HomeMy WebLinkAbout920565.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPLICATION FOR WELLHEAD PROTECTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT 1992 COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado,
pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested
with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Health Department has received information from
the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding Wellhead Protection
Demonstration Projects 1992 Cooperative Agreement Funds by cover letter from
James F. Dunn, Chief for Ground-Water Branch, a copy of which is attached hereto
as "Exhibit A," and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Health Department has reviewed said information
and has provided to the Board of County Commissioners a project outline and
budget for a wellhead protection project in Weld County, Colorado, a copy of
which is attached hereto as "Exhibit B, " and
WHEREAS, the Board deems it appropriate to instruct the Weld County Health
Department to prepare all appropriate applications for said funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Weld County Health Department is instructed to prepare
any and all necessary applications for the United States Environmental Protection
Agency Wellhead Protection Demonstration Projects 1992 Cooperative Agreement
Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is,
authorized to sign any such applications prior to their submittal.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 24th day of June, A.D. , 1992.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: �� WELD CO TY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board
be a Kenne , Chairman
BY:
eputy Cler to the Board . Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem
APPROVED AS FORM: EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING - (AYE)
C. W. Kir
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County Attorney Gor . a y
W. . Webster
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John Pickle, Director
Environmental Protection Services
Department of Health
1517 - 16 Ave. Court
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Dear Mr. Pickle:
In mailing the application package for the referenced
grants, the EPA Region VIII Ground-Water Branch inadvertently
omitted the guidance that was prepared for applicants ' use in the
development of a Wellhead Protection Demonstration Grant
submittal . We recommend that you review and utilize the enclosed
document as needed to prepare your grant package.
Please excuse this omission. If you should have any
questions, feel free to call Randy Brown (303-294-1162) or Rich
Muza (303-294-1164) of my staff .
Sincerely,
(ZZZA E. M.-`
James F. Dunn, Ch±bf FOIE
Ground-Water Branch
Enclosure
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UNITED STATES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WELLHEAD PROTECTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS:
GUIDANCE FOR FY 1992 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDS
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WELLHEAD PROTECTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS:
GUIDANCE FOR FY 1992 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDS
I. INTRODUCTION
The 1986 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) established the
Wellhead Protection (WHP) Program to protect those ground waters that supply wells
and well lelds contributing drinking water to public water supply systems. The
increased management of contamination risks to these public water supply systems
through the WHP Program provides the basis for significant gains in human health
protection in a targeted, effective, manner.
_ Local governments play an important part in the implementation of a State WHP
Program because of their responsibility for delineation and management of the
Wellhead Protection Area(s) (WHPA) in their communities. Implementing this program
includes delineating the WHPA, locating the potential sources of contamination,
assessing management options, and preparing for the effects of a spill.
In fiscal year 1992 EPA will make available $1,400,000 for grants to local
communities to show how the efforts of local communities can assist in better
implementation of a WHP Program. This guidance outlines the purpose, authority,
criteria, and procedures for awarding these Wellhead Protection Demonstration Project
Cooperative Agreement funds to local communities. It is the intention of the EPA's
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW) to fund a total of between 30
and 60 projects, with awards up to $50,000.
WHP Program Demonstration Project funds will be awarded through
cooperative agreements under the authority of Section 1442(b)(3)(C) of the SDWA.
Any municipality as defined in the SDWA, Section 1401(10) is eligible to apply for WHP
Program Demonstration Project funds; this includes cities, towns, Indian tribes, or
other public bodies created by or pursuant to State law.
II. BACKGROUND
The SDWA Amendments of 1986 require States to establish and submit a State
WHP Program to EPA for approval. Each State Program must, at a minimum, contain
the following seven elements stated in Section 1428(a) of the Amendments:
1. Specify duties of State agencies and local government entities
2. Determine wellhead protection areas
3. Identify potential sources of contamination
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4. Specify management approaches
5. Include contingency plans
6. Describe a process for siting new (future) wells
7. Be publicly reviewed
The seven elements required in a State Wellhead Protection Program may help to
generate the local WHP issues which, in turn, may lend themselves to projects.
