EPA Tribal Clean Water Act §319 Program Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS) User Guide for Tribal Projects


EPA Tribal Clean Water Act §319 Program
Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS) User Guide for Tribal Projects

September 2023

General Information *

* Project Title: Implementation of Watershed Projects to Restore NPS Impaired Waters on the Goshute Reservation
Short Project Description:

Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation proposes to address nonpoint source water pollution at
four degraded wetland habitat and water quality impaired stream sites within the Goshute Reservation
and the Deep Creek watershed. The Deep Creek Watershed is the greatest contributor to stream flows
on the Goshute Reservation and contains streams that support the endangered Bonneville Cutthroat

Trout. Waters are impaired due to hydromodification (specifically, streambank modification and destabilization) The goal of this project is to implement

*	Waterbody Name: Deep Creek

*	Watershed Name: Deep Creek watershed

* Watershed-based plan Yes No
development a part of this

* Implementation project type: Implementing a watershed project

Sources of NPS Pollution *

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PRAIRIE ISLAND INDIAN
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Project 1) Water Quality Improvement Through the Creation of Wetland Ecosystem; 2) Riparian Plantings of Native Plants
Constructing a 20' X 4.000' Buffer Area; 3) Educational Outreach Through Signage

Competitive Grant-Funded Projects
(2013-2018)

Top pollution sources
addressed (# projects)

¦	Hydromodification
Agriculture

| Silviculture

| Urban Runoff/Stormwater
| Other NPS Pollution Sources
fii Construction

¦	Land Disposal/Slorage/Treatment

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Top practices implemented (# projects)

| Streambank protection
| Riparian area restoration
| Wetland restoration
| Exclusion fencing
| Outreach and education

Top pollutants addressed (# projects)

| Sediment
| Nutrients
| Pathogens
I Temperature

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Table of Contents

Background	3

Tribal GRTS Data Submittal Process	4

Option 1: Data entry via Excel	5

Uploading Excel project file to GRTS database (for EPA Regional staff)	11

Option 2: Data entry via the GRTS database	13

Step 1: Create a GRTS account	13

Step 2: Create a new project page in GRTS	15

Step 3: Use the Drainage Areas Mapper tool to specify project location	26

Alternative Step 3: Manually Entering Drainage Areas	28

Step 4: Link the new project page in GRTS with the corresponding EPA grant number	38

Frequently Asked Questions	42

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Background

The EPA's Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS) is the primary tool for the Agency's management and
oversight of Clean Water Act Section §319 grants. The EPA and state NPS programs use GRTS, a web-based
database, to track §319 grant and other NPS project information. In recent years, the EPA has expanded the
functionality of GRTS. For example, states now submit proposed NPS Success Stories through GRTS, then work
with EPA staff in the system to revise and finalize the write-ups. Additionally, states in some EPA regions use the
GRTS Watershed Plan Tracker to track implementation of watershed-based plans.

Each year the EPA awards over 200 base §319 grants to eligible Tribes. These grants support a wide range of NPS
program activities. In addition, each year the EPA awards approximately 30 competitive §319 grants to eligible
Tribes for on-the-ground implementation projects that will directly protect or restore water quality. Historically,
Tribal §319 grant information was not submitted to GRTS.

In federal fiscal year (FY) 2018, EPA developed a Tribal §319 section within the GRTS database to summarize
Tribal competitive §319 grant project information for the Tribal NPS Highlights Report. By entering Tribal project
information in GRTS, EPA staff were able to use the database's analysis tools to summarize project data for the
highlights report. In addition to its use in the recent highlights report, maintaining Tribal §319 competitive grant
data in GRTS helps EPA staff efficiently compile summaries of awarded Tribal competitive §319 projects and
conduct searches for projects addressing a certain pollutant, pollution source, BMP types, etc.

Beginning in FY2022, as a condition of receiving a Tribal §319 competitive grant, Tribal grantees will be
responsible for providing EPA with information about their project for entry into GRTS. This information is due
90 days from the grant award date. Required project information includes a project description, NPS categories
of pollution and pollutants to be addressed, proposed BMPs, anticipated environmental outputs and outcomes,
project location, project budget information, and project partners contributing to project implementation.

This guide provides an overview of the process for including Tribal §319 competitive grant information in GRTS.
Tribal §319 competitive grantees have two options for providing project information to EPA:

Option 1: Fill out an Excel-based form with your competitive grant project information, then email this
form to your EPA Regional Tribal GRTS lead.

Option 2: Create a GRTS user account, then create a new project page for your competitive grant project
in the database.

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Tribal GRTS Data Submittal Process

Step 1: Tribal §319 competitive grantees submit competitive §319 grant information to EPA within 90 days of
their grant award date. Tribes have two options for meeting this requirement:

Option 1: Fill out an Excel-based form with your competitive grant project information, then email this form
to your EPA Regional Tribal GRTS lead.

Option 2: Create a GRTS user account, then create a new project page for your competitive grant project in
the online application. Notify your EPA Regional Tribal GRTS lead when the project page has been created.

Step 2: EPA Regions review the submitted project information and follow up with the Tribe if any corrections or
clarifications are needed. Once complete, EPA Regions upload Excel-based XML files submitted by Tribes in their
Region into the GRTS database.

Step 3: EPA Regions review and confirm that all Tribal §319 competitive grant project pages for their Region are
present and complete within the GRTS database.

Step 4: EPA headquarters reviews all Tribal §319 competitive grant project pages to confirm they are complete
and works with EPA Regions to resolve any remaining issues.

EPA Tribal G

RTS Contacts:

Office

Name

Email

HQ

Margot Buckelew, National Tribal GRTS Coordinator

Buckelew.margot@epa.gov

HQ

Alex Porteous, National GRTS Coordinator

Porteous.alex@epa.gov

Region 1

Bessie Wright

wright.bessie@epa.gov

Region 2

Aimee Boucher

boucher.aimee@epa.gov

Region 3

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Region 4

Sharon Brown

Brown.sharon@epa.gov

Region 5

Stephen Feeley

feely.stephen@epa.gov

Region 6

TeAndra Taylor

Taylor.teandra@epa.gov

Region 7

Ann D'Alfonso

dalfonso.ann@epa.gov

Region 8

Margaret Stebbins

stebbins.margaret@epa.gov

Region 9

Howard Kahan

Kahan.howard@epa.gov

Region 10

Sarah Coull

Coull.sarah@epa.gov

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Option 1: Data entry via Excel

The other option for data entry is via an XML enabled Excel spreadsheet. After completing this spreadsheet, it
can be uploaded into GRTS.

i. Download the spreadsheet from the EPA Tribal NPS web page, Upon opening, be sure to click "Enable
Content" when prompted. This allows the formatting of the spreadsheet to upload to the website when
you are finished:

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Tribal Project Worksheet

iTo create a Pre-Award Project, do not enter a Grant Number; instead, select a Tribe Name. The Tribe Name Lookup list (dropdown
Imenu) will update based on the region you select from the regional dropdown menu.

iThis file will create a new project record. You may make updates to information provided in this template after it is uploaded into
I GRTS by updating the information in the online GRTS application itself.

