United States
Environmental Protection Agency
FISCAL YEAR 2024
Justification of Appropriation
Estimates for the
Committee on Appropriations
Tab 11: State and Tribal Assistance Grants
March 2023
EPA-190-R-23-001 www.epa.gov/cj
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Environmental Protection Agency
2024 Annual Performance Plan and Congressional Justification
Table of Contents - State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Contents
Resource Summary Table 3
Program Projects in STAG 8
Categorical Grants 11
Categorical Grant: Beaches Protection 12
Categorical Grant: Brownfields 14
Categorical Grant: Environmental Information 17
Resource Recovery and Hazardous Waste Grants 21
Categorical Grant: Lead 24
Categorical Grant: Multipurpose Grants 27
Categorical Grant: Nonpoint Source (Sec. 319) 29
Categorical Grant: Pesticides Enforcement 33
Categorical Grant: Pesticides Program Implementation 35
Categorical Grant: Pollution Control (Sec. 106) 39
Categorical Grant: Pollution Prevention 44
Categorical Grant: Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) 47
Categorical Grant: Radon 51
Categorical Grant: State and Local Air Quality Management 53
Categorical Grant: Toxics Substances Compliance 57
Categorical Grant: Tribal Air Quality Management 59
Categorical Grant: Tribal General Assistance Program 62
Categorical Grant: Underground Injection Control (UIC) 65
Categorical Grant: Underground Storage Tanks 67
Categorical Grant: Wetlands Program Development 69
State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG) 71
Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant Program 72
Brownfields Projects 75
Infrastructure Assistance: Alaska Native Villages 79
Infrastructure Assistance: Clean Water SRF 81
Infrastructure Assistance: Drinking Water SRF 86
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San Juan Watershed Monitoring 92
Infrastructure Assistance: Mexico Border 93
Targeted Airshed Grants 96
Safe Water for Small & Disadvantaged Communities 98
Reducing Lead in Drinking Water 100
Lead Testing in Schools 102
Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability 104
Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works 106
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grants 108
Water Infrastructure Workforce Investment 110
42 U.S.C. 300j-19e. AWIA. P.L. 115-270, Section 4304 Ill
Technical Assistance and Grants for Emergencies (SDWA) 112
Technical Assistance and Grants for Emergencies, Small Systems 114
Source Water Petition Program 116
Voluntary Connections to Public Water Systems 118
Underserved Communities Grant to Meet SDWA Requirements 120
Small System Water Loss Identification and Prevention 122
Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
124
Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program 126
Advanced Drinking Water Technologies 128
Clean Water Act Research, Investigations, Training, and Information 130
Wastewater Efficiency Grant Pilot Program 132
Clean Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program 134
Small and Medium Publicly Owned Treatment Works Circuit Rider Program 136
Grants for Low and Moderate income Household Decentralized Wastewater Systems 138
Connection to Publicly Owned Treatment Works 140
Water Data Sharing Pilot Program 142
Stormwater Infrastructure Technology 144
Stormwater Control Infrastructure Project Grants 146
Alternative Water Sources Grants Pilot Program 148
Enhanced Aquifer Use and Recharge 150
Water Sector Cybersecurity 152
Recycling Infrastructure 154
Wildfire Smoke Preparedness 157
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Environmental Protection Agency
FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan and Congressional Justification
APPROPRIATION: State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Resource Summary Table
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2024
FY 2023
President's Budget
FY 2022
Enacted
FY 2024
v.
Final
Operating
President's
FY 2023 Enacted
Actuals
Plan
Budget
Operating Plan
State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Budget Authority
$3,088,886
$4,493,728
$5,855,624
$1,361,896
Total Workyears
8.2
7.5
128.6
121.1
Bill Language: State and Tribal Assistance Grants
For environmental programs and infrastructure assistance, including capitalization grants for State
revolving funds and performance partnership grants, $5,855,624,000, to remain available until
expended, of which
(1) $1,638,874,000 shall be for making capitalization grants for the Clean Water State
Revolving Funds under title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; and of which
$1,126,105,000 shall be for making capitalization grants for the Drinking Water State Revolving
Funds under section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act: Provided, That for fiscal year 2024, to
the extent there are sufficient eligible project applications and projects are consistent with State
Intended Use Plans, not less than 15 percent of the funds made available under this title to each
State for Clean Water State Revolving Fund capitalization grants shall be used by the State for
projects to address green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements, or other
environmentally innovative activities: Provided further, That for fiscal year 2024, funds made
available under this title to each State for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund capitalization grants
may, at the discretion of each State, be used for projects to address green infrastructure, water or
energy efficiency improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities: Provided further,
That the Administrator is authorized to use up to $1,500,000 of funds made available for the Clean
Water State Revolving Funds under this heading under title VI of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1381) to conduct the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey: Provided further, That
notwithstanding section 603(d)(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the limitation on the
amounts in a State water pollution control revolving fund that may be used by a State to administer
the fund shall not apply to amounts included as principal in loans made by such fund in fiscal year
2024 andprior years where such amounts represent costs of administering the fund to the extent that
such amounts are or were deemed reasonable by the Administrator, accountedfor separately from
other assets in the fund, and used for eligible purposes of the fund, including administration:
Provided further, That forfiscal year 2024, notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (g)(1), (h),
and (I) of section 201 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, grants made under title II of such
Act for American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, the United States
Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia may also be made for the purpose of providing
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assistance: (1) solely for facility plans, design activities, or plans, specifications, and estimates for
any proposed project for the construction of treatment works; and (2) for the construction, repair,
or replacement of privately owned treatment works serving one or more principal residences or
small commercial establishments: Providedfurther, That for fiscal year 2024, notwithstanding the
provisions of such subsections (g)(1), (h), and (I) of section 201 and section 518(c) of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act, funds reserved by the Administrator for grants under section 518(c) of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act may also be used to provide assistance: (1) solely for
facility plans, design activities, or plans, specifications, and estimates for any proposed project for
the construction of treatment works; and (2) for the construction, repair, or replacement of privately
owned treatment works serving one or more principal residences or small commercial
establishments: Provided further, That for fiscal year 2024, notwithstanding any provision of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act and regulations issued pursuant thereof, up to a total of
$2,000,000 of the funds reserved by the Administrator for grants under section 518(c) of such Act
may also be usedfor grants for training, technical assistance, and educational programs relating to
the operation and management of the treatment works specified in section 518(c) of such Act:
Provided further, That for fiscal year 2024, funds reserved under section 518(c) of such Act shall
be available for grants only to Indian tribes, as defined in section 518(h) of such Act and former
Indian reservations in Oklahoma (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) and Native Villages
as defined in Public Law 92-203: Provided further, That for fiscal year 2024, notwithstanding the
limitation on amounts in section 518(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, up to a total of
2 percent of the funds appropriated, or $30,000,000, whichever is greater, and notwithstanding the
limitation on amounts in section 1452(i) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, up to a total of 2 percent of
the funds appropriated, or $20,000,000, whichever is greater, for State Revolving Funds under such
Acts may be reserved by the Administrator for grants under section 518(c) and section 1452(i) of
such Acts: Provided further, That for fiscal year 2024, notwithstanding the amounts specified in
section 205(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, up to 1.5 percent of the aggregate funds
appropriated for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program under the Act less any sums
reserved under section 518(c) of the Act, may be reserved by the Administrator for grants made
under title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for American Samoa, Guam, the Common-
wealth of the Northern Marianas, and United States Virgin Islands: Providedfurther, Thatfor fiscal
year 2024, notwithstanding the limitations on amounts specified in section 1452(j) of the Safe
Drinking Water Act, up to 1.5 percent of the funds appropriated for the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund programs under the Safe Drinking Water Act may be reserved by the Administrator
for grants made under section 1452(j) of the Safe Drinking Water Act: Provided further, That 10
percent of the funds made available under this title to each State for Clean Water State Revolving
Fund capitalization grants and 14 percent of the funds made available under this title to each State
for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund capitalization grants shall be used by the State to provide
additional subsidy to eligible recipients in the form offorgiveness of principal, negative interest
loans, or grants (or any combination of these), and shall be so used by the State only where such
funds are provided as initial financing for an eligible recipient or to buy, refinance, or restructure
the debt obligations of eligible recipients only where such debt was incurred on or after the date of
enactment of this Act, or where such debt was incurred prior to the date of enactment of this Act if
the State, with concurrence from the Administrator, determines that such funds could be used to help
address a threat to public health from heightened exposure to lead in drinking water or if a Federal
or State emergency declaration has been issued due to a threat to public health from heightened
exposure to lead in a municipal drinking water supply before the date of enactment of this Act:
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Providedfurther, That in a State in which such an emergency declaration has been issued, the State
may use more than 14 percent of the funds made available under this title to the State for Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund capitalization grants to provide additional subsidy to eligible
recipients: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 1452(o) of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(42 U.S. C. 300j-12(o)), the Administrator shall reserve $12,000,000 of the amounts made available
for fiscal year 2024for making capitalization grants for the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds
to pay the costs of monitoring for unregulated contaminants under section 1445(a)(2)(C) of such
Act: Provided further, That no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the
Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a Concurrent Resolution on the Budget or the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of1985;
(2) $36,386,000 shall be for architectural, engineering, planning, design, construction and
related activities in connection with the construction of high priority water and wastewater facilities
in the area of the United States- Mexico Border, after consultation with the appropriate border
commission: Provided, That no funds provided by this appropriations Act to address the water,
wastewater and other critical infrastructure needs of the colonias in the United States along the
United States-Mexico border shall be made available to a county or municipal government unless
that government has established an enforceable local ordinance, or other zoning rule, which
prevents in that jurisdiction the development or construction of any additional colonia areas, or the
development within an existing colonia the construction of any new home, business, or other
structure which lacks water, wastewater, or other necessary infrastructure;
(3) $40,000,000 shall be for grants to the State of Alaska to address drinking water and
wastewater infrastructure needs of rural and Alaska Native Villages: Provided, That of these funds:
(A) the State of Alaska shall provide a match of 25 percent; (B) no more than 5 percent of the funds
may be used for administrative and overhead expenses; and (C) the State of Alaska shall make
awards consistent with the Statewide priority list established in conjunction with the Agency and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture for all water, sewer, waste disposal, and similar projects carried out
by the State of Alaska that are funded under section 221 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(33 U.S.C. 1301) or the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq.)
which shall allocate not less than 25 percent of the funds provided for projects in regional hub
communities;
(4) $130,982,000 shall be to carry out section 104(k) of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), including grants, interagency
agreements, and associated program support costs: Provided, That at least 10 percent shall be
allocated for assistance in persistent poverty counties;
(5) $150,000,000 shall be for grants under title VII, subtitle G of the Energy Policy Act of2005;
(6) $69,92 7,000 shall be for targeted airshed grants in accordance with the terms and conditions
in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this
consolidated Act);
(7) $80,005,000 shall be for grants under subsections (a) through (j) of section 1459A of the
Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-19a);
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(8) $36,500,000 shall be for grants under section 1464(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-24(d));
(9) $182,004,000 shall be for grants under section 1459B of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-19b);
(10) $25,000,000 shall be for grants under section 1459A(l) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-19a(l));
(11) $18,000,000 shall be for grants under section 104(b)(8) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254(b)(8));
(12) $280,011,000 shall be for grants under section 221 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1301);
(13) $17,711,000 shall be for grants under section 4304(b) of the America's Water Infrastructure
Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-270);
(14) $10,000,000 shall be for carrying out section 302(a) of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (33 U.S.C.
4283(a)), of which not more than 5 percent shall be for administrative costs to carry out such section:
Provided, That not-withstanding section 302(a) of such Act, the Administrator may also provide
grants pursuant to such authority to intertribal consortia consistentwith the requirements in 40 CFR
35.504(a), to former Indian reservations in Oklahoma (as determined by the Secretary of the
Interior), and Alaska Native Villages as defined in Public Law 92-203;
(15) $1,416,906,000 shall be for grants, including associated program support costs, to States,
federally recognized tribes, interstate agencies, tribal consortia, and air pollution control agencies
for multi-media or single media pollution prevention, control and abatement, and related activities,
including activities pursuant to the provisions set forth under this heading in Public Law 104 134,
andfor making grants under section 103 of the Clean Air Act for particulate matter monitoring and
data collection activities subject to terms and conditions specified by the Administrator, and under
section 2301 of the Water and Waste Act of 2016 to assist States in developing and implementing
programs for control of coal combustion residuals, of which: $46,954,000 shall be for carrying out
section 128 of CERCLA; $15,000,000 shall be for Environmental Information Exchange Net- work
grants, including associated program support costs; $1,505,000 shall be for grants to States under
section 2007(f)(2) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, which shall be in addition to funds appropriated
under the heading "Leaking Under- ground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program" to carry out the
provisions of the Solid Waste Disposal Act specified in section 9508(c) of the Internal Revenue Code
other than section 9003(h) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act; $25,515,000 of the funds available for
grants under section 106 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act shall be for State participation
in national- and State-level statistical surveys of water resources and enhancements to State
monitoring programs; and $10,200,000 shall be for multipurpose grants, including interagency
agreements, in accordance with the terms and conditions described in the explanatory statement
described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act);
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(16) $50,022,000 shall be for grants under section 1442(b) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-l(b)), of which $15,000,000 shall be for emergency situations affecting small public
water systems;
(17) $5,000,000 shall be for grants under section 1454(c) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-14(c));
(18) $20,004,000 shall be for grants under section 1459A(m) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-19a(m));
(19) $50,030,000 shall be for grants under section 1459A(n) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-19a(n));
(20) $50,019,000 shall be for grants under section 1459E of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-19f);
(21) $50,022,000 shall be for grants under section 1459F of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-19g);
(22) $50,017,000 shall be for carrying out section 2001 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act
of 2018 (Public Law 115-270, 42 U.S.C. 300j-3c note): Provided, that the Administrator may award
grants and enter into contracts with tribes, intertribal consortia, public or private agencies,
institutions, organizations, and individuals, without regard to section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31 and
section 6101 of title 41, United States Code, and enter into interagency agreements as appropriate;
(23) $10,000,000 shall be for grants under section 1459G(b) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42
U.S.C. 300j-19h(b));
(24) $75,033,000, in addition to amounts otherwise available, shall be for grants under sections
104(b)(3), 104(b)(8), and 104(g) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254(b)(3),
1254(b)(8), and 1254(g));
(25) $20,004,000 shall be for grants under section 222 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1302);
(26) $25,011,000 shall be for grants under section 223 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1302a);
(27) $10,000,000 shall be for grants under section 224 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1302b);
(28) $50,022,000 shall be for grants under section 226 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1302d);
(29) $40,020,000 shall be for grants under section 227 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1302e);
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(30) $15,000,000 shall be for grants under section 50213 of the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 10361 note; Public Law 11758);
(31) $5,000,000 shall be for grants under section 50217(b) of the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act (33 U.S.C. 1302f(b); Public Law 117-58);
(32) $10,000,000 shall be for grants under section 50217(c) of the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act (33 U.S.C. 1302f(c); Public Law 117-58);
(33) $25,009,000 shall be for grants under section 220 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1300);
(34) $5,000,000 shall be for grants under section 124 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(33 U.S.C. 1276); and
(35) $25,000,000, in addition to amounts otherwise available, shall be for competitive grants to
meet cybersecurity infrastructure needs within the water sector.
(36) $7,000,000 shall be for grants under section 103(b)(3) of the Clean Air Act for wildfire smoke
preparedness grants in accordance with the terms and conditions in the explanatory statement
described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act): Provided, That
not more than 3 percent shall be for administrative costs to carry out such section.
Provided, That up to 5 percent of the funds appropriated under this heading in each of paragraphs
(16) through (34) may be reserved for salaries, expenses, and administration, and may be
transferred to the "Environmental Programs and Management" account or the "Science and
Technology" account as needed.
Program Projects in STAG
[Dollars in Thousands)
Program Pro ject
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Infrastructure Assistance: Alaska Native
Villages
$39,605
$39,686
$40,000
$314
Brownfields Projects
$83,758
$100,000
$130,982
$30,982
Infrastructure Assistance: Clean Water SRF
$1,018,013
$1,638,861
$1,638,874
$13
Infrastructure Assistance: Drinking Water SRF
$638,343
$1,126,101
$1,126,105
$4
Infrastructure Assistance: Mexico Border
$28,711
$36,386
$36,386
$0
Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant Program
$48,628
$100,000
$150,000
$50,000
Targeted Airshed Grants
$59,000
$69,927
$69,927
$0
San Juan Watershed Monitoring
$1,578
$0
$0
$0
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Program Pro ject
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
Safe Water for Small & Disadvantaged
Communities
$23,173
$30,158
$80,005
$49,847
Reducing Lead in Drinking Water
$387
$25,011
$182,004
$156,993
Lead Testing in Schools
$14,431
$30,500
$36,500
$6,000
Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and
Sustainability
$0
$7,000
$25,000
$18,000
Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment
Works
$12,000
$27,000
$18,000
-$9,000
Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grants
$44,935
$50,000
$280,011
$230,011
Water Infrastructure Workforce Investment
$3,322
$6,000
$17,711
$11,711
Technical Assistance and Grants for Emergencies
(SDWA)
$0
$0
$35,022
$35,022
Technical Assistance and Grants for
Emergencies, Small Systems
$0
$0
$15,000
$15,000
Source Water Petition Program
$0
$0
$5,000
$5,000
Voluntary Connections to Public Water Systems
$0
$0
$20,004
$20,004
Underserved Communities Grant to Meet SDWA
Requirements
$0
$0
$50,030
$50,030
Small System Water Loss Identification and
Prevention
$0
$0
$50,019
$50,019
Midsize and Large Drinking Water System
Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
$0
$5,000
$50,022
$45,022
Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program
$0
$4,000
$50,017
$46,017
Advanced Drinking Water Technologies
$0
$0
$10,000
$10,000
Clean Water Act Research, Investigations,
Training, and Information
$0
$0
$75,033
$75,033
Wastewater Efficiency Grant Pilot Program
$0
$0
$20,004
$20,004
Clean Water Infrastructure Resiliency and
Sustainability Program
$0
$0
$25,011
$25,011
Small and Medium Publicly Owned Treatment
Works Circuit Rider Program
$0
$0
$10,000
$10,000
Grants for Low and Moderate income Household
Decentralized Wastewater Systems
$0
$0
$50,022
$50,022
Connection to Publicly Owned Treatment Works
$0
$0
$40,020
$40,020
Water Data Sharing Pilot Program
$0
$0
$15,000
$15,000
Stormwater Infrastructure Technology
$0
$3,000
$5,000
$2,000
Stormwater Control Infrastructure Project Grants
$0
$0
$10,000
$10,000
Alternative Water Sources Grants Pilot Program
$0
$0
$25,009
$25,009
Enhanced Aquifer Use and Recharge
$0
$4,000
$5,000
$1,000
Water Sector Cybersecurity
$0
$0
$25,000
$25,000
Subtotal, State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
$2,015,882
$3,302,630
$4,421,718
$1,119,088
Categorical Grants
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FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
Categorical Grant: Nonpoint Source (Sec. 319)
$169,189
$182,000
$188,999
$6,999
Categorical Grant: Public Water System
Supervision (PWSS)
$110,742
$121,500
$132,566
$11,066
Categorical Grant: State and Local Air Quality
Management
$226,481
$249,038
$400,198
$151,160
Categorical Grant: Radon
$8,007
$10,995
$12,487
$1,492
Categorical Grant: Pollution Control (Sec. 106)
Monitoring Grants
$18,585
$18,512
$26,515
$8,003
Categorical Grant: Pollution Control
(Sec. 106) (other activities)
$206,719
$218,488
$252,925
$34,437
Subtotal, Categorical Grant: Pollution Control
(Sec. 106)
$225,304
$237,000
$279,440
$42,440
Categorical Grant: Wetlands Program
Development
$17,353
$14,692
$15,079
$387
Categorical Grant: Underground Injection
Control (UIC)
$11,825
$13,164
$11,387
-$1,777
Categorical Grant: Pesticides Program
Implementation
$14,102
$14,027
$14,027
$0
Categorical Grant: Lead
$14,813
$16,326
$24,639
$8,313
Resource Recovery and Hazardous Waste Grants
$98,146
$105,000
$108,247
$3,247
Categorical Grant: Pesticides Enforcement
$23,091
$25,580
$25,580
$0
Categorical Grant: Pollution Prevention
$2,757
$4,973
$5,775
$802
Categorical Grant: Toxics Substances
Compliance
$4,768
$5,010
$6,877
$1,867
Categorical Grant: Tribal General Assistance
Program
$67,520
$74,750
$85,009
$10,259
Categorical Grant: Underground Storage Tanks
$1,475
$1,505
$1,505
$0
Categorical Grant: Tribal Air Quality
Management
$14,543
$16,415
$23,126
$6,711
Categorical Grant: Environmental Information
$3,586
$10,836
$15,000
$4,164
Categorical Grant: Beaches Protection
$9,368
$10,619
$9,811
-$808
Categorical Grant: Brownfields
$47,278
$47,195
$46,954
-$241
Categorical Grant: Multipurpose Grants
$2,509
$0
$10,200
$10,200
Subtotal, Categorical Grants
$1,072,856
$1,160,625
$1,416,906
$256,281
Clean and Safe Water Technical Assistance Grants
Congressionally Mandated Projects
$148
$16,973
$0
-$16,973
TOTAL STAG
$3,088,886
$4,480,228
$5,838,624
$1,358,396
*For ease of comparison, Superfund transfer resources for the audit and research functions are shown in the
Superfund account.
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Categorical Grants
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Categorical Grant: Beaches Protection
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
State ant! Tribal . A ssistance (irants
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Performance Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(-$808.0) This program change redirects funding to other administration priorities.
Statutory Authority:
Clean Water Act, BEACH Act of 2000.
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Categorical Grant: Brownfields
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Safeguard and Revitalize Communities
Objective(s): Clean Up and Restore Land for Productive Uses and Healthy Communities
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Program Project Description:
EPA's Brownfields Program is a successful model of the Agency working cooperatively with
states, tribes, local governments, and other agencies to help communities oversee, plan, assess, and
cleanup brownfields properties. State and Tribal Response Programs address contaminated sites
that do not require federal action but need assessment and/or cleanup before they can be considered
ready for reuse. The Program allocates funding to states and tribes to establish core capabilities,
enhance their response programs, and conduct site assessments and cleanups.
Approximately 143 million people (roughly 44 percent of the U.S. population) live within three
miles of a brownfields site that received EPA funding/ Since its inception, the Brownfields
Program has fostered a community-driven approach to the reuse of contaminated sites. As of
March 2022, the State and Tribal Response Programs have leveraged more than 15,474 jobs and
$2.7 billion in other funding. State and Tribal funding spent on site-specific brownfields work has
contributed to 3,868 sites assessed, 518 sites cleaned up, and 1,667 sites made ready for anticipated
reuse (RAU). Sites receiving these funds are 1.5 times more likely to become RAU than sites
receiving brownfields competitive grant funding alone. In 2022, EPA provided funding to 165
states, tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia.4
This funding is a critical source for state and tribal partners to establish and grow their brownfields
programs. Over 100 tribes have received brownfields funding to build their programs, and
cumulatively these programs have cleaned up over 3,600 properties and made over 110,000 acres
ready for reuse. Addressing brownfields on tribal lands also has leveraged over 1,020 jobs and
$150 million.5
In addition, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) invests $300 million to support State
and Tribal Response programs from FY 2022 through FY 2026. IIJA can provide necessary funds
to states and territories and over 100 tribes to grow their brownfields programs.
3 U.S. EPA, Office of Land and Emergency Management 2020. Data collected includes: 1) Superfund, Brownfield, and RCRA CA
site information as of the end of FY 2019; 2) UST/LUST information as of late2018 to mid-2019 depending on the state; and 3)
2015-2018 American Community Survey (ACS) Census data.
