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United States Environmental Protection Agency Air Pollution Control, Section 105 Grant Application; funding for FY 17-18 project period.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the Parks and Conservation Resources Director of the grant application with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Air Pollution Control, Section 105 Grant.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air and other natural resources
Summary:
This action approves a grant application for EPA’s continued funding of the local Air Pollution Control Program. The Air Pollution Control Section 105 Grant program is to assist in the planning, developing, establishing, improving and maintaining adequate programs for prevention and control of air pollution.
Background/Explanation:
This program focuses on the core air protection objectives of attaining and maintaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards, ambient monitoring, addressing air toxics, supporting compliance and enforcement efforts, and permitting air pollution sources. This application is for the fourth year of the project/budget funding cycle which includes costs from 10/01/17 through 9/30/18.
Fiscal Impact:
Requested funding is $250,000.00 for FY18 program funding. A match of $957,235.00 is required for FY18 funding. The grant provides 100% reimbursement for approved costs. Expenditures are budgeted in the Air Quality Division operating budget of the General Fund and Tag Fee Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Department Director to approve this Grant Application is granted under Code Chapter II, Article III, Section 2-64.
Staff Member Responsible:
Ajaya Satyal, Air Quality Division Manager, Parks & Conservation Resources
Partners:
U.S. EPA
Attachments:
FY18 Pinellas County Section 105 Air Pollution Control Grant Application Package
OMB Approval_Grants Intent to Apply Received - FY18 Air Pollution Control, Section 105 Grant
105 Grant_A-00402115 Prior Awards