III. PURPOSE
The purpose of these cooperative agreements is to design, demonstrate, and
document for general use activities undertaken by local communities in the
development and implementation of their local Wellhead Protection Program.
Appropriate activities include delineation of WHP areas, identification of sources of
contamination, and development of management techniques. In awarding these funds
to local municipalities, EPA hopes to assist States in developing or implementing
effective WHP programs, because local governments can serve as a laboratory to test
approaches appropriate in their state. The information gained in this process also will
serve to assist lord governments in the implementation of wellhead protection in their
communities and, from information acquired through these demonstration projects,
help implement wellhead protection throughout the United States.
Funds that are awarded under this cooperative agreement program must be
used to support activities that address the problems relating to a municipal WHP
Program. Proposals should reflect comprehensive and coordinated planning, and the
necessary steps to implement the project plans. Projects in all stages of development.
from established programs to those just beginning, will be eligible for support.
IV. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Authorigee: WHP Program Demonstration Project funds will be awarded through
cooperative agreements under the authority of Section 1442(b)(3)(C) of the Safe
Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986. This section of the Act is specifically
designed to develop and expand the capability of municipal programs to carry out the
objectives of the Act, such as the WHP Program.
Eligibility: Any municipality, as defined in the SDWA Section 1401, (including cities,
towns, counties, publicly owned water supply purveyors, and Indian Tribes) is eligible
to apply for these WHP Demonstration Project Cooperative Agreements.
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Organizations that are not eligible to apply include contractors, consulting firms,
privately owned water supply purveyors, and citizens groups. If such organizations
are interested in promoting WHP, they should work with their municipality. If a
municipality plans to award these funds to other State and local agencies, counties,
universities, and organizations including contractors, to carry out elements of the work,
this fact must be indicated in the application. Any procurement conducted with these
funds must be made according to the provisions of 40 CFR Part 31. In other words, if
a municipality plans to contract out some or all of the work funded under these
awards, there must be a full and open competition.
Cost Share Requirements: Organizations awarded funds under this program will be
required to contribute at least 5% of the total cost of their project in dollars or in-kind
goods/services.
costs: Each applicant must comply with the requirements of OMB Circular A-87 "Cost
Principles for State and Local Governments" and Circular A-102 'Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and
Local Governments.' In addition, the WHP Demonstration Program will not support
costs associated with purchase of land, capital improvements, and computer
hardware, though purchase of computer equipment as in-kind goods is acceptable.
There is an upper limit of $50,000 in EPA funding per project.
Process: The following factors constitute the management process by which this
program will be implemented:
o Cooperative Agreements will be awarded by EPA Offices in the
appropriate Regions. EPA Regional staff will act as project officers on
projects awarded within their Region, with Headquarters providing
national oversight and coordination.
o Awardees will be selected through a competitive process whereby
individual applications will be reviewed and ranked by a panel of EPA
Regional representatives.
o Awards will be made to each of the selected municipalities in amounts
not to exceed $50,000. It is expected that at least 30 organizations will
receive funding.
o Funds may be expended for a period of up to two years, as appropriate,
in accordance with the project workplan.
V. EUGIBLE ACTIVITIES
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Funds that are awarded must be used to support activities that address the
elements of a Wellhead Protection Program. Projects in all stages of development will
be supported. Noting that programs in different stages of development have different
needs and resources available to them, examples of activities eligible for funding
include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Delineation of WHP areas;
o Identifying potential sources of contamination;
o Public education; •
o Development of ordinances for WHP; and
o Joint municipal agency initiatives to establish mechanisms for integrating
other source management programs into WHP objectives.