I Click on the field name for a short description of the data element.

General Information: Enter the information as prompted about the project and Tribal contact.

Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS)
Tribal Project Worksheet

Directions

To create a Pre-Award Project, do not enter a Grant Number; instead, select a Tribe Name. The Tribe Name Lookup list (dropdown
menu) will update based on the region you select from the regional dropdown menu.

This file will create a new project record. You may make updates to information provided in this template after it is uploaded into
GRTS by updating the information in the online GRTS application itself.

Click on the field name for a short description of the data element.

General Information

Grant Award Number:

99267201

Region / Tribe Name:

Region 5

* Implementation project type:

Implementing a watershed project

*Tribal project contact:

Les Benedict

* Project Title:

Use of Native Plants for roadside BMPs

*Tribal project contact email:

Les. Benedict (Sanvweherre. com

* Waterbody Name:

St Lawrence, St Regis, Raquette and Grasse

* Short Project Description:

Implement a Type ii project using culturally important native

* HUC12(s):

'041503070305,041503060409

plants to implement road stabilization practices for the control

* Watershed-based plan
development a part of this
project?:

Yes

nonpoint sources and incorporate Climate resiliant BMPs and
include plants that attract important pollinator species. Improve
the Native Plant Nursery's capacity to propagate Native Plant

Field

Field Type

Relevant notes

Grant Award Number

Enter text

If creating a pre-award entry, do not enter a grant number.

Project Title

Enter text

Waterbody Name

Enter text

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HUC12(s)

Enter ID

Specify the HUC12(s) where the project is taking place. Note:
that this list has auto-populated based on HUC12s within
HUC8s that intersect with the boundaries of the Tribe
identified for this project.

Note: If entered, GRTS will create a drainage basin based on
the identified HUC12s.

Use the HUC12 look-up table included in the third tab of the
spreadsheet to find ID numbers associated with watershed
names.

Watershed-based plan
development a part of this
project?

Yes / No

This is "Yes" if the Tribe is using part of the competitive
grant to develop a watershed plan.

Region/Tribe

Dropdown list

Select the Region from the first line, and the second line will
populate with corresponding Tribal entities.

Tribe Project Contact

Enter text

Project point of contact

Contact Email:

Enter text

Short Project description

Enter Text

Enter a description of the project. This should be 4-6
sentences describing the project.

iii. NPS Categories of Pollution:

"Category Type" and "Pollution Secondary Category" are both dropdown menus (carrot at the right of
the line will open the menu) for selecting pollution categories. Select the "Category Type" first, and
secondary categories will auto-populate based on selection. Note: There are 4 identical entry boxes in
this section that can be used to enter multiple pollution categories.

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*CategoryType: Construction

Category Type:

Hydromodification

*Pollution Secondary Category: Highways/Roads/Bridges

Pollution Secondary Category:

Dredging

Pollution Secondary Category:

Category Type: Land Disposal/Storage/Treatment

Category Type:

Pollution Secondary Category: Landfills

Pollution Secondary Category:

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Pollution Secondary Category:

iv. Pollutants to be Addressed:

Use the dropdown menu to select the "Pollutant Type" (carrot at the right of the line will open the
menu).

"Load Reduction Goal" will be a number entered manually into the box; then select the correct units
from the dropdown menu. Note: There are 4 identical entry boxes in this section that can be used to
enter multiple pollutants to be addressed.

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Pollutants to be

^Pollutant Type:

Acid Mine Drainage

Pollutant Type:

Oil and Grease

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Load Reduction Goal:



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Units:



Pollutant Type:



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v. Management Measures: Enter the project information.

a. Enter "Outputs Achieved" and "Outcomes Achieved" at the top of this section.

Field	Field Type	Relevant notes

Anticipated Outputs

Enter text

Output definition: An environmental activity, effort, and/or
associated work product related to an environmental goal or
objective that will be produced or provided over a period of
time or by a specified date. Outputs may be quantitative or
qualitative but must be measurable during an assistance
agreement funding period.

Examples include: acres of riparian area restored; miles of
fenceline installed; feet ofstreambank protected; # springs
protected.

Anticipated Outcomes

Enter text

Outcome definition: The result, effect, or consequence that
will occur from carrying out an environmental program or
activity that is related to an environmental or programmatic
goal or objective. Outcomes may be environmental,
behavioral, health-related or programmatic in nature, must
be quantitative, and may not necessarily be achieved within
an assistance agreement funding period. Outcomes may be
short-term (changes in learning, knowledge, attitude, skills),
intermediate (changes in behavior, practice, or decisions), or
long-term (changes in condition of the natural resource).
Examples include: increased # waterbodies that have been
protected from NPS pollution; increased NPS knowledge of
community members; increased abundance and diversity of
fish or macroinvertebrate species.

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Measures

'Anticipated Outputs:

The Tribe will gauge project performance with the following
output metrics:

• Miles of roadside stabilized

*Anticipated Outcomes:

Outcomes anticipated as a result of 1
activities include:

• Improved water quality

•BMP Type:

Vegetative Barrier

BMP Type:

Filter Strip

Longitude

-74.651230

ex: -79.87654

Longitude

-74

Latitude

44.994660

ex: 40.67895

Latitude



Number Installed:

50.00



Number Installed:

3.00

Units:

FT

Units:

Ml

Cost:





Cost:



Implementation Date:



(MM/DD/YYYY)

Implementation Date:



Comments:





Comments:























BMP Type:



BMP Type:



Longitude



ex: -79.87654

Longitude



Latitude



ex: 40.67895

Latitude



Number Installed:





Number Installed:



Units:



Units:



Cost:





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Implementation Date:



(MM/DD/YYYY)

Implementation Date:



Comments:





Comments:























BMP Type:



BMP Type:



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Longitude



Latitude



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Number Installed:





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Cost:





Cost:



Implementation Date:



(MM/DD/YYYY)

Implementation Date:



Comments:





Comments:























b. BMP Types: Note that there are 6 identical sections that allow for entering multiple BMPs under
one project

Field

Field Type

Relevant Notes

BMP Type

Drop-down menu (see carrot

Select the BMP from the



on the right side of the cell)

alphabetical menu

Longitude

Enter Text

Geolocation of BMP, if known;

*this field is optional; when



Note: When adding geographic

adding geolocation information



coordinates, GRTS will generate

of a segment, use the midpoint



drainage areas that correspond
to the location identified.

