In addition, EPA expects to promulgate final rules in the near future that will include program specific regulations for Water Quality Cooperative Agreements to States, Tribes, local governments, interstate agencies and intertribal consortia. Full application packages should not be submitted at this time. This section should also include a discussion of a communication plan for distributing the project results to interested parties. The relationship of the proposed project to the priorities identified in this notice. How well the project proposes to address a nationally important need, issue, or interest.
Communication plan to transfer results of the project to other potentially interested parties.
How well the project furthers the goal of the Clean Water Act to prevent, reduce, and eliminate water pollution. Cost effectiveness of the proposal. Compliance with directions for submittal contained in this notice. EPA may consider applications even if all criteria are not fully met, provided the proposed projects meet the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and funds are available for such projects. Application Procedure Electronic transmittal of pre-proposals is preferred to facilitate the review process.