U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Urban Watershed Management Branch, 2890 Woodbridge Avenue, MS-104, Edison, New Jersey 08837

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DUE 080398 POC Ruth Perlman 732-321-6603 E-MAIL: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, perlman.ruth@epa.gov. DESC: U.S. EPA's National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) is issuing under its Wet Weather Flow Research Program a "Request for Assistance Application" (RFA) for a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization to conduct research on performance and cost of pollution prevention measures -- product substitution, controlled use, or improved handling, storage, and drainage practices -- for preventing the release of toxic pollutants to urban stormwater runoff. The specific toxic pollutant(s), source material(s), and pollution prevention approach(es) evaluated are to be proposed and justified by the applicant. The pollution prevention approach(es) shall be selected from the types listed above. NRMRL expects this solicitation to result in a cooperative agreement (CA) with a 3-year project period. EPA estimates that it will contribute $ 244,000 to completion of this project. A minimum 5%-cost share is required of the recipient. Evaluation criteria for proposals include responsiveness to the RFA requirements, scientific merit, project staff qualifications, facilities and equipment, and budget. This solicitation is made under the statutory authority of the Clean Water Act, Section 104(b)(2) and the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1442(a)(3). Through this RFA one CA will be awarded to a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization submitting a successful application. In response to letters of interest, NRMRL will send out the solicitation package (RFA) on and/or after August 3, 1998. All criteria must be addressed as stipulated within the RFA; applicants not following the criteria will not be considered. All requests for the RFA must be in writing, including email. Telephone requests will not be honored. Requests shall be directed to -- Attention: Ruth Perlman at either FAX number 732-321-6640, or E-mail address: perlman.ruth@epa.gov or mailing address at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Urban Watershed Management Branch, 2890 Woodbridge Avenue, MS-104, Edison, NJ 08837-3679. Responses to the RFA are due to NRMRL by the Close of Business Eastern Daylight Savings Time (5:00 PM) in 35 calendar days from the issue date of the RFA. Posted 07/08/98. (0189)

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