[OKRA] EPA Recycling Grant Proposals Due July 8

[Hershey, Ilda]

EPA Waste Minimization & The Resource Conservation Challenge Grant<http://mail3.thedatabank.com/track?enid=ZW1haWxpZD11bnNjaG9vbGVyQGxyZWMub3JnJnVzZXJpZD0zNzE0NTQyNzExMjY2OTUwNjA2NjE3MDU0OTgmZXh0cmE9ZnVuZDImdHlwZT1jbGljayZtYWlsaW5naWQ9NDI3Jm1lc3NhZ2VpZD0xNzA1NCZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPUM0MjdfTTE3MDU0X0IxMCZzZXJpYWw9MTE3ODUzODgyMCYmJjkwMCYmJmh0dHA6Ly93d3cuZXBhLmdvdi9lYXJ0aDFyNi82cGQvcmNyYV9jL3dhc3RlbWluL2luZGV4Lmh0bQ==>

EPA Region 6 is soliciting proposals<http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6pd/rcra_c/wastemin/sw_rfp.pdf> that address the national Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) priorities of increasing recycling of municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, and industrial materials in Region 6. The region includes Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and 66 Tribes. This funding supports EPA's strategic goal of land preservation and restoration.  Proposals are due July 8, 2010.

Funding Availability/Awards: Total estimated program funding for 2010 is approximately $50,000. EPA Region 6 anticipates funding up to two cooperative agreements at $25,000 each subject to the availability of funds and the quality of proposals received.

Eligible Applicants: Proposals will be accepted from States, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, interstate and intrastate government agencies and instrumentalities, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit organizations.


The Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC<http://www.epa.gov/osw/rcc/>) is a national effort to conserve our valuable natural resources and energy by managing materials more efficiently. By focusing on waste reduction and energy recovery activities, the RCC will improve public health and the environment. Today the RCC is expanding across programs - waste, water, air, toxics, pollution prevention, pesticides, and compliance - and also includes activities in the Regions, States, and Tribes. The RCC identifies areas of program focus, or "challenges" that are ready for voluntary partnerships. Each of these challenges works to resolve national environmental problems by finding environmentally acceptable solutions.


A Challenge to all Americans


The RCC challenges all Americans - makers of goods, sellers of goods, and buyers of goods to:

 *   Prevent pollution and promote recycling and reuse;
 *   Reduce priority chemicals at all life cycle stages; and
 *   Conserve energy and materials.

The RCC Team works actively across the Agency to implement RCC projects and promote resource conservation. The Pollution Prevention and Resource Conservation STEER Committee is a joint effort to prevent pollution and reduce and recycle municipal solid and hazardous waste.  Visit the Committee home page<http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6en/xp/enxp2d.htm>.






Waste Minimization and Materials Management


Waste is lost material, lost product, and lost profit. Waste minimization can reduce these losses while improving your bottom line and the environment. As part of the RCC, the EPA has developed National Partnership for Environmental Priorities<http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/npep/index.htm> (NPEP) to focus on the source reduction, recycling, and improved materials management of hazardous chemicals.


Click here to learn more about the Region 6 NPEP Partners<http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6pd/rcra_c/wastemin/partners.html>.




Region 6 RCC Innovations


In July 2003, the Corrective Action and Waste Minimization Section began work on pilot projects with Region 6 State agencies. Coordination and communication between our States and EPA Headquarters is a huge part of our work. We are looking for projects that will reduce or recycle wastes, both solid and hazardous.



Click here for information on upcoming projects<http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6pd/rcra_c/wastemin/pilots.html>.




Region 6 Regulatory Assistance


The Region 6 RCC Team helps facilities work through regulatory issues on proposed waste minimization projects. We coordinate between the facility, the State agency, and EPA Regions and Headquarters offices.


Click here for more information<http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6pd/rcra_c/wastemin/regassist.html>.




For General Information...


Click here for additional resources.<http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6pd/rcra_c/wastemin/links.html>





Ilda T. Hershey
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Assistant State Extension Specialist
Solid Waste Management Programs
Oklahoma State University
536 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-9806
Fax: 405-744-9835
ilda.hershey at okstate.edu<mailto:ilda.hershey at okstate.edu>
http://agecon.okstate.edu/wastenew

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