4 Data from U.S. EPA Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES).
5 Data from U.S. EPA ACRES.
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FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 6/Objective 6.1, Clean Up and Restore Land for
Productive Uses and Healthy Communities in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
States and tribes may use categorical grant funding provided under this program in the following
ways:
Conducting site-specific activities, such as assessments and cleanups at brownfields sites;6
Developing mechanisms and resources to provide meaningful opportunities for public
participation;
Developing mechanisms for approval of cleanup plans and verification and certification
that cleanup efforts are complete;
Creating an inventory of brownfields sites;
Capitalizing a Revolving Loan Fund for brownfields-related work;
Developing a public record;
Developing oversight and enforcement authorities, or other mechanisms and resources;
Purchasing environmental insurance;
Developing state and tribal tracking and management systems for land use and institutional
and engineering controls; and
Conducting public education and outreach efforts to ensure that tribal communities are
informed and able to participate in environmental decision-making.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Brownfields Projects Program under
the STAG appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(-$241.0) This program change reduces financial and technical assistance resources to state
and tribal response programs.
6 For more information, please refer to: https://www.epa.gov/browfields/state-and-tribal-response-program-grants.
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Statutory Authority:
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) § 128(a).
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Categorical Grant: Environmental Information
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Cross-Agency Mission and Science Support
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Program Project Description:
The funds provided under this categorical grant support the Environmental Information Exchange
Network (EN), which is a critical component of the Agency' s Data Strategy and supports Executive
Order (EO) 13 98 5: Advancing Racial Equality and Supportfor Under served Communities through
the Federal Government. The EN is a standards-based, secure approach for EPA and its tribal,
state, and territorial partners to exchange and share environmental data over the internet. The EN
offers its partners tremendous potential for managing, accessing, and analyzing environmental data
more effectively and efficiently.
The Exchange Network Grant Program provides funding to federally recognized tribes and tribal
consortia, states, and territories. These assistance agreements support participation in the EN
through integration and development of tools leveraging EN technology, data standards, open-
source software, shared services, and reusable components. EN partners acquire and develop the
hardware, software, and data infrastructure needed to collect, report, and access environmental
data with greater efficiency and integrate information across programs. The EN is the standard
approach to share data across tribes, states, territories, and EPA. The EN Grant Program also plays
a critical role in evolving the EN technology to support the vision of the Digital Strategy.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program provides Cross-Agency Mission and Science Support and is allocated across
strategic goals and objectives in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, the Environmental Information Programs and activities will continue to focus on
environmental justice (EJ) for tribal, state, and territorial partnerships in support of EO 13985:
Advancing Racial Equality and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal
Government.1 The EN Program plays a critical role in supporting the Administration's
comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who
have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and
inequality. Tribes are often understaffed and under resourced and lack the capacity to take on the
development of data and Information Technology (IT) management related environmental media.
7 For additional information, please see: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-
order-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-for-underserved-communities-through-the-federal-govemment/.
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Outreach, training, and targeted data and IT capacity building funding opportunities within the EN
Grant Program Solicitation Notice have resulted in tribes receiving 24 percent of grant resources
awarded in FY 2022.
In FY 2024, the EN Grant Program will prioritize increasing the Data and IT management capacity
of the tribal and territorial partners to increase their participation in the EN. A key funding area
within the FY 2024 EN Grant Solicitation Notice will continue to be capacity building for tribes
and territories with the inclusion of mentoring resources for first time tribal and territorial
applicants. EPA annually awards over $2.5 million of overall grant program resources to tribal
recipients. To increase the support for tribal and territorial partners, EPA's request includes an
additional $4.1 million in FY 2024 to establish a minimum funding level within the overall EN
Grant program funding exclusively dedicated to tribal and territorial grantees to build capacity
with funding assistance and mentoring. EPA will improve the use of grant resources that sustain
tribal Data and IT management activities.
Through its Tribal Cooperative Agreement, the EN Grant Program will support multiple Data
Academy sessions which emphasize basic data management skills critical for effective
environmental program management. The annual Tribal EN Conference, held by the Agency's
cooperative agreement partner, will continue to focus on Data and IT management training and
include information transfer sessions based on topics identified by over 130 tribes. Topics were
identified in a baseline assessment conducted by a Tribal EN Group supported by the cooperative
agreement partner as well as input from tribes to the Office of Mission Support - Environmental
Information (OMS-EI) Tribal Five-Year Strategic Plan, which was completed in FY 2022.
Outreach activities such as webinars and story maps outlining tribal EN Grant Program awards
success stories also will continue to be prioritized to expand tribal knowledge about the benefits
of applying for EN grants.
Tribal engagement and participation in EN efforts has significantly increased over the past few
years. As a result, tribes have requested greater EN program administration support, comparable
to what states receive. Given the continuing growth in tribal participation in the EN and the
expansion of rural broadband through the American Broadband Initiative,8 EPA anticipates many
more tribes will engage in data management and electronic reporting and, consequently, there will
be expanded interest in tribal participation in the EN. In response to this need, EPA will dedicate
resources for program administration support to increase tribal engagement in the EN. These
resources will support strategic planning and implementation approaches for tribes to participate
in the EN, build data management and technical capacity, and enable the EN Grant Program to
measure the effectiveness of these approaches to meet this goal. This will support EO 13985 and
strengthen EJ to revitalize underserved communities.
In FY 2024, EPA will continue to support the EN through a cooperative agreement with an
organization that represents the interests of state environmental programs under the associated
program support cost authority (Public Law 113-76).9 This includes support to governance, which
represents a cross-section of EPA, state, and tribal organizations.
8 For additional information, please see: https://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2019/american-broadband-iiiitiative-expand-comiectivity-
all-americans.
9 For additional information, please see: https://mw.gpo.goY/fdsvs/pkg/PLAW-l .13publ76/pdj7PLAW-l .13publ76.pdf.
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Under this strategy of state, local, and tribal partnerships, the Agency will continue to advance its
business processes, data management, and systems to reduce reporting burden on states and
regulated facilities, as well as improve the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental protection
programs for all partners. Currently, 50 state, 274 tribal, and six territorial partners qualify for EN
grants projects. In FY 2024, at the requested resource level, EPA anticipates awarding between 35
and 45 grants with 15 to 20 of these grants being awarded to tribes. The grant awards will assist
states, tribes, and territories in implementing activities that align with the three areas outlined in
the EN Solicitation Notice. These are:
Increased Data Access and Innovative Business Processes: These activities support the
partners' ability to share cross-state, cross-tribal or state-tribal data. The emphasis is on
activities which create services and tools that make data available and sharable on-demand
through portals, web services, and application programming interfaces. EN partners are
encouraged to implement innovative approaches to collecting, publishing, and sharing data
that reduce costs associated with capturing data in the field while making it more accessible
to stakeholders.
Eliminate paper submittals and expand e-reporting: Grant projects will support developing
and implementing EN air, water, and land data flows that enable automated reporting to
EPA systems.
Augment the Information Management Capacity of EN Partners: Some existing and
potential tribal and territorial EN partners have limited experience with electronic data
collection and management. Tribal and territorial governments can use grants to conduct
coordinated efforts and leverage the EN services given their unique regulatory
responsibilities and data needs.
The "National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program Solicitation Notice"
sets forth the process for awarding grant funding to states, tribes, and territories.10 It is an annual
guidance document that describes eligibility requirements, the process for application preparation
and submission, evaluation criteria, award administration information, and post-award monitoring
procedures.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$4,164.0) This program change proposes to increase the funding available for tribal &
territorial grant applicants to build capacity with funding assistance and mentoring. This
10 For additional information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/exchaiigenetwork/exchange-iietwork-grant-program.
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investment also supports Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equality and Support
for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government.
Statutory Authority:
This program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2023 (PL 117-328).
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Resource Recovery and Hazardous Waste Grants
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Safeguard and Revitalize Communities
Objective(s): Reduce Waste and Prevent Environmental Contamination
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
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Program Project Description:
The Resource Recovery and Hazardous Waste Grants Program helps states implement the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Through RCRA, EPA and states protect
human health and the environment by minimizing waste generation, preventing the release of
millions of tons of hazardous wastes, and cleaning up land and water. Authorized states conduct
the direct implementation of permitting, corrective action, and enforcement components of the
RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Program.
This grant funding supports all 50 states and six territories. Currently, 48 states and two territories
are authorized to implement the RCRA Program. EPA directly implements the RCRA Program in
the states of Iowa and Alaska and in Indian Country. EPA also provides project-specific small
grants to tribes selected through a competitive process. To ensure statutory requirements are
successful, EPA partners with state and local governments, as well as American businesses and
non-governmental organizations, to significantly improve waste and material management
practices. In FY 2024, EPA will continue a multi-year transition to an updated allocation formula
to distribute Hazardous Waste Financial Assistance Grants to the states and start work on updating
the data used within the formula. The Agency believes that using the most recent data will better
align cooperative agreement funding to states' needs and maximize the environmental benefits and
program performance of this funding. EPA worked in close consultation with the states during the
development of the updated allocation formula and began implementation in FY 2021.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 6/Objective 6.2, Reduce Waste and Prevent
Environmental Contamination in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA grant programs will continue to maintain state and territorial hazardous waste
permitting programs and provide support to our state and territorial partners in their efforts to
minimize waste generation and prevent its release into communities. In FY 2024, the Agency (and
authorized states) will continue to:
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Issue and renew permits to a portion of the 1,300 permitted hazardous waste treatment,
storage, and disposal facilities. This includes working with industry, the public, and states
to address issues related to management of hazardous waste through development and
application of standards, permits, guidance, and training. In FY 2022, EPA and its state
partners achieved 107 permit renewals issued at hazardous waste facilities and expect to
meet the target of 113 permit renewals in FY 2023.
Process permit modifications to keep pace with evolving business practices, technology,
market conditions, and cleanup decisions.
Update controls to encourage facilities to modernize technological systems, expand waste
management capability, improve hazardous waste management practices, and make timely
cleanup decisions.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance and safety.
Oversee cleanups at hazardous waste management facilities and focus on completing
cleanup of the 3,983 priority contaminated facilities (the Corrective Action Progress
Track), which include highly contaminated and technically challenging sites.
Oversee cleanups at high priority contaminated hazardous waste management facilities and
return cleaned up property to productive use. This includes working with state partners to
ensure that responsible parties conduct effective and efficient cleanups that are protective
of human health and the environment and reduce the burden on taxpayers.
Draft implementation documents such as permits and orders, review site assessment plans
and results, review remedy selection documents, oversee remedy implementation, oversee
public participation, and track progress of cleanups.
Work with tribes to develop tribal hazardous waste management plans; implement
hazardous and universal waste tribal programs; and develop and implement program
enforcement policies and procedures for tribes through the Tribal Hazardous Waste Grant
Program.
Continue to improve cleanup approaches, share best practices and cleanup innovations,11
and address issues of emerging science.
Distribute grant funds to assist states in adopting new permit programs for the management
of coal combustion residuals.
Make progress in updating permits to reflect current standards, technologies, and practices.
This includes progress towards meeting the Agency's goal of increasing the percentage of
permits that are kept up to date. EPA continues to assess and respond to permitting program
11 For more information, please refer to: https://www.epa.go v/hw/toolbox-corrective-action-resource-conservation-and-reco verv-
act-facilities-investigation-remedy.
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needs, which states and regions can adopt for greater permitting program efficiency.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the RCRA Corrective Action Program
under the EPM appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$3,247.0) This program increase provides support for implementation of state and
territorial programs with an investment to further assist EPA's partners in achieving
progress on the ground.
Statutory Authority:
Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act § 3011;
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Pub. L. 115-141.
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Categorical Grant: Lead
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Safety of Chemicals for People and the Environment
Objective(s): Ensure Chemical and Pesticide Safety
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
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FY 2024
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Program Project Description:
Lead is highly toxic, especially to young children. Exposure to lead is associated with decreased
intelligence, impaired neurobehavioral development, decreased stature and growth, and impaired
hearing acuity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, no safe blood lead
level in children has been identified, and effects of lead exposure cannot be corrected.12'13
Reducing exposure to lead-based paint (LBP) in old housing continues to offer the potential to
significantly decrease blood lead levels in the largest number of children. Housing units
constructed before 1950 are most likely to contain LBP. The most recent national survey estimated
that 34.6 million homes in the U.S. have LBP, and 29 million homes have significant LBP
hazards.14 Children living at or below the poverty line who live in older housing are at greatest
risk. Additionally, children of some racial and ethnic groups and those living in older housing are
disproportionately affected.15 Accordingly, the Lead Categorical Grants Program and related Lead
Risk Reduction Program represent strategic opportunities to advance EPA's environmental justice
(EJ) goals.
Because of these historic and persistent disproportional vulnerabilities of certain racial, ethnic, and
low-income communities to LBP, this program has the potential to create significant EJ gains.
EPA's Lead Program contributes to the goal of reducing lead exposure and works toward
addressing historic and persistent disproportional vulnerabilities of certain racial, ethnic and low-
12 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Blood Lead Levels in Children, found at:
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/blood-lead-levels.htm.
13 Among children ages 1 to 5 years in families with incomes below poverty level, the 95th percentile blood lead was 3.0 |ig/dL,
and among those in families at or above the poverty level, it was 2.1 |ig/dL, a difference that was statistically significant. The
95th percentile blood lead level among all children ages 1 to 5 years was 2.5 |ig/dL. The 95th percentile blood lead level in Black
non-Hispanic children ages 1 to 5 years was 3.0 |ig/dL, compared with 2.4 (ig/dL for White non-Hispanic children, 1.8 (ig/dL for
Mexican-American children, and 2.7 (ig/dL for children of "All Other Races/Ethnicities."13 The differences in 95th percentile
blood lead levels between race/ethnicity groups were all statistically significant, after accounting for differences by age, sex, and
income. See. America's Children and the Environment (EPA, 2019), found at:
https://www.epa.gov/americaschildrenenvironment.
14 HUD. (20\\)American Healthy Homes Survey II Lead Findings, .
https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/HH/documents/AHHS_n_Lead Findings_Report_Final 29oct21.pdf.
15 See. America's Children and the Environment (EPA, 2019), found at: https://www.epa.gov/americaschildrenenvironment.
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income communities.16 This program will play an important role in achieving the Administration's
goals to enhance EJ and equity, by:
Implementing standards governing lead hazard identification and abatement practices;
Identifying and providing access to a national pool of certified firms and individuals trained to
carry out lead hazard identification and abatement practices and/or renovation, repair, and
painting projects while adhering to the lead-safe work practice standards and minimizing lead
dust hazards created in such projects; and
Providing information and outreach to housing occupants and the public so they can make
informed decisions and take actions about lead hazards in their homes.
The Lead Categorical Grant Program contributes to the Lead Risk Reduction Program's goals by
providing support to authorized state and tribal programs that administer training and certification
programs for lead professionals and renovation contractors.17 Ensuring that those who undertake
LBP activities are properly trained and certified is a critical aspect of federal efforts to reduce lead
exposure and work towards addressing the historic and persistent disproportional vulnerabilities
of certain racial groups and low-income communities. Low-income, minority children are
disproportionally vulnerable to lead exposure and therefore this program, as well as others that
focus on reducing environmental lead levels, have the potential to create significant EJ gains.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 7/Objective 7.1, Ensure Chemical and Pesticide
Safety in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, the Lead Categorical Grants Program will continue to provide assistance to states,
territories, the District of Columbia, and tribes to develop and to implement authorized lead-based
paint abatement programs and authorized Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) programs. EPA
directly implements these programs in all areas of the country that are not authorized to do so and
will continue to operate the Federal Lead-based Paint Program Database (FLPP) of trained and
certified lead-based paint professionals.18 Activities conducted as part of this Program include
accrediting training programs, certifying individuals and firms, and providing education and
compliance assistance to those subject to the abatement and RRP regulations and the Public in
support of the Administration's goals to enhance EJ and advance racial equity.
As of January 2023, 39 states and territories, four tribes, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico
have been authorized to run the LBP abatement program. In addition, 15 states and one tribe are
authorized to administer the RRP program. As of October 2023, there were 299 accredited RRP
16 Childhood blood lead levels (BLL) have declined substantially since the 1970s, due largely to the phasing out of lead in
gasoline and to the reduction in the number of homes with lead-based paint hazards. The median concentration of lead in the
blood of children aged 1 to 5 years dropped from 15 micrograms per deciliter in 1976-1980 to 0.7 micrograms per deciliter in
2013-2014, a decrease of 95%. See. America's Children and the Environment (EPA, 2019), found at:
https://www.epa.gov/americaschildrenenviromnent.
17 Please visit http://www.epa.gov/lead for additional information.
18 Please visit https://cfpub.epa. gov/flpp/pub/index.cfm?do=main.firmSearch for additional information.
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providers and almost 56,000 certified renovation firms. In FY 2024, EPA will continue providing
assistance to existing authorized state and tribal lead programs.
In FY 2024, EPA will complete its work to modernize the FLPP database. The current iteration of
the FLPP database was developed nearly 15 years ago and is need of an update. Taking the age of
the FLPP database into consideration, EPA will both modernize and update the database by taking
advantage of up-to-date programming and design tools. Some elements of the current system rely
on programming tools that are out of date and require expertise from system programmers that are
no longer commonly available. In the past, these updates have been done on a piecemeal basis.
The comprehensive system wide FLPP database update will result in: decreased cost of system
maintenance, increased system reliability, and an improved user experience.
As part of its implementation activities, EPA conducts outreach to the regulated community and
the public to increase demand for RRP-certified firms and individuals as well as their actual
number. EPA will continue to expand its outreach efforts with the goal of increasing the number
of renovations being performed by trained and certified individuals and firms following lead-safe
work practices, reducing exposure to lead. EPA will produce outreach materials and will conducts
training in English and Spanish aimed at reaching contractors and the public, emphasizing the
critical role contractors play in preventing lead exposure during RRP activities and the importance
of using certified contractors for renovations. EPA also will expand its outreach to include older
homeowners, a fast-growing number of whom are renovating their homes for the purposes of aging
in place. This messaging will focus on the importance of hiring certified contractors when
renovating pre-1978 homes, for the safety of residents and of those who visit their homes,
including children.
The Agency will further its work in reaching contractors and the public in underserved
communities through the "Enhancing Lead-Safe Work Practices through Education and Outreach"
(ELSWPEO) initiative. To communicate more effectively in these communities, EPA will work
directly with local environmental justice and public health organizations that are well-positioned
to amplify and expand its reach in the identified communities.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Toxic Substances: Lead Risk
Reduction Program under the EPM appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$8,313.0) This program change supports additional assistance to states, territories, the
District of Columbia, and tribes to develop and to implement authorized lead-based paint
abatement programs and authorized Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) programs.
Statutory Authority:
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), §§ 401-412.
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Categorical Grant: Multipurpose Grants
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Cross-Agency Mission and Science Support
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Program Project Description:
EPA and its partners have made enormous progress in protecting air, water, and land resources.
The Multipurpose Grants Program supports states, tribes, and territories in the implementation of
environmental programs, which are mandatory statutory duties delegated by EPA under pertinent
environmental laws. Recognizing that environmental challenges differ across tribes, states, and
territories, including climate change factors and environmental justice considerations, the Program
provides EPA's partners with flexibility to target funds to their highest priority efforts to protect
human health and the environment.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program provides Cross-Agency Mission and Science Support and is allocated across
strategic goals and objectives in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, these funds will support the President's and Administrator's priorities as well as
implementation of environmental programs delegated by EPA under pertinent environmental laws.
Tribes, states, and territories have the flexibility to apply the funds toward activities required in a
broad array of environmental statutes, depending on local needs and priorities. Results are tracked
as required by the Environmental Results Order and support critical work across multiple
environmental programs.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$10,200.0) This program increase provides EPA's states, tribes, and territories with
additional resources to target funds to their highest priorities and to address key
environmental challenges in their communities.
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Statutory Authority:
Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act (GAP); Pollution Prevention Act (PPA);
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); Clean Air Act (CAA); Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Clean Water Act
(CWA); Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA);
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); Marine
Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA); and Indoor Radon Abatement Act.
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Categorical Grant: Nonpoint Source (Sec. 319)
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds
(Dollars in Thousands)
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FY 2023
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Program Project Description:
The Nonpoint Source Section 319 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) broadly authorizes states,
territories, and tribes to use a range of tools to implement their Nonpoint Source Programs,
including: regulatory and non-regulatory programs, technical assistance, financial assistance,
education, training, technology transfers, and demonstration projects.19 Nonpoint Source Pollution
(NPS), caused by runoff that carries excess nutrients, toxics, and other contaminants to
waterbodies, is the greatest remaining threat to surface and groundwater quality impairments in
the United States. Climate change is increasing this form of pollution by causing more frequent
and intense rain and storm events. As of FY 2023, the current number of impaired waters is
143,778. Nonpoint source pollution is the primary cause of water quality problems in the Nation.20
Grants under Section 319 are provided to states, territories, and tribes to help them implement their
EPA-approved NPS Management Programs by remediating past nonpoint source pollution and
preventing or minimizing new nonpoint source pollution. Implementation of watershed-based
plans helps states achieve load reductions contained in Total Maximum Daily Loads to achieve
water quality standards.
Since 2006, Section 319 implementation projects have allowed states to remediate over one
thousand nonpoint source water quality impairments so that waterbodies now meet water quality
standards or have documented progress towards standards. EPA oversees implementation of these
program enhancements and provides technical assistance to support state and tribal nonpoint
source programs. To further accelerate the reduction of nonpoint source pollution, EPA and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD A) continue to coordinate to achieve improvements in water
quality via the National Water Quality Initiative. The Initiative targets resources and helps
landowners implement practices to control nutrient, pathogen, and sediment pollution in more than
300 small watersheds nationwide.
19 For more information, please visit: https://sam. gov/fa1/7798fced 1.5e 14aa6bf9f"67d6d 1.0b95e0/view.
20 "Of all the waterbodies across the Nation that have been assessed and a possible source of impairment identified, 85 percent of
rivers and streams and 80 percent of lakes and reservoirs are polluted by nonpoint sources." (USEPA, 2016)
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/fLles/2016-10/documents/nps_program_highlights report-S08.pdf'
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The pervasiveness and widely distributed nature of nonpoint source pollution requires cooperation
and involvement from a wide range of stakeholders to address it, including EPA, other federal
agencies, states, tribes, local governments, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and
private landowners. EPA works closely with and supports the many efforts of states, interstate
agencies, tribes, local governments and communities, watershed groups, USD A, the Department
of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other federal
agencies to develop and implement programs and local watershed projects to restore surface water
and groundwater nationwide. EPA provides grant funds to states and more than two hundred tribes
under Section 319 to implement programs to control nonpoint pollution, including reduction of
nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment loadings. In 2021, Section 319 grants eliminated 9.05 million
pounds of nitrogen, 2.0 million pounds of phosphorus, and 1.05 million tons of sediment from
waters.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.2, Protect and Restore Waterbodies and
Watersheds in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, the Program will continue to work with states and tribes to strengthen and enhance
their nonpoint source programs. The Section 319 grants will continue to focus on implementing
watershed projects and maintaining current Nonpoint Source Management Programs to restore
impaired waterbodies to meet water quality standards and protect unimpaired waters. In FY 2022,
over 12 thousand square miles of watersheds that were previously impaired due to nutrients now
meet standards. Achieving water quality results requires targeting the primary sources of nonpoint
source pollution in a watershed in the right places with the right practices. Watershed-based plans
enable this targeting by:
providing an analysis of sources and relative significance of pollutants of concern;
identifying cost-effective techniques to address those sources;
assessing the availability of needed resources, authorities, and community involvement to
affect change; and
enabling monitoring to evaluate nonpoint sources and flows.
Taken together, this information enables states, tribes, and local communities to track progress and
make changes over time to meet their water quality goals.
EPA will continue to forge and strengthen strategic partnerships with other federal agency
programs. The Agency will focus on its partnership with the USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), which implements Farm Bill conservation programs that can help
control nonpoint source pollution. Agricultural sources of pollution in the form of animal waste,
fertilizer, and sediments have a particularly profound effect on water quality. In FY 2024, EPA will
continue the National Water Quality Initiative partnership with USDA to focus federal resources on
agricultural sources of pollution in select watersheds in every state. EPA will encourage states to
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increase their use of Clean Water Act State Revolving Loan Funds to support projects that reduce
nonpoint source pollution.
