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81.106:  Transport of Transuranic Wastes to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant: States and Tribal Concerns, Proposed Solutions

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Objectives:  To enlist cooperation among the tribes, the southern, western, and midwestern States on the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) shipping corridors, and DOE in developing plans and procedures for the safe and uneventful transportation of transuranic waste from current temporary storage facilities to the WIPP.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

81.106 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Eligibility is restricted by action of the Western Governors' Association, Southern Governors' Association, the State of New Mexico and tribal governments along WIPP transportation routes. DOE administers agreements with 14 southern State governments, four mid-west state governments, and two northeast state governments. The Western Governors' Association is the negotiating body for 11 western states on the WIPP transportation route. Each tribal government on the WIPP transportation route elected to represent themselves. Participation in this program is restricted to the above list of organizations and to the 10 affected tribal governments.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Benefits from this program will go to DOE and the State and tribal governments located on the WIPP disposal phase shipping corridor.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

81.106 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Agreements are noncompetitive among DOE, the Western Governors' Association, southern states, tribal governments and the State of New Mexico. No other organizations may participate in this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  After informal communication, a formal proposal by the applicants, is submitted to the DOE Carlsbad Area Office. Note: All eligible parties are participating in the program and applications from others will not be accepted.

Award Procedure:  Decisions are made by DOE Carlsbad Area Office. Award documents are then prepared.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Not applicable.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The awards are restricted to the entities listed in the "Applicant Eligibility" portion of this program listing. Eligibility is restricted by action of the Western Governors' Association, Southern Governors' Association, the State of New Mexico and tribal governments along WIPP transportation routes. DOE administers agreements with 14 southern State governments, four mid-west state governments, and two northeast state governments. The Western Governors' Association is the negotiating body for 11 western states on the WIPP transportation route. Each tribal government on the WIPP transportation route elected to represent themselves. Participation in this program is restricted to the above list of organizations and to the 10 affected tribal governments.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Details on funded projects for transportation and emergency response planning activities are contained in State and tribal work plans submitted to the Carlsbad Area Office.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From $36,000 to $1,850,000.

81.106 RELATED PROGRAMS:

81.106 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

81.106 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $4,090,000; FY 00 est $5,155,000 and FY 01 est $5,231,000.

Budget Account Number:  89-0242-0-1-053.

Authorization:  National Security and Military Application of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act, Public Law 96-164; Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act, Public Law 102-579, as amended.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  DOE Financial Assistance Rules and 10 CFR 600 apply.

81.106 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  DOE Carlsbad Area Office, Department of Energy, P.O. Box 3090, Carlsbad, NM 88221-3090. Contact: Ralph Smith, Institutional Relations Manager. Phone: (505) 234-7335. Use the same number for FTS.

Headquarters Office:  Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Office, Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585. Contact: Alton D. Harris, III. Phone: (301) 903-8466. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

81.106 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Schedule for DOE payments will be established during negotiations.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  The participating States, tribes, and the DOE will work to develop, coordinate, and implement activities in accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and public information programs to help ensure the safe transportation of transuranic waste to the WIPP site and safe disposal operations. Financial assistance is provided to support cooperation among the tribes, the southern, western, and midwestern States on the WIPP corridors, and DOE in developing plans and procedures for the safe uneventful transportation of transuranic waste from current temporary storage facilities to WIPP. Restrictions on the use of funds depends on the specific collaborative agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE.

81.106 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  A reporting schedule will be established during negotiations.

Audits:  Audits will be conducted to ensure that funding is properly used. Audits will be performed at appropriate intervals depending on the duration of the project.

Records:  The grantee is expected to maintain records to fulfill auditing needs.