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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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Office of Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances Research
Small Grants Program--Application Guidance for FY 2004
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this grant program is to provide financial
assistance to affected local community-based organizations to support
projects that examine issues related to a community's exposure to
multiple environmental harms and risks. Projects must be of a research
nature only, i.e., survey, research, collecting and analyzing data
which will be used to expand scientific knowledge or understanding of
the subject studied. The EPA's grant regulations define ``research'' as
``the systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge or
understanding of the subject studied,'' 40 CFR 30.2(dd). Research
activities under this grant program do not include ``development'' as
defined in 40 CFR 30.2 (dd). The EPA has interpreted ``research'' to
include studies that extend to socioeconomic, institutional, and public
policy issues, as well as the ``natural'' sciences. Research projects
need not be limited to academic studies. EPA intends for the results of
these research projects to be disseminated to members of the affected
local community. Funds can be used to develop a new activity or
substantially improve the quality of existing programs that have a
direct impact on affected local community residents.
DATES: The application must be delivered by close of business Friday,
April 30, 2004, to the appropriate EPA regional office (listed in
section VII) or date stamped by courier service or postmarked by the
U.S. Postal Service by midnight Friday, April 30, 2004.
ADDRESSES: For specific application delivery please contact the
appropriate EPA regional office listed in section VII of the
application guidance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sheila Lewis, Senior Program Analyst,
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EPA Office of Environmental Justice, (202) 564-0152.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Funding Opportunity Description
II. Award Information
III. Eligibility Information
IV. Application and Submission Information
V. Application Review Information
VI. Award Administration Information
VII. Agency Contact(s)
VIII. Other Information
Translations Available
A Spanish translation of this application is available at 1-800-
952-6215. It can also be downloaded from http://www.epa.gov/complicance/recent/ej.html
.
Section I--Funding Opportunity Description
Scope of the Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances Research Small
Grant Program
In its 1992 report entitled, ``Environmental Equity: Reducing Risk
for All Communities,'' the EPA found that minority and/or low-income
populations may experience disproportionate exposure to environmental
harms and risks. The EPA established the Office of Environmental
Justice (OEJ) in 1992 to help, among other things, these communities
identify and assess pollution sources, to implement environmental
awareness and training programs for affected local community residents,
and to work with community stakeholders to devise strategies for
environmental and/or public improvements.
In June of 1993, OEJ was delegated grant authority to solicit,
select, assist, and evaluate environmental justice-related projects,
and to disseminate information on the projects' content and
effectiveness. FY 1994 marked the first year of what is now called the
Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants
Program. The chart below shows how the grant monies have been
distributed since FY 1994.
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Dollar Number of
Fiscal year amount awards
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1994.......................................... 500,000 71
1995.......................................... 3,000,000 175
1996.......................................... 2,800,000 152
1997.......................................... 2,700,000 139
1998.......................................... 2,500,000 123
1999.......................................... 1,455,000 95
2000.......................................... 899,000 61
2001.......................................... 1,300,000 88
2002.......................................... 1,113,000 73
2003.......................................... 920,000 55
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Environmental Justice Defined Under the Environmental Justice Hazardous
Substances Research Small Grants Program
Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful
involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin,
or income with respect to the development, implementation, and
enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Fair
treatment means that no one group of people, including racial, ethnic,
or socioeconomic groups, should bear a disproportionate share of the
negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial,
municipal, and commercial operations or the execution of Federal,
State, local, and tribal environmental programs and policies.
Meaningful involvement means that: (a) The potentially affected
community residents have an appropriate opportunity to participate in
decisions about a proposed activity that will affect their environment
and/or health; (b) the public's contribution can influence the
regulatory agency's decision; (c) the concerns of all participants
involved will be considered in the decision-making process; and (d) the
decision-makers seek out and facilitate the involvement of those
potentially affected.
Purpose of the Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances Research
Small Grants Program
The purpose of this grant program is to provide financial
assistance to eligible affected local community-based organizations
that are working on or plan to carry out projects to address
environmental and/or public health concerns. Funds can be used to
develop a new activity or substantially improve the quality of existing
programs that have a direct impact on affected local communities. All
awards will be made in the form of a $25,000 grant not to exceed one
year.