To address urban and suburban sources of nonpoint source pollution, EPA will continue to work
closely with a broad set of partners to promote the implementation of low-impact development
practices (also called green infrastructure). Low-impact development practices, such as rain
gardens and permeable pavement, improve climate resiliency and reduce harm to water quality by
reducing peak flows during storms, filtering pollutants, and recharging groundwater. Low-impact
development practices may also produce co-benefits by mitigating the impacts of natural hazards,
including flood and drought. EPA will continue to promote low-impact development practices by
working with states, cities, developers, watershed associations, and FEMA. From FY 2017-2019,
EPA funded a series of pilot projects across nine EPA regions that explored how water quality
programs may collaborate with FEMA partners to integrate low-impact development in state and
local FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plans. EPA also has developed a set of training materials that
provide technical, programmatic, and funding guidance for water quality programs interested in
engaging in the Hazard Mitigation planning process. In FY 2024, EPA intends to synthesize
lessons learned from the pilot projects to include in a training curriculum that can be shared
broadly.
In FY 2024, the Section 319 Program will build on efforts to ensure that the benefits of cleaner
water provided by the Program reach disadvantaged communities. In FY 2022, EPA led a robust
engagement effort with state, territory, and tribal Section 319 grantees and local communities and
organizations working to address nonpoint source challenges and to identify and discuss
opportunities to advance equity and environmental justice (EJ) in the Section 319 Program. Based
on input received during this engagement, in FY 2023 EPA released a memo that sets new
expectations for state actions to integrate equity within their NPS programs and implements
programmatic changes to better support tribal NPS programs. In FY 2024, EPA will continue to
refine program actions to support EJ, including issuing updated Section 319 grant guidelines that
reflect national priorities to integrate EJ and climate change in program efforts.
Under a One Water/One Community approach, EPA will coordinate CWA and Safe Drinking
Water Act resources toward historically underserved and overburdened communities that are
facing greater climate and water equity challenges to achieve greater resilience, access to clean
and safe water, and an improved quality of life. This program will provide holistic support to
communities as they respond to the climate crisis by increasing funding for planning and
implementation actions across the country. Additionally, EPA will work with tribes to meet the
unique needs of their communities.
Performance Measure Targets:
(PM SWP-01) Annual increase in square miles of watersheds with surface water meeting standards that
previously did not meet standards.
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(PM SWP-02) Annual increase in square miles of watersheds with previously impaired surface waters due to
nutrients that now meet standards for nutrients.
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12,833
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$6,999.0) This increase of resources is for state nonpoint source programs, including
implementation of nonpoint source projects and statewide nonpoint source protection
activities.
Statutory Authority:
Clean Water Act, § 319.
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Categorical Grant: Pesticides Enforcement
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Enforce Environmental Laws and Ensure Compliance
Objective(s): Detect Violations and Promote Compliance
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Program Project Description:
The Pesticides Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Cooperative Agreement Program
supports pesticide product and user compliance with provisions of the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) through cooperative agreements with states and tribes.21
The cooperative agreements: support state and tribal compliance and enforcement activities under
FIFRA; provide resources to rebuild programmatic capabilities between EPA and partner agencies;
provide vital training programs to EPA, state, territory, and tribal partners; and help address
environmental justice concerns in overburdened and vulnerable communities. Enforcement and
pesticides program cooperative agreement guidance is issued to focus regional, state, and tribal
efforts on the highest priorities. EPA's support to state and tribal pesticide programs emphasizes
reducing chemical risks by ensuring compliance with worker protection standards, pesticide
applicator certification and training requirements, pesticide use requirements designed to protect
water quality, pesticide product integrity, and border compliance. 22
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 3/Objective 3.2, Detect Violations and Promote
Compliance in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA will continue to support state and tribal partners through the Pesticides
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Cooperative Agreement Grants Program. In addition to
maintaining a basic level of pesticide program implementation, compliance assistance, and
enforcement to ensure a viable pesticide regulatory and enforcement Program, there are five
compliance and enforcement focus areas in the FY 2022 - 2025 co-regulator cooperative
agreement guidance including: (1) improving protections for agriculture workers through the
Worker Protection Standard; (2) pesticide applicator certifications; (3) reducing pesticides in
water; (4) product integrity; and (5) ensuring pesticides meet US requirements. In FY 2024, EPA
21 For additional information, please refer to: https://www.epa.gov/compliance/federal-iiisecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act-
state-and-tribal-assistance-grant.
22 For additional information, please refer to: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-advisory-committees-and-regulatory-partners/tribal-
pesticide-pro grams.
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will prioritize and award state and tribal pesticides cooperative agreements for implementing the
compliance monitoring and enforcement provisions of FIFRA.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
There is no change in program funding.
Statutory Authority:
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) §23(a)(l); Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2023, Pub. L. 117-328.
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Categorical Grant: Pesticides Program Implementation
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Safety of Chemicals for People and the Environment
Objective(s): Ensure Chemical and Pesticide Safety
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Final Actuals
FY 2023
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Program Project Description:
The purpose of EPA's Pesticide Program Implementation Grants Program is to translate pesticide
regulatory decisions made at the national level into results at the local level. Under the pesticide
statutes, responsibility for ensuring proper pesticide use is in large part delegated to states,
territories, and tribes. Grant resources allow EPA's co-regulators to be more effective regulatory
partners, serving all populations and enabling EPA's partners to prioritize incorporating
environmental justice into their pesticide programs.
EPA's mission, as related to pesticides, is to protect human health and the environment from
pesticide risk and to realize the value of pesticide availability by considering the economic, social,
and environmental costs and benefits of pesticide use.23 The Agency provides grants to states,
tribes, and other partners, including universities, non-profit organizations, other federal agencies,
pesticide users, and environmental groups, to assist in strengthening and implementing EPA
pesticide programs. This grant program also focuses on environmental justice (EJ) issues such as:
worker safety activities, including protection of farmworkers;24 outreach and education in tribal
communities about pesticide risks; pesticide safety education in vulnerable communities with
limited English language proficiency; and certification and training of pesticide applicators.25 The
Program also focuses on protecting endangered species,26 protecting water resources from
pesticides, protecting pollinators, and promoting environmental stewardship and Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)-related activities in community settings, such as preschools in vulnerable
communities and tribal schools, which are traditionally underserved and typically have EJ
concerns.
EPA supports implementation of tribal pesticide programs through cooperative agreements that
help tribes protect human health by reducing pesticidal risks in tribal communities. Many tribal
communities are small and located in remote areas with few resources to address EJ issues. The
23 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended. Section 3(a), Requirement of Registration (7 U.S.C. 136a).
Available online at: https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summarv-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act.
24 A large portion of these stakeholders may also be members of communities with EJ concerns.
25 A large portion of these stakeholders may also be members of communities with EJ concerns.
26 The Endangered Species Act of 1973 sections 7(a)l and 7(a)2; Federal Agency Actions and Consultations, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1536(a)). Available at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) internet site:
https://www.fws.gov/service/section-7-consultations.
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Program is implemented in a manner that recognizes that tribes have unique needs as an
underserved population, and that certain aspects of Native American lifestyles, such as subsistence
fishing or consumption of plants that were not grown as food and possibly exposed to pesticides,
may increase exposure to some chemicals or create unique chemical exposure scenarios.27 These
cooperative agreements with EPA's co-regulators also can provide pesticide safety education to
migrant farmworkers and their families and communities.
To further these efforts, EPA funds a multi-year cooperative agreement with Colorado State
University called the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP), which provides targeted
training to states, tribes, and territories. This program is specifically requested by EPA's pesticide
co-regulators and governed by a PREP Steering Committee, which includes the Association of
American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) Board of Directors and EPA. The PREP Steering
Committee metin October 2022 to identify ways to be more inclusive of vulnerable communities
and address more EJ issues in 2023.
The Agency also funds a multiyear grant in support of the State Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG). The grant ensures
the close coordination of states and EPA on pesticide issues.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 7/Objective 7.1, Ensure Chemical and Pesticide
Safety in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA will work with states, tribes and territories to incorporate EJ principles into their
programs as much as possible. In FY 2024, EPA will continue to implement the following
programs:
Agricultural Worker Protection Standard and Certification and Training Program
Through the Certification and Training Program and the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard,
EPA protects workers, pesticide applicators and handlers, employers, and the public from the
potential risks of pesticides at their work. This effort protects farmworkers, their families, and their
communities, all of which are often located in areas with many EJ concerns. EPA will continue to
provide assistance and grants to implement these programs, and to address their respective federal
regulatory changes. In FY 2020, states, territories, and tribes (certifying authorities) submitted
their revised certification plans to EPA for review to address the 2017 revisions to the Certification
of Pesticide Applicators rule. Since then, EPA has reviewed the proposed changes to the
certification plans, working with these certifying authorities to refine and modify their proposed
plans as needed. Plan approvals began in FY 2022 with most of the 68 certification plans to be
approved in FY 2023. By FY 2024, EPA anticipates all plans to be finalized and will focus on
supporting the implementation of the approved plans. Certifying authorities will be implementing
approved plans according to the timelines outlined in the plans. Some certifying authorities began
regulatory and program changes in FY 2021 and FY 2022 to start implementing their revised plans
27 For additional information, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-advisorv-committees-and-regulatorv-partners/tribal-
pesticide-programs.
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in advance of final approval. In FY 2024, states, territories, and tribes will continue to train their
program and inspection staff on the 2015 final revisions to the Agricultural Worker Protection
Standard, conduct outreach and compliance assistance for communities with environmental justice
concerns, and enforce the rule.28
Endangered Species Protection Program
The Endangered Species Protection Program protects federally threatened and endangered animals
and plants impacted by pesticide use.29 The Endangered Species Act (ESA) mandates that federal
actions will not jeopardize the continued existence of ESA-listed species or destroy or adversely
modify their designated critical habitat. EPA also will provide grants to states and tribes, as
described above, for projects supporting endangered species protection. Program implementation
includes outreach, communication, education related to pesticide use limitations, review and
distribution of endangered species protection bulletins, evaluating potential risks to ESA-listed
species from pesticides, and initiating ESA consultation with the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) (aka "The Services") when
appropriate. In FY 2024, these activities will continue to support the Agency's mission to protect
the environment from pesticide risk and comply with the ESA for FIFRA actions.
Protection of Water Sources from Pesticide Exposure
Protecting the Nation's water sources from possible pesticide contamination is an important
component of EPA's environmental protection efforts. In FY 2024, EPA will continue to provide
funding, through cooperative agreements, to states, tribes, and other partners to investigate and
respond as needed to address pesticide contamination of water resources, particularly in vulnerable
communities with EJ concerns. Stakeholders and partners, including states and tribes, are expected
to evaluate local pesticide uses that could contaminate water resources and take steps to prevent
or reduce contamination where pesticide concentrations approach or exceed levels of concern. In
FY 2024, EPA will work with co-regulators to determine the best methods for identifying and
addressing possible pesticide contamination in vulnerable and underserved communities.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
EPA will continue to support risk reduction by promoting the use of safer alternatives to traditional
chemical pesticides, including through IPM techniques.30 EPA supports the development and
evaluation of new pest management technologies that contribute to reducing both human health
and environmental risks from pesticide use. For FY 2024, the Program's National Program
Guidance will continue to require all regions to implement at least one IPM project with an EJ
focus.31 In addition, the Program will be reviewing the FIFRA Cooperative Agreement Guidance
to identify program areas that can be expanded to include more EJ work. Examples of this include
pollinator habitat protection on tribal lands and overburdened and underserved communities, and
bed bug education in underserved populations and communities with EJ concerns.
28 For additional information, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safetv/how-epa-protects-workers-pesticide-risk.
29 For additional information, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/about-endangered-species-protection-
program.
30 For additional information, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/pesp/.
31 Most regional programs are already implementing their own EJ efforts, which incorporate pesticide safety.
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The Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) is an EPA partnership program that
works with the Nation's pesticide-user community to promote IPM practices. PESP is guided by
the principle that partnership programs complement the standards and decisions established by
regulatory and registration actions. In FY 2024, resources will be focused on funding projects
across the country that promote IPM and reduce the impacts of pesticide use in agricultural
settings. Selected projects could address pesticide use in rural areas or on tribal lands, promoting
IPM practices that reduce risk and that benefit these and other overburdened and disadvantaged
communities.
Pollinator Health
EPA will continue to work with state and tribal agencies to develop and implement local plans to
help improve pollinator health. State pollinator protection plans in several states have been an
effective communication and collaboration mechanism between stakeholders at the local level that
can lead to reduced pesticide exposure and protection of honeybees, while maintaining the
flexibility needed by growers to use pesticides. EPA believes that these plans, developed through
a robust stakeholder engagement process at the local level, serve as good models for enhanced
local communication and can help accomplish the Agency's goal of mitigating exposure of bees
to acutely toxic pesticides. In FY 2024, EPA will continue to engage with the Tribal Pesticide
Program Council (TPPC) Pollinator Protection Workgroup to better understand specific pollinator
protection challenges for tribes, a traditionally underserved population with many EJ concerns.32
In addition, EPA regions will assist their states, tribes, and territories with their pollinator
protection plans and efforts as needed.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
There is no change in program funding.
Statutory Authority:
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) § 23(a)(1); Federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA); Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996; Endangered Species Act
(ESA).
32 Tribal concerns include, but are not limited to, potential impacts to pollinator habitat from climate change.
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Categorical Grant: Pollution Control (Sec. 106)
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
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Plan
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$225,304
$237,000
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$42,440
Program Project Description:
Section 106 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) authorizes EPA to provide federal assistance to states,
territories, the District of Columbia, tribes, and interstate agencies to establish and maintain
adequate programs for the prevention and control of surface and groundwater pollution from point
and nonpoint sources.33 Activities supported through these grants include: conducting ambient
water quality monitoring; assessing and listing impaired waters; developing water quality
standards and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs); and issuing and enforcing National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.2, Protect and Restore Waterbodies and
Watersheds in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA's Section 106 Program funds will continue to support the base state, interstate,
and tribal water pollution control and is a critical funding source to establish, expand, and
implement water quality programs to protect and restore water resources, including rivers, streams,
lakes, wetlands, and groundwater. In FY 2024, EPA requests an increase of $42.4 million to
support states and interstates and tribes to advance environmental justice and community work
through identifying and taking actions to assess and mitigate PFAS in the environment. States,
interstates, and tribes will use the CWA Section 106 funding to conduct monitoring and assessment of
PFAS in surface water, develop fish advisories, and revise state and tribal water quality standards to
include criteria for PFAS. The increase in funds also will support permitting authorities that provide
compliance assistance to Publicly Owned Treatment Works where PFAS are expected or suspected
to be present in wastewater and stormwater discharges.
Out of the $42.0 million increase for this grant, $8.0 million is focused on increasing funding for the
Monitoring Initiative will provide resources needed to continue and enhance state and tribal
participation in the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS), support expanded, long-term PFAS
monitoring in fish tissue across the country, and support enhancements to state and tribal monitoring
and assessment programs, including investigating cost-effective monitoring protocols for PFAS and
33 The District of Columbia is eligible for 106 funds. A tribe must be eligible under Section 518(e) in the CWA.
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other emerging contaminants in fish tissue and other media. Funding also will support state and tribal
efforts to understand and mitigate climate change and environmental justice. States, interstate
programs, and tribes will continue to restore lost capacity through hiring and training of water
quality staff, expanding program activities such as ambient water quality monitoring and
assessment, water quality standards (WQS) and TMDL implementation, permitting and
enforcement, and protecting water resources.
Monitoring and Assessment
EPA is working with states and tribes to provide monitoring and assessment information to support
multiple CWA programs in a cost-efficient and effective manner. The result will be scientifically
defensible monitoring data that are needed to address priority problems at state, tribal, national,
and local levels.
In FY 2024, EPA will continue working with states and tribes to support base monitoring activities
and enhance their water quality monitoring programs. Monitoring Initiative funds for states
(including the District of Columbia and trust territories), eligible interstates, and eligible tribes will
support enhancement of monitoring programs and participation in the National Aquatic Resource
Surveys (NARS).34 NARS are statistical surveys that assess the quality of the Nation's waters.
Using sampling sites selected at random and standardized field and lab methods, NARS can
compare results from different parts of the country and between years.35 The Monitoring Initiative
will support enhancements in NARS and in monitoring programs consistent with priorities in
monitoring strategies, which include expanding monitoring of PFAS in surface waters and fish
tissue to support actions to assess and mitigate PFAS in the environment. In FY 2024, the
Monitoring Initiative will be funded at approximately $26 million.
Through the Monitoring and Assessment Partnership, EPA will continue working with states and
tribes to develop and apply monitoring tools and techniques to provide high-quality data to support
priority CWA program needs. EPA will continue working with states and tribes to support their
water quality assessment programs, including helping to assure timely and well-supported
submission of tribal assessment reports, state Integrated Reports, and 303(d) lists. These lists help
inform progress on restoring water quality. EPA will continue to work with states and tribes to
support electronic reporting, including annual reporting of water quality data through the Water
Quality Exchange and submission of Integrated Reports through the ATTAINS.
Reviewing and Updating Water Quality Standards
EPA will work with states and authorized tribes as they review and update their water quality
standards periodically as required by CWA and EPA regulations in 40 CFR Part 131. EPA will
work with tribes that want to establish water quality standards. EPA will review and work to
formally act upon all state and tribal submissions of new and revised water quality standards in
accordance with the Agency's statutory obligations and timeline. The Agency also will continue
34 For more information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/water-pollution-control-section-106-grants/monitoring-iiiitiative-
graiits-under-sectioii-106-cleaii.
35 For more information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys.
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to track progress by states and authorized tribes as they complete triennial reviews of applicable
standards on time as required by CWA.
Developing TMDLs
EPA will work with states, territories, and authorized tribes to develop and implement Total
Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs for CWA Section 303(d) listed impaired waterbodies. TMDLs
identify the sources of water pollution. EPA and states then use permit requirements, watershed
plans, and nonpoint source funds to improve impaired waters. EPA will continue to work with
states to facilitate accurate, comprehensive, and geo-referenced water quality assessment decisions
made available to the public via ATTAINS. EPA, through a new "bridge metric," continues to
track state progress in completing TMDLs, other restoration approaches, or protection approaches
with the goal of approximately 19 thousand square miles of addressed bridge metric waters by the
end of FY 2024. As of December 2022, over four thousand square miles of state bridge metric
waters were addressed by a TMDL, other restoration approach, or protection approach. Following
the conclusion of this bridge metric, EPA's plan is that states will continue to set priorities every
two years under a long-term Vision metric.
Issuing Permits
The NPDES program is managed by EPA and the states. On average, the program issues over 10
thousand permits a year to address discharges from among the approximately 15 thousand
wastewater treatment facilities, more than 60 categories of industries, and almost 300 thousand
stormwater facilities. The NPDES program requires point source dischargers of pollutants to
waters of the United States to be permitted and pretreatment programs be put in place to control
discharges from industrial and other facilities to the Nation's wastewater treatment plants. EPA is
working with the states to identify opportunities to enhance the integrity and timely issuance of
NPDES permits, 36 while addressing contaminants of emerging concern such as PFAS. In
December 2022, EPA published a memorandum titled Addressing PFAS Discharges in NPDES
Permits and Through the Pretreatment Program and Monitoring Programs,37 which includes
detailed instructions regarding how permitting authorities would address PFAS discharges in
NPDES permits. EPA encourages permitting authorities to propose monitoring requirements at
facilities where PFAS are expected or suspected to be present in wastewater and stormwater
discharges, utilizing EPA's recently published analytical method 1633, which addresses 40 unique
PFAS.
EPA also provides training and technical assistance to permit writers, promotes innovative green
infrastructure, and suggests integrated planning approaches to affordably address wet weather
challenges. In FY 2024, EPA will continue to collaborate with permit writers where appropriate
and identify environmental justice and climate change factors that could inform the development
of effective approaches within the authority of the NPDES program. After program improvements,
between March 2018 and the end of September 2022, the backlog of EPA-issued new and existing
NPDES permits decreased from 106 to 20 and 547 to 229, respectively. States are expected to
36 Currently no tribes have authority to implement the NPDES program.
37 For more information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-
12/NPDES PFAS State%20Memo December 2022.pdf
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ensure that NPDES permits are reissued on a timely basis and include clear and enforceable
requirements to ensure permit quality. Permitting authorities should continue to implement
significant actions identified during regional reviews and Permit Quality Reviews to assure
effective management of the permit program and to adopt efficiencies to improve environmental
results.
Conducting Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
EPA will work with NPDES-authorized states to implement the 2014 CWA NPDES Compliance
Monitoring Strategy (CMS).38 The NPDES CMS establishes national standards for allocation of
inspection resources across all NPDES regulated entities to best protect water quality.
EPA works with states on advanced technologies, such as remote water monitoring sensors, to
collect discharge data and identify problem areas more efficiently. The Smart Mobile Tools for
Field Inspectors software suite provides a digital platform to support inspectors and managers
through the entire inspection process - from scheduling an inspection to generating a draft
inspection report for management review. The Agency expects that these technologies will
improve the analytical capabilities of both EPA and the states and enhance the public's knowledge
about the quality of their environment.
Currently, EPA and states are implementing the NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule (eRule). States
have the option to build their own electronic reporting tools and data systems, or they can elect to
utilize EPA's tools and systems. EPA and states implemented Phase 1 of the NPDES eRule in for
the following two reports: 1) Discharge Monitoring Reports and 2) Federal Biosolids Annual
Report, where EPA is the regulatory authority. Over 35,000 NPDES permittees in 24 states use
EPA's electronic reporting tool, NetDMR, to submit their Discharge Monitoring Reports. EPA
and states are implementing Phase 2 of the NPDES eRule for general permit reports and all
remaining program reports. EPA will continue to work collaboratively with states in FY 2024 to
ensure a smooth transition to electronic reporting for the NPDES program. Implementing the
NPDES eRule will help improve transparency and ensure permittees submit more accurate, timely,
complete, and consistent information.
Working with Tribal Water Pollution Control Programs
In FY 2024, EPA will work with tribal programs to implement the revised CWA Section 106
Tribal Guidance. Tribes will continue to implement and expand their water pollution control
programs by conducting activities that address water quality and pollution problems on tribal lands
pursuant to CWA Section 518(e). In addition, the FY 2024 increase in tribal funds will support
expanding tribal programs capacity to monitor surface waters and fish tissue, assess and develop
criteria for PFAS, and will support capacity to provide PFAS data and assessment decisions to
Water Quality Exchange and ATTAINS.
38 For more information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/compliance/clean-water-act-national-pollutant-discharge-elimiiiation-
system-compliance-monitoring.
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Performance Measure Targets:
(PM SWP-01) Annual increase in square miles of watersheds with surface water meeting standards that
previously did not meet standards.
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
S,000
8,000
17,100
Square
Miles
Actual
20,511
(PM SWP-02) Annual increase in square miles of watersheds with previously impaired surface waters due to
nutrients that now meet standards for nutrients.
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
2,100
1,400
1,400
Square
Miles
Actual
12,833
(PM TMDL-03) Square miles of priority areas covered by TMDLs, other restoration plans, or protection
approaches.
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
7,940
19,280
Square
miles
Actual
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$42,440) This program change is an increase to provide additional grant funding to states
and tribes to support actions to identify, assess, and mitigate PFAS in the environment.
This funding also supports the establishment and maintenance of programs for the
prevention and control of surface and groundwater pollution from point and nonpoint
sources.
Statutory Authority:
CWA § 106.
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Categorical Grant: Pollution Prevention
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Safety of Chemicals for People and the Environment
Objective(s): Promote Pollution Prevention
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Program Project Description:
The Pollution Prevention (P2) Categorical Grants Program provides financial support to states,
state entities {i.e., colleges and universities), federally recognized tribes and inter-tribal consortia
in implementing the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990.