Latitude

Enter Text

Geolocation of BMP, if known;

*this field is optional; when



Note: When adding geographic

adding geolocation information



coordinates, GRTS will generate

of a segment, use the midpoint



drainage areas that correspond
to the location identified.

Number Installed

Enter Text



Units

Drop-down menu (see carrot
on the right side of the cell)



Cost

Enter Text



Implementation Date

Enter Text

(mm/dd/yyyy)

This is optional and can be





anticipated future installation





date.





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Comments

Enter Text

Any additional, relevant





information may be added here

vi. Budget: Enter all budget information.

Budget



* Appropriation Year:











* 319(h) Competitive Grant Funds:



Budget Comments:

Other EPA Grant Funds:





Other Federal Funds:





Tribal 319(h) Match Funds:





Tribal In-Kind:





Other Tribal Funds:





Local Funds:





Field

Field Type

Relevant Notes

Appropriation Year

Enter Text

This is the fiscal year when the
award was made.

§319(h) Competitive Grant

Enter Text

Amount of Competitive 319

Funds



funds for the given project

Other EPA Grant Funds

Enter Text

Funds from other EPA grant
programs such as 106 or GAP

Other Federal Funds

Enter Text

Funds from any other federal
agency

Tribal 319(h) Match Funds

Enter Text

Funds used by Tribe as required
match.

If Tribe contributes funds but it is
NOT considered match in the
grant program, please enter it in
one of the two fields below.

Tribal In-Kind

Enter Text

Quantification of in-kind services
provided by the Tribe or Tribal
members.

Other Tribal Funds

Enter Text

Direct funding contributed by
the Tribe but not considered
Match or In-Kind.

Local Funds

Enter Text

Funds from other organizations
or partners.







vii. Project Partners: Enter all relevant information about project partners in this section.
Note: there are 10 identical sections to enter multiple partners.

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Organization Type:



Organization Name:





Description of Role:

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Organization Name:

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Organization Type:



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Description of Role:





Organization Type:



Organization Name:



Description of Role:



Organization Type:



Organization Name:



Description of Role:



Field

Field Type

Relevant Notes

Organization Type

Drop-down Menu (see carrot to at
the right side of the cell)



Organization Name

Enter Text

Name of organization

Description of Role

Enter Text

Enter brief description of how this
partner was involved in the
project.







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Uploading Excel project file to GRTS database (for EPA Regional staff)

After entering all information into the excel spreadsheet, it will be uploaded to the GRTS website via the .xml file
type. Your regional contact is the responsible party for this step - be sure to submit a complete excel file to
ensure complete data entry.

i. Save as .xml file: When data entry is complete, click the "Export to XML" button at the top of the sheet.

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¦ GRTS by updating the information in the online GRTS application itself.

| Click on the field name for a short description of the data element.

ii. Save'. When the dialogue box prompts you to save it locally, select the appropriate drive on your
computer, name the file, and click save. Note that the file type is .xml by default.

EX Export XML

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iii. Navigate to XML Upload page: On the GRTS website, navigate to the "Tools" menu, and then select
"XML Data Import":

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Watershed Plan Tracker

Hello GRTS Community!

This is a reminder that the annual Load Reduction entry deadline is March 31.1 kno

great job entering your load reduction data, thank you! Once the data entry period c
Please complete data entry for your LR values by March 31 and contact me directly,
questions/comments/concerns. Users can work with your regional GRTS coordinato
31-April 30 timeframe with the final data being saved on April 30.

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Thank you,

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Data Upload: Once on the "XML Data Import" landing page, use the "Choose File" button at the bottom
of the screen to select a file from your computer (via dialogue box); then select "Import" to bring the
XML file into the GRTS database.

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GRTS XML Data Import

Welcome to the Grant Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS) XML Data Import This page allows users at the national, regional, and state levels to import GRTS projects and tasks from
a valid GRTS XML file.

For additional information regarding the XML functionality, download the XML New Feature Guide here: [Download GRTS XML New Feature Guide]

A sample GRTS XML file with all fields populated is included for reference: [Download GRTS XML Sample]

Note that you can perform partial loads by using the "update_method" attribute in the project tag. You can either append or replace specific sections of a project using the following
syntax:

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Option 2: Data entry via the GRTS database
Step 1: Create a GRTS account

i. Visit the GRTS homepage: https://ofmpub.epa.gov/apex/grts/f?p=109:50Q0

ii. Click the "Create New Account" button

Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS) Log In

Go to Public Data Explorer

Create New Accountllbrgot Password | Forgot Username

iii. Review and approve the Terms and Conditions

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NOTICE: You (the User) must read these Terms and Conditions before using GRTS. By clicking "I Agree", you agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions set out below.

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All GRTS users must ensure the data are protected from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access or modification. All GRTS users are responsible and accountable for the use of the data either through direct access or via
applications they develop. Failure to follow the rules listed may result in one or more of the following actions.

• Suspension of access privileges.

• Reprimand.

GRTS User Rules

Demotion.

Suspension or removal.

• Maintain security for the database by correctly using established security mechanisms and practices
defined by NTSD when accessing GRTS.

• Notify your EPA regional GRTS coordinator of security incidents immediately.

• Notify your EPA regional coordinator when staff have terminated or changed positions to have their
access to the database terminated.

Rules for Using the GRTS Data Base

• Do not attempt to change or delete data unless you are authorized to do so,

• Control access to your PC; logout whenever you leave your machine.

• Use a screen saver with a password. Set the screen saver to display after 2 minutes of inactivity.

GRTS Password Rules

• Change your application password every 90 days.

• Use at least 8 characters in your application password.

• Use a mix of alpha and numeric characters - do not use family names, birthdays, sports teams,
names, or words that can be found in the dictionary.

• Use new passwords, do not use the last 8 versions of your password.

• Use a different password for logging in to GRTS application as opposed using the same one for
logging in to your LAN.