The OEJ, which manages the Agency's national Environmental Justice
Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants Program, is soliciting grant
applications for projects intended to examine issues related to a
community's exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks. Issues
of environmental justice often involve multiple sources of
contamination, their cumulative impacts on the environment, and their
effect on human health. Some of these sources may include multiple
industrial facilities and the various contaminants they emit,
environmental hazards at the workplace or home, transportation-related
pollution, contamination from drinking water, or contamination
resulting from the consumption of fish or other subsistence food. These
situations may occur in urban, suburban, rural or tribal settings. A
more holistic approach to environmental protection goes beyond setting
limits for individual pollutants and facilities in isolation.
Information must take into account the multiple impacts of all
pollutants in the environment. In environmentally overburdened low-
income, minority or tribal communities, a focus on the impacts from
multiple environmental harms and risks can greatly assist the
communities in understanding their environmental issues and developing
more effective solutions to their environmental and/or public health
concerns.
Grant funds shall be used to support research activities that
examine issues related to a community's exposure to multiple
environmental harms and risks. Projects must be of a research nature
only, i.e., survey, research, collecting and analyzing data which will
be used to expand scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject
studied. Research projects, however, need not be limited to academic
studies. The EPA has interpreted ``research'' to include studies that
extend to socioeconomic, institutional, and public policy issues and
the ``natural'' sciences. Projects may include the following
activities: (1) Research related to the detection, assessment, and
evaluation of the effects on and risks to human health from hazardous
substances and the detection of hazardous substances in the
environment; (2) design and demonstrate field methods, practices, and
techniques, including assessment of environmental and ecological
conditions and analysis of environmental and public health problems;
(3) identification and assessment of multiple environmental harms and
risks and/or public health concerns in the community; (4) case studies
on practices and techniques for detecting and effectively responding to
hazardous substance contamination; and (5) identification of
institutional and public policy barriers to detecting, assessing and
evaluating hazardous substance contamination in communities. Research
cannot relate to contamination from petroleum products in accordance
with the definition of hazardous substances indicated in the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA), section 101(14). Projects that involve incidental petroleum
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contamination that is ``mixed'' with other contaminants may be
considered on a case-by-case basis. Any training activities must be
limited to training in research techniques. Funding under this
assistance program is not available for general organizational support,
capacity building, program development or other activities unrelated to
research.
Goal for Research Projects
In addition to the special research requirements for grants under
CERCLA outlined above, the application must include a description of
how the research projects will examine and address the issue of
multiple environmental harms and risks.
Please note: A Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) must be submitted to
your EPA Project Officer prior to the beginning of the research for
projects that include scientific research and/or data collection.
Anticipated Accomplishments (Performance Measures) for the
Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants
Program
As required by 40 CFR 30.60, anticipated accomplishments must be
stated. The overarching goal of the Environmental Justice Hazardous
Substances Research Small Grants Program is to build the capacity of
the affected local communities to address strategically the multiple
environmental harms and risks that impact the environment and/or health
of the residents.
The following criteria will be used by EPA to measure the success
of the overall program. These criteria are for the evaluation of the
grant program as a whole and each grantee should consider these
criteria as they develop their own project performance measures:
1. Documentation and identification of the local environmental and/
or public health issues;
2. Development of mechanisms to share lessons learned from the
process; and
3. Identification of tangible environmental and/or health benefits.
Consistent with the factors EPA will use, the following measures
will be used to evaluate the success of the Environmental Justice
Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants Program, including, but not
limited to:
Significant improvement in the quality of life
issues for the affected local communities is achieved;
Community capacity is significantly improved for
program participants;
Outcomes or lessons learned in affected local
communities are transferred to other similarly situated communities;
and
Enhanced community understanding of
environmental and public health information systems and general
information on pollution in the community.
Section II--Award Information
The total amount of funding available for this program is
approximately $500,000 in grant funds to eligible organizations
(pending availability of funds). All awards will be made in the form of
a Federal grant, each award in an amount of $25,000, to be used over a
one-year period. Activities must be completed and funds spent within
the one year period specified in the grant award. Project start dates
will depend on the grant award date (most projects begin in August or
September). The recipient organization is responsible for the
successful completion of the project. EPA will consider only one
application per applicant for any given project. However, applicants
that previously received small grant funds may submit an application
for a separate project. Additionally, the Environmental Justice
Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants Program is a competitive
grant program. Every application for FY 2004 will be evaluated based on
the merits of the proposed project in comparison to other FY 2004
applications. Applicants may not receive Federal funding from more than
one source for the same project.