VI. DEVELOPMENT OF APPUCATIONS
In order to be eligible to participate in the open competition for the cooperative
agreements under this program, a municipality must.submit by JUL 11 1992 1992 an
original application plus two copies to the apprqtnYate EPA Regional Office contact
listed below. Applications postmarked after 711. I few) 1992 will not be
considered for an award.
Application Instructions: A complete application must include a completed EPA
Standard Form 424 and 424A. The application forms and general instructions are
included in the application package. The application should be carefully completed as
per the instructions, noting the following:
#8. Type of Application: New
#9. Name of Federal Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
#10. Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 66.465 (Wellhead
Protection Demonstration Projects)
#18. Clearinghouse notification as required under Executive Order 12372 and
individual State E.O. 12372 review procedures.
Narrative Statement: A narrative statement must be included in the completed
application. Following are specific items that the narrative statement should include:
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o A clear statement of the goals and objectives of the proposed WHP
demonstration project.
o Specific activities/program elements and their relation to WHP.
o Organizational experience and capabilities related to developing and
implementing WHP demonstration projects.
o A schedule for development and implementation of the proposed
activities.
o Planned outputs and accomplishments of the project.
Proposals will be evaluated against the criteria set forth in the following section.
Although an absolute page limit has not been set, it is recommended that proposals
be as clear and concise as possible. Proposals that include a large amount of
extraneous material only create a greater burden for the reviewers and detract from
the overall quality and speed of the review process.
Applicants must contact their State's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for
intergovernmental review as early as possible to determine if the program is subject to
the State's official E.O. 12372 process and what material must be submitted to the
SPOC for review. In addition, applications including projects within a metropolitan area
must be sent by applicants to the areawide/regional/local planning agency designated
to perform metropolitan or regional planning for the area for the agency review.
SPOCs and other reviewers should send their comments concerning
applications to the appropriate EPA Regional Grants Management Office no later than
sixty days after receipt of an application/other required materials for review. I
expedite orocessinc. the envelope should include the orocram title: WHP
Demonstration Protects.
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VII. APPLICATION EVALUATION CRITERIA
Listed below are the five criteria against which each cooperative
agreement
00a points)
application will be evaluated, along with the weights (out of a possible
applied to each criteria:
1. The extent to which the project enhances the development or implementation cf
an effective local Wellhead Protection Program, and describes an effective
management plan to implement the project. (20 points)
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2. The extent to which the proposed project identifies and implements the WHP
elements that assist or complement the State in either developing or
implementing an effective WHP program, and directly involves the State in the
project. (30 points) [NOTE: Because Indian Tribes are sovereign entities
and do not have to work directly with the States, this criteria is not
applicable to Indian Tribes. When evaluating applications from Indian
Tribes, the points for this criteria will be divided evenly between criteria
#1 and criteria #4. We do not Intend to discourage Tribes from working
cooperatively with States, however. Such arrangements can be mutually
beneficial.]
3. - The extent to which the proposed project promotes innovation in WHP.
Evaluation will consider the degree to which techniques used in the project are
new, cost-effective, and can readily be incorporated into standard operating
procedures of a municipality. (10 points)
4. The extent to which the proposed project addresses the Regional priorities in
the development or implementation of WHP programs over broad geographic
and programmatic areas. Evaluation will consider whether the project supports
regional/state efforts to develop comprehensive ground-water protection
• programs. (25 points)
5. The extent to which the proposed project results can be transferred to other
interested local communities across the country. Evaluation will consider the
degree to which the proposed project can be applied to other communities. (15
points)
VIII. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Recipients of funds are subject to the basic record-keeping and financial
requirements of 40 CFR Part 31, 'Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
CooperThe Agreements to State and Local Governments' and all the other sections
of Part 31 a wet Municipalities that receive cooperative agreements will be required
to submit to EPA quarterly progress reports.
Special Conditions:
Special conditions that apply to the awards are as follows:
1) Each quarterly report will summarize:
• Funds expended, rate of expenditure, funds to be expended in next
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• Tasks completed
• Problems Encountered
• Accomplishments
• Tasks to be undertaken in next period
• Results achieved to date
2) A final project report, which discusses project scope, approach, technology
transfer mechanism, costs, and results, will also be required for each project.