• Memorize your passwords - do not write them down.

GRTS Rules for Accountability

• Behave in an ethical and trustworthy manner.

• Do not attempt to perform actions or processing for which you do not have authorization.

• Actions related to the GRTS database administration are tracked in the GRTS database audit trails.

• Be alert to threats to the data housed in GRTS.

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Click "I Agree" and Submit button to accept the Terms and Conditions
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iv. Fill out the information form

Request User Account

Cancel |

Please fill out the information below, a

denotes required information.

* Organization:

* Security Question -Select a Questiorv-

s Security Question will be asked to get password

* Are you a contractor or s

* Your Answer

Answer is not case sensitive

subgrantee?

* First Name:

Middle Name:

* Last Name:

* Email Address:

(youremail@domain.com)

* Confirm Email:

(youreman@domain.com)

Employer

• Address:

• City:

• State: :

• ZIP/Postal code:

(99999)

• Phone:

(999-

999-

9999)

Fax:

(999-

999-

9999)

v. Await account approval by the GRTS System Administrator. You will receive an email with follow-up
instructions when your account has been approved.

Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS)

Registration Successful

Thank you for your user account request. Your request has been forwarded to the system Administrator. You will receive an email as soon as your account is approved.

Return to Login

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Step 2: Create a new project page in GRIS

*General Note: the project page will auto-save as you fill it out. There is no "Save" button.*

On GRTS home page, click "Grants & Projects" dropdown on top right. Note, the GRTS Homescreen shown
below will have updates important to the GRTS User Community.

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Updated 2/24/2022

Hello GRTS Community!

This is a reminder that the annual Load Reduction entry deadline is March 31. I know many of you have already started and done a great
job entering your load reduction data, thank you! Once the data entry period closes, we will begin QAQC on this year's data. Please
complete data entry for your LR values by March 31 and contact me directly, or your regional GRTS coordinator, with any
questions/comments/concerns. Users can work with your regional GRTS coordinators to attend to any QAQC issues in the March 31-April
30 timeframe with the final data being saved on April 30.

Thank you,

-Alex Porteous (porteous.alex@epa.gov)

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Hello GRTS Community!

This is a reminder that the annual Load Reduction entry deadline is March 31.1 know many of you have already started and done a great
job entering your load reduction data, thank you! Once the data entry period closes, we will begin QAQC on this year's data. Please
complete data entry for your LR values by March 31 and contact me directly, or your regional GRTS coordinator, with any
questions/comments/concerns. Users can work with your regional GRTS coordinators to attend to any QAQC issues in the March 31-April
30 timeframe with the final data being saved on April 30.

Thank you,

-Alex Porteous (porteous.alex@epa.gov)

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Click "View Tribal Pre-award Projects" blue button on right. Tribal §319 competitive project pages can be
created in GRTS before the project has been awarded to a grant; these are called "pre-award projects" in
GRTS. See Section 4 below for instructions on converting a "pre-award" project after funds have been
awarded.

Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS) 6rants&Projects» Took* My Account* Help* Logout

:PA Home / GRTS Home / Tribal Grants
Tribal Grants

Year Type Fiscal Year * Region: Keyword: ...found in:

Appropriation Year ® 2020 •

Q,v-' Go Actionss-/

~ Region, State. Award Fiscal Year, Grant, Grantee

Click "Create Pre-Award Project" button

Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS) Grants & Projects ~ Tools ~ My Account ~ Help ~ Logout

Select appropriate EPA Region and Tribe. Enter Project Title in the following format:

Fiscal Year: Tribe Name: Project Title

e.g., FY2019: Pueblo ofTesuque: Riparian Restoration and Streambank Stabilization

Add Tribal Pre-Award Project

EPA Region

Tribe *

Title

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Note that this will pre-populate the "Project Information" section at the top of the GRTS Project Page.

Project Information

Grantee: PENOBSCOT NATION

Pre-Award #: 01—MBUCKELE-120640

Region: 01

Appropriation Year: 1

vi. General Information: Note, throughout the Tribal GRTS data entry pages, a red asterisk (*) denotes a
mandated element to be entered by the user.

Project Information

Grantee: PENOBSCOT NATION

Region: 01

General Information *

* Project Title: GRTS Update Test
* Short Project Description:

* Waterbody Name(s): HUC12(s) -Select one or more HUC12s-

010200010101 (Abacotnetic Stream)

010200010102 (Rainey Brook)

010200010103 (Norris Brook)

* Watershed Name(s):

* Watershed-based plan O Yes O No
development a part of this
project?:

* Implementation project *

type:

Tribe Project Contact: Contact

Email:

Field

Field Type

Relevant notes

Short Project Description

Enter text

Waterbody Name

Enter text

Watershed Name

Enter text

Watershed-based plan

Yes / No

This is "Yes" if the Tribe is using part of the competitive

development a part of this

grant to develop a watershed plan.

project?

Implementation project type

Dropdown list

Appropriation Yean

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Tribe Project Contact

Enter text

Project point of contact

Contact Email:

Enter text

HUC12(s)

Select HUCs

The list in this box is auto-populated based on HUC12s inside
of HUC8s that intersect with the boundary of the Tribe
identified for this project. If known, select the HUCs where
this project is taking place.

vii. Sources of NPS Pollution

a. Click "Add Source" blue button:

Sources of NPS Pollution

View/H ide Seconds ry So u rces De lets S el ected

No Sources a* NPS Pollution found.

b. Select all relevant Secondary Pollution Category types from dropdown lists (can select >1):

Project - Categories & Codes - NPS Categories

Pollution Category Type: Agriculture

Secondary Pollution
Category:

Aquaculture

Grazing-Related Sources
Irrigated Crop Production
Non-Irrigated Crop Production
Pasture Grazing
Range Grazing

Specialty Crop Production (e.g. horticulture/citrus/nuts/fruits)

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viii. Pollutants to be Addressed

a. Click "Add Pollutants to be Addressed" blue button:

b. Select all relevant pollutants from dropdown list (can select >1):

Select Planned Pollutants

1 Save I

Select Pollutants):

Acid Mine Drainage

Acidity

Algal Growth/Chlorophyll

Alteration (Flow)

Alterations (Habitat - other than flow)

Ammonia

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)

Cause Unknown

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

Chlorine

Conductivity (mohms/cm @ 25 degrees C)

Cyanide

DDD

DDE

Dioxins/Furans

Dissolved Oxygen (Low)