Section III--Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants: Affected local community-based community
organizations. An affected local community-based organization (LCBO) is
defined for this grant program as an entity/organization that is (1) at
the most basic level of the organizational hierarchy such as a
grassroots group/neighborhood organization that is not affiliated with
a larger national, regional or state organization; (2) located in the
same area as the environmental and/or public health problem that is
described in the application and where the residents of the affected
community reside; (3) focused primarily on addressing the environmental
and/or public health problems of the residents of the affected
community; and (4) comprised primarily of members of the affected
community. ``Affected'' is defined as being in the locale which is
influenced or altered by the environmental/public health problem. An
applicant must meet all of the above requirements and must explain how
it fits each of those requirements in the application. An applicant
must be a nonprofit organization as demonstrated through designation by
the Internal Revenue Service as a section 501(c)(3) organization or
through incorporation as a nonprofit organization under applicable
State law in order to receive Federal funds under this grant program.
Individuals; universities; State, local, and tribal governments; water
districts or similar entities; large non-governmental organizations
such as national environmental groups; environmental justice networks;
or organizations that are not located in the affected communities where
the projects are located are not eligible to receive Federal funds
under this grant program.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching: None required.
3. Types of Projects Eligible for Funding: The OEJ, which manages
the Agency's national Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances
Research Small Grants Program, is soliciting grant applications for
projects intended to examine issues related to a community's exposure
to multiple environmental harms and risks. Issues of environmental
justice often involve multiple sources of contamination, their
cumulative impacts on the environment, and their effect on human
health. Some of these sources may include multiple industrial
facilities and the various contaminants they emit, environmental
hazards at the workplace or home, transportation-related pollution,
contamination from drinking water, or contamination resulting from the
consumption of fish or other subsistence food. These situations may
occur in urban, suburban, rural or tribal settings. A more holistic
approach to environmental protection goes beyond setting limits for
individual pollutants and facilities in isolation. Information must
take into account the multiple impacts of all pollutants in the
environment. In environmentally overburdened low-income, minority or
tribal communities, a focus on the impacts from multiple environmental
harms and risks can greatly assist the communities in understanding
their environmental issues and developing more effective solutions to
their environmental and/or public health concerns.
Projects may include the following activities: (1) Research related
to the detection, assessment, and evaluation of the effects on and
risks to human health from hazardous substances and the detection of
hazardous substances in the environment; (2) design and demonstrate
field methods, practices, and techniques, including assessment of
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environmental and ecological conditions and analysis of environmental
and public health problems; (3) identification and assessment of
multiple environmental harms and risks and/or public health concerns in
the affected community; (4) case studies on practices and techniques
for detecting and effectively responding to hazardous substance
contamination; and (5) identification of institutional and public
policy barriers to detecting, assessing and evaluating hazardous
substance contamination in affected communities.
Examples of Projects--Involving ``Multiple Environmental Harms and
Risks'' in the Community
The following projects are provided for illustrative purposes only
and are not intended to reflect all of the possible types of projects
eligible under this grant program.
Project Example No. 1
This project focuses on hazardous substances research. Youth
project participants will: (1) Receive training to help them research
what substances are being transported on trains; (2) identify hazardous
substances through visual and video recordings of placards on trains
and through contact with Union Pacific representatives; (3) analyze
recorded data and input it into a computer database; (4) research the
potential effects of a spill or accident involving each substance and
what the implications are for the surrounding neighborhood; (5)
research what actions community members should take in the event of a
spill or accident; (6) compile results and make findings available for
presentations; (7) publish the results in a bound report; and (8) keep
a journal of activities that can be used as a model by youth
organizations nationwide conducting research in their own
neighborhoods.
Project Example No. 2
The project involves research, investigations, experiments,
demonstrations, surveys and studies relating to the causes, extent,
prevention, reduction and elimination or control of pollution of the
water and air, which is impacted by urban industrialization and toxic
wastes. Local high school and college students will learn how to
conduct river research and report their findings. The purpose of the
project is to teach students research techniques and how to communicate
their findings. The project will provide information through community
newsletters, river tours, and presentations to other stakeholders.
Section IV--Application and Submission Information
1. Address to Request Applications: Application guidance is
available upon request by contacting your regional office listed in
section VII or on the EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/grants/index.html
.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Proposals from
eligible organizations must have the following:
(1) The Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) is the official
form required for all Federal grants that requests basic information
about the grantee and the proposed project. The applicant must submit
the original application form, and one copy, signed by a person duly
authorized by the governing board of the applicant. Please complete
part 10 of the SF 424 form, ``Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number'' with the following information: 66.604--Environmental Justice
Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants Program. Grant applicants
are required to provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal
Numbering System (DUNS) number when applying for Federal grants.