The P2 Program is one of EPA's tools for advancing environmental stewardship and sustainability
for federal, state, tribal governments, businesses, communities, and individuals. The P2
Categorical Grants Program seeks to alleviate environmental problems by helping businesses with
the development and implementation of source reduction practices before pollution is created. As
a result of these preventive approaches, the P2 Program protects the environment by conserving
and protecting natural resources while strengthening economic growth through cost reductions and
increased market opportunities. P2 approaches include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
reducing hazardous releases to air, water, and land; the use of hazardous materials; the generation
of greenhouse gases; and the use of water. The P2 Program's efforts advance the Agency's
priorities to pursue sustainability; to act on climate change; to make a visible difference in
communities, including advancing environmental justice (EJ) in vulnerable communities; and to
ensure chemical safety.39
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 7/Objective 7.2, Promote Pollution Prevention in the
FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan. In FY 2024, the P2 Categorical Grants40 Program will
continue supporting states, state entities, federally recognized tribes and inter-tribal consortia to
provide technical assistance to businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized firms, to help
them identify, develop, and implement cost-effective approaches for reducing or eliminating
pollution at the source. Because it is often cheaper to prevent pollution from being created at the
source rather than cleaning it up afterwards or to pay for control, treatment, and disposal of waste
products, P2 approaches often result in significant long-term savings for businesses. Documenting
39 For additional information about EPA's P2 program, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/p2/Error! Main Document Only..
40 For additional information about the grants themselves, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/p2/grant-programs-pollution-
prevention. Categorical Grants fund core P2 technical assistance and are complementary to the P2 Source Reduction Assistance
Grants. In FY 2021 there are 42 active P2 Categorical Grants and 11 active P2 Source Reduction Assistance Grants, for a total of
53 grants.
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best practices and developing case studies and training materials are foundational assets for
amplifying and replicating environmental stewardship, P2, and sustainability successes resulting
from the grant programs. These approaches may also help stakeholders prepare for limitations in
the use of TSCA High Priority Substances subject to risk management efforts by EPA. In addition
to regular appropriations, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) includes
$20 million for this program in FY 2024.
Through competitive grants to states and tribes, U.S. businesses can access a range of P2-enabling
tools, information, and support programs. In FY 2022, EPA awarded 32 grants funded through the
regular P2 STAG appropriation and an additional 39 P2 grants funded through the IIJA. Of the P2
grants awarded in FY2022, six were awarded to federally recognized tribes.
With respect to the funding provided through regular ongoing and IIJA appropriations, the P2
Grant Program emphasizes the importance of grantees documenting, reporting, and sharing
information on P2 best practices. This allows other businesses to replicate the P2 approaches
implemented through the grants. Furthermore, the expansion of the P2 grant program provided by
IIJA provides an opportunity to significantly increase the results described above and increase the
generation of information on P2 approaches that businesses can replicate.
In FY 2023, EPA will issue two new P2 Grant opportunities that will initiate grantee work in FY
2024 and will focus more intensively on advancing EJ priorities and addressing climate impacts
by:
Focusing P2 technical assistance to businesses to improve human health and the
environment in vulnerable communities.
Providing P2 technical assistance to businesses to improve human health and the
environment in vulnerable communities by increasing the supply, demand and/or use of
safer and more sustainable products, such as those that are certified by EPA's Safer Choice
label or those that conform to EPA's Recommendations for Specifications, Standards and
Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing (EPA Recommendations).
The grant opportunities will result in increased capacity to provide P2 technical assistance to
businesses, particularly in vulnerable communities, and increased assistance to help businesses
develop and adopt source reduction practices in their operations, including conformance with and
access to EPA Recommended Standards and Ecolabels and the EPA Safer Choice Standard.
Between 2011 and 2021, the EPA's P2 Program issued 504 assistance grants for $54.1 million,
which helped American businesses identify, develop, and adopt approaches resulting in the
following benefits: 917 million pounds of hazardous materials reduced, 49 billion gallons of water
saved, 19.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gases reduced, and $2.2 billion dollars in savings
for business.41
One approach EPA takes to pursue program efficiencies and economies of scale is to use sector
focused P2 National Emphasis Areas (NEAs). For P2 grants awarded in FY 2022 and commenced
in FY 2023, grant applicants will continue to be required to focus on one or more National
41 Calculated over a 4-year rolling period to account for the reoccurring benefits the P2 actions provide.
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Emphasis Areas,42 which were selected based on an analysis of data to identify industry sectors
that had high environmental impact, high economic importance, and high P2 opportunity; pursued
opportunities to promote environmental justice; addressed climate change; and were of local
concern to potential grantees. This approach will be continued in the award of FY 2024 funds. The
FY 2023 grants described earlier will not use sector focused NEAs in order to allow greater
flexibility in addressing environmental justice.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Pollution Prevention Program under
the EPM appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$802.0) This program changes supports technical assistance to businesses to improve
human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities by increasing the supply,
demand and/or use of safer and more sustainable products
Statutory Authority:
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990; Toxic Substances Control Act.
42 The P2 National Emphasis Areas include automobile manufacturing and maintenance, aerospace manufacturing and
maintenance, chemical manufacturing and processing, metal manufacturing and fabrication, food and beverage manufacturing or
processing, and/or supporting pollution prevention in Indian Country and for Alaska Native Villages.
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Categorical Grant: Public Water System Supervision (PWSS)
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Program Project Description:
The Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program provides grants to states and tribes with
primary enforcement authority (primacy) to implement and enforce the National Primary Drinking
Water Regulations (NPDWRs) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The NPDWRs set
forth health-based standards, monitoring, reporting, sanitary surveys, and enforcement elements
to ensure that the Nation's drinking water supplies do not pose health risks. Funds allocated to
states and tribes without primacy are used to support direct implementation activities by EPA.
PWSS Program grants support the safety of the Nation's drinking water resources and protect
public health and the environment. Rural, small, and disadvantaged communities significantly
benefit from support and technical assistance provided by primacy agencies through this vital
funding. These systems often struggle to hire and retain qualified operators. Qualified operators
are essential to ensure these systems can provide safe water for their customers. PWSS Program
grants support the training and certification operators needed to continue to protect public health.
Primacy agencies use these grants to fund drinking water program personnel who:
Provide training and technical assistance to owners and operators of public water systems;
Conduct sanitary surveys {i.e., reviews to determine and support a utility's capacity to
deliver safe drinking water) and address significant deficiencies that may compromise the
quality of the finished water;
Train and certify public water system operators;
Manage public water system data, facilitate electronic reporting of compliance monitoring
data, and submit compliance data to the database of record, the Safe Drinking Water
Information System;
Ensure that public water systems conduct the required public notifications to consumers;
and
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Respond to violations and issue enforcement actions.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan. The Program also will
support the Agency's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation priorities.
In FY 2024, EPA will provide funds to support state efforts to assist the most vulnerable water
systems in:
Meeting drinking water regulations;
Implementing the new Revised Lead and Copper Rule;
Developing lead service line inventories that will support lead service line replacement
(LSLR) priorities;
Building the financial and managerial capacity needed to achieve and maintain long-term
sustainability and compliance with national safe drinking water regulations;
Assisting public water systems with addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
and other contaminants of emerging concern as they carry out their PWSS programs; and
Benefitting from federal investments that address aging or inadequate infrastructure (e.g., pipe
replacement to prevent failures in distribution systems, installation of treatment to remove
drinking water contaminants).
EPA's efforts under this program will help deliver clean drinking water, improve public health,
and support environmental justice for overburdened and underserved communities, including rural
and tribal communities.
In FY 2024, funding will help states and tribes with primary enforcement authority implement and
enforce NPDWRs under the SDWA. Funds allocated to states and tribes without primacy are used
to support direct implementation activities by EPA. These funds will assist all communities across
the country in the provision of safe drinking water.
EPA's PWSS Program is working with states to reduce the number of systems that have health-
based non-compliance events, with a goal of decreasing the number of community water systems
out of compliance with health-based standards. As of January 2023, 2,988 of the 3,508 systems
with health-based violations on September 30, 2017, have been returned to compliance (i.e., 520
systems are still in violation). The PWSS Program helps to facilitate this effort by supporting state
drinking water programs and technical assistance providers in achieving and maintaining
compliance at drinking water systems, amplifying best practices, strengthening state capacity, and
certifying drinking water operators.
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EPA also is strengthening its oversight of the state drinking water programs by improving the
scope and consistency of the annual PWSS Program review for each primacy agency that is
required by SDWA. Information from these reviews helps ensure that federal drinking water
regulations are implemented consistently across the country and reinforces Agency evidence-
building activities. The review includes an analysis of the completion of sanitary surveys by the
primacy agency, an evaluation of whether the primacy agency is implementing the state program
in accordance with SDWA, a review of state use of the funds and associated impacts, and
alignment of the program with national enforcement and compliance priorities. The annual
program review directly supports the work of the states and EPA to reduce the number of
community water systems out of compliance with health-based standards. In addition, EPA
conducts periodic file reviews of state programs. These file reviews help EPA ensure states are
accurately reporting compliance information to the Agency so issues can be identified and
addressed.
Performance Measure Targets:
(PM DW-02) Number of community water systems still in noncompliance with health-based standards since
March 31,2021.
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
875
640
450
400
CWSs
Actual
3,508
1,718
1,128
1,048
654
537
(PM DW-07) Number of drinking water and wastewater systems, state and tribal officials, and water sector
partners provided with security, emergency preparedness, and climate resilience training and technical
assistance.
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
:,ooo
3,500
3,500
Systems
and
Partners
Actual
3,939
(PM DWT-02) Number of community water systems in Indian Country still in noncompliance with health-
based standards since March 31,2021.
FY
20 r
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
100
55
35
CWSs
Actual
74
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$11,066.0) This increase of resources supports grant funding to help states and tribes
with primary enforcement authority to implement and enforce NPDWRs under the SDWA.
In addition, this increase supports states, territories, and tribes in complying with drinking
water regulations, conducting sanitary surveys of public water systems, and providing
technical assistance to managers and operators of public water systems.
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Statutory Authority:
SDWA § 1443.
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Categorical Grant: Radon
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Healthy Air for All Communities
Objective(s): Reduce Exposure to Radiation and Improve Indoor Air
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
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Plan
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Program Project Description:
Title III of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) authorizes EPA to take a variety of actions
to address the public health risks posed by exposures to indoor radon. Under the statute, EPA
assists states and tribes through the State Indoor Radon Grants (SIRG) program, which provides
categorical grants to develop, implement, and enhance programs that assess and mitigate radon
risk. EPA provides guidance to states and tribes to promote and spread effective strategies for
reducing indoor radon public health risks. EPA also works with states and tribes to support
targeting SIRG funding to reduce risks for low-income populations that lack resources to mitigate
radon risk on their own.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States - and the leading cause of
lung cancer mortality among non-smokers - accounting for about 21,000 deaths per year.43 EPA's
non-regulatory Indoor Air - Radon Program, which includes the SIRG grants program, promotes
actions to reduce the public's health risk from indoor radon. EPA and the Surgeon General
recommend that all homes be tested for radon and if radon levels above EPA's guidelines are
confirmed, elevated levels should be reduced by home mitigation using proven, straightforward
techniques. EPA also recommends that new homes be built using radon-resistant features in areas
where there is elevated radon. Nationally, risks from radon have been reduced in millions of
homes, but millions of homes are still in need of mitigation. This voluntary program promotes
partnerships between national organizations, the private sector, and more than 50 state, local, tribal
and territory governmental programs to reduce radon risk.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 4/Objective 4.2, Reduce Exposure to Radiation and
Improve Indoor Air in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
EPA will administer the SIRG Program, in collaboration with state and tribal partners. Work in
this program directly supports the President's priority of advancing environmental justice. In
implementing the SIRG program in FY 2024, EPA will work with states and tribes to build
capacity and address environmental justice concerns by assisting grant recipients to address radon
43 https://www.epa.gov/radoii.
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risk reduction in underserved, low-income communities, for example through building code
adoption. These interventions serve to institutionalize and embed risk reduction into standard
building practices and thus provide equity for underserved communities.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$1,492.0) This program change is an increase to support state and tribal partners
through the radon grants program.
Statutory Authority:
Title III of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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Categorical Grant: State and Local Air Quality Management
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Healthy Air for All Communities
Objective(s): Improve Air Quality and Reduce Localized Pollution and Health Impacts
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
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Plan
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$226,481
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Program Project Description:
This Program provides funding for state air programs, as implemented by state, multi-state, and
local air agencies. Section 103 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) provides EPA with the authority to
award grants to air pollution control agencies, other public or nonprofit private agencies,
institutions, and organizations, to conduct and promote certain types of research, investigations,
experiments, demonstrations, surveys, studies, and training related to air pollution. Section 105 of
the CAA provides EPA with the authority to award grants to state and local air pollution control
agencies to develop and implement continuing environmental and public health programs for the
prevention and control of air pollution, implementation of National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) and improvement of visibility in our national parks and wilderness areas (Class I areas).
The continuing activities funded under Section 105 include: analysis and planning for attainment
and maintenance of NAAQS; emission reduction measures; development and operation of air
quality monitoring networks, and other air program activities. Section 106 of the CAA provides
EPA with the authority to fund interstate air pollution transport commissions to develop or carry
out plans for designated air quality control regions.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 4/Objective 4.1, Improve Air Quality and Reduce
Localized Pollution and Health Impacts in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Funding requested for FY 2024 includes an additional $151 million that will help expand the
efforts of air pollution control agencies to implement their programs and help accelerate immediate
on-the-ground efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, such as expanding deployment of renewable
energy sources and energy efficiency programs; ensuring safe and effective oil and gas well
pollution management and prevention; developing policies and programs to facilitate build-out of
electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure; increasing air quality monitoring in
communities with environmental justice concerns; and supporting programs to improve
transportation options and reduce disproportionate exposure to traffic emissions in disadvantaged
communities. The increase also will enhance the resiliency, capacity, and capability of air
monitoring systems for NAAQS and local-scale monitoring.
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States are responsible for State Implementation Plans (SIPs), which provide a blueprint for the
programs and activities that states carry out to attain and maintain the NAAQS and comply with
visibility improvement obligations. In FY 2024, SIP activity will be ongoing regarding attainment
SIPs for areas reclassified to "Moderate" for the 2015 ozone NAAQS and those reclassified to
"Severe" for the 2008 ozone NAAQS in FY 2023, and for areas designated nonattainment effective
April 30, 2021, for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2) NAAQS. States also will continue implementing
the 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone NAAQS, the 2008 lead NAAQS, the 2010 1-hour nitrogen
dioxide (NO2) NAAQS, and the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS. As applicable, states also will continue
implementing the previous PM2.5 and ozone NAAQS, including the 1997 annual and 24-hour
PM2.5 NAAQS, the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS, the 2012 annual PM2.5 NAAQS, the revoked
1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS and the revoked 1-hour ozone NAAQS.
States and EPA may also have ongoing SIP obligations and/or Federal Implementation Plan (FIP)
obligations associated with visibility improvement requirements, among other requirements
identified in the CAA. In FY 2024, EPA will work with states to prioritize activities needed to
meet obligations for SIP development and plan implementation for attaining and maintaining the
NAAQS, achieving regional haze goals and identifying streamlining options. EPA will maximize
use of its web-based State Planning Electronic Collaboration System (SPeCS) to review draft SIPs
from state air agencies, and to track and process state submittals.
To the extent that any ongoing NAAQS reviews result in a change to the standards, activities
related to air quality designations for the changed standard(s) would be required, as well as any
additional implementation related activities. The timing of such activities would depend on when
the final NAAQS are promulgated. Additionally, EPA may be engaged in redesignation actions -
making determinations that nonattainment areas may now be redesignated to attainment, or that
currently designated attainment areas are no longer meeting the NAAQS and taking action to
redesignate, as appropriate.
Air Monitoring Networks
The Nation's ambient air quality monitoring network, an essential element of the Agency's
environmental infrastructure, serves as the foundation for the air quality management and control
programs. States will continue to operate and maintain their ambient air monitoring networks with
technical assistance and program support from EPA. A significant and essential part of a state's
overall air program includes the collection, analysis, quality assurance, and submittal of ambient
air quality data.
In FY 2024, EPA will continue to lead and is requesting additional funding for a nationwide effort
to ensure and enhance the resiliency, capacity, and capability of air monitoring systems for
NAAQS and local-scale monitoring implemented by state, local, and tribal organizations through:
system modernization (e.g., infrastructure improvements and, enhanced network automation);
expanded functionality (e.g., increased use of continuous monitoring equipment); and local-scale
monitoring to characterize air toxics and better address air quality burdens in communities with
environmental justice concerns.
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Key to the success of these efforts will be close, meaningful collaboration with our state, local and
tribal air partners, as well as disadvantaged and overburdened communities. The COVID-19
pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of our aging monitoring infrastructure and the need for
modernization in the Nation's ambient air monitoring network. In addition, the Government
Accountability Office identified in a 2020 report the need for EPA to develop an air quality
monitoring modernization plan to better meet the additional information needs of air quality
managers, researchers, and the public. EPA will continue to work closely with our partners to
address the GAO recommendations.
Air Permitting Programs
In FY 2024, states with approved or delegated air permitting programs will implement these
programs and EPA will provide technical assistance, as needed.
Emissions Inventories
The development of a complete quality assured emission inventory is an important step in an air
quality management process. These inventories are used to help determine significant sources of
air pollutants and establish emission trends over time, target regulatory actions, and estimate air
quality through dispersion and photochemical modeling. An emission inventory includes estimates
of the emissions from various pollution sources in a specific geographical area. In FY 2024, EPA
will complete and release the 2021 emissions data for modeling and prepare the 2022 emissions
data for modeling. In FY 2024, states will collect and prepare 2023 emissions data in anticipation
of submitting it to EPA for the next release of the National Emissions Inventory (NEI). EPA plans
to release the 2023 NEI early in calendar year 2026.
Air Quality Forecasts
The Program supports state and local air agency capabilities to forecast air quality for ozone and
PM2.5 to provide the public with information they can use to make daily lifestyle decisions to
protect their health. This information allows people to take precautionary measures to avoid or
limit their exposure to unhealthy levels of air quality, including during extreme events like
wildfires. EPA will work with state, tribal, and local air quality agencies to continue improving
the fire and smoke map at www.airnow.gov that provides important air quality information during
wildfire season.
State and Local Air Toxics Efforts
The program also supports state and local efforts to characterize air toxics problems and take
measures to reduce health risks from air toxics. This funding also supports characterization work
that includes collection and analysis of emissions data and monitoring of ambient air toxics. In FY
2024, funds will support the National Air Toxics Trends Stations (NATTS), consisting of 26 air
toxics monitoring sites, including the associated quality assurance, data analysis, and methods
support.
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Visibility Improvement
In FY 2024, EPA will be engaged in reviewing draft and final state plans intended to meet the
requirements of the regional haze program for the second planning period, as well as developing
FIPs, if needed and as appropriate. EPA may also be continuing to finalize remaining first planning
period obligations. EPA will review regional haze SIPs for the second planning period to ensure
that states are making reasonable progress towards their visibility improvement goals, consistent
with statutory and regulatory obligations. The first state plans for improving visibility in our
national parks and wilderness areas were due in December 2007. Under the Regional Haze Rule,
states were required to submit plans for the second planning period on July 31, 2021, to
demonstrate how they have and will continue to make progress towards achieving their visibility
improvement goals. EPA may also be engaged in regulatory updates to the Regional Haze Rule to
identify obligations for future planning periods.
Air Quality Training
To fulfill statutory obligations under section 103 of the Clean Air Act in FY 2024, states and multi-
jurisdictional organizations will advance and maintain training priorities for air quality-related
subjects; develop new and update existing air quality-related training materials; and provide
classroom and other types of training for air quality professionals. These training programs are
essential for building and maintaining expertise and administrative capacity among our co-
regulator agencies, enabling them to continue playing a vibrant role in administering CAA
protections and programs. In FY 2022, in-person delivery of training restarted and the delivery of
50 virtual instructor-led trainings was supported, resulting in 1323 student completions. In
addition, through the newly rebranded AirKnowledge and modernized Learning Management
System, there were 10,308 self-instructional completed trainings.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Federal Support for Air Quality
Management under the EPM appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$151,160.0) This program change is an increase in grant resources that will help expand
the efforts of air pollution control agencies to implement their programs and accelerate
immediate on-the-ground efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. The increase also will
enhance the resiliency, capacity, and capability of air monitoring systems for NAAQS and
local-scale monitoring and will support additional air quality monitoring in disadvantaged
communities suffering from disproportionate exposure to traffic emissions.
Statutory Authority:
Clean Air Act §§ 103, 105, 106.
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Categorical Grant: Toxics Substances Compliance
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Enforce Environmental Laws and Ensure Compliance
Objective(s): Detect Violations and Promote Compliance
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Program Project Description:
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Monitoring Program builds partnerships
with states, tribes, and territories to strengthen their ability to address environmental and public
health threats from toxic substances.44 This assistance is used to prevent or eliminate unreasonable
risks to human health or the environment and to ensure compliance with toxic substance
regulations. The grants support inspection programs associated with lead-based paint (§402(a),
§406(b), and the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (402c)), the Asbestos Hazard Emergency
Response Act (AHERA), and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 3/Objective 3.2, Detect Violations and Promote
Compliance in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA will continue to focus on compliance monitoring programs to prevent or
eliminate unreasonable risks to health or the environment associated with chemical substances
such as asbestos, lead-based paint, and PCBs, and to encourage states to establish their own
compliance and enforcement programs for lead-based paint and asbestos. EPA may provide
funding for compliance monitoring grants to states and tribes under TSCA to conduct inspections
to ensure compliance with the Asbestos-in-Schools requirements, the Model Accreditation Plan
(MAP), Asbestos Ban and Phase Out Rule, the TSCA Asbestos Worker Protection Rule, lead-
based paint regulations, and PCB regulations.
For states with an asbestos waiver or lead-based paint programs, these grants also fund
enforcement activities. In FY 2024, the Program will continue to award state and tribal assistance
grants to aid in the implementation of compliance and enforcement provisions of TSCA. The
weighted formula aligns the distribution of funding with the national program priorities including
reducing risks from: (1) lead poisoning or elevated blood-lead levels; (2) exposure to asbestos; and
(3) exposure to PCBs. The assistance grants will help rebuild programmatic capabilities between
44 For additional information, please refer to: https://www.epa.gov/compliance/toxic-substances-compliance-monitoring-grant-
guidance-fiscal-year-2022.
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EPA and partner agencies and help address environmental justice concerns in overburdened or
vulnerable communities.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$1,867.0) The change in program funding will support national priorities by reducing
risks from lead poisoning or elevated blood-lead levels, exposure to asbestos, and exposure
toPCBs.
Statutory Authority:
Toxic Substances Control Act.
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Categorical Grant: Tribal Air Quality Management
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Healthy Air for All Communities
Objective(s): Improve Air Quality and Reduce Localized Pollution and Health Impacts
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
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Program Project Description:
American Indians and Alaskan Natives are disproportionately affected by air pollution and climate
change. They have a higher rate of asthma, diabetes, heart disease and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) than the general population. Wildfire season has consistently
intensified over the past few years due to climate change and extreme weather conditions, which
have led to an increase in ambient and indoor air pollution and exacerbated the health of tribal
communities. Across the Nation, tribal air issues vary from permitting sources on-reservation, to
monitoring for criteria air pollutants, to participating in local, state, regional, and national air
quality work groups. In addition to performing emissions inventories and monitoring, other
program tasks include addressing indoor air quality issues; implementing voluntary programs and
education outreach efforts; and reviewing and commenting on federal air quality rules, policy, and
permits issued by other agencies.