Recipients will also submit with the final report any project 'products' such as technical
assistance documents, educational materials, etc. It is EPA's intention to make such
products available to other municipalities and the general public through the National
Technical Information Service (NTIS), the Government Printing Office (GPO), or other
distribution routes. My product developed under these EPA assistance agreements
will be provided in a form which can easily be reproduced (i.e., paper, disk, tape, etc.).
3) The grantee project manager and Regional Project Officer will participate in monthly
telephone conference calls. At a minimum, the phone conferences will cover current
progress, any problems, work planned for the next period, and any proposed changes
in approach or staffing.
4) Applicants who are awarded cooperative agreement funds must agree to attend an
EPA seminar or conference, if requested by EPA, to present and discuss their project.
IX. REGIONAL CONTACTS
For further information, please contact the Office of Ground Water in your
Region. The names and phone numbers are listed below:
EPA Region 1 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Rob Adler
Ground Water Management Section
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region I - WGT-445
JFK Federal Builr -g
Boston, MA 022(
(617) 565-3600
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EPA Region II (NJ, NY, PR, VI)
Dore LaPosta
Ground Water Management Section
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region II - RM 842
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
(212) 264-5635
EPA Region III (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)
Virginia Thompson
Office of Ground Water
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region III
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 597-2786
EPA Region IV (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
Beverly Houston
Ground Water Protection Branch
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region IV
345 Courtland St., N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30365
(404) 347-3866
EPA Region V (IL, IN, MI, OH, MN, WI)
Jerri-Anne Garl
Ground Water Protection Branch (WG-16J)
Water Division
U.S. EPA, Region V
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 886-1490
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EPA Region VI (AR, LA, OK, NM, TX)
Erlece Men
Office of Ground Water
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region VI
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
(214) 655-6448
EPA Region VII (IA, KS, MO, NE)
Robert Fenemore
Office of Ground Water Protection
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region VII
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 551-7033
EPA Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)
James Dunn
Ground Water Branch (BWMGW)
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region VIII
999 18th Street
Denver, CO 80202-2405
(303) EBe'4SIBS•
A14-1135
Region IX (AS, AZ, CA, GU, HI, NV, PU)
Doris Betuel
Ground Water Protection Section (W-6-3)
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region IX
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 744-1831
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EPA Region X (AK, ID, OR, WA)
William Mullen
Office of Ground Water (WD-139)
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region X
1200 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 553-1216
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (OGWDW-FRxOOO(
Financial Assistance Program
Eligible for Intergovernmental Review
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of availability and review.
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Ground Water and
Drinking Water (OGWOW) is announcing the availability of S1,400,000 to fund a Demonstration
Cooperative Agreement Program, 'Wellhead Protection (WHP) Demonstration Projects'. These
funds will provide financial support for demonstration projects aimed at assisting municipalities
to design and implement a WHP Program. The cooperative agreements are authorized under
Section 1442(b)(3)(C) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). it is expected that at least 30
awards in amounts up to $50,000 will be made to municipalites . Eligible applicants are
municipalities, as defined under Section 1401(10) of the SOWA, meaning canes, towns, or other
public bodies created by or pursuant to State law, or Indian tribes.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The appropriate EPA Regional Contact listed
below in 'Supplementary Information.'
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 1988 Amendments to the SDWA established the
WHP Program to protect those ground waters that supply wells and oilfields contributing
drinking water to public water supply systems. Local governments play an Important part in
implementing a State WHP Program because of their significant roles in delineation and
management of the Wellhead Protection Area(s) (WHPA) in their communities.