Ethylene Glycol

Exotic Species

Heptachlor Epoxide

Herbicide (Alachlor)

Herbicide (Other)

Herbicides (Atrazine)

Inorganics (Other)

Metals (Aluminum)

Metals (Arsenic)

Metals (Cadmium)

Metals (Chromium)

Metals (Copper)

Metals (Iron)

Metals (Lead)

Metals (Manganese)

Metals (Mercury)

Metals (Other)

Metals (Selenium)

Metals (Zinc)

Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether

Microcystes

Nitrate

Nitrogen

Nutrients

Oil and Grease

Organics (Other N.on priority)

Organics (Other Priority)

Other

PAH 1

PAH 2

PAH 2 and 3

PAH 3

PCBs

Pathogens (Coliform)

Pathogens (E. coli)

Pathogens (Other)

Pesticides (Chlordane)

Pesticides (DDT)

Pesticides (Dianzinon)

Pesticides (Dieldrin)

Pesticides (Other)

Phosphorus

Plants (Noxious Aquatic)

Propylene Glycol

Radiation

Road Salt or Deicer

Sedimentation-Siltation

Storm water Volume

Sulfates

Suspended solids

Taste and Odor

Temperature

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen

Toxics (Total)

Trash

Treated Wastewater

Tributyltin

Turbidity

bacteria

fecal coliform

phosphate

1 *¦" 1

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Management Measures

a. Click "Add Management Measures" blue button:

Management Measures'

4 Add Management Measures ^

Delete Selected View Definitions

Go Actions v

No Management Measures found,

b. Select all relevant management measures (can select >1), then click "Save/Exit":

Select Management Measures

Management Measures: Silviculture

Available Management Measi
J Catch Basin
I Catch Basin Treatment S)

R Channel Bank Vegetatior
| Clearing & Snagging
| Constructed Wetland

—All Categories—

Agriculture

All Sources

Animal Feeding Operations
Construction

Degradation of Habitat and Wildlife
Historical Pollutants

Hydrom odrfication

~
B

Dike

Diversion Dam
Fish Passage (Aquatic Or
Grassed Waterway
Lake Stabilization - Struc
Pumping Plant
Riparian Forest Buffer
Saturated Buffer
Spoil Spreading
Stream Channel Restoration (Dam removal
Stream Channel Stabilization
Stream Habitat Improvement and
Management
Vegetated Filter
Vegetative Buffer Strips

Land Disposal/Storage/Treatment
Marinas and Recreational Boating
Other NPS Pollution
Resource Extraction
Silviculture
Turf Management
Urban Runoff/Storm water

Selected Management
Measures

Cleaning

Vacuum Truck or Unit

t Easements
>val

y or Tank
ation - Natural
way or Outlet
,rea Improvement
baceous Cover
isin

Runoff Control

BMP

Streambank &
Shoreline Protection

1 - 1

~
0

1—mmmmmmmm

Stream Channel Restoration (Stream Bed,/Habitat)
Stream Crossing
Two (2) Stage Ditches

I Water Quality Monitoring

Vegetated Swale

Vertical Flow Treatment System (Constructed
Wetland)

I Water Spreading

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c. If application provides explicit information about # installed or size of BMP, enter this information. For
each BMP, select "Edit" button:

Management Measures

Delete SetectedJ View Definitions
Q,v Go Actions "¦

Edit BMP Type

a © Stream Channel Stabilization
gf Riparian Herbaceous Cover

Add Management Measures

Number installed Unit of Measure

UNITS
UNITS

Implementation Date

Note: Use the "View Definitions" button to open the Vocabulary Downloads library which includes definitions
for most BMPs.

GRTS Vocabulary Downloads

• to the Grant Tracking and Reporting System (GRTS) Vocabulary Downloads page.

This page allows users at download the system codes and descriptions used in the various dropdown lists throughout the system.

To get started, select a field from the list below. Once selected the codes ar
and select the download option to download the list of codes and values.

?s for that field will display. Click the Gears ic

* Q BMP Category

BMP Category: Hydromodification

Code Description Life
(yrs)

A vegetated buffer is a transitional vegetated area located between upland and aquatic
habitats. Typically they are long strips of natural or managed vegetation adjacent wateri
ponds, lake and other aquatic systems, e.g. inland wetlands. Buffer strips have traditions

any other valuable and/or sensitive environment. www.ctwetlands.org/Draft Buffer Pape
Version 1-O.doc

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d. Enter "Number Installed" and "Unit of Measure" for each BMP, when this information is available. When
location data is available, uncheck the "No point location associated" box to open a text box to enter
details on the BMP location (latitude-longitude coordinates). Note: you will receive an error if the
coordinates entered are not within the continuous US.

Then click "Save":

Best Management Practices / Measures

B -No point location associated-
* BMP Streambank & Shoreline Protection
* Number Installed
* Unit of Measure <

BMP Cost

BMP Implementation Date (3

Comments

Best Management Practices / Measures

I -No point location associated-

BMP Location

(format -123.45678 65.43232 or -123.45678,6543232)

PS 65.^232' ^0^

BMP Streambank & Shoreline Pr
* Number Installed

* Unit of Measure << UNITS NEEDED* >
BMP Cost
BMP Implementation Date
Comments

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e. Management measures table will automatically update with quantity information:

Management Measures

Delete Selected View Definitions

v Go Actions v

Edit

BMP Type

Number installed

Unit of Measure

Implementation Date

Bilge Socks

INDIVIDUAL UNITS

07/11/2022

Stream Channel Stabilization

400

07/11/2022

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Add Management Measures

x. Outputs and Outcomes:

* Anticipated
Outputs:

* Anticipated
Outcomes:

Field Field Type Relevant notes

Anticipated Outputs

Enter text

Output definition: An environmental activity, effort, and/or
associated work product related to an environmental goal or
objective that will be produced or provided over a period of
time or by a specified date. Outputs may be quantitative or
qualitative but must be measurable during an assistance
agreement funding period.

Examples include: acres of riparian area restored; miles of
fenceline installed; feet of streambank protected; # springs
protected.

Anticipated Outcomes

Enter text

Outcome definition: The result, effect, or consequence that
will occur from carrying out an environmental program or
activity that is related to an environmental or programmatic
goal or objective. Outcomes may be environmental,
behavioral, health-related or programmatic in nature, must
be quantitative, and may not necessarily be achieved within
an assistance agreement funding period. Outcomes may be
short-term (changes in learning, knowledge, attitude, skills),
intermediate (changes in behavior, practice, or decisions), or
long-term (changes in condition of the natural resource).

