is not liable for such costs.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Utilities applying for these grants are to send complete applications to the following
addresses and parties under BOTH 1. and 2.
Since postal mail delays are to be expected that could inordinately delay EPA's receipt of
applications, we require that applicants use an express mail or courier service to transmit
applications to these addresses.
- Deliver signed original and one copy to:
US Environmental Protection Agency (4601M)
Attention: Drinking Water Utility Security Grant Program
Room 2104A EPA East Building
1201 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Also, deliver one copy to the appropriate EPA Regional
office program contact at the address noted below, depending on the
state where your Utility is located.
EPA Region I -- CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Kevin Reilly (CMA)
Drinking Water Program
US EPA Region 1
One Congress Street
Boston, MA 02114-2023.
617-918-1694
E-Mail: reilly.kevin@epa.gov
EPA Region II -- NJ, NY, PR, VI
Gerard McKenna
Drinking Water Section
US EPA Region 2
24th Floor
290 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
212-637-3838
mckenna.gerard@epa.gov
EPA Region III -- DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV
Patti Kay Wisniewski
Drinking Water Branch (3WP22)
US EPA, Region 3
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
215-814-5668
E-mail: wisniewski.patti-kay@epa.gov
EPA Region IV -- AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
Dale Froneberger
Drinking Water Section
US EPA Region 4
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-562-9446
E-Mail: froneberger.dale@epa.gov
EPA Region V -- IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Nicholas Damato (WG-15J)
Ground Water/Drinking Water Branch
US EPA Region 5
77 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois 60604
312-886-0190
E-mail: damato.nicholas@epa.gov
Region VI -- AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
Joan Brown
Chief, Assistance Programs Branch (6WQA)
US EPA Region 6
Suite 1200
1445 Ross Ave.
Dallas, TX 75203-2773
214-665-7110
E-mail: brown.joan@epa.gov
Region VII -- IA, KS, MO, NE
Ralph Flournoy
US EPA Region 7
Drinking Water/Groundwater Branch
901 N. 5th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
913-551-7374
E-mail: flournoy.ralph@epa.gov
Region VIII -- CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY
Martha Swickard
US EPA Region 8 (Mail Code P-W-MS)
999 18th Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2466
303-312-7021
E-Mail: swickard.marty@epa.gov
Region IX -- AZ, CA, HI, NV
Corine Li
Drinking Water Office (WTR-6)
US EPA Region 9
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-972-3560
E-Mail: Li.corine@epa.gov
Region X -- AK, ID, OR, WA
Gene Taylor
Drinking Water Unit (OW-136)
US EPA Region 10
1200 6th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206- 553-1389
E-mail: taylor.genem@epa.gov
TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE APPLIED TO THESE GRANTS
- Nondisclosure of work products; involvement with and oversight by States; Reporting
Requirements
EPA will not require Utilities to submit the products developed under this grant. These
products include the V/A, EOP, and Security Enhancement Plans/Designs. A Term/Condition
will be negotiated in the final grant award that will outline the procedure your Utility must follow
to demonstrate to EPA that the projects performed under this grant program were satisfactorily
completed. The following demonstrations of compliance with the tasks performed under these
grants include the following:
- Your Utility shall submit a signed statement that the proposed work has been
completed in compliance with all grant requirements.
- The EPA grant Project Officer will be permitted to view your Utility's
V/A and other products, if requested. EPA will not require a printed
copy of these documents.
- Your Utility may be required to brief an appropriate state representative(s), as
designated by EPA, on the work products. These briefings will not be required if
such state representatives cannot assure that the information can be guarded from
public release that could jeopardize the Utility's security.
Continuance and Completion of the three grant program work areas
If the Utility underruns the federal funding awarded under this grant in support of the
work area(s) proposed in its original work plan, the Utility may request approval from the EPA
Grant Project Officer (PO) of a change in the workplan that includes additional work in the
remaining grant work areas. For example, if a Utility proposes to perform a V/A for $115,000,
but then completes the V/A for $100,000, the Utility may request that the PO approve the use of
the remaining $15,000 for development of an EOP and/or to perform Security Enhancement
Planning/Design. Schedule for completing the items proposed.
If your Utility proposes to complete a V/A with EPA funds, your Utility must complete
the V/A by the end of calendar year 2002 or within six months from the date of this grant award,
whichever is later. If federal legislation is later enacted that mandates an earlier deadline for
completing the V/A, EPA shall provide notice to the Utility of such new deadlines, which may
supercede the deadlines noted above.
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