In fiscal year 1992, EPA will make available $1,400,000 for grants to local Commumues
enhance and expand their efforts in projects that will concentrate on local Issues related to
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protection of wellhead areas. WHP Program Demonstration Project funds will be awarded
through cooperative agreements under the authority of Section 1442(b)(3)(C) of the SDWA. Any
municipality as defined in the SDWA. Section 1401(10) is eligible to apply for WHP Program
Demonstration Project funds. If a municipality (including tribes) plans to award these funds to
other State and local agencies, counties, universities, and organizations, including contractors.
to carry out elements of the work, this fact must be indicated in the application.
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It is the intention of the EPA's Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW) to
fund a total of between 30 and 60 projects with awards up to 560,000. Recipients will be
required to contribute at least 5% of the total cost of their project In dollars or in-kind
goods/services. Cooperative Agreements will be funded by the Regional Offices after joint
review with OGWDW in Headquarters. EPA Regional staff will act as project officers on projects
awarded within their Region, with Headquarters providing national oversight and coordination.
Because municipalities can help to test approaches that may be appropriate on a
Statewide basis, EPA expects that these Cooperative Agreement funds will be useful in assisting
States in developing or implementing effective WHP programs. Municipalities have a
responsibility to coordinate their proposed projects with their State. The information gained in
this process also will serve to assist local governments in the implementation of wellhead
prtttecdon in their communities and, from information acquired through these demonstration
projects, help implement wellhead protection throughout the United States.
Funds that are awarded under this Cooperative Agreement Program must be used to
support activities that address the problems relating to a municipal WHP Program. Appropriate
activities could include, but not be limited to: delineation of the WHPA, identifying potential
sources of contamination, developing ordinances for WHP, and establishing mechanisms 'Cr
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integrating other source management programs into WHP objectives. Proposals should reflect
comprehensive and coordinated planning, and the necessary steps to implement the project
plans. Projects in all stages of development, from established programs to those needing start-
up funds, will be eligible for support.
To apply for funds, municipalities must:
(1) Submit a letter of intent to the EPA Region (see names and addresses below) where
the organization is located by (insert date 45 days after publication]. This letter must be signed
by the organization's authorized official. To exoedite orocessina. the envelope should include
the oroaram title: WHP Demonstration Projects.
(2) Submit a complete application package to the appropriate Region by (insert date 90
days after publication]. Applicants should clearly identify the program by typing W Ikea
Protection Demonstration Protects. Catalog M 68.465 in box 10 on the application form (SF424).
To expedite processina. the enveloue should include theproaram tide: WHP Demonstration
Protects.
Applications postmarked after [Insert date S0 days after publication) will not be
considered for an award.
An application package will be available from the EPA Regional Contact in (insert month
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and yew of publication]. The application package will contain all appropriate EPA grant
application forms needed to submit a formal application to the EPA Regional Grants
Management Office as well as an additional guidance document titled 'Wellhead Protection
Demonstration Projects: Guidance for FY 1992 CooperatNe Agreement Funds.' (The Guidance
Includes the general criteria against which applications will be evaluated.) The Regional
Contacts will send applications to all eligible organizations within their Region who submit a
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letter of intent to participate. They will also act as the point of contact to discuss applicants'
proposals and to help them understand the goals and process for the program. For further
information, please contact the EPA Office of Ground Water in the appropriate Region. The
names and phone numbers are listed below:
EPA Region I (CT, MA, ME. NH, RI, VT)
Rob Adler
Ground Water Management Section
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region I - WGTa45
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
(817) 585-3600
EPA Region II (NJ, NY, PR, VI)
Dore LaPosta
Ground Water Management Section
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region II . RM 842
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
(212) 264-5635
EPA Region III (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)
Virginia Thompson
Office of Ground Water
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region III
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 507-2788
EPA Region IV (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