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Examples include: increased # waterbodies that have been
protected from NPS pollution; increased NPS knowledge of
community members; increased abundance and diversity of
fish or macroinvertebrate species.

Budget

Enter budget information, including:

o Appropriation Year (i.e., year that competitive grant was awarded)

¦ Note: if the appropriation year is before 2014, you will see lines for "§319(h) Base Funds"
and "§319(h) Incremental Funds". If the appropriation year is after 2014, the form will
update as seen below to only show "§319(h) Competitive Grant Funds"
o §319(h) Competitive Grant Funds: The amount awarded for this project
o Other Federal Funds: Any funding that originated with another federal agency
o Tribal §319(h) Match Funds: this will be ONLY applicable if the Tribe is NOT using a PPG and has

not included a hardship waiver,
o Tribal In-Kind Funds

o Other Tribal Funds: Any other funding contributed directly by the Tribe to this project,
o Local Funds: Funds from other partners/organizations of the Tribe

Budget

Project Budget

Appropriation Year:

* 319(h) Competitive Grant Funds:

Other EPA Grant Funds:

Other Federal:

Tribal 319(h) Match Funds:

Tribal In-Kind:

Other Tribal Funds:

Local Funds:

Total Budget:

Comments:

Project Partners

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a. Click "Add Project Partner" blue button:

Project Partners

Add Project Partner

Edit All Data Delete Selected

No Key Partners found.

b. Enter information for each Project Partner described in application. This may include other departments
in the Tribe (e.g., Fisheries Dept), or outside partners (e.g., Watershed Group, UDSA-NRCS). Click "Save":

Key Partners

Partner Organization Type:

Partner Name;

Partner Contribution/Funds:

Description of
Activities/Notes:

Add Attachments:

Click "Add Attachment" to upload any relevant documents. Click "Save." You can use this Attachments
section to include maps, photos, project workplan, or other documents related to the project being
implemented with Tribal §319 competitive grant funds.

Delete Selected Download All Attachments

No Attachments found.

<¦

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Project Attachment

O File O URL

Select a File:

Choose File

No file chosen

Select a File:

Choose File

No file chosen

Select a File:

Choose File No file chosen

Select a File:

Choose File

No file chosen

Select a File:

Choose File No file chosen

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Step 3: Use the Drainage Areas Mapper tool to specify project location

This area will auto populate if you have selected a HUC12 in the Project Information section, or if you added
location information for individual BMPs. Note: In this situation, there will be at least 2 auto-populated
entries - one for HUC12 (which will include the text name of the watershed) and the catchment area (which
is smaller and is named with a number only).

Click "View/Add Drainage Areas" to open the Drainage Area Viewer and review the auto-populated HUC12s
and catchments.

Drainage Areas

Delete Selected

( View/Add Drainage Areas

Go Actions v

Drainage Area

Drainage Number

Pollutants

BMPs

1736756 (010200050603)

Vegetative Buffer Strips

1 - 1

The Drainage Area Viewer will automatically zoom to the HUC12 or the latitude/longitude entered for the
BMPs. Expand the menus on the left to verify the mapped HUCs and BMPs. Click on the green polygon to
zoom to the project area. Second image illustrates both actions. Refer to the "Drainage Area User Guide"
linked at the top of this dialogue box for more information.

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)raina>

pr .J Project-Drainages - Drainage Areas w/Indexing X

Edit? Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review th^Drainage Area User Guide Ij detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

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Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: NHD Streams/Waterbodies HUC12 (Subwatershed) USGSTopo Assessed Waters Impaired Waters TMDLs

Create Drainage Area I Find Location

Zoom to Project

G Drainage Areas
~ 1-1736756 (010200050603)

tipacted Waterbodies
tream Reaches (1)
UC12s (1)

MPs (1)

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Brownville

Dover-Foxcroft

Charleston

Bradford

Wytopitlock

Carroll

Codyville

Irvcliar
Tovvnsh
Reservat

1() miles 20 km

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Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Edit; Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: ONHD Streams/Waterbodies QHUC12 (Subwatershed) OlISGS Topo OAssessed Waters Dlmpaired Waters OTMDLs

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Create Drainage Area I Find Location

Zoom to Project I Exit

45.390,-69.381

~ Drainage Areas

~ 1-1736756 (010200050603)
® Impacted Waterbodies
Q Stream Reaches (1)

~ HUC12s (1)

010200050603

~ BMPs (1)

Vegetative Buffer Strips->20(FT)

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' Edit Delete

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Alternative Step 3: Manually Entering Drainage Areas

Only continue this section if no HUC12 or BMP coordinates were previously entered. This section will auto-
populate with HUC12s and catchments if coordinates were previously entered. There are other reference
geospatial layers available at the top of the map viewer if useful, including the EPA supported Geospatial Rest
Service for Tribal Boundaries.

i. This Drainage Area viewer will zoom to the area where your Tribe is located. To begin manually entering
the drainage area of interest, by click "Create Drainage Area":

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing X

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

|^|| Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project ¦

Map Layers: NHD Streams/Waterbodies USGS Topo Assessed Waters Impaired Waters TMDLs

Create Drainage Area | Find Location

Zoom to Project I Exit

O Drainage Areas

No drainage areas are associated

ii. Create Drainage Area Menu will appear on the left side of the panel. Select the "Drainage Area Type"
that corresponds with this project:

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Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: NHD Streams/Waterbodies HUC12 (Subwatershed) USGS Topo Assessed Waters Impaired Waters TMDLs

Create Drainage Area Find Location

Zoom to Project I Exit

oK Create Drainage Area

1) Use the map tools to zoom to your
area of interest.

3) Select area definition tool:

Dover-Foxcroft

Millinocket

Charleston

Bradford

East Corinth

Howland

Iaj

Old Town
Qrono

Wytopitlock

Carroll

Codyville

Indiar
Townsh
Reservat

a)*

10, miles 20 km

Drainage Area Type

Area Definition tool:

Notes:

Point-based Site / BMP

a) Mark a single point

Use the most accurate

manually

representation of the

b) Enter latitude / longitude

project/data available.

for location of BMP

Assessment Unit

a) Select the assessment
Unit

Watershed (HUC)

a) Use selected HUC to
represent drainage area

b) Import from ESRI
shapefile

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If selecting Point Based, "mark single point manually":

a. "Select Feature" drawing tool will open. This will allow manual placement of a point on the map. Follow
the on-screen prompts for ensuring accuracy.