Organizations can receive a DUNS number in one day, at no cost, by
calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-866-705-
0025.
The Web site where an organization can obtain a DUNS number is:
http://www.dnb.com. This is a new requirement from the Office of
Management and Budget for grants, effective October 1, 2003. See
Appendix B for a copy of this form and a completed sample.
(2) The Federal Standard Form (SF 424A) which provides information
on your budget. For the purposes of this grant program, complete only
the non-shaded areas of SF 424A.
(3) Detailed Budget estimates should support your work plan
narrative. See Appendix B for a sample of a budget detail.
(4) A work plan narrative of the proposal is not to exceed five (5)
pages. A work plan narrative describes the applicant's proposed
project. The pages of the work plan must be letter size (8\1/2\ x 11
inches), with normal type size (12 characters per inch), and at least 1
inch margins.
The work plan narrative is one of the most important aspects of
your application and (assuming that all other required materials are
submitted) will be used as the primary basis for selection. Work plans
must be submitted as follows;
a. A one-page summary that identifies the following:
1. Environmental and/or public health concerns to be addressed by
the project;
2. The community/target audience; and
3. The program goal(s) that the project will meet and how it will
meet it.
b. A concise introduction that states:
1. The nature of the organization (i.e., how long it has been in
existence and how the applicant meets the definition of an affected
local community-based organization);
2. How the organization has been successful in the past;
3. The purposes of the project;
4. Detailed characteristics of the affected community/target
audience (racial, ethnic and socioeconomic);
5. Projects completion plans/time frames, and
6. Expected results.
C. A concise project description that describes the activities the
organization will undertake to examine and address the issue of
multiple environmental harms and risks in the target community.
d. A conclusion discussing how the applicant will evaluate and
measure the success of the project, including anticipated benefits and
challenges in implementing the project.
e. Anticipated accomplishments must be stated along with a set of
performance measures for how you will determine the overall success of
your project at meeting those accomplishments. (Refer to page 4 for a
discussion of how EPA will measure the success of the overall grant
program.)
(5) An appendix with resumes of up to three key personnel who will
be significantly involved in the project.
(6) Nonprofit Status. The applicant must provide documentation of
the organization's nonprofit status.
(7) Other Submission Requirements: Please list the title of the
project and amount of funding provided by EPA for any other grants or
cooperative agreements from EPA in the last three years.
Applications that do not include all applicable information listed
above, will not be considered for an award. Applications that propose
projects that are inconsistent with the EPA's statutory authority for
this program or the activity for the program are ineligible for funding
and will not be evaluated.
3. Submission Dates and Times: The full application package must be
date stamped by courier service or postmarked by the U. S. Postal
Service by midnight, Friday, April 30, 2004. Use the appropriate EPA
regional office address listed in section VII.
4. Confidentiality and Intergovernmental Review:
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Confidentiality: Please mark any information in the proposal that you
consider confidential. EPA will follow the procedures at 40 CFR part 2
if information marked confidential is requested from the Agency under
the Freedom of Information Act.
Intergovernmental Review: Your application to this EPA program may
be subject to your State's intergovernmental review process and/or the
consultation requirements of section 204, Demonstration Cities and
Metropolitan Development Act. See 40 CFR part 29 for details. Check
with your State's Single Point of Contact to determine your
requirements. Some States do not require this review. Applicants from
American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands should
also check with their Single Point of Contact. A list of the States'
Single Point of Contact is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html
.
5. Are There Any Restrictions on the Use of the Federal Funds? Yes.
EPA grant funds can only be used for the purposes set forth in the
grant agreement, and be consistent with the statutory authority for the
award. Grant funds from this program cannot be used for matching funds
for other Federal grants, lobbying, or intervention in Federal
regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, the recipient may
not use these Federal assistance funds to sue the Federal government or
any other government entity. Refer to 40 CFR 30.27, entitled
``Allowable Costs'' (see Appendix C). The scope of environmental
justice grants may not include construction, promotional items (e.g.,
T-shirts, buttons, hats), and furniture purchases. Applicants may not
receive funding from more than one source for the same project.