Beverly Houston
Ground Water Protection Branch
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region IV
345 Courtland St., N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30365
(404) 347.3866
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EPA Region V (IL, IN, Mt, OH, MN, WI)
Jeni-Anne Gait
Ground Water Protection Branch (WG-16J)
Water Division
U.S. EPA. Region V
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago. IL 60604
(312) 886-1490
EPA Region VI (AR. LA, OK, NM, TX)
Eriece Allen
Office of Ground Water (6W-A)
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA. Region VI
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
(214) 655-6446
EPA Region VII (IA, KS, MO, NE)
Robert Fenemore
Office of Ground Water Protection
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region VII
720 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 551-7033
EPA Region VIII (CO, MT, ND, SD. UT, WY)
James Dunn
Ground Water Branch (8WMGW)
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region VIII
999 18th Street
Denver, CO 80202-2405
(303)4084,888* 5
Region IX (AS, AZ.CA. GU. HI, NV. PUI
Doris Betuel
Ground Water Protection Section (W-6-3)
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA. Region IX
75 Hawthorne Street
— San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 744-1831 I1� yy��
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EPA Region X (AK, ID, OR, WA)
Wiliam Mullen
Office of Ground Water (WO-139)
Water Management Division
U.S. EPA, Region X
1200 6th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 553-1216
The WHP Demonstration Projects program is eligible for Intergovernmental review under
- Executive Order 12372. States' Single Point of Contact (SPOC) must notify the following office
in writing within thirty days of this publication whether their State's official E.O. 12372 process
will review applications in this program: Grants Policies and Procedures Branch, Grants
Administration Division, PM-216F, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St. SW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
Applicants must contact their State's SPOC for intergovernmental review as early as
possible to determine if the program is subject to the State's official E.O. 12372 process and
what material must be submitted to the SPOC for review. In addition, applications including
projects within a metropolitan area must be sent by applicants to the areawide/reglonal/local
planning agency designated to perform metropolitan or regional planning for the area for the
agency review.
SPOCs and other reviewers should send their comments concerning applications to the
appropriW EPA Regional Grants Management Office, no later than sixty days after receipt of an
application/other required materials for review. To expedite orocessina. the envelope should
include the orocram title; WHP Demonstration Projects.
Dated:
LaJuana S. Witcher 9;70x65
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Assistant Administrator for Water
MICHIGAN
Director ope ' ns
Michigan N orhood Builders Alliance
Mich ' Depa nt of Commerce
T ephone (517) 3 111
Please direct correspondence to:
MVTragcr, Federal Pit.djact Reviau -4 :4 . -, 164t dv A‘444.444,-
Michigan Department of Commerce
Mtctrtgart—Naighbarhood Buildaro Alliance-
P.O. Box 30242- 364a(
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Telephone (517) 373-ele5-
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MISSISSIPPI
Cathy Mallette
Clearinghouse Officer
Department of Finance and Administration
Office of Policy Development
421 West Pascagoula Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39203
Telephone (601) 960-4280
MISSOURI
Lois Pohl
Federal Assistance Clearinghouse
Office of Administration
Division of General Services
P.O. Box 809
Room 430, Truman Building
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Telephone (314) 751-4834
MONNTI =
Deborah Stanton
State Single Point of Contact
Intergovernmental Review Clearinghouse
c/o Office of Budget and Program Planning •
Capitol Station
Room 202 - State Capitol •
Helena, Montana 59620
Telephone (406) 444-5522
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New York State Clearinghouse
Division of the Budget
State Capitol
Albany, New York 12224
Telephone (518) 474-1605
NORTH CAROLINA
Mrs. Chrys Haggett
Director
Intergovernmental Relations
N. C. Department of Administration
116 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Telephone (919) 733-0499
NORTH DAKOTA
William Robinson
State Single Point of Contact
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Office of Management and Budget
14th Floor, State Capitol
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
Telephone (701) 224-2094
OHIO
Larry Weaver
State Single Point of Contact
State/Federal Funds Coordinator
State Clearinghouse
Office of Budget and Management
30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43266-0411
Telephone (614) 466-0698
OTLRHOMA
Don Strain
State Single Point of Contact
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Office of Federal Assistance Management
6601 Broadway Extension
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116
Telephone (405) 843-9770
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STATE SINGLE POINTS OF CONTACT
ALABAMA
Mrs. Moncell Thornell
