[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR40.150]

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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
               CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
 
PART 40_RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION GRANTS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 40.150  Evaluation of applications.

    Every application for a research or demonstration grant will be 
evaluated by appropriate EPA staff in terms of relevancy and the 
applicable criteria set forth in Sec. 40.140. Only applications 
considered relevant to EPA research and demonstration objectives will 
receive further consideration and be subjected to additional review. 
Relevancy

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will be measured by program needs and priorities as defined in the 
Agency's current planned objectives. Relevancy, coupled with the results 
of technical review, will provide the basis for funding recommendations.
    (a) New applications. Applications considered relevant to EPA 
research and demonstration objectives will be reviewed for technical 
merit by at least one reviewer within EPA and at least two reviewers 
outside EPA. Review by a National Advisory Council is statutorily 
required for radiation grants.
    (b) Continuation applications. Continuation applications will be 
reviewed by appropriate EPA staff only. Recommendations for continuation 
of funding will be based on progress toward the accomplishment of the 
goals set forth for the project and continued Agency needs and 
priorities.