FY 2011 Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention

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AGENCY: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, Air & Waste Management Division, Chemical Risk Information BranchTITLE: FY 2011 Chemical Emergency Preparedness and PreventionProjects in Region 7ACTION: Request for Proposals (RFP)RFP NO: EPA-R7AWMD-11-002CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NO: 66.810- Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention (CEPP) Technical Assistance Grants Program activities relating to the Clean Air Act.DUE DATE: The closing date and time for receipt of proposal submissions, regardless of mode of submission, is May 13, 2011, 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT). All hard copies of proposal packages must be received by Tina Wilkins at EPA Region 7 in order to be considered for funding. Electronic submissions must be submitted electronically to EPA through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) by May 13, 2011, 5:00 p.m. CDT in order to be considered for funding. Proposals received after the closing date and time will not be considered for funding.SUMMARY: Notice of Request for Proposals for projects to be funded from the Air & Waste Management Division (AWMD), Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Projects for Region 7 - CFDA 66.810. Region 7 is soliciting proposals which undertake the facilitation of the implementation of the chemical accident prevention, preparedness, and response requirements under Sections 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (CAA).Projects must occur within the states or Tribal Nations of EPA Region 7 – Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and/or Nebraska and nine Tribal Nations.FUNDING/AWARDS: The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is up to $70,000. EPA anticipates awarding up to 4 grants from this announcement, subject to availability of funds, the quality of proposals received, and other applicable considerations.This opportunity is for a one-time project demonstration, and not on-going general activities.

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