State Single Point of Contact
Alabama Department of Economic 6 Community Affairs
3465 Norman Bridge Road
Post Office Box 250347
Montgomery, Alabama 36125-0347
Telephone (205) 284-8905
ARIZONA
Ms. Janice Dunn
Arizona State Clearinghouse
3800 N. Central Avenue
Fourteenth Floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Telephone: (602) 280-1315
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Mr. Joseph Gillesbie
Manager, State Clearinghouse
Office of Intergovernmental Service
Department of Finance and Administration
P.O. Box 3278
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
Telephone (501) 371-1074
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Glenn Stober
Grants COOrdinator
Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Telephone (916) 323-7480
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Charles H. Badger
Administrator
Georgia State Clearinghouse
270 Washington Street, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Telephone (404) 656-3855
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Mr. Harold S. Masumoto
Acting Director
Office of State Planning
Department of Planning and Economic Development
Office of the Governor
State Capitol - Room 406
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Telephone (808) 548-5893
FAX (808) 548-8172
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Tom Berkshire
State Single Point of Contact
Office of the Governor
State of Illinois
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Telephone (217) 782-8639
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Budget Director
State Budget Agency
212 State House
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Telephone (317) 232-5610
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Steven R. McCann
Division for Community Progress
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Telephone (515) 281-3725
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Susan Comer
State Clearinghouse Coordinator
Office of the Governor
500 East Capitol
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
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Charles Brown
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309 John Sevier Building
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Tom Adams
Governor's Office of Budget and Planning
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, Texas 78711
Telephone (512) 463-1778
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Office of Planning and Budget
ATTN: Carolyn Wright
Room 116 State Capitol
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
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Bernard D. Johnson
Assistant Director
Office of Policy Research i Coordination
Pavilion Office Building
109 State Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
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Michael J. Reidy
Director
Bureau of Budget and Management Research
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 2950
Agana, Guam 96910
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State Single Point of Contact
Planning and Budget Office
Office of the Governor
Saipan, CM
Northern Mariana Islands 96950
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Patria Custodio/Israel Soto Marrero
Chairman/Director
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Minillas Government Canter
P.O. Box 41119
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-9985
Telephone (809) 727-4444
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Jose L. George
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No. 32 i 33 Rongens Gads
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"EXHIBIT B"
WELLHEAD PROTECTION PROJECT
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
PROBLEM
Within the geographical boundaries of Weld County, Colorado, there are at least
twenty-two (22) identified, small community public water systems supplied by
ground water sources.
Several of these systems have experienced, or are currently experiencing problems
in meeting water quality standards, primarily with regard to Nitrates. Only
short term solutions have been implemented to the present. No long term
solutions have been attempted, primarily due to lack of resources within these
small municipalities. As far as is known, no information is available regarding
land use around these wellheads, and there is no effective regulation of same.
One small municipality has implemented an ordinance based primarily on an old
watershed protection statute. This ordinance has established a five (5) mile
radius around each wellhead. While the intent and the initiative is laudible,
the ordinance appears to be weak, and the wellhead zone of five (5) miles seems
arbitrary, and obviously not based on scientific method. This again indicates
the lack of resources within these municipalities. Never-the-less it is the only
attempt to date to address the issue of wellhead protection on a long term basis.
OBJECTIVE
Establish an effective and efficient Wellhead Protection Program for Weld County,
Colorado. This program should address potential sources of contamination within
wellhead protection areas, existing water quality problems at particular
wellheads, maintenance of existing wellheads, and proper planning and assessment
for future wellhead sites.
