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The statutory authority for this project is CERCLA 117(e) as amended by 42 USC 9617(e); it authorizes Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) to be awarded to groups of individuals affected by or threatened by a release at a Superfund site so that they can obtain independent technical assistance to interpret site-related documents and share this information to the rest of the community. The objective of each TAG is to procure an independent technical advisor(s) to review and inform the community on EPA documents related to cleaning up the Superfund site that is affecting them. The goal of each TAG is that the technical advisor's information aids the community in the preparation of public comments which assists the community to more meaningfully participate in the cleanup decision-making process. Only one grant is available per site, at any time. EPA does not prioritize among eligible sites. All TAG applications are given equal priority as long as the site and group are eligible. The applicant group must meet eligibility requirements, and minimum administrative and management capability requirements by demonstrating they have or will have reliable procedures for record keeping and financial accountability related to TAG management. In addition, all applications must address the following: plans for using a technical advisor's services, plans and ability to inform other members of the community, and the group's membership (representative of the different individuals/groups affected by the site). Funding must be used to obtain technical assistance so that the community better understand technical issues related to the cleanup of the Superfund site affecting them and to provide comments on technical and decisions throughout the cleanup process. Groups may obtain a technical advisor to help them understand site-related documents and information, such as: the nature of the environmental and public health hazards at the site; the various stages of health and environmental investigations; cleanup and operation and maintenance activities for a site; exposure investigation and health studies; site monitoring plans and reports; the remedial investigation feasibility study, record of decision, remedial design documents; site reuse options and considerations; selection and construction of remedial action; removal activities; and operation and maintenance.
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Since the program began on March 24, 1988, through September 30, 2016, 343 TAG awards have been issued by EPA, totaling almost $31,000,000 (including new awards, additional funds, waivers and deviations). In most cases, EPA receives only one application for a site and in most cases an award is made. EPA did not receive any Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible community groups in FY 2016. Therefore, no new TAG awards were made in FY 2016. However, eight supplemental funding awards were made to existing grantees, totaling $240,000. The grant includes an outreach component wherein the grantee helps to educate the broader community on issues related to the site cleanup. Under this grant, grantees have developed community newsletters, developed web sites, conducted community meetings to help other community members better understand technical information related to the site cleanup and to better respond to site-related technical documents during public comment periods. Technical comments provided to EPA under this grant assist EPA in meeting Superfund strategic targets of identifying and controlling unacceptable human exposures from site contamination; monitoring and controlling migration of contaminated ground water; and identifying a final remedy suitable for stated reuse (under Goal 3.2.2 of EPA’s Strategic Plan). Since the program began on March 24, 1988, through September 30, 2016, 343 TAG awards have been issued by EPA, totaling almost $30,800,000 (including new awards, additional funds, waivers and deviations). In most cases, EPA receives only one application for a site and in most cases an award is made. EPA did not receive any Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible community groups in FY 2016. Therefore, no new TAG awards were made in FY 2016. However, ten supplemental funding awards were made to existing grantees, totaling $305,000. The grant includes an outreach component wherein the grantee helps to educate the broader community on issues related to the site cleanup. Under this grant, grantees have developed community newsletters, developed web sites, conducted community meetings to help other community members better understand technical information related to the site cleanup and to better respond to site-related technical documents during public comment periods. Technical comments provided to EPA under this grant assist EPA in meeting Superfund strategic targets of identifying and controlling unacceptable human exposures from site contamination; monitoring and controlling migration of contaminated ground water; and identifying a final remedy suitable for stated reuse (under Goal 3.2.2 of EPA’s Strategic Plan).
Since the program began on March 24, 1988, through September 30, 2016, 343 TAG awards have been issued by EPA, totaling more than $31,000,000 (including new awards, additional funds, waivers and deviations). In most cases, EPA receives only one application for a site and in most cases an award is made. EPA did not award any new TAGs in FY 2016. However, seven supplemental funding awards were made to existing grantees, totaling $287,000. The grant includes an outreach component wherein the grantee helps to educate the broader community on issues related to the site cleanup. Under this grant, grantees have developed community newsletters, developed web sites, conducted community meetings to help other community members better understand technical information related to the site cleanup and to better respond to site-related technical documents during public comment periods. Technical comments provided to EPA under this grant assist EPA in meeting Superfund strategic targets of identifying and controlling unacceptable human exposures from site contamination; monitoring and controlling migration of contaminated ground water; and identifying a final remedy suitable for stated reuse (under Goal 3.2.2 of EPA’s Strategic Plan).
Since the program began on March 24, 1988, through FY 2017, 343 TAG awards have been issued by EPA, totaling almost 11 supplemental funding awards were made to existing grantees, totaling $387,000. The grant includes an outreach component wherein the grantee helps to educate the broader community on issues related to the site cleanup. Under this grant, grantees have developed community newsletters, developed web sites, conducted community meetings to help other community members better understand technical information related to the site cleanup and to better respond to site-related technical documents during public comment periods. Technical comments provided to EPA under this grant assist EPA in meeting Superfund strategic targets of identifying and controlling unacceptable human exposures from site contamination; monitoring and controlling migration of contaminated ground water; and identifying a final remedy suitable for stated reuse (under Goal 3.2.2 of EPA’s Strategic Plan). In FY 2018 EPA awarded three new TAGs, totaling $100,000 and six supplemental funding awards totaling $210,000 were made to existing grantees.
In FY 2022 EPA awarded seven supplemental funding awards totaling $250,000 to existing grantees. No new TAGs were awarded.
In FY 2024 EPA awardee six supplemental funding awards totaling $175,000 to existing grantees, and one new TAG award totaling $25,000. Funding enabled community-based groups to procure independent technical assistance to help them and their community better understand Superfund site technical information and be more involved in the cleanup decisions.
In FY 2025 EPA estimates awarding four supplemental funding awards totaling $150,000 to existing grantees and one new TAG awards totaling $50,000. Funding will enable community-based groups to procure independent technical assistance to help them and their community better understand Superfund site technical information and be more involved in the cleanup decisions.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