This program includes funding for tribes and tribal air pollution control agencies implementing
projects and programs to address air pollution issues in Indian Country. Using Section 105
authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA), tribal agencies may develop and implement programs for
the prevention and control of air pollution and implementation of primary and secondary National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Using Section 103 authority of the CAA, tribal
agencies, colleges, universities, and multi-tribe jurisdictional air pollution control agencies may
conduct and promote research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, surveys, studies, and
training related to ambient or indoor air pollution in Indian Country. EPA provides technical
assistance and resources to help tribes build their program capacity and ensure successful project
completion. Tribes use these resources to perform emissions inventories, monitor air quality and
implement regulatory, voluntary and education and outreach programs for their citizens, who are
among the most environmentally at-risk populations in the country. Currently, out of 574 Federally
recognized tribes, 55 tribes have Section 105 grants, and 74 tribes have Section 103 grants.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 4/Objective 4.1, Improve Air Quality and Reduce
Localized Pollution and Health Impacts in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
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Tribes will assess environmental and public health conditions in Indian Country by developing
emission inventories and, where appropriate, siting and operating air quality monitors. Tribes will
continue to develop and implement air pollution control programs for Indian Country to prevent
and address air quality concerns, including combating the effects of climate change. EPA will
continue to fund organizations for the purpose of providing technical support, tools, and training
for tribes to build capacity to develop and implement programs.
Currently, there are 574 federally recognized tribes.45 Of those, 71 tribes have treatment similar to
that of a state or treatment as a state regarding implementing functions pertaining to the
management and protection of air resources within reservation boundaries or other areas under the
tribe's jurisdiction. In addition, EPA awards financial support under the CAA to help build tribal
knowledge and increase tribes' capacity to manage air quality issues and encourages tribes to
partner with EPA to carry out CAA protections within tribal lands and tribal communities,
including those that have environmental justice concerns.
In FY 2024, a key activity is to work to reduce the number of days in violation of the NAAQS.
This program supports the Agency's priority of building stronger partnerships with individual
tribes and with the National Tribal Air Association, whose priorities include tribes' participation
in the Agency's policy and rule development and the Tribal Air Monitoring Support (TAMS)
Center. The TAMS Center provides professional assistance to support the tribes' ability to collect
and provide monitoring data to protect the health of their tribal members and conducts training for
tribal environmental professionals to implement their broader air quality program. EPA will
continue working with tribes on tribal involvement in air quality issues such as: increasing the
number of tribes with an up-to-date emissions inventory, increasing the number of tribes
implementing voluntary programs, and increasing the number of tribes moving from project grants
to program implementation grants. This will increase tribes' knowledge and ability to best protect
their citizens. Tribes also will focus on implementation of nonregulatory and voluntary programs,
as well as education and outreach programs. These will assist with pollution reduction while
creating a more informed citizenry.
The Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET) has enhanced tribal monitoring capacity
by supporting seven sites on tribal lands and training site operators. In FY 2024, the Agency will
continue progress toward increasing monitoring capacity by working to identify new tribal partners
that would benefit from joining a national air monitoring program. CASTNET monitors provide
near real-time air quality data and the ability to assess ecological impacts from atmospheric
deposition of air pollutants.
The funding for FY 2024 will support these important programs that tribes are focused on for the
health of their people. Tribal air quality programs are an important part of the Nation's overall air
quality efforts and help to accelerate immediate on-the-ground efforts to reduce greenhouse gases,
such as: expanding deployment of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency programs into
Indian Country; ensuring safe and effective oil and gas well pollution management and prevention;
developing policies and programs to facilitate build-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging station
infrastructure; increasing air quality monitoring in areas with environmental justice concerns; and
45 Source: Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (www.bia.gov).
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supporting programs to improve transportation options and reduce disproportionate exposure to
traffic emissions in disadvantaged communities.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Federal Support for Air Quality
Management Program under the EPM appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$6,711.0) This program change is an increase to help expand the efforts of tribes and
tribal air quality control agencies to implement their programs and to accelerate immediate
on-the-ground efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. The increase also will support additional
air quality monitoring.
Statutory Authority:
Clean Air Act §§ 103, 105.
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Categorical Grant: Tribal General Assistance Program
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Take Decisive Action to Advance Environmental Justice and Civil Rights
Objective(s): Promote Environmental Justice and Civil Rights at the Federal, Tribal, State and
Local Levels
(Dollars in Thousands)
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GAP supports tribal capacity development through financial assistance to approximately 525 tribal
governments and intertribal consortia. To date, GAP has helped tribes receive 103 program
delegations to administer a variety of programs across relevant EPA statutes, including the Clean
Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Clean Air Act. Tribes also have developed
capacity to assist EPA in implementing federal environmental programs in the absence of an EPA-
approved tribal program through Direct Implementation Tribal Cooperative Agreements
(DITCAs). As of FY 2023, there are over 20 active DITCAs supporting EPA's direct
implementation activities. Furthermore, GAP funds have helped to train tribal government
inspectors who are able to conduct compliance monitoring activities under tribal laws and may
have EPA federal inspector credentials. In addition, GAP also supports tribes with the development
of their waste management programs, with nearly 300 tribes having Integrated Waste Management
Plans, and nine tribes have developed codes and ordinances since FY 2018 with GAP-funded
training.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 2/Objective 2.1 Promote Environmental Justice and
Civil Rights at the Federal, Tribal, State, and Local Levels in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic
Plan.
GAP grants are fundamental to the development and growth of tribal environmental programs.
GAP promotes tribal self-governance in a number of ways, including supporting tribal
governments to assess local environmental conditions, develop long-range strategic plans to
address their environmental challenges, and establish environmental programs tailored to their
needs and aligned with their strategic planning goals. The overlap between tribal environmental
capacity building goals and EPA program priorities, including the mutual responsibilities to
achieve them, are captured in EPA / Tribal Environmental Plans, or ETEPs.
In FY 2024, the Agency will continue to implement GAP under a national framework set forth in
program guidance and maintain an emphasis on training (internal and external) to support
nationally consistent GAP guidance interpretation and implementation. In supporting a strong
GAP management framework (as referenced under Tribal Capacity Program), EPA will continue
to establish and refine tools to track the progress tribes achieve toward developing and
implementing environmental protection programs in Indian Country. This work will occur under
a new GAP national framework as defined in the new guidance made effective in FY 2023.
Additionally, EPA will interpret implementation activities under the solid and hazardous waste
implementation authority provided to EPA in the GAP program to ensure the broadest application
and flexibility for this authority.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$10,259.0) This program increase provides support to federally recognized tribes and
tribal consortia for planning, developing, and establishing environmental protection
programs, and for developing and implementing solid and hazardous waste programs on
tribal lands. The program will focus on advancing environmental justice, building tribal
climate adaptive capacity, including climate resiliency in infrastructure decision-making,
and addressing the priorities of federally recognized tribes for environmental capacity
building.
Statutory Authority:
Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act.
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Categorical Grant: Underground Injection Control (UIC)
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
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FY 2024
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Program Project Description:
EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) Grant Program was established by the Safe Drinking
Water Act (SDWA) to protect groundwater that is a source of drinking water. The Program
supports federal, state, and tribal government agencies that oversee underground injection
activities to prevent contamination of underground sources of drinking water from fluid injection
practices.
The UIC Program protects underground sources of drinking water by ensuring proper permitting,
construction, operation, and closure of injection wells used to place fluids underground for storage,
disposal, enhanced recovery of oil and gas, and mineral recovery. The grants are made to states
and tribes that have primary enforcement authority (primacy) to implement and manage UIC
programs and ensure safe injection well operations that prevent contamination of underground
sources of drinking water. Eligible tribes that demonstrate an intent to achieve primacy also may
receive grants for the initial development of UIC programs and be designated for "treatment as a
state" if their programs are approved. Where a jurisdiction does not have primacy, EPA uses these
funds for direct implementation of federal UIC requirements.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan. The Program also will
support the Agency's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation priorities.
The FY 2024 request will support implementation of the UIC Program, which manages
approximately 766,403 injection wells across six well types to protect groundwater resources.46
There are currently 71 jurisdictions across the Nation (federal, state, tribal, and territorial) that
implement the UIC Program. EPA directly implements UIC programs in seven states and two
territories and shares responsibility in eight states and with two tribes. EPA also administers the
46As represented in FY 2020 annual inventory.
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UIC programs for all other tribes and for Class VI wells in all states but North Dakota and
Wyoming.47
The UIC Program is improving efficiency and reducing the UIC permit application processing
time and will continue implementing the recently developed UIC well permit review process. This
effort includes applying identified permit review and processing efficiencies to all well classes,
and modifying common definitions, as appropriate, to provide greater clarity for all well classes.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the
EPM appropriation and mitigation of climate change to support safe drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(-$1,777.0) This decrease of resources reduces the resources available for EPA's State and
Tribal partners through the Underground Injection Control grants program.
Statutory Authority:
Safe Drinking Water Act § 1443.
47 For more information, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/uic/priiirary-enforcement-authority-underground-iiijection-control-
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Categorical Grant: Underground Storage Tanks
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Safeguard and Revitalize Communities
Objective(s): Reduce Waste and Prevent Environmental Contamination
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
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Program Project Description:
EPA's Underground Storage Tanks (UST) State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) Program
provides funding for grants to states under the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve and enhance
UST programs. STAG funds may be used for prevention activities that are not specifically spelled
out in the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 and are used by states that do not have sufficient
state resources to fund these core programs.
STAG funds are used by states48 to fund such activities as: applying for state program approval to
operate the UST Program in lieu of the federal program, updating UST regulations, and providing
compliance assistance.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 6/Objective 6.2, Reduce Waste and Prevent
Environmental Contamination in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Due to the increased emphasis on inspections and release prevention requirements, EPA has
consistently met the yearly goal to minimize the number of confirmed releases. Between 2008 and
2022, the number of annual confirmed releases has decreased by 38 percent (from 7,364 to
4,568).49
As of the end of FY 2022, 51 states and territories have reported compliance with the UST
Technical Compliance Rate (TCR) measure, which came about after the UST rule was revised in
2015.50 The TCR includes new compliance measures for spill prevention and overfill
requirements, as well as additional leak detection requirements. Of the states that report TCR, they
produced a TCR rate of 57 percent in FY 2022, which is consistent with the 58 percent rate from
FY 2021 but incorporates several states reporting for the first time.
48 States as referenced here also include the District of Columbia and five territories as described in the definition of a state in the
Solid Waste Disposal Act.
49 For more information, please refer to https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2021-ll/ca-21-34.pdf.
50 Beginning in FY 2023, TCR will be the measure reported from the remainder of the states.
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By the end of FY 2024, EPA anticipates that all states that originally had state program approval
(SPA) based on the 1988 UST regulation will be granted SPA renewal based on the 2015 UST
regulation. In FY 2024, EPA will continue to work with a small number of remaining states to
reapply for SPA. In addition, in FY 2022, one state was approved for SPA for the first time, and
EPA anticipates two more new states will apply and be approved for SPA for the first time by the
end of FY 2024.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the LUST Prevention Program under the
LUST appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
There is no change in program funding.
Statutory Authority:
Solid Waste Disposal Act § 2007(f); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Pub. L. 117-328.
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Categorical Grant: Wetlands Program Development
Program Area: Categorical Grants
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
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Operating
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FY 2024
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Program Project Description:
The Wetland Program Development grants assist states, tribes, and local governments with
building or enhancing their wetland protection and restoration programs. Wetlands play a critical
role absorbing and filtering pollutants from water. Accordingly, protecting and restoring the
Nation's wetlands is key to climate resiliency because wetlands reduce flood risk, help manage
runoff pollution, and serve as carbon sinks. Program grants are used to develop new or refine
existing state and tribal wetland programs in one or more of the following areas: 1) monitoring
and assessment; 2) voluntary restoration and protection; 3) regulatory programs, including Clean
Water Act (CWA) Section 401 certification and Section 404 assumption;51 and 4) wetland water
quality standards.
States and tribes develop wetland programs based on their goals and resources. The Program
provides grants to support the development of state and tribal wetland programs that further the
goals of the CWA, improve water quality in watersheds throughout the country, address climate
change and resilience, and provide benefits to disadvantaged communities. The grants are awarded
on a competitive basis under the authority of Section 104(b)(3) of the CWA and the Program is a
Justice40 covered program. The grant funding is split among EPA's 10 regional offices according
to the number of states and territories per region. Each region is required, by regulation, to compete
the award of these funds to states, tribes, local governments, interstate agencies, and inter-tribal
consortia.52 In addition, EPA sets aside 10 percent of the appropriation for a grant competition
specifically for tribes and inter-tribal consortia. Finally, EPA sets aside approximately five percent
of the appropriation for a grant competition specifically for nonprofits and interstate and inter-
tribal consortia. This grant competition supports state and tribal wetland programs with projects
that are nationwide in scope or affect two or more EPA regions. In addition, one of the eligible
uses of the grant is training for local communities on restoration practices.
51 State and tribal assumption of CWA Section 404 is an approach that can be useful in streamlining 404 permitting in coordination
with other environmental regulations. When states or tribes assume administration of the federal regulatory program, Section 404
permit applicants seek permits from the state or tribe rather than the federal government. States and tribes are in many cases located
closer to the proposed activities and are often more familiar with local resources, issues, and needs. Even when a state assumes
permitting under Section 404, the United States Army Corps of Engineers retains jurisdiction for a certain portion of waters under
the CWA as well as those waters subject to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act for permits.
52 For more information, please see: http://water.epa.gov/grants funding/wetlands/estp.cfm.
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FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.2, Protect and Restore Waterbodies and
Watersheds in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA will continue to assist states and tribes in their efforts to protect and manage
wetlands through documenting stresses or improvements to wetland condition, developing tools
for wetland restoration and the use of natural infrastructure to mitigate flooding and storm surge
hazards, investigating and advancing opportunities to factor in climate change and environmental
justice in decision-making, and implementing regulatory controls to avoid, minimize, and
compensate for wetland impacts. The Agency also will review these activities to identify ways to
increase benefits to disadvantaged communities and evaluate methods for sharing best practices.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$387.0) This increase of resources supports EPA's state and tribal partners through the
Wetlands Program Development grants program.
Statutory Authority:
Clean Water Act § 104(b)(3).
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Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant Program
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Tackle the Climate Crisis
Objective(s): Reduce Emissions that Cause Climate Change
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FY 2022
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FY 2023
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FY 2024
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Program Project Description:
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grant Program provides support for emission
reductions from existing diesel engines through engine replacements, including zero emission
replacements, retrofits, and rebuilds; switching to cleaner fuels; idling reduction; and other
emission reduction strategies. The DERA Program was initially authorized in Sections 791-797 of
the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and reauthorized by the Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2010
and in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Diesel engines are the modern-day workhorse of the American economy (e.g., goods movement,
construction, public transportation). Diesel engines are extremely efficient and power nearly every
major piece of equipment on farms, construction sites, in ports, and on highways. As the Agency's
heavy-duty highway and nonroad diesel engines emissions standards came into effect, new cleaner
diesel engines started to enter the Nation's fleet. However, there are millions of older engines in
use that will continue to emit large amounts of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, including
black carbon.53 DERA funding accelerates the pace at which dirty engines are retired or retrofitted.
EPA's DERA Program promotes strategies to reduce these emissions and protect public health by
working with air quality professionals, environmental and community organizations,
manufacturers, fleet operators, tribes, and state and local officials. DERA funding provides both a
public health and climate benefit and can be directed to areas with the greatest need. DERA
funding is targeted to areas with air quality challenges and grants funding is prioritized for projects
that benefit vulnerable communities.
Ports are places where large concentrations of diesel equipment often converge - including ships,
trucks, rail, and nonroad machinery. The near-port communities that bear the brunt of air pollution
from these diesel engines are often comprised of low-income populations and people of color.
These residents can be exposed to air pollution associated with emissions from diesel engines at
ports including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, ozone, and air toxics. These pollutants can
contribute to significant health problems, including premature mortality, increased hospital
admissions for heart and lung disease, increased cancer risk, and increased respiratory symptoms,
especially for children, the elderly, outdoor workers, and other sensitive populations. DERA
prioritizes grant funding to ports and goods movement projects to benefit nearby communities.
53 DERA Fifth Report to Congress. https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=P1015S8Q.pdf
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FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this Program directly supports Goal 1/Objective 1.1, Reduce Emissions that Cause
Climate Change in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Since its inception, the DERA program has provided funding support for cutting-edge clean
technologies that reduce emissions from diesel-powered mobile sources. The continuing
innovation shown in this sector is now creating new opportunities to look to more zero emission
options in source categories ranging from highway trucks to port cargo handling equipment. EPA
is committed to look for ways to help expedite this transition as part of its DERA implementation
effort. Taking into account the DERA Program's continuing role in advancing environmental
justice and tackling the climate crisis, EPA will evaluate the DERA Program to identify the
appropriate actions the Agency can take to support this policy objective in FY 2024, as outlined in
Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.
Work in this Program directly supports EO 14008 and its Justice 40 Initiative to target 40 percent
of the benefits of climate investments to disadvantaged communities. The DERA Program is part
of the Justice 40 pilot.
The DERA Grant Program will prioritize projects that provide health benefits to residents of
communities near centers of goods movement like ports that receive a disproportionate quantity
of air pollution from diesel fleets. Further priority is given to projects whose leaders engage and
partner with affected communities with environmental justice concerns.
Using the formula outlined in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, eligible states and territories are
offered 30 percent of the annual DERA appropriation to implement projects under the DERA State
Grants Program. The remaining DERA funding is awarded as rebates and competitive grants.
Through the DERA National Grants and the DERA Tribal and Insular Area Grants, the Agency
will competitively award grants focusing on areas with poor air quality, especially those impacted
most severely by emissions from ports and goods movement. Priority for funding also is given to
projects benefitting vulnerable communities and projects which engage communities in the design
and performance of the project. EPA will continue to track, assess, and report the results of DERA
grants, such as numbers of engines, emissions benefits, and cost-benefit information.54 Further,
EPA will continue to provide diesel emission reduction technology verification and evaluation and
provide that information to the public.55
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
54 List of all grant awards under DERA can be found at https://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/clean-diesel-national-grants.
55 For more information, please visit: https://www.epa. gov/cleandiesel.
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$50,000.0) This program change is an increase in the overall amount of DERA grant
funding available for grants and rebates to reduce harmful diesel emissions and tackle the
climate change crisis, with a focus on priority areas including school buses, ports, and
vulnerable communities.
Statutory Authority:
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Program is authorized by Title VII, Subtitle G of the Energy
Policy Act of 2005, 42 USC 16131, etseq., as amended.
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Brownfields Projects
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Safeguard and Revitalize Communities
Objective(s): Clean Up and Restore Land for Productive Uses and Healthy Communities
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
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Program Project Description:
The Brownfields Program awards grants and provides technical assistance to help states, tribes,
local communities, and other stakeholders involved in environmental revitalization and economic
redevelopment to work together to plan, inventory, assess, safely cleanup, and reuse brownfields,
particularly in disadvantaged communities. Approximately 143 million people (roughly 44 percent
of the U.S. population) live within three miles of a brownfields site that received EPA funding.56
Similarly, within a half mile of a brownfields site receiving EPA funding, 21 percent of people
live below the national poverty level, 17 percent have less than a high school education, 56 percent
are people of color, and seven percent are linguistically isolated. This idle land drags down
property values and can slow a local economy.
Brownfields redevelopment is a key to revitalizing main streets, neighborhoods, and rural
communities; increasing property values and creating jobs, especially for those communities with
persistent poverty and environmental justice (EJ) concerns that are often left out of economic and
environmental revitalization. Important environmental impacts of brownfields cleanup and
redevelopment include improved water quality associated with reduced runoff from storm water
and nonpoint pollutant sources, and improved air quality associated with reduced greenhouse gas
emissions from vehicle travel.57 The Brownfields Program leverages federal, state, and local
resources to strengthen partnerships across all levels of government and with the private sector,
allowing these partners to build on each other's successes.
Since its inception, the Brownfields Program has fostered a community-driven approach to the
reuse of contaminated sites. As of February 2023, grants awarded by the Program have led to over
10,000 properties made ready for productive use and over 197,000 jobs and over $37.2 billion
leveraged.58 By awarding brownfields grants, EPA makes investments in communities so that they
56 U.S. EPA, Office of Land and Emergency Management 2020. Data collected includes: 1) Superfund, Brownfield, and RCRA
Corrective Action site information as of the end of FY 2019; 2) UST/LUST information as of late 2018 to mid-2019 depending
on the state; and (3) 2015-2018 American Community Survey (ACS) Census data.
57 For more information on Brownfields Program Environmental & Economic Benefits please refer to:
https://www.epa.gov/browfields/browiifLelds-program-enviroiimental-and-economic-benefits.
58 From EPA website: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/brownfields-program-accomplishments-and-
benefits#:: text=Enrolled%20over%2034%2C191%20properties%20annuallv.3%2C478%2C000%20acres%20readv%20for%20
reuse.
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can realize their own visions for land reuse, infrastructure development, economic growth, and job
creation.
Under this program, EPA will focus on core activities, providing funding for: 1) assessment
cooperative agreements and Targeted Brownfields Assessments (TBAs); 2) cleanup and
multipurpose cooperative agreements; and 3) research, training, and technical assistance to
communities for brownfields-related activities, including land revitalization assistance,
environmental workforce development, and job training cooperative agreements.
A 2017 study found that housing property values increased five to 15.2 percent near brownfields
sites when cleanup was completed.59 Analysis of the data near 48 brownfields sites shows that an
estimated $29 to $97 million in additional tax revenue was generated for local governments in a
single year after cleanup. This is two to seven times more than the $12.4 million EPA contributed
to the cleanup of those brownfields.60 In addition, based on historical data provided by the
Assessment Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) database, $1 of EPA's
Brownfields funding leverages $20.43 in other public and private funding.61
In addition, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) invests $1.2 billion to scale up
community-led brownfields revitalization from FY 2022 through FY 2026. This work includes
direct grants and technical assistance to assess and clean up brownfields sites, train and place
people in environmental jobs, and assist hundreds of communities in identifying equitable reuse
options to cultivate healthy, resilient, livable neighborhoods.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 6/Objective 6.1, Clean Up and Restore Land for
Productive Uses and Healthy Communities in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA requests an investment of $30 million to advance EJ in tandem with climate
work. This investment will align with the Administration's Justice40 initiative by stimulating
economic opportunity and environmental revitalization in more than 400 historically overburdened
communities. These resources will build on current work to revitalize communities across the
country by providing financial and technical assistance to assess, conduct cleanup, and plan reuse
at brownfields sites. The Brownfields Program will continue to foster federal, state, tribal, local,
and public-private partnerships to return properties to productive economic use, including in
historically disadvantaged communities and communities with EJ concerns. The activities
described below will leverage approximately 13,400 jobs and $2.6 billion in other funding
sources.62
59Haninger, K., L. Ma, andC. Timmins. 2017. The Value ofBrownfield Remediation. Journal of the Association of Environmental
and Resource Economists, 4(1): 197-24L https://www.ioumals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdfplus/10.1086/689743.
60 Sullivan, K. 2017. Brownfields Remediation: Impact on Local Residential Property Tax Revenue. Journal of Environmental
Assessment Policy and Management, 19(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S1464333217500132.
61 For more information, please visit www, epa. gov/brownfields.
62 U.S. EPA, Office of Land and Emergency Management Estimate. All estimates of outputs and outcomes are supported by the
data that is entered by cooperative agreement recipients via EPA's ACRES database.
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Funding will support at least 190 assessment cooperative agreements that recipients may
use to inventory, assess, and conduct cleanup and reuse planning at brownfields sites.
Approximately 1,700 site assessments will be completed under these agreements, including
in communities affected by the retirement of coal-fired power plants.
Funding will support at least 20 multipurpose cooperative agreements that recipients may
use to assess, conduct cleanup, and conduct reuse planning at one or more brownfields
sites. At least 20 reuse plans, 20 site assessments, and 20 site cleanups will be completed
under these agreements.
EPA will provide funding for TBAs in up to 200 communities without access to other
assessment resources or those that lack the capacity to manage a brownfields assessment
grant. There is special emphasis for small, rural, and disadvantaged communities to submit
requests for this funding to ensure equal access to brownfields assessment resources. These
assessments will be performed through contracts and interagency agreements.
Funding will support 20 Environmental Workforce Development & Job Training
cooperative agreements. This funding will provide environmental job training for citizens
to take advantage of new jobs created as a result of brownfields assessment, cleanup, and
revitalization in their communities. These awards will lead to approximately 980 people
trained and 680 placed in jobs.