METHODOLOGY
A. Conduct a sanitary survey of the area surrounding each wellhead.
1. Identify potential contamination sources.
2. Geological data
3. Hydrologic data
4. Wellhead data - permit, etc.
5. Land use data
B. Delineate Wellhead Protection Area for each well site.
1. Establish area
2. Overlay map
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3. Sanitary survey
a) identify potential sources of contamination
b) assess land use within wellhead protection areas
C. Education Effort
1. Public in each municipality - General
2. More specific education effort for those within the wellhead
protection areas. At this point may work with other groups
particularly area Water Conservancy Districts. These agencies (two
in Weld County) are actively involved with agriculture in
alternative farming practices.
3. Education of other regulatory agencies. (Planning, Zoning, and
other City and County) .
D. Establish linkage agreements with County Planning and Zoning, and City
Planners to implement any applicable land use controls.
E. Study the feasibility and necessity of a County Wellhead Protection
Ordinance to address:
1. More specific land use controls and procedures thereof
2. Contingency Plan for unexpected or emergency issues
3. Land use relief issues.
4. Future Wellhead sites.
5. Other issues - (Monitoring requirements, etc.)
F. Assume primary responsibility for wellhead protection area land use
control by WCHD through the existing Planning and Plan Referral process
with Weld County Planning and Zoning.
EVALUATION
Evaluation will take place at completion of each activity phase, and completion
of the project.
A. Sanitary survey results will be evaluated by senior staff and those
knowledgeable in the particular community.
B. Wellhead protection area zone delineation will be evaluated by senior
staff with help of Colorado Department of Health Personnel.
C. Educational effort will be evaluated by public survey from and changes in
land use within delineated areas.
D. Linkage agreement - Implementation of each indicates evaluation.
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E. Ordinance - Implementation of each indicates evaluation.
F. Assimilation of Program - Implementation of each indicates evaluation
At completion of project entire program will be evaluated by municipalities,
senior staff, Colorado Department of Health, and Environmental Protection Agency.
TIMELINE
A. Sanitary Survey - Upon receipt of Grant Funds, August 16, 1992, hire
necessary personnel, train and initiate survey immediately. With full
time staff, working 40 hours/week. Months 1 thru 3 of project.
B. Delineate Wellhead Protection Area - December 1992 - Familiarization with
program and screening of program by data processing, and establishment of
area for each wellhead, working 40 hours/week. Months 4 thru 6 of
project.
C. Education Effort - Public and special group education. Months 7 thru 12
of project.
D. Establish Linkage Agreement. Months 7 thru 12 of project.
E. Study Ordinance. Months 7 thru 9 project.
F. Assume Primary Responsibility. At completion of project
G. Evaluation. Months 4 thru 12
SUMMARY
While it has been established that the smaller municipalities do not have
resources to effectively and efficiently establish and maintain a Wellhead
Protection Program, we fell that these resources are available within Weld County
Health Department.
We have a very active Water Quality Program in place. Our Environmental
Specialist are well trained and experienced in the methods for sanitary survey,
environmental assessment, data input, and educational approach.
We have a Laboratory as part of the Environmental Protection Division. Our
Laboratory also is very active in Water Quality analysis and assessment.
We have a Health Education component to our Department. They would be accessible
to staff and public during Education Phases.
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We already have in place, a close working relationship with North Front Range
Water Quality Planning Association, and North and Central Weld Water Conservancy
Districts. If educational assistance, or further data, or research is necessary,
it would be relatively simple to consult with, or contract with these agencies.
Finally, we have a close working relationship with Weld County Planning and
Zoning. Through our Individual Sewage Disposal System Program and Sludge Permit
activities, as well as review and comment to Planning and Zoning on any
construction activity in Weld County, we can already control to some degree, what
activity is permitted in particular areas. It is expected that with education,
and/or an enabling ordinance we could eventually incorporate Wellhead Protection
into our existing plan review process, at very little, or no increased cost to
the tax payer.
If you have any questions contact Mr. John Pickle, Director, Environmental
Protection Division, Weld County Health Department at 353-0635.
John S. Pickle, M.S.E.H Randolph L. Gordon, M.D. , M.P.H.
Director, Environmental Health Director
Weld County Health Department Weld County Health Department
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