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: QnHD Streams/Waterbodies QHUC12 (Subwatershed) OlJSGS Topo OAssessed Waters Olmpaired Waters OTMDLs

Zoom to Project

Create Drainage Area Find Location

Select Feature

The drawing tool will enable you to to select a
feature and define your impacted waterbodies
and streams.

1). Be sure you are zoomed into your area of
interest. If you are not, use the zoom, pan
and find controls to navigate around the map.

2). If they are not already visible, be sure to
turn on the map layer for your feature using
the checkbox above the map. Impaired waters
will appear in red, Assessed waters in purple,
and HUC boundaries in black.

3). Place your point directly on top of the
feature of interest. If selecting a water
feature, be sure to click on the flowline, not
the label.

b. After selecting the point of interest, the tool will query impacted waterbodies near this location and
return a detailed reach/watershed/HUC code. Confirm the results or redraw.

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Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: QnHD Streams/Waterbodies QHUC12 (Subwatershed) CDUSGS Topo OAssessed Waters Olmpaired Waters OTMDLs

Confirm Results

The impacted waterbodies are displayed c
the map. Choose ok below to confirm the
results, redraw to redefine your drainage are
(if applicable) or cancel to start over.
OK Redraw Cancel

Create Drainage Area Find Location

Zoom to Project

c. After confirming the location information, select the BMP type and click "create". This will now show the
drainage area for the point of interest and reflect it in the menu on the left:

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Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: QnHD Streams/Waterbodies DHUC12 (Subwatershed) OlISGS Topo UAssessed Waters Olmpaired Waters OTMDLs

Zoom to Project

New Drainage Area

^Drainage Area Name:
010200040604

*BMP Type:

AMD Treatment System
Access Control (Use Exclusion]

Agricultural Fuel Containment Facility

Agro Tillage

Agro forestry Planting

Agrochemica! Mixing Facility

Alkaline Dosing

Alley Cropping

Alternative Septic System

Hold down [CTRL] button to make multiple selections.

Create Cancel

Create Drainage Area Find Location

Reachcode: 01

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: ONHD Streams/Waterbodies OhUC12 (Subwatershed) OlISGS Topo ^Assessed Waters Olmpaired Waters OTMDLs

Zoom to Project I Exit

O Drainage Areas

O 1-1719261 (010200040604)
O Impacted Waterbodies
H Stream Reaches (1)

01020004000445

Q HUC12S (1)

010200040604

0 BMPs (1)

Access Road->(<>)

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Create Drainage Area

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If selecting "Point Based" and "Enter Latitude / Longitude":

a. The following dialogue box will appear to manually enter point location. After entering the coordinates,
the system will generate impacted waterbodies near the specified point. Confirm the results.

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing x

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: OnHD Streams/Waterbodies QHUC12 (Subwatershed) OlISGS Topo OAssessed Waters Olmpaired Waters OtMDLs

Zoom to Project

t a C

Select Feature

Enter Latitude/Longitude

Enter coordinates in decimal degrees
(example: 32.810, -111.765).

Lat:Q

J Long:[

Create Drainage Area | Find Location

O
%

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing >

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: ONHD Streams/Waterbodies QHUC12 (Subwatershed) OlISGS Topo OAssessed Waters Olmpaired Waters OtMDLs

Zoom to Project I Exit

Confirm Results

The impacted waterbodies are displayed on
the map. Choose ok below to confirm the
results, redraw to redefine your drainage area
(if applicable) or cancel to start over.
OK Redraw Cancel

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b. After confirming the location information, select the BMP type and click "create". This will now show the
drainage area for the point of interest and reflect it in the menu on the left:

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: ONHD Streams/Waterbodies DHUC12 (Subwatershed) OlISGS Topo OAssessed Waters Olmpaired Waters OtMDLs

Zoom to Project I Exit

New Drainage Area

^Drainage Area Name:
010200050603

*BMP Type:

AMD Treatment System

Access Control (Use Exclusion)

Access Road

Agricultural Fuel Containment Facility

Agro Tillage

Agro forestry Planting

Agrochemical Mixing Facility

Alkaline Dosing

Alley Cropping

Alternative Septic System

Hold down [CTRL] button to make multiple selections

Create Cancel

Note: the Drainage Areas menu will reflect all created points of interest. For example, this menu included
the "add by point" location and the "add by Lat/Long" entry:

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage

>je

Delete Selected

Export to Shapefile

Copy From Other Proji

Map Layers: NHL) Streams/Waterbodies

HUC12 (Subwatershed)

Create Drainage Area

~ Drainage Areas

EBMPs (1)

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Edit Delete

~ 2-1736762 (010200050603)
® Impacted Waterbodies
0 Stream Reaches (1)

E HUC12s (1)

E BMPs (1)

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m Edit Delete

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If selecting via "Assessment Unit":

a. Select the EPA program type that reflects the Assessment Unit of interest.

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexin

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Draii

! Delete Selected Export to Shapefile

Copy From Othe

Map Layers: NHD Streams/Waterbodies HUC12 (Subwatel

| Create Drainag

Select Assessment Unit

(

Select EPA Program Type:
. |305B Assessed Waters •» \J

. - .

O identify one ID from map
O Select/Enter ID

Cancel

b. To "Identify one ID from map":

a. 303(d) OR 305(b): Assessment units will be color coded to reflect their status. Zoom in on the
map until to view the stream segments. Select the corresponding assessment, confirm the
results, and then "Create" the drainage area.

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing >

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble viewing the map? See the Troubleshoot Page.

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: QnHD Streams/Waterbodies OHUC12 (Subwatershed) OlJSGS Topo OAssessed Waters Dlmpaired Waters DTMDLs

Zoom to Project

Confirm Results

The impacted waterbodies are displayed on
the map. Choose ok below to confirm the
results, redraw to redefine your drainage area
(if applicable) or cancel to start over.
OK Redraw Cancel

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c. To Select/ Enter ID: toggle the radio button and enter the ID in the box.