Funding also will support training, research, technical assistance cooperative agreements,
interagency agreements, and contracts to support states, tribes, and communities for both
the Brownfields and Land Revitalization Programs and other assistance mechanisms, as
authorized under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act 104(k)(7).
Funding will be provided for technical assistance to an estimated 150 small and
disadvantaged communities.
Funding for Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and Cleanup cooperative agreements will be
provided with IIJA funds and are not requested as part of the Agency's FY 2024 request.
IIJA waived the statutory cost share for RLF and cleanup cooperative agreements.
All estimates of outputs and outcomes are supported by the data that is entered by cooperative
agreement recipients via the ACRES database and analyzed by EPA. Maintenance of ACRES
focuses on the input of high-quality data, and robust analysis regarding program outcomes and
performance will continue to be priorities during FY 2024.
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Performance Measure Targets:
(PM B29) Number of brownfields properties assessed.*
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
FY 2023
FY 2024
Units
Target
1,400
1,300
1,400
1,650
1,650
Properties
Actual
1,419
1,919
1,693
1,772
1,682
1,637
(PM B30) Number of brownfields sites made Ready for Anticipated Use.*
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
FY 2023
FY 2024
Units
Target
600
684
684
684
684
600
600
600
Sites
Actual
531
861
910
809
616
662
(PM B32) Number of brownfields properties cleaned up.*
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
FY 2023
FY 2024
Units
Target
130
130
130
160
160
Properties
Actual
137
143
190
183
168
173
* = Indicates that this measure is also used to track progress in implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$30,982.0) This program increase will build on current work to revitalize communities
across the country by providing financial and technical assistance to assess, conduct
cleanup, and plan reuse at brownfields sites. $15 million is designated for quality
cooperative agreements targeted at communities affected by the retirement of coal-fired
power plants.
Statutory Authority:
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) §§
101(39) and 104(k).
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Infrastructure Assistance: Alaska Native Villages
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
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Program Project Description:
The Alaska Rural and Native Village (ANV) Program provides critical basic drinking water and
sanitation infrastructure (e.g., flushing toilets and running water) in vulnerable rural and Native
Alaskan communities that lack such services. Alaskan rural and native water and sewer systems
face not only the typical challenges associated with small system size, but also challenging climate
and geographic conditions, such as permafrost, shortened construction seasons, and extremely
remote locations.
ANV communities look to EPA as a critical funding source of when they or the State of Alaska
are not able to fully finance the needed water infrastructure improvements. The Program serves
communities that often lack the debt capacity to apply for other funding sources, including EPA
State Revolving Loan Funds. The Indian Health Service's (IHS) December 2022 analysis
identified $200 million of need for water and wastewater infrastructure in Alaska in FY 2022.63
Many communities on the prioritized list have not been able to advance their projects due to lack
of funding.
Investments in wastewater and drinking water infrastructure in rural Alaskan communities
contributed to an increase of access to water and sewer service from 69 percent in the late 1990s
to 97 percent in 2022.64 While the gains in the Program have been significant, ANV communities
continue to trail behind the non-tribal/non-native population in the United States in access to water
and sanitation. In Alaska, a significantly higher percentage of native and rural serviceable
households live without complete indoor plumbing.
The ANV program also supports training, technical assistance, and educational programs to
improve the financial management, operation, and maintenance of sanitation systems. The training
also results in a trained workforce with transferable job skills. This is done through leveraging
prioritization and implementation expertise from the State of Alaska with ANV program funds.65
63 Feasible need as defined by the IHS.
64 For more information please see: State of Alaska OMB Key Performance Indicators Department of Environmental
Conservation https://omb.alaska.gov/html/perfoniiance/ABS/iiidex kpm.html
65 The State of Alaska uses a risk-based prioritization process to fund projects that will have the greatest public health and
environmental benefit. Further, the State delivers these services to ANV communities by coordinating across federal agencies and
Programs.
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FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable
Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan. The Program also will support the
Agency's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) implementation priorities.
The FY 2024 request of $40.0 million will fund water infrastructure in rural Alaskan homes and
maintain the existing level of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure that meets public health
standards, given increased regulatory requirements on drinking water systems and the rate of
construction of new homes in rural Alaska. The funding will be used to leverage funds provided
to the IHS by Congress and particularly by the IIJA for the portion of the projects that are deemed
'ineligible' by IHS for IHS IIJA funding. Across all funding sources, the goal is to provide service
to most of the remaining unserved homes over the course of the five years of the IIJA. Additionally,
the request will continue to support training, technical assistance, and educational programs that
protect existing federal investments in infrastructure by improving operation and maintenance of
the systems. Improved operation and maintenance will improve system performance and extend
the life of the asset.
In FY 2024, the Agency will continue to work with the State of Alaska to address sanitation
conditions and maximize the value of the federal investment in rural Alaska. EPA will continue to
implement the Alaska Rural and Native Village "Management Controls Policy," adopted in June
2007, to ensure efficient use of funds by allocating them to projects that are ready to proceed or
progressing satisfactorily. The Agency has made great strides in implementing more focused and
intensive oversight of the ANV grant program through cost analyses, post-award monitoring, and
timely closeout of projects. These activities will help meet targets as part of the Justice40 pilot
program.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$314.0) This program change is an increase to support water infrastructure in rural Alaskan
homes and maintain the existing level of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure that
meets public health standards, given increased regulatory requirements on drinking water
systems and the rate of construction of new homes in rural Alaska. The change would fully
fund the authorized level for the program in the Drinking Water and Wastewater
Infrastructure Act (DWWIA).
Statutory Authority:
Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 § 303; Clean Water Act § 1263a.
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Infrastructure Assistance: Clean Water SRF
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
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Program Project Description:
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program capitalizes state revolving loan funds
in all 50 states and Puerto Rico to finance infrastructure improvements for public wastewater
systems and projects to improve water quality. In addition to capitalizing state revolving loan
funds, the CWSRF appropriation includes a provision for set-aside funding for tribes to address
serious wastewater infrastructure needs and associated health impacts. A portion of the CWSRF
appropriation also provides direct grant funding for the District of Columbia and United States
territories. These funds directly support the Agency's goal to ensure waters are clean through
improved water infrastructure and sustainable management. The CWSRF Program also
implements American Iron and Steel (AIS),66 the Build America Buy America Act,67 and other
requirements, as required by law.
The CWSRF Program is the largest source of federal funds for states to provide low-interest loans
and other forms of assistance for water quality projects including construction of wastewater
treatment facilities, water and energy efficiency projects, green infrastructure projects, and
agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs). This federal investment is designed to be used
in concert with other sources of funds to address water quality needs.68 Other tools, such as
additional subsidization, are available as part of the CWSRF Program to assist small, rural, and
overburdened and underserved communities. The CWSRF Program is a key component of EPA's
efforts to achieve innovative solutions to wastewater infrastructure needs and realize economic
and environmental benefits that will continue to accrue in the future.
The revolving nature of the funds and substantial state match contributions have greatly multiplied
the federal investment. EPA estimates that for every federal dollar contributed thus far, the Nation
has received more than three dollars of investment in water infrastructure. As of June 2022, the
CWSRF Programs has provided a total of over $163 billion from all funding sources in affordable
66 For additional information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/state-revolving-fund-american-iron-and-steel-ais-
requirement.
67 For additional information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/build-america-buy-america-baba.
68 For additional information, please see: littp://www.epa.gov/cwsrf.
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financing for a wide variety of wastewater infrastructure and other water quality projects.69 In
2022, over 1,600 assistance agreements were made with communities of all sizes, funding $9.6
billion in projects aimed at treating wastewater, addressing stormwater runoff, tackling non-point
source pollution, and addressing a myriad of other environmental issues.70
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan. By September 30, 2023,
and in support of this goal and objective, EPA will provide technical assistance to at least 10
communities to help achieve clean and safe water and reduced exposures to hazardous substances,
which is an Agency Priority Goal for FY 2022 - 2023 to clean up contaminated sites and invest in
water infrastructure to enhance the livability and economic vitality of overburdened and
underserved communities.71
The federal investment in the CWSRF in FY 2024 will continue to support progress toward
meeting the Nation's clean water needs and infrastructure priorities while creating good paying
jobs. The infrastructure and other water management projects receiving low interest loans and
additional subsidization from the CWSRF protect public health, strengthen the economy and local
neighborhoods, and contribute to healthy ecosystems. Underserved communities can benefit from
the program because its low-cost financing and additional subsidization make these needed
investments more affordable.
EPA continues to work with states to meet several key objectives, such as:
Linking projects to environmental results;
Targeting funding and technical assistance to rural, small, and disadvantaged communities
with limited ability to repay loans; and
Ensuring the CWSRFs remain reliable sources of affordable funding.
In FY 2024, EPA is requesting over $1.64 billion to provide funding for critical wastewater
infrastructure through the CWSRF Program and nearly $2.8 billion for the Clean Water and
Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) combined. Funding requested in FY 2024 would
complement the robust investments provided for the SRFs in the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act. The requested level supports several priority areas including improving resilience to
natural hazards such as climate change; addressing environmental justice concerns by providing
resources to remedy disproportionate levels of pollution in vulnerable communities; and creating
good paying jobs. The program will encourage states to prioritize funding for projects focused on
climate change resiliency. These funding levels advance infrastructure repair and replacement and
would allow states, municipalities, and other eligible borrowers to continue to finance high-priority
investments that improve water quality and protect human health. EPA will complete annual
69 Clean Water State Revolving Fund National Information Management System. U.S. EPA, Office of Water, National Information
Management System Reports: Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). Washington, DC (As of June 30,2022).
70 Clean Water State Revolving Fund National Information Management System. U.S. EPA, Office of Water, National Information
Management System Reports: Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). Washington, DC (As of June 30,2022).
71 This Agency Priority Goal is implemented jointly with Goal 6.
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reviews of each State CWSRF Program to help evaluate if states are effectively implementing the
CWSRF program.
Elsewhere, EPA requests $80. 4 million for the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
(WIFIA) Program. Through the WIFIA Program, EPA will make direct loans to regionally or
nationally significant water infrastructure projects. The combined investments of the SRFs and
WIFIA Program advance the Agency's ongoing commitment to infrastructure repair and
replacement. These funds represent a major investment in water infrastructure and will create
thousands of good paying jobs across the country.
To help drive progress, EPA has established a target to increase the cumulative amount of non-
federal dollars leveraged by water infrastructure programs (CWSRF, DWSRF, and WIFIA), with
a goal of $9.5 billion in FY 2024. In FY 2022, over $14.6 billion has been leveraged by these
programs, increasing the funds available to improve, repair, and modernize the Nation's water
infrastructure.
The FY 2024 capitalization of the CWSRF would supplement the more than $163 billion in total
assistance provided over the life of the program. The assistance provided in 2022 from federal
capitalization, state contributions, and repayments was $9.6 billion.
In addition to capitalizing the CWSRF Program, a portion of the appropriation also will provide
grants to tribes, District of Columbia and four territories. Many of these communities are in need
of assistance because they have lacked the resources to upgrade wastewater infrastructure, causing
significant public health and environmental concerns. To ensure sufficient resources are directed
toward these communities, EPA continues to request a tribal set-aside of two percent, or $30
million, whichever is greater, of the funds appropriated in FY 2024. EPA also continues to request
a set-aside of 1.5 percent of the funds appropriated for the territories of American Samoa, Guam,
the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas, and the United States Virgin Islands. These activities
will help work toward meeting targets as part of the Justice40 pilot program.
EPA requests that up to $2 million of the tribal set-aside be used for training and technical
assistance related to the operation and management of tribal wastewater treatment works. EPA
also requests the ability to use the tribal and territorial set-asides to support:
planning and design of treatment works; and
the construction, repair, or replacement of privately-owned decentralized wastewater
treatment systems serving one or more principal residences or small commercial
establishments (e.g., septic systems).
This authority is similar to those already available to states. Giving EPA the authority to provide
expanded support for planning and design will protect the federal investment in wastewater
infrastructure and ensure access to safe wastewater treatment for tribes and territories that face
significant challenges with sanitation infrastructure. The ability for both the tribes and territories
to construct, repair, or replace decentralized wastewater treatment systems will allow the flexibility
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that these communities require to provide wastewater infrastructure that is appropriate for the
unique circumstances of each community.
Funding future Clean Watershed Needs Surveys (CWNS) remains a priority.72 The CWNS is a
comprehensive assessment of the capital needed to meet the water quality goals of Sections 205(a)
and 516 of the Clean Water Act. This assessment and documentation of future needs is critical in
the effort to manage and fund our nation's wastewater infrastructure. A comprehensive CWNS is
an important tool for identifying critical water quality needs in communities across the Nation,
including rural, small, and disadvantaged communities. It also helps assess the scope of
investments needed to reduce the vulnerability of water infrastructure to natural hazards, including
climate change. The FY 2023 appropriation provided a $1.5 million set-aside from the CWSRF
allowing EPA to continue to conduct the CWNS. The appropriation language needs to continue in
FY 2024 and beyond in-order-to ensure sufficient resources for the next and future CWNS.
EPA will partner with states to ensure that the CWSRF Program continues to play an important
role in promoting efficient system-wide planning; improvements in technical, financial, and
managerial capacity; and the design, construction, and ongoing management of sustainable water
infrastructure. To streamline data collection and reduce reporting burden, EPA in FY 2022
redesigned the databases used to collect performance information about the CWSRF and DWSRF
Programs. The goal of this effort is to reduce reporting burden by eliminating redundancy and
providing a more user-friendly interface for states to submit data. EPA completes annual reviews
of each CWSRF to help assess effective implementation of the Clean Water Revolving Fund
program.
Additionally, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) includes $2,628
billion for this program in FY 2024.
Performance Measure Targets:
(PMINFRA-01) Billions of non-federal dollars leveraged by EPA's water infrastructure finance programs
(CWSRF, DWSRF and WIFIA).
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
FY 2023
FY 2024
Units
Target
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
9.0
9.5
9.5
Billions of
Dollars
Actual
8.6
9.7
10.3
10.2
12.1
14.6
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coordination with other a
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gencies.
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
FY 2023
FY 2024
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Target
6,098
6,098
6,098
Homes
Actual
5,318
6,398
3,561
9,114
4,007
Data Avail
3/2023
72 For additional information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/cwas
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$13.0) This change to fixed and other costs is an increase due to the recalculation of base
workforce costs for existing FTE due to annual payroll increases, adjustments to provide
essential workforce support, and changes to benefit costs.
Statutory Authority:
Title VI of the Clean Water Act.
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Infrastructure Assistance: Drinking Water SRF
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
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1.4
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Program Project Description:
EPA's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is designed to assist public water systems
in financing the costs of drinking water infrastructure improvements needed to achieve or maintain
compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements, protect public health, and
support state and local efforts to protect and provide drinking water. These funds finance critical
infrastructure necessary to ensure safe drinking water for all Americans while creating good paying
jobs and upgrading and modernizing America's drinking water systems. The 2015 Drinking Water
Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (D WINS A) indicated a 20-year capital investment
need of $472.6 billion for public water systems eligible to receive funding from state DWSRF
Programs. The capital investment need covered 49,250 community water systems (CWS), 21,400
not-for-profit non-community water systems (NPNCWS), American Indian water systems, and
Alaska Native Village (ANV) water systems. The 2015 DWINSA need reflected costs for repairs
and replacement of leaking transmission pipes and deteriorated storage and treatment equipment,
as well as new infrastructure and other projects, e.g., replacing lead service lines, required to
protect public health and ensure compliance with the SDWA.
To reduce public health risks and help ensure safe and reliable delivery of drinking water
nationwide, EPA makes capitalization grants to states to provide low-cost loans and other
assistance to eligible public water systems and maintain robust drinking water protection
programs. In addition to maintaining the statutory focus on addressing the greatest public health
risks first, states can help those most in need on a per household basis according to state
affordability criteria and can utilize set-asides to assist small systems. To maintain a focus on
communities most in need, states are required to provide a portion of their capitalization grant as
additional subsidization to disadvantaged communities.
The DWSRF Program provides communities access to critical low-cost financing and offers a
subsidy to help utilities address long-term needs associated with water infrastructure. Most
DWSRF assistance is offered as loans which water utilities repay from the revenues they generate
from the rates they charge their customers for service. Water utilities in many communities may
need to evaluate the rate at which they invest in drinking water infrastructure repair and
replacement to keep pace with their aging infrastructure, many of which may be approaching the
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end of their lives.
EPA works with states to ensure that DWSRF infrastructure and technical assistance funds are
available to water systems in disadvantaged communities that have the most significant drinking
water challenges. EPA emphasizes assistance to projects which reduce lead, address emerging
contaminants, and help water systems achieve resiliency to natural and manmade hazards,
including climate change and cyber security.
This request complements the historic amount of funding provided in the Infrastructure and
Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), (Public Law 117-58) which includes $6,203 billion for this program
in FY 2024.
State Set-Asides
States have considerable flexibility to tailor their DWSRF program to their unique circumstances.
This flexibility ensures that each state can carefully and strategically consider how best to achieve
the maximum public health protection. To achieve this, states may set aside and award funds for
targeted activities that can help them implement and expand their drinking water programs. The
four DWSRF state set-asides are:73
Small System Technical Assistance (up to two percent);
Administrative and Technical Assistance (up to four percent, $400 thousand or one-fifth
percent of the current valuation of the fund, whichever is greater);
State Program Management (up to ten percent); and
Local Assistance and Other State Programs (up to fifteen percent).
Taken together, approximately 31 percent of a state's DWSRF capitalization grant may be set aside
for activities other than infrastructure construction. These set-asides enable states to improve water
system operation and management, emphasizing institutional capacity as a means of achieving
sustainable water system operations. Most recently, states have taken on average 22 percent of the
available 31 percent for set-aside activities. States can utilize these set-aside funds to help drinking
water systems, especially those in small and disadvantaged communities, increase their technical,
managerial, and financial capacity and receive the planning and capacity building assistance they
need to effectively manage the systems and plan for the future.
Non-Federal Funding Leveraging
The federal SRF investment is designed to be used with other sources of funds to address drinking
water infrastructure needs. States are required to provide a 20 percent match for their capitalization
grant from annual appropriations. Some states elect to leverage their capitalization grants through
the public debt markets to enable the state to provide more assistance. These features, including
73 For more information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/drinkingwatersrf/how-drinking-water-state-revolving-fund-works#tab-
5.
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state match leveraging and the revolving fund design of the Program, have enabled the states to
provide assistance exceeding 218 percent of the federal capitalization since the Program's
inception in 1997. For every dollar the federal government invests in this Program, the states, in
total, have delivered over two dollars in assistance to water systems. In addition, the DWSRFs
rate of funds utilized was 98 percent in 2022,74 exceeding the funds utilization target of 96 percent.
The FY 2024 capitalization of the DWSRF would supplement more than $48.5 billion in total
assistance provided over the life of the Program, from all funding sources. The assistance provided
in FY 2022 from federal capitalization, state contributions, and repayments was $4.4 billion, a
significant increase from previous years.
National Set-Asides
Prior to allotting funds to the states, EPA reserves certain national level set-asides.75 The statute
requires that $2 million be allocated to small systems to monitor for unregulated contaminants to
facilitate their compliance with the monitoring and reporting requirements of the Unregulated
Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (UCMR). In FY 2022, EPA requested and received authority
to set aside $12 million to provide small systems with the resources needed to implement the new
statutorily mandated expansion of the UCMR program. Section 2021 of the America's Water
Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018 requires, subject to availability of appropriations and adequate
laboratory capacity, all Public Water Systems (PWSs) serving 3,300 to 10,000 persons to monitor
under future UCMR cycles. It also requires EPA to ensure that a nationally representative sample
of PWSs serving fewer than 3,300 persons monitor under future UCMR cycles. In FY 2024, EPA
proposes to again set-aside $12 million for this new statutory mandate.
The 1996 SDWA established the current UCMR program. It includes statutory provisions that
require EPA to coordinate and pay the monitoring costs for a representative selection of small
water systems that serve fewer than 10,000 individuals. Historically under this emerging
contaminant monitoring program, EPA would require sampling at 800 small water systems that
would be selected to represent the over 60,000 small water systems throughout the United States.
AWIA included statutory revisions amending SDWA and mandating (subject to the availability of
appropriations) that EPA significantly expand the small water system monitoring program.
Starting with UCMR 5 (FY 2022-2026), the total number of small systems monitored will increase
by 7.5 times, from 800 to 6,000. This expansion will include all 5,200 public water systems that
serve between 3,300 and 10,000 individuals and a representative selection of 800 systems serving
fewer than 3,300 individuals.
EPA will direct up to two percent or $20 million, whichever is greater, of annually appropriated
funds to tribes and ANVs. These funds are awarded either directly to tribes or, on behalf of tribes,
to the Indian Health Service through interagency agreements. Additionally, EPA will continue to
set aside up to 1.5 percent for territories.
74 The cumulative dollar amount of loan agreements divided by cumulative funds available for projects.
75 Safe Drinking Water Act Sections 1452(i)(l), 1452(i)(2), 1452(j), and 1452(o), as amended.
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In addition, SDWA requires that no funds made available by a state DWSRF as authorized by
SDWA Section 1452 (42 U.S.C. 300j-12) shall be used for a project for the construction, alteration,
maintenance, or repair of a public water system unless all of the iron and steel products used in the
project are produced in the United States. The Administrator may retain up to 0.25 percent of the
funds appropriated in this Act for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the
DWSRF for carrying out the provisions for management and oversight of the requirements of this
section. Also, the Build America, Buy America Act, which was signed into law in 2021 under IIJA
(Section 70911-17), requires that none of the funds made available for a Federal financial
assistance program for infrastructure may be obligated for a project unless all of the iron, steel,
manufactured products, and construction materials are produced in the United States.
Additionally, EPA is requesting authority in the DWSRF to fund the Drinking Water Infrastructure
Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA). Every four years, EPA works with states and
community water systems to estimate the DWSRF eligible needs of system by state over the next
20 years. EPA uses this information as part of the formula for state allocations of the DWSRF.
The 2021 DWINSA effort is currently moving to completion with final reviews of submissions
from nearly 4,000 public water systems to soon be followed by extensive statistical
analysis. Findings will not only include infrastructure needs but also information on lead service
line replacement costs and current concerns for a sustainable certified operator workforce. The
2021 DWINSA's Report to Congress is due in FY 2023. The FY 2024 request includes up to $1.5
million set-aside from the DWSRF to ensure there are consistent and reliable resources to fund
this important work in the future.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan. By September 30, 2023,
and in support of this goal and objective, EPA will provide technical assistance to at least 10
communities to help achieve clean and safe water and reduced exposures to hazardous substances,
which is an Agency Priority Goal for FY 2022 - 2023 to Clean up contaminated sites and invest
in water infrastructure to enhance the livability and economic vitality of overburdened and
underserved communities.76
In FY 2024, EPA will work to increase by $9.5 billion the cumulative amount of non-federal
dollars leveraged by water infrastructure finance programs (CWSRF, DWSRF and Water
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)). For FY 2024, EPA requests $1.13 billion for
the DWSRF to help finance critical infrastructure improvement projects to public drinking water
systems. The funding will accelerate infrastructure replacements and investments. The investments
support several priority areas including improving the resilience of water systems to natural
hazards, including climate change, ensuring that every community in the Nation has access to
clean, safe water, and creating good paying jobs. EPA will continue to provide practical tools,
training, and technical assistance to increase resilience to extreme weather events (e.g., drought,
flooding, wildfires, hurricanes), malevolent acts (e.g., cyberattacks), and climate change. In FY
2022, almost 4,000 drinking water and wastewater systems and water sector partners received
training and technical assistance. In FY 2024, EPA requests nearly $2.8 billion for the Drinking
76 This Agency Priority Goal is implemented jointly with Goal 6.
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Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs). The SRF infrastructure budget, combined
with the funding from the WIFIA Program, and EPA Community Grants, provides robust funding
for critical drinking and wastewater infrastructure.
