This letter offers recommendations for BIL implementation including flexibility for states as well as clearer EPA guidance on metrics, environmental justice, BABA requirements, and coordination between funding programs.
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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 BIL: 2022 SRF Grants to States, Tribes, and Territories by Program
This document lists 2022 DWSRF and CWA grant amounts by state and program.
BIL Clean 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.
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.
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.
