This IUP Initial Discussion Guide is meant to help EPA regions engage states on expectations and plans for implementing BIL funding programs. These questions are intended to provide an understanding of best practices and EPA recommendations and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
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BIL Drinking Water SRF Intended Use Plan Oversight Guidance
This IUP Initial Discussion Guide is meant to help EPA regions engage states on expectations and plans for implementing BIL funding programs. These questions are intended to provide an understanding of best practices and EPA recommendations and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
U.S. EPA BIL Implementation Overview
This presentation provides information on early implementation accomplishments, IIJA resources, and grant timelines for Land, Clean School Bus, Water, and Pollution Prevention programs.
U.S. EPA BIL Implementation Guidance for the District of Columbia and Territories
This memorandum describes key priorities for SRF BIL Implementation, technical information pertaining to program requirements for the five SRF funds through the BIL, and key BIL amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
U.S. EPA Letter to Governors on State Revolving Fund Allotments
This letter from EPA Administrator Regan to Governors describes BIL’s investment in drinking water and wastewater systems, highlighting EPA goals and priorities for partnering with states and estimated 2022 state allotments of funds through the SRFs.
Office of Land and Emergency Management Slide on SWIFR, Recycling, and Batteries
This presentation provides an overview of funding for OLEM programs, specifically grant awards for FFY 2022 and descriptions of program goals.
U.S. EPA Build America Buy America Act WIFIA Waiver for Projects in Design
This memo describes EPA’s decision to waive certain BABAA requirements for WIFIA program project design plans prior to May, 14, 2022 in order to promote more timely and cost-effective water infrastructure upgrades.
DWSRF Disadvantaged Community Definition: A Reference for States
This document defines what disadvantaged communities (DAC) are and lists their indicators, evaluating the strengths and limitations of these indicators. It also provides information on uses of DAC additional subsidy in FFY 2021 and considerations for states seeking to improve assistance to DACs.
National Estuary Program BIL Implementation Memo
This memo describes BIL’s partnership with NEP in implementing $132 million in funding for FFY 2022-2026 as well as project priorities and guidance.
U.S. EPA BIL SRF Q & A Document
This document offers answers to questions related to CWSRF and DWSRF topics. Topics include: CWSRF TA reserve, additional subsidization, cash-draws, DWSRF set-asides, eligibility, equivalency, grants management, LSLR, and small systems.