If selecting, "Watershed (HUC)" and "Use Selected HUC(s) to represent drainage area":

a. Select the most relevant radio button, and then select a location on the map. The program will then
choose the corresponding drainage area:

Project - Drainages - Drainage Areas w/ Indexing

Click "Create Drainage Area" to begin. Review the Drainage Area User Guide for detailed instructions. Trouble

Delete Selected Export to Shapefile Copy From Other Project
Map Layers: ONHD Streams/Waterbodies QHUC12 (Subwatershed) OllSGS Topo OAssessed Waters Dlmpaired Waters D"i

Select HUC12

Oidentify one Catchment from map
Oidentify one HUC12 from map
Oidentify one HUC8 from map
Oidentify multiple HUC12S from map
Oselect one or more HUC12S from list

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After finishing Drainage Area entry, the information entered will be automatically saved. Double check that all
the necessary information has been entered by using the "Mandated Elements Check" at the top of the page:

Grants Reporting and Tracking System (GRTS)

Tribal Project v Mandated Elements Check Help

Grants & Projects ~

Tools ~ My Account ~ Help ~ Logout ( MBUCKELE)

Section View: (AN

# indicates mandated element.

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Project Information

Grantee: PENOBSCOT NATION

Pre-Award #:

01 —MBUCKELE-120963

Rpnion: 01

Annmnriatinn Ypar:

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Step 4: Link the new project page in GRIS with the corresponding EPA grant number

As described above, Tribal §319 competitive project pages can be created in GRTS before the project has been
awarded to a grant; these are called "pre-award projects" in GRTS. Once the grant number is known, these
competitive §319 projects can be linked to the correct grant number in GRTS. The instructions below outline the
process for linking competitive §319 project pages with the correct grant number.

On the GRTS home page, click "Grants & Projects" dropdown on top right.

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State Records

Tribal Grants

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ii. Click "Tribal Grants"

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Click "View Tribal Pre-Award Projects" blue button on right

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Click "Move Pre-Award Project(s) to Grant" button.

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View Tribal Pre-award Projects

To find the grant number you will be linking a competitive §319 project to, search by EPA Region and
Award Fiscal Year, "Award Fiscal Year" represents the original award year of the grant,
e.g., "Region 10 and 2015" will bring up all grants originally awarded in 2015 in Region 10.

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Region: 10

Award Fiscal 2015
Year:

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project to:

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Move Selected Projects) to Grant

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Select the grant number from the "Choose a Grant to move this project to" dropdown list

Note: this list of grant numbers is automatically populated in GRTS from NGGS.

Click the check box next to the Tribal §319 competitive project from the "Pre-Award Projects" list below
that you will be moving to the grant.

e.g., FY 2016: Tulalip Tribes of Washington: Tulalip Onsite Septic Program.

Due to the multi-year nature of PPG grants, there are often multiple competitive grants awarded under
one PPG. In the Tulalip Onsite Septic Program example, this project was awarded with 2015 money as a
2016 competitive grant. If a 2017 competitive grant was also awarded with 2015 money, then the 2017
project would also be associated with Award Fiscal Year 2015 (and would have the same grant number).

Note: All new pre-award projects moving forward will have the Competitive Award FY entered in the Title of the project. Older
grants like the one shown below do not have the Competitive Award FY in the title. This information is found by clicking on each
individual grant.

Pre-Award Projects

Move Selected Project(s) to Grant

Reg

Primary Subgrantee

Q 10

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA

Project: Meacham Creek Floodplain Restoration and Habitat Feature Installations

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MGORJALA-
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Project: Addressing water quality impairments in the Lapwai Creek watershed and setting the stage for future projects

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SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE OF THE SQUAXIN
ISLAND RESERV

Project State-of-the-Art Green Infrastructure Parking Lot Using Low Impact Development Standards

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MGORJALA-
105657

~ 10 SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY Project: Lone Tree Creek Water Quality Improvement Project - Phase II

» 10 TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON Project. Tulalip Onsite Septic Program

10-

MGORJALA-

105658

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MGORJALA-

105659

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viii. With both the appropriate "Pre-Award Project" and "Grant to move the project to" selected, click "Move
Selected Project(s) to Grant" button.

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Year:

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project to:

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A green "Selected Pre-Award Project moved to grant" message will pop up in the upper right-hand corner
when the project has successfully been moved to a grant. The project will then disappear from the list of
Pre-Award Projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Once entered, is the competitive Tribal §319 grant information in GRTS publicly available?

Not currently. The GRTS Tribal data is currently available only to individuals with GRTS accounts who have
been granted access to the Tribal section of GRTS by the EPA's GRTS Administrator (Alex Porteous, HQ). As
with the state §319 grant data, Tribal §319 grant data is able to be FOIA'd like any unclassified/unrestricted
federal information.

2. How do I view the competitive Tribal §319 grant project pages in GRTS?

As noted above, you will need a GRTS user account to view the Tribal project pages. You can create a new
account by visiting https://ofmpub.epa.gov/apex/grts/f?p=grts.

3. There was a change to a Tribal competitive grant project not reflected in the original application, so
information in GRTS is not accurate. How should we go about making this change to the GRTS project page?
We want the competitive Tribal §319 grant project pages to accurately reflect the projects implemented by
Tribes, so inaccuracies in any of the fields (e.g., NPS pollution subcategories; BMP types) should be
corrected. EPA Regional or HQ staff whose GRTS accounts have been authorized to edit the Tribal section of
GRTS may make changes to existing Tribal §319 competitive grant project pages, as well as create new
project pages. The GRTS system does identify the GRTS username of the individual who makes changes to a
project page. This tracking information can be used to perform data audits or quality assurance/quality
control.

4. Are the competitive Tribal §319 grant project pages associated with a Grant it from NGGS?

Yes - this is a second, follow-up step after competitive §319 grant project pages have been created.
Competitive Tribal §319 grant project pages are first entered into the GRTS "pre-award system", which
allows them to be entered without being associated with a grant number. However, project pages can be
associated with grants as soon as the grant details have been entered in NGGS. Projects entered in Pre-
Award can then be assigned to their respective grants, based on the Tribe's name, award fiscal year, and
grant number.

5. What do I do if a BMP I am looking for is not on the list that GRTS provides?

We encourage you to select something from the list that is provided. However, if you believe that a BMP
should be added, you can contact Margot Buckelew (Buckelew.margot@epa.gov) and it may be possible
work with the GRTS administrator (Alex Porteous) to add it, if needed.

6. What do I do if I accidentally associate a project with the wrong grant number in GRTS?

Unfortunately, there is no 'undo' button in GRTS. If you accidentally associate a project with the wrong grant
number from NGGS, get in contact with Margot Buckelew (Buckelew.margotffiepa.gov). Provide her with
the name of the project, the grant you accidentally assigned the project to, and the correct grant number
you want the project to be associated with, and she can correct it.

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