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1. The City is interested in the E-Waste Amnesty Day Grants. Does the
Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program (HD14) cover this?
Answer: Yes, the HD14 grant can cover e-waste amnesty events for a
limited range of e-waste; however, the California Integrated Waste
Management Board (CIWMB) does not currently have an "amnesty day" grant
grant program specifically for the collection of e-waste. Please note that
with the implementation on January 1, 2005 of the Electronic Waste Recycling
Act of 2003 (SB20) and related amendments (SB50), HD14 grant-sponsored
e-waste amnesty events must focus on electronic devices that are not listed
as covered electronic waste (CEW). CEWs are eligible for reimbursement from
the advance disposal fees charged for CEW sold after January 1. CEWs
include:
- Cathode ray tubes (CRT) and CRT-containing devices
- Computer monitors containing CRTs
- Laptop computers with liquid crystal display (LCD) screens
- LCD containing desktop monitors
- Televisions containing CRTs
- NOTE: Plasma TVs and LCD TVs will be added to the fee collection
system on July 1, 2005
However, eligible HD14 expenses could still include the collection of the
following e-waste items:
- Computer peripherals (including, keyboards, mouse, printers,
speakers)
- Small electronics (including cell phones, calculators, VCRs, DVDs,
etc.)
- Printers, and
- Copiers
2. We'd like to move forward on our grant project, but are still wondering
what, if any, impact the Recycling Payment System (SB20/50) has on eligible
grant expenses, such as CRT collection. How will this affect HD14 expenditures
for the collection of e-waste?
Answer: E-waste covered by the Recycling Payment System (SB20/50)
is not eligible for funding through HD14. Thus, it will have a positive
impact on HD14 by focusing grant dollars on the collection of non-SB20/50
legacy e-waste for which the state is not currently providing reimbursement,
such as CPU's, keyboards, mice, cell phones, etc.
Impact on Eligible Payments: HD14 grants will NOT reimburse for any costs
related to collection of e-waste covered by SB20/50, as local jurisdictions
could receive payment ($0.20 per pound for eligible materials) as collectors
for CEW.
CRT collection: No, collection of CRTs will NOT be an eligible expense as
CRTs are considered CEW.
3. What are the eligible e-waste expenses that this grant will cover?
Answer: Eligible e-waste expenses for HD14 include the following
items:
- Computer peripherals (including, keyboards, mouse, printers,
speakers)
- Small electronics (including cell phones, calculators, VCRs, DVDs,
etc)
- Printers, and
- Copiers
4. If we receive console TVs and computer monitors at our collection
facility or event, will costs incurred processing these items be eligible
expenses to bill under this grant?
Answer: No, console TVs and computer monitors are considered CEW
and are not eligible for reimbursement through HD14. Local jurisdictions
will be able to cover those costs by participating in the SB 20/50 program.
5. If we receive computers (i.e. hard drives and peripherals) and
printers, at our collection facility or event, will that be eligible for
reimbursement under this grant?
Answer: Computer hard drives, computer peripherals, and printers
are not considered CEW. Thus, the full cost of collecting and recycling
these items could be eligible expenses.
6. Can we ask for funds to expand our facilities while also asking for
grants to fund a program to educate the Asian community regarding electronic
waste?
Answer: Yes, grants can include multiple program components as
long as all tasks and goals are in line with the jurisdiction's currently
adopted Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE). However, the applicant
will have to "choose" ONE of the program criteria listed below that best
characterizes the proposed program in order to potentially qualify for extra
points. The applicant must designate or declare this criterion on the Cover
Sheet.
- Establish a permanent and sustainable HHW collection facility(ies);
- Expand permanent HHW collection facility(ies) to accommodate
Electronic-waste, Universal Waste Electronic Devices (UWED), and other
universal wastes;
- Demonstrate or pilot targeted universal waste programs; or
- Develop a Recycled Paint Certification Project.
Note: Expansion is allowed on local government facility(ies) only, and
NOT private facility(ies).
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Multiple Proposals and Regional Applications
7. Can an individual jurisdiction submit more than one application for
HD14, even though an applicant may only receive up to $200,000?
Answer: Yes, but ONLY IF one of the two applications proposes a
Recycled Paint Certification System Project and the other application
proposes an eligible HD14 project.
8. Can an individual applicant receive two grant awards for a total not to
exceed $200,000?
Answer: No, not unless one project is a Recycled Paint
Certification System Project. (See answer to Question 7.)
However, two $100,000 projects from the same applicant could be combined
into one application for $200,00 that reflects the strengths of both
projects.
9. Under the grant proposal, can funding be granted for multiple
endeavors, such as establishing a permanent and sustainable HHW collection
facility and also establishing targeted U-waste programs, or must only one task
be chosen for the grant? Must the project focus on one theme?
Answer: Yes, a grant proposal may include as many endeavors as the
applicant deems necessary to accomplish its goals and and objectives, while
meeting the needs of the community, as long as all goals and objectives are
in line with the jurisdiction's currently adopted Household Hazardous Waste
Element (HHWE). As noted in the response to Question 6 above, the applicant
can only receive "points" for one of the program priority criterion and must
designate or declare the criterion on the Cover Sheet.