Section V--Application Review Information
1. Evaluation Criteria: All applications will be reviewed and
scored according to the following criteria:
A. Threshold Criteria. Applications that do not include all items
list in section IV, 2. Content and Form of Application Submission, will
not be considered for an award and will not be scored. Additionally,
applications that propose projects that are inconsistent with the EPA's
statutory authority for this program or the activity for the program
are ineligible for funding and will not be scored. Regional offices
will contact applicants whose proposals do not meet the threshold
requirements to determine whether the proposal can be revised to meet
the threshold requirements.
B. Scoring Criteria. Applications meeting the threshold criteria
will be scored by an EPA Review Panel, consisting of regional staff,
and selected according to the following criteria. The corresponding
points next to each criterion are the weights EPA will use to score the
applications. Points will range depending on how well the applicant
meets the given criterium. Please note that certain sections are given
greater weight than others. The application will be scored based on the
following evaluation criteria:
(1) The extent to which the work plan narrative clearly and
effectively describes the following: (35 points)
a. An environmental and/or public health concerns related to the
multiple environmental harms and risks affecting a community. (20)
b. The target community being served (e.g., demographics,
socioeconomic characteristics, geographic location, etc.). (5)
c. The nature of the organization (i.e., how the applicant meets
the definition of an affected local community-based organization). (10)
(2) The extent to which the proposal includes the following: (40
points)
a. Specific realistic goals and objectives that deal with the
environmental justice issue(s). (15)
b. A well-conceived strategy to achieve the goals and objectives.
(15)
c. A description of partnering or participating community
organizations, universities and local governments. Describe how they
will participate in the project and explain the strategies for
cooperation and communication with the identified organizations or
governments. (10)
(3) The extent to which the project clearly and effectively
discusses how the applicant will evaluate the success of the project
including appropriate qualitative and quantitative measures. (15
points)
(4) The extent to which the project has participants who are well
qualified to conduct the proposed project based on a demonstrated
record of success in their area of expertise? (10 points)
(Attention: The qualifications of the recipient's Project Manager
is subject to approval by the EPA Project Officer.)
2. Review and Selection Process: The EPA regional offices will
review, evaluate, and select grant recipients. Applications will be
screened to ensure that they meet all eligibility and threshold
requirements described in sections II-IV. Applications which meet the
threshold requirements will be scored by regional review panels based
on the evaluation criteria outlined above.
After the individual projects are scored, the EPA regional
officials will compare the best applications and make final
recommendations. Additional factors that the EPA will take into account
include geographic and socioeconomic balance, diverse nature of the
projects, cost, past performance and projects whose benefits can be
sustained after the grant is completed. Regional Administrators will
select the final grants. Please note that this is a very competitive
grant program. Limited funding is available and EPA expects to receive
many grant applications. Therefore, the Agency cannot fund all
applications. A listing of other EPA grant programs may be found in the
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance. This publication is available
on the Internet at http://www.cfda.gov and at local libraries, colleges, or
universities.
3. Anticipated Announcement and Award Dates:
February 27, 2004. FY 2004 Environmental Justice Hazardous
Substances Research Small Grants Program Application Guidance is
available on www.fedgrants.gov and http://www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/grants/ej_smgrants.html.
Hard copies are
available upon request.
February 27, 2004, to April 30, 2004. Eligible grant recipients
develop and complete their applications.
April 30, 2004. The application must be date stamped by courier
service or postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by midnight, Friday,
April 30, 2004.
May 4, 2004, to July 30, 2004. EPA program officials review and
evaluate applications and select grant finalists.
July 30, 2004, to September 30, 2004. Applicants will be contacted
by the Region if their applications are being considered for funding.
Additional information may be required from the finalists, as indicated
in section IV. The EPA regional grants offices will process grants and
make awards.
September 30, 2004. EPA expects to announce the FY 2004
Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants
recipients.
Section VI--Award Administration Information
1. Award Notices
After all applications are received, acknowledgments will be mailed
to applicants. Once applications have been recommended for funding, the
EPA Regions will notify the finalists and request any additional
information necessary to complete the award
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process. The finalists will be required to complete additional
government application forms before receiving a grant, such as the EPA
Form SF-424B (Assurances--Non-Construction Programs) and EPA Form 5700-
49, the Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Responsibility Matters. The Federal government requires all grantees to
certify and assure that they will comply with all applicable Federal
laws, regulations, and requirements. The designated EPA official or
their designees will notify those applicants whose projects are not
selected for funding.
