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.
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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.
U.S. EPA BIL SRF Implementation Memo Fact Sheet
This factsheet details EPA priorities in implementing BIL SRF funding for water infrastructure, such as allowing state flexibility, investing in disadvantaged communities, and making progress on lead service line replacement, among others. It also lists SRF funding numbers of funding available, state match, and additional subsidy.
U.S. EPA Office of Water State Revolving Funds Implementation Memo
This memorandum outlines a strategy for EPA collaborative implementation with state, local, and Tribal partners of $43 billion in water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This document also highlights the flexibility provided to states and borrowers to address a variety of local water quality and public health challenges.
U.S. EPA Letter on Use of DWSRF for Dam or Reservoir Rehab
This document includes two memoranda–both requesting and approving the request for a class exemption from the DWSRF. It also includes a policy and technical evaluation by EPA’s Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, detailing why states may need a DWSRF class deviation, as well as criteria, and state examples.
U.S. EPA Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory
This document provides information related to inventory requirements and planning, historical records review rule requirements, service line inspection methods, recommendations for developing the inventory, and public accessibility requirements.
U.S. EPA 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates Program Guide
This document details the eligibility criteria and requirements for EPA’s 2022 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates which provides subsidies for the replacement of existing school buses with clean and zero-emission (ZE) school buses as well as eligible infrastructure.
U.S. EPA Proposed Public Interest Adjustment Period Waiver for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program; 2022 DERA State Grants; and 2022 DERA Tribal and Insular Area Request for Applications
This draft for public comment seeks comments on a proposed waiver concerning the application of Buy America, Build America Act (BABAA) based on public interest adjustment period waiver for 2022 Clean School Bus Rebate Program; 2022 DERA State Grants; and 2022 DERA Tribal and Insular Area Request for Applications.
