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Page 2 of 7 <br />effective water quality management decisions (including total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) <br />and watershed plans designed to meet water quality standards); and (3) implementing <br />concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOS) and storm water permitting programs. <br />States and Tribes will work toward adoption of nutrient criteria for fresh waters, adoption of the <br />1986 bacteria criteria, and adoption of fish tissue criteria for mercury in their water quality <br />standards. States will support EPA in implementing the "Permitting for Environmental Results <br />Strategy (PERS)," including: (1) developing and strengthening systems to ensure the integrity <br />of the program; (2) achieving and measuring environmental results; and (3) incorporating <br />efficiencies in permitting program operations. States will also conduct source water protection <br />actions to protect both ground water and surface waters used for drinking water. Tribes will <br />continue to conduct watershed assessments and will maintain and improve their capacity to <br />implement water quality programs through monitoring, assessments, planning, and standards <br />development. <br />TYPES OF ASSISTANCE <br />Formula Grants. <br />USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS <br />Water pollution control grants are intended to provide continuing support for the prevention <br />and abatement of surface and ground water pollution from point and nonpoint sources. <br />Continuing and recurrent water quality management program activities funded include water <br />quality planning and standards; monitoring and assessments; inspections and enforcement; <br />permitting; training; advice and assistance to local agencies; and public information. Funds <br />cannot be used for construction, operation, or maintenance of waste treatment plants, nor can <br />they be used for costs financed by other Federal grants. Assistance agreement awards under <br />this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding <br />geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: <br />http://geodata.epa.gov. <br />Applicant Eligibility <br />Eligible entities include State and interstate water pollution control agencies as defined in the <br />Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and Indian tribes qualified under CWA Section 518(e). <br />Agencies making application for funds must annually submit their pollution -control program to <br />the appropriate EPA Regional Administrator for approval. Requirements of the program are <br />based on Section 106 of the Act, and 40 CFR Parts 31, 35, and 130. For certain competitive <br />funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete <br />to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency's Assistance <br />Agreement Competition Policy. <br />Beneficiary Eligibility <br />State and interstate water pollution control agencies and Indian tribes qualified under Section <br />518(e) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). <br />Credentials/Documentation <br />Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State, tribal, and local <br />governments. State and interstate agencies and Indian tribes qualified under Section 518(e) of <br />the Clean Water Act must show compliance with 40 CFR 35, Subpart A and Subpart B. <br />http://www.cfda.govlplslporta1301CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg na... 9/16/2008 <br />