2. Reporting
Unless specified in the award, all recipients must submit final
reports for EPA approval within ninety (90) days of the end of the
project period. Specific report requirements (e.g., Quarterly or
Semiannual Progress Reports, a Final Technical Report and a Financial
Status Report) will be described in the award agreement. The EPA will
collect, review, and disseminate grantees' final reports to serve as
models.
For further information about this program, please visit the EPA's
Web site at http://www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/grants/ej_smgrants.html
.
Section VII--Agency Contact(s)
When and Where Must Applications Be Submitted?
The applicant must submit/mail one signed original application with
required attachments and one copy to the primary contact at the
respective EPA regional office listed below. The application must be
date stamped by courier service or postmarked by the U.S. Postal
Service by midnight, Friday, April 30, 2004.
Regional Contact Names and Addresses
Region 1 Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode
Island, Vermont
Primary Contact: Kathy Castagna (617) 918-1429,
castagna.kathleen@epa.gov, USEPA Region 1 (RAA), One Congress Street--
11th Floor, Boston, MA 02203-0001.
Secondary Contact: Davina Wysin (617) 918-1020, wysin.davina@epa.gov.
Region 2 New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Primary Contact: Terry Wesley (212) 637-5027, wesley.terry@epa.gov,
USEPA Region 2, 290 Broadway, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10007.
Secondary: Tasha Frazier (212) 637-3861, frazier.tasha@epa.gov.
Region 3 Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, West Virginia
Primary Contact: Reginald Harris (215) 814-2988, harris.reggie@epa.gov,
USEPA Region 3 (3DA00), 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029.
Region 4 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Primary Contact: Elvie Barlow (404) 562-9650, barlow.elvie@epa.gov,
USEPA Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, Atlanta, GA 30303-8960.
Secondary: Cynthia Peurifoy (404) 562-9649, peurifoy.cynthia@epa.gov.
Region 5 Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin
Primary Contact: Margaret Millard (312) 353-1440,
millard.margaret@epa.gov, USEPA Region 5 (DM7J), 77 West Jackson
Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604-3507.
Secondary: Alan Walts (312) 353-8894, walts.alan@epa.gov.
Region 6 Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Primary Contact: Shirley Quinones (214) 665-2713,
Quinones.shirley@epa.gov, USEPA Region 6, Fountain Place, 13th Floor,
1445 Ross Avenue (RA-D), Dallas, Texas 75202-2733.
Secondary Contact: Nelda Perez (214) 665-2209, perez.nelda@epa.gov.
Region 7 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
Primary Contact: Pamela K. Johnson (913) 551-7480,
johnson.pamelak@epa.gov, USEPA Region 7, 901 North 5th Street (RGAD/
ECO), Kansas City, KS 66101.
Secondary: Monica Espinosa ( 913) 551-7058, espinosa.monica@epa.gov.
Region 8 Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Primary Contact: Nancy Reish (303) 312-6040, reish.nancy@epa.gov, USEPA
Region 8 (8ENF-EJ), 999 18th Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202-2466.
Secondary: Jean Belille (303) 312-6556, belille.jean@epa.gov.
Region 9 Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam
Primary Contact: Karen Henry (415) 972-3844, henry.karen@epa.gov, USEPA
Region 9 CMD-1, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Secondary: Nate Lau (415) 972-3839, lau.nate@epa.gov.
Region 10 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Primary Contact: Cecilia A. Contreras (206) 553-2899,
contreras.cecilia@epa.gov, USEPA Region 10 (CRE-164), 1200 Sixth
Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.
Secondary: Susanne Salcido (206) 553-1687, salcido.susanne@epa.gov.
Section VIII--Other Information
How Can I Receive Information on the Fiscal Year 2005 (October 1, 2004
to September 30, 2005) Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances
Research Small Grants Program?
If you wish to be placed on the national mailing list to receive
information on the FY 2005 Environmental Justice Hazardous Substances
Research Small Grants Program, e-mail your request along with your
name, organization, address, and phone number to lewis.sheila@epa.gov
or mail your request along with your name, organization, address, and
phone number to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental
Justice Hazardous Substances Research Small Grants Program (2201A), FY
2005 Grants Mailing List, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20460, 1 (800) 962-6215.
If you wish to receive information on local Environmental Justice
programs, you may mail or email your request along with your name,
organization, address, and phone number to the appropriate regional
office listed above.
Thank you for your interest in the Environmental Justice Hazardous
Substances Research Small Grants Program.
Dated: February 24, 2004.
Linda K. Smith,
Acting Director, Office of Environmental Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-4465 Filed 2-27-04; 8:45 am]
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