10. The guidelines for HD14 allow individual jurisdictions to request up
to $200,000 and regional groups (two or more cities/counties) to request up to
$300,000. Can you clarify the definition for individual jurisdictions and
regional groups?
Answer: An individual jurisdiction is a single city or county,
applying by itself.
A regional group is comprised of a lead jurisdiction, designated to act
on behalf of all participating jurisdictions, and the participating cities
and/or counties. The lead jurisdiction will be the Grantee and will be
responsible for the performance of the grant, recordkeeping and for
submission of all required documentation. Jurisdictions participating in a
Joint Powers Authority (JPA) may designate the JPA as their regional lead
jurisdiction if the JPA agreement includes solid and/or hazardous waste
management. If a jurisdiction is a participant in a regional program
applicant, it may not apply individually.
11. If we are proposing a countywide education programthat would be on
behalf of the county and all the cities within the county, would we be able to
apply for $300,000?
Answer: Yes, if the applicant represents a regional group (two or
more cities/counties participating in the grant project), it may request up
to $300,000. A lead agency would need to be designated and a Letter of
Authorization would be required from each participating jurisdiction.
12. Can the programs/activities included in one application be initiated
in two different geographical areas?
Answer: If the two different geographical areas are in different
jurisdictions, there must be a Regional Partnership between the
jurisdictions that will be enjoying the benefit of the HD14 grant program.
If the disparate geographical areas are within the same jurisdiction, they
may be included in the single application of an individual applicant. (See
previous answers for more information on regional programs for multiple
jurisdictions.)
13. Can commercial businesses partner with a local jurisdiction to obtain
funding for the delivery of program services under HD14? If so, what is the
procedure for obtaining a resolution from the local jurisdiction?
Answer: A commercial business may partner with a local
jurisdiction to deliver program services under HD14, and thus be eligible to
receive HD14 grant funds as a subcontractor. However, the local jurisdiction
will be the grant "applicant" and will be responsible for the performance of
the grant, for submission of all documentation and will be responsible for
any payments to the commercial business partner. The CIWMB will only pay the
local jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction has a different process for obtaining
a resolution. If awarded a grant, the local jurisdiction, as the "applicant"
would be responsible for obtaining the resolution. The commercial business
partner should obtain a copy of the Grant Agreement, which includes the
Procedures and Requirements and Terms and Conditions, from the local
jurisdiction, so that all entities working on the grant project will be
aware of the grant requirements.
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14. Would a long-term, sustainable identity change to the HHW program,
making it a multijurisdictional, general pollution prevention program that
addresses regional needs, including all toxic substances and water quality
issues under the same umbrella of Pollution Prevention, be appealing to the
CIWMB as a grant proposal for HD14?
Answer: Yes, pollution prevention, particularly publicity and
educational activities, is an eligible activity, but it is not a High
Priority Activity for the HD14 grant program. Therefore, it is important
that the applicant stress the multi jurisdictional aspect of the HHW program
and critical regional needs when crafting the proposal.
15. One of items in the list of ineligible costs is purchasing or leasing
of vehicles by non-governmental agencies. Does this mean that we are limited in
the way of eligible costs only for compensation for the use of vehicles owned by
our company, but if we lease or purchase vehicles then those costs would be
ineligible?
Answer: Yes, if you are a nongovernmental entity/subcontractor for
the grant, then yes, the cost of leasing or purchasing vehicles is
ineligible under HD14.
16. The work plan for the required task C lists four organizations to
review--ASTM, Master Painters Institute (MPI), Scientific Certification Systems
and Green Seal. Such investigations may result in a recommendation that a
certification system include a performance standard such as MPIand recommend
Scientific Certification Systems or another option instead of Green Seal to
verify the recycled content, chemical components, etc. of recycled paint. Can
the applicant/grantee suggest another environmental certification than Green
Seal?
Answer: Yes. The four groups listed represent the minimum number
of organizations that must be analyzed under the proposed Recycled Paint
Certification Project. If time and resources permit, the grantee would have
the ability to investigate additional organizations and may include that in
the work plan.
17. Required Task E states "Develop final recommendation to Workgroup and
Special Waste Division of CIWMB for approval of standards and certification
process." Once a recycled paint certification "process" is developed and brought
to the Special Waste Division of CIWMB, who approves the process and how much
time do they need to approve it? Do we expect a letter from CIWMB Special Waste
Division giving us the approval to proceed to contract with the certification
organizations recommended?
Answer: The goal of the grant is to develop a system that will be
accepted by the stakeholders. This Scope of Work does not include a task,
nor the funding, for each producer of recycled paint to be certified. The
recommendation (Task E) will be submitted to the Special Waste Division's
grant manager as the final deliverable for the grant. "Approval" in the
context of the grant simply means that the document itself contains all the
required information, meets the requirements of the grant, etc. The CIWMB
will not approve the recommendation on its merits, as it is expected that
the recommendation will be evaluated by several parties in a collaborative
process and in partnership with the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) and
National Paint Dialogue Markets Work Group.
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