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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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.
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.
ASTSWMO Guidance for Developing a State Contaminants of Emerging Concern Program
This document provides examples, best practices, and recommendations that states may want to consider when developing a State CEC program.
EPA Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice: Cumulative Impacts Addendum
This Addendum builds on the discussion of cumulative impacts in EJ Legal Tools, providing further detail and analysis on the Agency’s legal authority to address cumulative impacts affecting communities with…
