They shall be subjected to administrative evaluation to determine adequacy of application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevancy of the project or program. For States under Section 3011, grants and cooperative agreements are renewed annually, provided all requirements are met. This program operates under a formula. By law, all States and trust territories are eligible for funding. The total project period varies according to program requirements.
Assistance is awarded by advance payment method.
Under Section 3011, funds may be used for development and implementation of authorized State hazardous waste programs. Federal audits will be made in accordance with the policies of OMB Circular No. A-73 to ensure that funds have been applied efficiently, economically and effectively. Periodic audits should be made as part of the recipient's system of financial management and internal control to meet terms and conditions of grants and other agreements. The Circular implements the Single Audit Act amendments of 1996. With the revised Circular, the previous OMB Circular No.