The requested funding level reflects documented needs for drinking water infrastructure and
improvements to infrastructure in small and disadvantaged communities. EPA will continue to
foster its strong partnership with the states to provide small system technical assistance with a
focus on compliance with rules, operational efficiencies, and system sustainability and resiliency
to ensure public health protection. In FY 2024, EPA also will continue to amplify information on
available funding options for local utilities and state programs to meet critical infrastructure needs.
Furthermore, as a pilot program under Justice40, the Agency will leverage all available authorities,
tools, and resources to meet key administration priorities in investments in overburdened and
underserved communities. EPA will continue to work to target a significant portion of assistance
from SRFs to small and overburdened and underserved communities with limited ability to repay
loans. In FY 2024, EPA is requesting that 14 percent of the funds provided to the states be available
for additional subsidy and allow states to go above that percentage if there is an emergency
declared for lead.
In FY 2024, the DWSRF Program will continue to implement the Clean Water and Drinking Water
Infrastructure Sustainability Policy. This policy focuses on promoting system-wide planning that
helps water systems:
Align water infrastructure system goals.
Analyze infrastructure alternatives, including energy efficient alternatives; and
Ensure they have the financial capacity and rate structures to construct, operate, maintain,
and replace infrastructure over time.
In FY 2024, EPA is continuing to emphasize strengthening small system technical, managerial,
and financial capability through the Capacity Development Program, the Operator Certification
Program, the Public Water System Supervision State Grant Program, and the DWSRF. The
Capacity Development Program establishes a framework for states and water systems to work
together to help small systems achieve the SDWA's public health protection objectives. The state
Capacity Development Programs are supported federally by the Public Water System Supervision
state grant funds and the set-asides established in the DWSRF. In FY 2024, EPA will continue to
work with states to review and update their capacity development strategies to include asset
management as required by AWIA.
In addition, EPA will complete annual reviews of each State DWSRF Program to help evaluate if
states are effectively implementing the DWSRF program effectively and implementing the
Drinking Water Revolving Fund program to facilitate community water system compliance with
the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
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Performance Measure Targets:
(PM DW-02) Number of community water systems still in noncompliance with health-based standards since
March 31,2021.
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
875
640
450
400
CWSs
Actual
3,508
1,718
1,128
1,048
654
537
(PM DWT-02) Number of community water systems in Indian Country still in noncompliance with health-
based standards since March 31,2021.
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
100
55
35
CWSs
Actual
74
(PM INFRA-01) Billions of non-federal dollars leveraged by EPA's water infrastructure finance programs
(CWSRF, DWSRF and WIFIA).
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
FY
2022
FY
2023
FY
2024
Units
Target
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
9.0
9.5
9.5
Billions of
Dollars
Actual
8.6
9.7
10.3
10.2
12.1
14.6
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$4.0) This change to fixed and other costs is an increase due to the recalculation of base
workforce costs due to annual payroll increases, adjustments to provide essential workforce
support, and changes to benefits costs.
Statutory Authority:
Safe Drinking Water Act § 1452.
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San Juan Watershed Monitoring
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
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$1,578
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Total Workyears
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
Project Description:
This program was established under Section 5004(d) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for
the Nation Act of 2016 (WIIN). EPA and the states and tribes in the San Juan watershedArizona,
Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and Southern Ute Indian
Tribework together to monitor water quality and use the best available data and science to
identify and implement pollution prevention and restoration projects to improve water quality.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Resources are proposed for elimination for this program in FY 2024.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
There is no program change. This budget continues the elimination of this grant program.
Statutory Authority:
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Title IV, § 5004(d); Clean Water Act §
106.
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Infrastructure Assistance: Mexico Border
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
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Plan
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Budget
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Program Project Description:
The U.S. and Mexico share more than two thousand miles of common border from the Gulf of
Mexico to the Pacific Ocean and over 62 miles on either side of the international border. The
border region is home to more than 15.2 million people with about 8 million living in the U.S.
(U.S. Census Bureau 2017 estimates) and more than 7 million living in Mexico's Border
Municipalities (Instituto Nacional de Estadisticay Geografia-INEGI, 2015 estimate). Twenty-six
U.S. federally recognized Native American tribes are in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Untreated
sewage flowing north into the U.S. from Tijuana, Mexicali, and Nogales pollutes several rivers,
such as the Tijuana and Santa Cruz rivers, and pollutes shared waters, such as the Rio Grande, the
Pacific Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. The close proximity and intermingling of border
communities that have poor quality drinking water and sanitation poses a serious risk of disease
transmission.
EPA works collaboratively with United States (U.S.) federal, state, and local partners and the
Mexican water agency - CONAGUA - through the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure
Program to fund planning, design, and construction of high-priority water and wastewater
treatment facilities for underserved communities along the border. Investments in wastewater and
drinking water infrastructure in communities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico Border reduce
disease and health care costs associated with exposure to raw sewage and drinking water
contaminants causing acute and chronic illnesses. The U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure
projects stimulate local economies through public health-related economic gains, job creation, and
increased demand for goods and services.
To date, the program has funded 141 projects. More than nine million people are benefiting from
125 completed projects, and almost 1.5 million people will benefit from projects currently under
construction. Since 2003, the Program has provided approximately 61,130 homes with first time
access to safe drinking water and around 893,810 homes with first time access to wastewater
collection/treatment.
The EPA's Border Water Infrastructure Program is unique among federal funding programs. It
funds projects on both sides of the border. Citizens of the U.S. benefit from all projects since all
funded projects must demonstrate that they will provide a positive public health and/or
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environmental benefit to the U.S., whether the project is located in the U.S. or Mexico. For
example, a wastewater project in Mexico can only be funded if that sewage would otherwise
contaminate a U.S. waterbody. Treating these waters after they have been contaminated and have
crossed the border into the U.S. is neither technically feasible nor financially viable.
U. S.-Mexico Border communities are looking to EPA as a last-resort funding source when utilities,
cities, or states are not able to fully finance needed infrastructure improvements. The program
serves communities that often lack the debt capacity to apply for other funding sources, including
EPA's State Revolving Funds. To improve opportunities for communities to request funding
support for these critical investment needs, in FY 2017, EPA, in coordination with the North
American Development Bank, modified the process to allow for applications to be submitted on a
continuous basis through an on-line format available 24 hours a day/seven days per week. Since
2017, a total of 43 applications have been selected and are currently in development or
construction. Those applications represent an estimated construction investment need of over $436
million. The program continues to receive new applications and evaluates these on, at least, a
quarterly basis.
The Agency's investments in the Mexican side projects have represented only a third of the total
project construction costs, while leveraging two thirds of the remaining total costs from the
Mexican government and other funding sources. The EPA's investment leverages Mexican funds
that simultaneously benefit the U.S. and Mexico. If not for the Agency's investment, Mexican
funds would likely be invested in other parts of Mexico that do not directly benefit the United
States. Preventing raw sewage discharges to shared water resources is especially critical in a region
that is already facing water scarcity challenges.
The U.S.-Mexico Border Program is one of the few federal programs that assists communities in
the planning and design of water and sanitation infrastructure projects. Planning and design are
essential to advance projects to a construction ready stage, create sustainable communities and
access public and private funding. Twenty-three projects with construction costs estimated at over
$257 million are currently in planning and design. More than 2.8 million border residents will
benefit once all these projects are complete.
The close bi-national cooperation in this program has improved public health and water quality.
Improving access to clean and safe water is a key focus of the Border 2025 Plan,77 the bi-national
agreement that guides efforts to improve environmental conditions in the U.S.-Mexico Border
region. EPA investments in these wastewater projects are protecting public health from waterborne
diseases and have been a key factor in significant water quality improvements in U.S. waterbodies,
such as the Rio Grande (Texas and New Mexico), Santa Cruz River (Arizona), New River
(California), and Tijuana River and Pacific Ocean (California). In both the New River and the
middle Rio Grande, for example, fecal coliform levels have dropped by over 80 percent because
of jointly funded wastewater treatment plants built in Mexicali and Ojinaga, Mexico, respectively.
The Santa Cruz River now supports a healthy fish population where a few years ago only
bloodworms thrived.
77 For more information please visit: https://www.epa.gov/usmexicoborder/border-2025-framework.
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FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable
Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
With the requested $36.4 million for FY 2024, the U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure
Program will continue to fund high-priority water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Projects
that receive funding have been evaluated and ranked using a risk-based prioritization system,
which enables the program to direct grant funding to projects that demonstrate human health
benefits, cost-effectiveness, institutional capacity, and sustainability. EPA coordinates at local,
national, and bi-national levels to assess the environmental needs and make prioritized funding
decisions. All program funding will be invested in projects that, whether located in the U.S. or
Mexico, provide a positive public health and/or environmental benefit to the U.S. The U. S. benefits
include improved quality of U.S. water bodies and shared waters and reduced health risk to the
U.S. population. The demonstration of a U.S. benefit is one of the fundamental eligibility criteria
for projects seeking program assistance.
The U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program works with the ten border states (four U.S.
and six Mexican) and local communities to improve the region's water quality and public health.
The U.S. and Mexican governments will collaborate on water infrastructure projects to reduce
health risks to residents, including vulnerable populations of children and the elderly, many of
whom currently lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation. Additionally, by providing
homes with access to basic sanitation, the EPA and its partners will reduce the discharge of
untreated wastewater into surface water and groundwater. These activities will help meet targets
as part of the Justice40 pilot program.
FY 2024 funding will be allocated to a portion of the construction of projects that have completed
planning and design and are ready to move to construction. Final decisions on the use of FY 2023
funding will be based on balancing the construction needs of fully designed projects with the
planning and design needs of prioritized projects.
Performance Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
There is no change in program funding.
Statutory Authority:
Treaty entitled "Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States
on Cooperation for the Protection and Improvement of the Environment in the Border Area,
August 14, 1983."
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Targeted Airshed Grants
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Healthy Air for All Communities
Objective(s): Improve Air Quality and Reduce Localized Pollution and Health Impacts
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
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Budget
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$59,000
$69,927
$69,927
$0
Program Project Description:
The Targeted Airshed Grants Program awards competitive grant funding to reduce air pollution in
nonattainment areas that were ranked as the top five most polluted areas relative to ozone, annual
average fine particulate matter (PM2.5), or 24-hour PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS). In FY 2022, approximately $61.9 million in competitive grant funds were allocated for
this program. This program assists air pollution control agencies in conducting emission reduction
activities in these nonattainment areas. The overall goal of the Targeted Airshed Grant Program is
to reduce air pollution in the Nation's areas with the highest levels of ozone and PM2.5 ambient air
concentrations.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 4/Objective 4.1, Improve Air Quality and Reduce
Localized Pollution and Health Impacts in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Work in this program directly supports the President's priorities to tackle the climate crisis and
advance environmental justice. The targeted airshed grant program provides funding to air
pollution control agencies with responsibilities for the State Implementation Plan (SIP) or Tribal
Implementation Plan (TIP) for the eligible nonattainment areas. This program can fund any
activities that achieve documentable emission reductions to assist eligible nonattainment areas to
meet the NAAQS.
Air pollution control agencies that have responsibilities for these areas will continue to implement
projects that improve the air quality in the listed nonattainment areas. Expected projects include,
but are not limited to:
Replacing vehicles, engines, or equipment with cleaner alternatives;
Replacing or retrofitting heat devices (e.g., wood burning stoves, fireplaces); and
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Other projects that achieve quantifiable emission reductions for the applicable pollutant(s),
such as road paving or residential wood smoke reduction activities like providing dry
seasoned wood.
Anticipated projects will achieve demonstrable reductions in air pollutants that contribute to the
nonattainment status of the eligible areas, including reductions in direct PM2.5, NOx, volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), SO2, and/or ammonia. They will provide direct health and
environmental benefits to communities. Priority funding for these grants goes to emission
reduction projects that promote environmental justice in eligible nonattainment areas based on
how well the projects will effectively address the disproportionate and adverse cumulative impacts
(human health, environmental, climate-related and others) that have affected and/or currently
affect people/communities of color, low income, tribal, and indigenous populations.
Over their lifetime, the twelve projects funded by the FY 2021 Targeted Airshed Grants are
estimated to reduce total emissions of particulate matter by approximately 3,100 tons and ozone
precursors by approximately 2,000 tons.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
There is no change in program funding.
Statutory Authority:
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public law 117-103).
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Safe Water for Small & Disadvantaged Communities
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
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$23,173
$30,158
$80,005
$49,847
Total Workyears
1.2
1.0
1.0
0.0
Program Project Description:
EPA awards Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grants to states to assist
public water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities. The grants are
designed to assist communities that are unable to finance activities needed to comply with the
National Drinking Water Regulations and to respond to drinking water contaminants.
Since the inception of the Program, the Program has awarded 43 states and tribal communities
with over $97 million in project grants funding. These grants and the cost share requirement have
contributed to over $90 million in project investments, impacting close to one million residents in
small, underserved, and disadvantaged communities.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
EPA is requesting $80 million in FY 2024 to assist small and disadvantaged communities with
improving their drinking water resources. The request will provide additional grant funding and
support to address lead and other contaminants in drinking water, especially in small and
disadvantaged communities. Many of these communities are rural and have limited access to other
sources of funding. These grants are awarded as non-competitive grants to states, with a separate
tribal allotment. The grant program provides assistance to overburdened and underserved
communities that either have no household drinking water or wastewater services or are served by
a public water system that violates or exceeds any maximum containment level, treatment
technique, or action level. Projects eligible for assistance include those designed to:
Return a public water system to compliance;
Benefit overburdened and underserved communities on a per household basis;
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Provide household water quality testing, including testing for unregulated contaminants;
Fund activities necessary and appropriate for a state to respond to a contaminant;
Purchase point-of-entry or point-of-use filters and filtration systems that are certified by a
third-party using science-based test methods for the removal of contaminants of concern;
and,
Provide accurate and current information on the need for filtration and filter safety,
including proper use and maintenance practices, and the options for replacing lead service
lines (as defined in Safe Drinking Water Act section 1459B(a)) and removing other sources
of lead in water.
With $80 million in grant funding, the program is estimating that over 100 projects would receive
funding. With a federal cost share of 10 percent, EPA estimates these projects would total $110
million in project investment in small, disadvantaged, and underserved communities. The
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) includes $1 billion for this program
in FY 2024. The program will support the Agency's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of
2021 (IIJA) implementation priorities.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$12.0) This change to fixed and other costs is an increase due to the recalculation of base
workforce costs due to annual payroll increases, adjustments to provide essential workforce
support, and changes to benefits costs.
(+$49,835.0) This program change is an increase to support the President's priority on
addressing lead and other contaminants in drinking water, especially in small and
disadvantaged communities.
Statutory Authority:
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Title IV, Section 2104; Further
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Pub. L. 117-328.
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Reducing Lead in Drinking Water
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
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1.0
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Program Project Description:
The Reducing Lead in Drinking Water grant program was established in Section 2105 of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016 (WIIN). The objectives of the grant
program are to reduce the concentration of lead in drinking water by 1) replacing lead service lines
(LSLs); 2) identifying and addressing conditions that contribute to increased concentration of lead
in drinking water; and 3) providing assistance to low-income homeowners to replace LSLs. The
grant program supports the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to eliminating LSLs and
the goal of ensuring clean and safe water for all by prioritizing applications from disadvantaged
communities.78 At the end of FY 2022, EPA had announced over $71.5 million in available
funding and commenced making awards. The grants include 19 projects across the nation,
including tribal communities, for LSL replacement, improvements in drinking water
infrastructure, and lead remediation and replacement activities in schools and childcare facilities.
In FY 2023, the Agency plans to announce the next competition cycle for approximately $35
million in grant funding to continue to reduce lead exposure in drinking water in underserved and
overburdened communities.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the l'Y 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Work in this program directly supports efforts related to the reduction of lead exposures and
associated health impacts in disadvantaged communities. The program supports infrastructure
and/or treatment improvements in public drinking water systems, as well as the remediation and/or
replacement of drinking water infrastructure in schools and childcare facilities. The FY 2024
request includes $182 million for the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water grant program. This
request fully funds the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) authorized level of
$100 million in FY 2024, for this program. In addition, $82 million is requested for LSL
78 For more information please see: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefuig-room/statements-releases/2021/12/16/fact-sheet-the-
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replacement activities with a focus on underserved and overburdened communities. Such funds
are intended to complement the IIJA funding provided for LSL replacements through the Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Funding will be used to provide grants to eligible entities
to fund LSL replacement and/or remediation projects that meaningfully reduce the concentration
of lead in drinking water with a priority for disadvantaged communities. The prioritization will be
based on the disadvantaged community criteria established by the applicable state. This funding
will allow EPA to fund approximately 25 to 50 additional projects across the country in FY 2024.
These activities will help work toward meeting targets as part of the Justice40 pilot program.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports the Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$10.0) This change to fixed and other costs is an increase due to the recalculation of base
workforce costs due to annual payroll increases, adjustments to provide essential workforce
support, and changes to benefits costs.
(+$156,983.0) This program change is an increase to address lead in drinking water,
especially in small and disadvantaged communities. Priority will be given to assisting
underserved and overburdened communities, low-income homeowners, and landlords
providing housing to low-income renters.
Statutory Authority:
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Title IV, Section 2105; Further
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Pub. L. 117-328.
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Lead Testing in Schools
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
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The goals of the Voluntary Lead Testing in Schools Grant Program are to: 1) reduce children's
exposure to lead in drinking water; 2) help states target funding to schools and childcare facilities
unable to pay for testing; 3) use the Training, Testing, and Taking Action (3Ts) approach to
establish best practices for a lead in drinking water prevention program; 4) foster sustainable
partnerships at the state and local level to facilitate both exchange of information among experts
in the education and health sectors and more efficient use of existing resources; and 5) enhance
community, parent, and teacher cooperation and trust. In November 2021, the Infrastructure
Investments and Jobs Act amended the grant statute to allow for funding to include remediation of
lead in drinking water and replacement of lead service lines in schools and childcare facilities.
EPA allotted $26.5 million in FY 2021 grant funding for the program and announced the
availability of $36.5 million in FY 2022 grant funding. Program participants include all 50 states,
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
To date, this program has supported testing for lead in drinking water in over 14 thousand schools
and childcare facilities, directly impacting over two million children in disadvantaged
communities. In FY 2022 alone, five thousand schools were tested. The Agency also continues to
work with the seven tribal consortia that were awarded $4.3 million in grants to support lead testing
in tribal schools and childcare programs.79
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 amended Safe Drinking Water
Act Section 1464 (Lead Testing in Schools grant) to include remediation (termed "lead reduction")
in the statutory language. This important amendment allows program grants to support both water
testing and remediation of the sources of the lead in drinking water in schools and childcare
79 For more information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/tribaldrinkingwater/wiin-act-section-2107-lead-testiiig-school-and-
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facilities. In FY 2024, EPA is requesting $36.5 million to provide grants to support voluntary
testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities and for
remediation of sources of lead in the drinking water in those facilities. The FY 2024 funding will
improve drinking water quality for vulnerable populations and help schools and childcare facilities
better protect children in overburdened and underserved communities.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) implementation and
compliance performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to
support safe drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$6,000.0) This program change is an increase to further address lead in drinking water,
especially in small and disadvantaged communities.
Statutory Authority:
SDWA § 1464(d), as amended by the America's Water Infrastructure Act, Pub. L. 115-270 § 2006.
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Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
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The Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program assists public water
systems serving small and underserved communities in the planning, design, construction,
implementation, operation, or maintenance of a program or project that increases resilience to
natural hazards, including climate change. This Program focuses on increasing water infrastructure
investment and improving drinking water and water quality, especially in underserved and
overburdened communities across the country.
The Program has coordinated outreach and related activities to take place through Spring 2023 and
up until the announcement of the initial competition of funding, anticipated in Summer 2023.
These activities will support efforts to reach and prioritize focus on eligible communities of need,
specifically underserved, small, or disadvantaged communities. Selections and awards are
anticipated to be completed by the end of 2023.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA is requesting $25 million for the Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and
Sustainability Grant Program. This Program supports the Administration's priority of assisting
eligible entities in the planning, design, construction, implementation, operation, or maintenance
of a program or project that increases resilience to natural hazards, including climate change.
The FY 2024 request will allow EPA to fund projects across the country, accelerating the ability
of public water systems to take action to improve their resilience, especially after natural hazard
occurrences. The FY 2024 grants will support a wide range of locally relevant activities, including:
Water conservation or the enhancement of water use efficiency;
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Modification or relocation of existing drinking water system infrastructure that is at risk of
significant impairment by natural hazards, including risks to drinking water from climate
change and flooding;
Design or construction of desalination facilities to serve existing communities;
Enhancement of water supply through watershed management and source water protection;
Enhancement of energy efficiency or the use and generation of renewable energy in the
conveyance or treatment of drinking water; or
Development and implementation of activities to increase the resilience of the eligible
entity to natural hazards.
These grants help ensure that water systems across the country, especially those serving
disadvantaged, rural, and small communities, have the resources needed to reduce the vulnerability
of their water infrastructure to natural hazards.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Drinking Water State Revolving
Fund and Categorical Grant: Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Programs under the STAG
appropriation and the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$18,000.0) This change is an increase that will fully fund the program under DWWIA at
the authorized level. This increase of resources supports water infrastructure in
communities, ensuring access to safe drinking water, and supports the President's priority
of assisting eligible entities in the planning, design, construction, implementation,
operation, or maintenance of a program or project that increases resilience to natural
hazards.
Statutory Authority:
America's Water Infrastructure Act, P.L. 115-270, Section 2005.
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Technical Assistance for Wastewater Treatment Works
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Program Project Description:
This Program provides grants to nonprofit organizations to help rural, small, and tribal
municipalities to 1) obtain Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) financing; 2) protect
water quality and achieve and maintain compliance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act
(CWA); and 3) disseminate planning, design, construction, and operation information for small
publicly owned wastewater systems and decentralized wastewater treatment systems. Program
funding also provides training to operators, staff, and managers on sustainable and effective
management, financial, and operational wastewater utility treatment practices.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
The FY 2024 request of $18.0 million will continue funding for the Technical Assistance for
Treatment Works Grant Program. The Program also supports environmental justice and work in
underserved communities. Underserved communities are more likely to experience wastewater
infrastructure challenges because of a lack of staff capacity and limited resources to pay for
external expertise. In FY 2024, EPA will provide grants to nonprofit organizations to support
training and technical assistance to help rural, small, and tribal municipalities obtain CWSRF
financing, protect water quality and ensure CWA compliance, and share information on planning,
design, construction, and operation of wastewater systems. These activities also will help achieve
the goals of the Administration's Justice40 Initiative. As of FY 2022, EPA has awarded $12
million in grants from this program, helping communities obtain water infrastructure financing.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Drinking Water Programs and
Surface Water Protection Programs under the EPM appropriation.
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted (Dollars in Thousands):
(-$9,000.0) This program change redirects funding to other administration priorities.
Statutory Authority:
America's Water Infrastructure Act, P.L. 115-270, Section 4103 and Clean Water Action Section
104(b)(8).
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Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grants
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
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The Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant (OSG) Program provides grants to
fund projects that mitigate the effect of extreme weather events. These events cause storm water
issues and increase the incidence of combined and sanitary sewer overflows. The grants fund
projects that include green as well as gray infrastructure. Many underserved and marginalized
communities will benefit from the work funded by these grants. States will provide grants to
municipalities to manage combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and stormwater
flows.80
EPA awards grants using a formula that captures sewer overflow and stormwater infrastructure
needs.81 To the extent eligible projects exist, 20 percent of the appropriated funds must be for
projects utilizing green infrastructure, water and energy efficiency improvements, or other
environmentally innovative activities. Section 50204 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
amends the OSG program to include a minimum of 25 percent of each state's grant for eligible
projects in rural or financially distressed communities.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
The FY 2024 request includes $280 million for the OSG Program. These funds will be used to
help local officials mitigate the impact of extreme weather events with an increased focus on rural
and financially distressed communities. This investment supports the Administration's priority for
environmental justice and will support reaching targets under the Administration's Justice40
Initiative. This grant program also advances the Administration's priority for ensuring climate
resilient infrastructure by funding projects that manage stormwater levels from extreme wet-
80 For more information please visit: https://www.federatregister.gov/documents/2021/02/24/2021-03756/state-formula-
allocations-for-sewer-overflow-and-stormwater-reuse-grants.
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weather events. In the 2012 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey, states reported a forward-looking
20-year infrastructure need for combined sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and
stormwater management in the amount of $99.8 billion. To date, the program has issued over $50
million in grants to 36 different state entities.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Drinking Water State Revolving
Fund and Clean Water State Revolving Fund Programs under the State and Tribal Assistance
Grants (STAG) appropriation and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
Program under the WIFIA appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$45.0) This change to fixed and other costs is an increase due to the recalculation of base
workforce costs due to annual payroll increases, adjustments to provide essential workforce
support, and changes to benefits costs.
(+$229,966.0 / +5.0 FTE) This program change is an increase of resources to support the
ever-growing need in America to improve the infrastructure and management of combined
sewer overflows, sanitary sewer overflows, and stormwater issues and their effects on
public health and the environment and matches the DWWIA authorized level.
Statutory Authority:
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, P.L. 115-270, Section 4106, Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, P.L. 117-58, Section 50204, Sec 221 Clean Water Act (33 USC
1301).
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Water Infrastructure Workforce Investment
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
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Program Project Description:
Drinking water and wastewater utilities provide stable, rewarding, and high-quality careers. As
utilities make critical investments in infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater, utilities must
also invest in the development of a strong local workforce to strengthen communities and ensure
a strong pipeline of skilled and diverse workers for today and tomorrow.
This Program, created in consultation with the United States Department of Agriculture, provides
competitive grants to be used to connect individuals to career opportunities at drinking water and
wastewater utilities and increase public awareness of careers in this field. EPA selects experienced
and qualified non-profit organizations, labor organizations, educational institutions, and public
works departments that can work with a broad array of water utilities.
This Program supports efforts to increase representation from women, people of color, and tribes
in this sector. Most jobs in this sector do not require college degrees, and apprenticeship and
training programs can prepare people to have high-paying, meaningful professions that support the
water sector and economic development in their communities.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5/Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
The FY 2024 request of $17.7 million, for the innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce
Development Investment Grant Program will: 1) assist in the development of innovative water
workforce development and career opportunities in the drinking water and wastewater utility
sector and 2) expand public awareness about drinking water and wastewater utilities and to connect
individuals to careers in the drinking water and wastewater utility sector.82 Program funding will
support activities such as internship, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and post-secondary
bridge programs; education programs for elementary, secondary, and higher education students;
82For more information, please see: https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-water-infrastructure/iniiovative-water-iiifrastructure-
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regional industry and workforce collaboratives; secondary integrated learning laboratories; and
leadership development.
FY 2024 resources also will support nonprofit organizations and public works departments or
agencies to align water and wastewater utility workforce recruitment efforts, training programs,
retention efforts, and community resources with water and wastewater utilities.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Drinking Water State Revolving
Fund and Clean Water State Revolving Fund Programs under the STAG appropriation and the
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Program (WIFIA) under the WIFIA appropriation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$11,711.0) This program change is an increase of resources to support nonprofit
organizations and public works departments or agencies to align water and wastewater
utility workforce recruitment efforts, training programs, retention efforts, and community
resources with water and wastewater utilities. The program will expand the availability of
workforce development programs and training opportunities to provide good jobs and
ensure public health protections are maintained with a skilled workforce.
Statutory Authority:
42 U.S.C. 300j-19e, AWIA, P.L. 115-270, Section 4304.
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Technical Assistance and Grants for Emergencies (SDWA)
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
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Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50101 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to make grants to states or publicly owned water
systems to assist in responding to and alleviating any emergency situation (including cybersecurity
events and heightened exposure to lead) when the Agency determines that there is a substantial
danger to the public health.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
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program authorized under DWWIA to make grants to provide states or publicly owned water
systems to assist in responding to and alleviating any emergency situation.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50101.
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Technical Assistance and Grants for Emergencies, Small Systems
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
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Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50101 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to make grants for states or publicly owned water
systems to assist in responding to and alleviating any emergency situation at small systems
(including cybersecurity events and heightened exposure to lead) when the Agency determines
there is a substantial danger to the public health.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$15,000.0/ +2.2 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program authorized under DWWIA to make grants for states or publicly owned water
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systems to assist in responding to and alleviating any emergency situation at small systems.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50101.
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Source Water Petition Program
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
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Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50103 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to make grants for states where public water system
operators and community members have formed a voluntary partnership to prevent source water
degradation.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$5,000.0/ +1.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program authorized under DWWIA at the authorized level to make grants for states where
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public water system operators and community members have formed a voluntary
partnership to prevent source water degradation..
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50103.
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Voluntary Connections to Public Water Systems
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
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Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50104(b) of DWWIA authorizes EPA to establish a new competitive grant program for
public water systems (or nonprofit entities on behalf of public water systems) to voluntarily
connect individual households to public water systems.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$20,004.0/ +4.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program authorized under DWWIA to establish a new competitive grant program for
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public water systems (or nonprofit entities on behalf of public water systems) to voluntarily
connect individual households to public water systems.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50104(b).
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Underserved Communities Grant to Meet SDWA Requirements
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
SO
S 50,0.10
S 50,0.10
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$50,030
$50,030
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
14.0
14.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50104(c) of DWWIA authorizes EPA to create a new competitive grant program to assist
states in helping underserved communities meet Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.
Grants made will prioritize communities that do not have household drinking water or wastewater
services.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$50,030.0/ +14.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program authorized under DWWIA to create a new competitive grant program to assist
states in helping underserved communities meet SDWA requirements.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50104(c).
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Small System Water Loss Identification and Prevention
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
SO
S 50.01V
S 50.01V
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$50,019
$50,019
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
9.0
9.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50106 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to create a new grant program for states, municipalities,
water systems, tribes (or consortia), or nonprofit organizations, to assist public water systems that
serve fewer than 10,000 people in order to promote operation sustainability. Grantees can use
grants for activities such as inventorying or mapping system assets, deploying technology,
increasing water reuse, or training staff.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$50,019.0/ +9.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
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program authorized under DWWIA to assist public water systems that serve fewer than
10,000 people in order to promote operation sustainability.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50106.
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Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
S 5,01)1)
S 50.022
S 45.022
Total Budget Authority
$0
$5,000
$50,022
$45,022
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
10.0
10.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50107 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to create a new grant program for the resilience and
sustainability of public water systems serving more than 10,000 people; including projects that
increase resilience to natural hazards, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, or extreme weather events.
Eligible activities include water conservation and efficiency, infrastructure modification or
relocation, desalination, source water protection, energy efficiency, renewable energy, resiliency
efforts, cybersecurity measures, or water conservation or reuse.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to fully fund this grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$75.0) This change to fixed and other costs is an increase due to the recalculation of
base workforce costs for existing FTE due to annual payroll increases, adjustments to
provide essential workforce support, and changes to benefit costs.
(+$44,947.0/ +10.0 FTE) This program change is an increase to support efforts to fully fund
the creation of this grant program authorized under DWWIA to fund the resilience and
sustainability of public water systems serving more than 10,000 people.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50107.
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Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
S -1.000
S 50.01"
S-/0.01 -
Total Budget Authority
$0
$4,000
$50,017
$46,017
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
8.0
8.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50111 of DWWIA broadens the Indian reservation drinking water grant program (which
has not been appropriated to date) to extend to proj ects on Indian reservations that connect, expand,
or repair existing public water systems, as well as to include Clean Water Act water quality or
sanitation projects for treatment works.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to fully fund this grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$64.0) This change to fixed and other costs is an increase due to the recalculation of
base workforce costs for existing FTE due to annual payroll increases, adjustments to
provide essential workforce support, and changes to benefit costs.
(+$45,953.0/ +8.0 FTE) This program change is an increase to fully fund this grant program
authorized under DWWIA to fund projects on Indian reservations that connect, expand, or
repair existing public water systems.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50111.
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Advanced Drinking Water Technologies
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and 1'ribul Assistance (irants
SO
SO
SI 0.000
SI 0,000
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$10,000
$10,000
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
2.9
2.9
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50112 of DWWIA authorizes a new competitive Advanced Drinking Water Technology
grant program. Eligible water systems must be smaller than 100,000 people served or must have
inadequate drinking water systems and must be interested to identify and deploy new or emerging
technologies (including cyber security).
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$10,000.0/ +2.9 FTE) This program change is an increase will fully fund the creation of
the new grant program authorized under DWWIA to assist eligible water systems identify
and deploy new or emerging technologies (including cyber security).
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50112.
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Clean Water Act Research, Investigations, Training, and Information
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
State ant! Tribal . A ssistance (irants
SO
SO
s
S
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$75,033
$75,033
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
15.0
15.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50201 of DWWIA amends the CWA grant program regarding Research, Investigations,
Training, and Information. This program authorizes grants to state water pollution control
agencies, interstate agencies, other public or nonprofit private agencies, institutions, organizations,
and individuals to conduct and promote the coordination and acceleration of research,
investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes,
effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of pollution. It also allows for grants to
nonprofit organizations to provide technical and financial assistance to rural, small, and tribal
communities for project planning; assist treatment systems to protect water quality; and provide
information to these organizations regarding planning, design, construction, and operation of
publicly owned treatment works and decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5/Objective 5.2, Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds in the FY2022 -
2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports performance results in the Surface Water Protection Program
under the EPM appropriation.
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FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$75,033.0/ +15.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to provide technical assistance and information
to rural, small, and tribal communities.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50201.
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Wastewater Efficiency Grant Pilot Program
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
SO
S20.004
S20.004
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$20,004
$20,004
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
4.0
4.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50202 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to create a Wastewater Efficiency Grant Program that
awards grants to owners or operators of publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) to carry out
projects that create or improve waste-to-energy systems.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$20,004.0/ +4.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to owners or operators of POTWs to carry out
projects that create or improve waste-to-energy systems..
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Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50202.
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Clean Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Program
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
SO
S 25.011
S 25.011
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$25,011
$25,011
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
5.0
5.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50205 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to provide grants to municipality or an intermunicipal,
interstate, or state agency for planning, designing, or constructing projects that increase the
resilience of publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) to natural hazards or cybersecurity
vulnerabilities.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$25,011.0/ +5.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to municipalities and agencies for planning,
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designing, or constructing projects that increase the resilience of POTWs to natural hazards
or cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50205.
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Small and Medium Publicly Owned Treatment Works Circuit Rider Program
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
SO
SI 0.000
SI 0,000
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$10,000
$10,000
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
1.0
1.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50206 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to provide grants to qualified nonprofits to assist
owners and operators of small and medium publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). Grants will
prioritize nonprofits that service communities that are overburdened or underserved.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$10,000.0/1.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to assist owners and operators of small and
medium POTWs.
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Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50206.
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Grants for Low and Moderate income Household Decentralized Wastewater Systems
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
SO
S 50.022
S50.022
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$50,022
$50,022
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
10.0
10.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50208 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to provide grants to nonprofits that provide assistance
to low- and moderate-income individuals for the construction, repair, or replacement of an
individual household decentralized wastewater treatment system; or the installation of a larger
decentralized wastewater system designed to provide treatment for two or more households.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$50,022.0/ +10.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to allow EPA to provide grants for the
construction, repair, or replacement of an individual household decentralized wastewater
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treatment system; or the installation of a larger decentralized wastewater system designed
to provide treatment for two or more households.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50208.
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Connection to Publicly Owned Treatment Works
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
S/n/f and Tribal Assistance (irants
SO
SO
S -10.020
S40.020
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$40,020
$40,020
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
9.0
9.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50209 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to provide grants to publicly owned treatment works
(POTWs) or nonprofits that assist individuals with the costs of connecting their household to a
publicly owned treatment work.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$40,020.0/ +9.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to POTWs or nonprofits that assist individuals
with the costs of connecting their household to a publicly owned treatment work..
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Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50209.
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Water Data Sharing Pilot Program
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
Final Actuals
FY 2023
Enacted
Operating
Plan
FY 2024
President's
Budget
FY 2024 President's
Budget v.
FY 2023 Enacted
Operating Plan
State ant! Tribal . A ssistance (irants
SO
SO
SI 5,000
S 15.000
Total Budget Authority
$0
$0
$15,000
$15,000
Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
2.0
2.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50213 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to establish a competitive grant pilot program to build
systems that improve the sharing of information concerning water quality, water infrastructure
needs, and water technology (including cyber security) between states or among units of local
government.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5/Objective 5.2, Protect and Restore Waterbodies and Watersheds in the FY2022 -
2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$15,000.0/ +2.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to establish a competitive grant pilot program to
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build systems that improve the sharing of information between states or units of local
government.
Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50213.
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Stormwater Infrastructure Technology
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
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Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50217(b) of DWWIA authorizes EPA to establish a competitive grant program aimed at
creating between three and five centers of excellence for new and emerging stormwater control
infrastructure technologies.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to fully fund this grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$2,000.0/ +1.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of this grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to create between three and five centers of
excellence for new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies.
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Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50217(b).
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Stormwater Control Infrastructure Project Grants
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
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Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50217(c) of DWWIA authorizes EPA to establish a competitive grant program for
stormwater control infrastructure projects that incorporate new and emerging stormwater control
technologies.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$10,000.0/ +1.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to establish a competitive grant program for
stormwater control infrastructure projects.
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Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50217(c).
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Alternative Water Sources Grants Pilot Program
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
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FY 2023
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$25,009
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Total Workyears
0.0
0.0
4.0
4.0
Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50203 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to provide grants to a water authority in the area of a
state that is experiencing critical water supply needs, and may be used for engineering, design,
construction, and final testing of alternative water source projects to meet critical water supply
needs.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to create this new grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$25,009.0/ +4.0 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of the new grant
program at the authorized level in DWWIA to help water authorities to find alternative
water source projects to meet critical water supply needs.
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Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50203.
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Enhanced Aquifer Use and Recharge
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
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Program Project Description:
The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA) was enacted to help
address numerous drinking water and wastewater issues across the country. Implementation of the
Act will strengthen the federal government's ability to invest in water infrastructure in
communities in every state, so that all Americans can continue to have access to safe drinking
water and our Nation's waterways can remain clean and free from pollution. DWWIA strengthens
many existing programs within EPA while creating new programs to upgrade aging infrastructure,
address the threat of climate change, invest in new technologies, and provide assistance to
underserved communities.
Section 50222 of DWWIA authorizes EPA to provide grants to carry out groundwater research of
enhanced aquifer use and recharge in support of sole-source aquifers.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Funds are requested in FY 2024 to fully fund this grant program. Work in this program directly
supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure in
the FY 2022 -2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$1,000.0/ +1.3 FTE) This program change will fully fund the creation of this grant program
at the authorized level in DWWIA to carry out groundwater research of enhanced aquifer use
and recharge in support of sole-source aquifers.
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Statutory Authority:
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act, P.L. 117-58, Section 50222.
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Water Sector Cvbersecuritv
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Ensure Clean and Safe Water for All Communities
Objective(s): Ensure Safe Drinking Water and Reliable Water Infrastructure
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
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FY 2023
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Program Project Description:
Cybersecurity represents a substantial concern for the water sector, given the prevalence of state-
sponsored and other malevolent attacks on the sector as well as the sector's inherent vulnerability
and limited technical capacity to address cyber issues. The Nation's drinking water and wastewater
systems possess limited or no technical capacity to address cybersecurity risks. This competitive
grant will help systems establish and build the necessary cybersecurity infrastructure to address
rising threats. The Program will also support the Agency's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
implementation priorities including preparing for and responding to cybersecurity challenges so
that water systems are more resilient.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 5, Objective 5.1, Ensure Safe Drinking Water and
Reliable Water Infrastructure in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, EPA is requesting $25 million for a new competitive Water Sector Cybersecurity
Grant Program. This Program will provide grants for cybersecurity improvements to drinking
water and wastewater systems. Specifically, grant money will be available to develop and
implement programs to proactively mitigate the risk of cybersecurity attacks on drinking water
and/or wastewater systems. This grant program would complement potential implementation of
proposed amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requiring cybersecurity analysis
and changes.
It is expected that eligible entities will include water systems serving small, medium, and large
communities. Receiving grants could be contingent upon completion of an approved cybersecurity
assessment. An approved cybersecurity assessment may include an EPA cybersecurity assessment
or a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) assessment. This grant will
complement cybersecurity work already underway at EPA.
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Performance Measure Targets:
Work under this program supports Safe Drinking Water Act implementation and compliance
performance results in the Drinking Water Programs under the EPM appropriation to support safe
drinking water for the Nation.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$25,000.0) This program change will support a new competitive grant program to
advance cybersecurity infrastructure capacity and protections within the water sector.
Statutory Authority:
SDWA.
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Recycling Infrastructure
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Goal: Safeguard and Revitalize Communities
Objective(s): Reduce Waste and Prevent Environmental Contamination
Cross-Agency Mission and Science Support
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
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FY 2023
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Plan
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Program Project Description:
EPA's Recycling Infrastructure program provides a critical opportunity to fund a range of high-
impact projects to increase recycling, reduce contamination, and promote a circular economy for
sustainable materials management by making much-needed investments in solid waste
management infrastructure while delivering overall benefits of climate, clean energy, affordable
and sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged communities.
The U.S. recycling industry provides approximately 680,000 jobs and $5.5 billion annually in
tax revenues and there is opportunity for greater contribution to the economy and environmental
protection, as recent data indicate materials worth as much as $9 billion are thrown away each
year.83 Recycling is an important part of a circular economy, which refers to a system of activities
that is restorative to the environment, enables resources to maintain their highest values, and
designs out waste. A circular economy approach provides direct, measurable reductions in
greenhouse gas emissions, as natural resource extraction and processing make up approximately
50 percent of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.84
Federal investment continues to be needed in the U.S. recycling system. The U.S. solid waste
management infrastructure is struggling to maintain pace with rapidly evolving waste streams,
leading to inefficient use of domestic resources.
Working to build a circular economy supports President Biden's Executive Order 14008: Tackling
the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. Improving and enhancing recycling infrastructure will
reduce climate impacts from materials extraction and production, address disproportionate impacts
of mismanagement of wastes on overburdened communities, create jobs, and provide feedstock
for the manufacturing sector to produce essential products.
83 For more information, please refer to: https://www.epa.gov/siiim/recycliiig-economic-iiifoniiation-rei-report.
84 U.N. Environment International Resource Panel, Global Resources Outlook, 2019, p. 8.
https://www.resourcepanel.org/reports/global-resources-outlook.
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The 10-year vision for the circular economy program is to build and transform solid waste
infrastructure in the United States to equitably reduce waste and manage materials to achieve a
circular economy, reduce GHG emissions, and create cleaner, healthier, and more resilient
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communities.
In order to maintain pace with evolving waste streams and help build a circular economy, EPA
utilized funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to design and
launch the Solid Waste for Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program. EPA issued three
types of funding opportunities within the SWIFR grant program, which are designed to fund a
range of projects that will enable EPA to help states, territories, tribes, local governments, and
communities improve their recycling and materials management infrastructure:
SWIFR Grants for States and Territories provides states and territories with grants to
support their long-term planning and data collection needs to demonstrate progress toward
the National Recycling Goal of increasing the recycling rate from 32 percent to 50 percent
by 2030, and the Food Loss and Waste Reduction Goal to reduce food loss and waste by
50 percent by 2030, while also advancing a circular economy for recycled materials.
Territories will be able to utilize funds for equipment and construction related costs as part
of their implementation of plans.
SWIFR Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia provides funds for tribes and
intertribal consortia to develop or update plans focused on encouraging environmentally
sound post-consumer materials management; establish, increase, or expand materials
management infrastructure: and identify, establish, or improve end-markets for the use of
recycled materials.
SWIFR Grants for Political Subdivisions provides funds to establish, increase, expand,
or optimize collection and improve materials management infrastructure; reduce
contamination in the recycled materials stream; and identify, establish, or improve end-
markets for the use of recycled materials.
Continuing to support the SWIFR grant program through annual appropriations is critical to
ensuring ongoing support for solid waste management improvements into the future.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 6/Objective 6.2, Reduce Waste and Prevent
Environmental Contamination in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
In FY 2024, funding will further assist EPA's partners to achieve progress on the ground with
investments in solid waste management infrastructure and post-consumer materials management.
The SWIFR Program will further help reduce waste, reduce greenhouse emissions, increase
disadvantaged communities' access to recycling programs and services, and create jobs. In FY
2024, the Agency will:
85 For more information, please refer to: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-
09/EPA Circular Economy Progress jlepoit Sept 2022.pdf.
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Continue to distribute funds to states and territories made available in IIJA and work with
recipients to implement their approved workplans focusing on planning, data collection,
and implementation of materials management plans. All 56 eligible states and territories,
as well as the District of Columbia, are participating in this funding opportunity.
Continue to distribute funds made available in IIJA to tribes and intertribal consortia and
begin to work with them on implementation of grants.
Continue to distribute funds made available in IIJA to political subdivisions of states and
tribes and begin to work with them on implementation of their grants.
Continue working with other EPA program offices to scope, develop, and offer technical
assistance through grants funded through the annual appropriation.
Provide oversight and monitoring to ensure grant funds are spent appropriately.
Announce availability of additional grant funds for eligible entities.
Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
(+$3,500.0 / +1.5 FTE) This program change increases support for states, territories, tribes,
intertribal consortia, and political subdivisions of states for technical assistance in
managing SWIFR grants and to make additional grant funds available to eligible entities.
This investment includes the addition of 1.5 FTE to the 0.5 FTE funded through the
administrative set-aside in the FY 2023 Enacted Budget. The FTE will assist in the
management of the technical assistance grant programs and oversight of SWIFR grants.
EPA is including appropriations language to reflect the increase needed to the
administrative set-aside. This investment includes $270.0 thousand for payroll.
Statutory Authority:
Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act § 3011;
Save our Seas 2.0, 2020, Pub. L. 116-224; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-
58.
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Wildfire Smoke Preparedness
Program Area: State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
Cross-Agency Mission and Science Support
(Dollars in Thousands)
FY 2022
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Program Project Description:
The Wildfire Smoke Preparedness Program, which was funded for the first time in the FY 2022
appropriations, awards competitive grant funding to better prepare community buildings for
wildfire smoke. These grants are intended to be distributed on a competitive basis to States, Tribes,
public pre-schools, local educational agencies, and non-profit organizations. No more than 25%
of the available funding may go to recipients in any one State. There is a 10% cost-share
requirement, which may be waived for projects involving facilities located in economically
distressed communities. Eligible activities may include research, investigations, experiments,
demonstrations, surveys, and studies intended for the assessment, prevention, control, or
abatement of wildfire smoke hazards in community buildings (including schools) and related
activities.
FY 2024 Activities and Performance Plan:
Work in this program directly supports Goal 4/Objective 4.2, Reduce Exposure to Radiation and
Improve Indoor Air in the FY 2022 - 2026 EPA Strategic Plan.
Wildfire smoke is a significant public health problem, especially in the West and as climate change
accelerates and intensifies fires. Over the past 20 years, the number of acres burned annually due
to wildfires in the U.S. has doubled; in 2021, nearly 60,000 fires burned over 7 million acres.
Smoke plumes can have impacts over a large portion of our population, and the health impacts of
wildfire smoke are significant, ranging from eye and throat irritation to asthma attacks,
cardiovascular events, and even premature death. Many communities in the U.S. experience smoke
from wildfires for days, weeks, or even months in a given year and over multiple fire seasons.
Wildfire smoke can make the outdoor air unhealthy to breathe. Local officials often advise people
to stay indoors during a smoke event. However, some of the smoke from outdoors can enter homes
and buildings and make it unhealthy to breathe indoor air, too. Buildings are varied and do not all
provide the same level of protection against smoke. Factors such as the type of heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning (HVAC) system, HVAC filter ratings and fit, and building tightness and
maintenance can all impact how much wildfire smoke enters a building.
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Performance Measure Targets:
EPA's FY 2024 Annual Performance Plan does not include annual performance goals specific to
this program.
FY 2024 Change from FY 2023 Enacted Budget (Dollars in Thousands):
There is no change in program funding.
Statutory Authority:
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public law 117-328).
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