Markup and Hearing for FCC, FTC, and NTIA Nominees

  • 12/1/2021 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Author: Tina Dykstra
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Markup and Hearing for FCC, FTC, and NTIA Nominees

Senate Commerce Committee

December 1, 10:15 AM EST

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights: Preservation Grants

  • 12/1/2021
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Grant Due: FY 2021 Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights: Preservation Grants 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The National Park Service’s (NPS) History of Equal Rights Grant Program (HER) will preserve sites related to the struggle of all American's to achieve equal rights. HER grants will fund a broad range of preservation projects for historic sites including: architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation to structures. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States and territories, federally recognized Tribes, Alaska native organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, local government, and nonprofit organizations

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 1, 2021

Grant Due: FY 2022 Historical Preservation Fund (HPF): African American Civil Rights (AACR) Grant Program

  • 12/1/2021
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Grant Due: FY 2022 Historical Preservation Fund (HPF): African American Civil Rights (AACR) Grant Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to document, interpret, and preserve sites related to the full history of the African American struggle to gain equal rights. Funding will support a broad range of history projects for historic sites. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, public and private educational institutions, independent school districts, federally recognized Tribes, Native American tribal organizations, Alaskan Native organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 1, 2021

Grant Due: FY 2022 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants

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Grant Due: FY 2022 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides funding to a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund (RLF) program. Revolving loan funds are used to provide no-interest or low-interest loans for eligible brownfield cleanups, subgrants for cleanups, and other eligible programmatic costs necessary to manage the RLF. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local governments, land clearance authorities or another quasi-governmental entity that operates under the supervision and control of, or as an agent of, a general purpose unit of local government; government entities created by a state legislature; regional councils or groups of general purpose units of local government; redevelopment agencies; states; Indian Tribes other than those located in Alaska; Alaska Native Regional Corporation, Alaska Native Village Corporation, and Metlakatla Indian Community; non-profit organizations; limited liability corporations; and qualified community development entities

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 1, 2021

Grant Due: FY 2022 Brownfields Cleanup Grants

  • 12/1/2021
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Grant Due: FY 2022 Brownfields Cleanup Grants 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides funding to carry out cleanup activities on brownfield sites owned by the applicant. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local governments, land clearance authorities or another quasi-governmental entity that operates under the supervision and control of, or as an agent of, a general purpose unit of local government; government entities created by a state legislature; regional councils or groups of general purpose units of local government; redevelopment agencies; states; Indian Tribes other than those located in Alaska; Alaska Native Regional Corporation, Alaska Native Village Corporation, and Metlakatla Indian Community; non-profit organizations; limited liability corporations; and qualified community development entities

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 1, 2021

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Overview

The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) serves as the primary vehicle through which Congress authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects and establishes policy frameworks for water resource development nationwide. Enacted on a biennial schedule, WRDAs provide congressional authorization for USACE to conduct feasibility studies, construct flood risk reduction projects, improve navigation infrastructure, restore aquatic ecosystems, and assist with environmental infrastructure development.
Since the enactment of WRDA 1986, Congress has used these omnibus authorization bills to both create new USACE authorities and refine existing programs based on evolving national priorities and lessons learned from program implementation. Recent WRDAs have addressed critical issues including drought resilience, water supply development, infrastructure modernization, and support for economically disadvantaged communities.
The most recent legislation, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024, P.L. 118-272), continued Congress's bipartisan commitment to strengthening America's water infrastructure by authorizing new construction projects, modifying existing authorities, and establishing updated policy guidance for USACE operations. WRDA 2024 also authorized five new regional environmental infrastructure programs, each incorporating flexible delivery mechanisms that allow federal assistance to be provided through grants or reimbursements to nonfederal sponsors.
Authorization through WRDA is typically a prerequisite for USACE activities to receive federal appropriations through the annual Energy and Water Development appropriations process. This two-step framework—authorization followed by appropriation—ensures congressional oversight of both program scope and funding levels.
Section 219 of WRDA 1992, as amended, represents one of USACE's most geographically expansive environmental infrastructure assistance authorities. Originally enacted to authorize design assistance for 18 specific projects, Section 219 has been amended by subsequent Congresses to authorize both design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure in hundreds of municipalities, counties, and states across the nation.
The Congressional Research Service has identified over 600 environmental infrastructure assistance authorities with cumulative authorizations of appropriations totaling approximately $18.1 billion. Section 219 authorities constitute the majority of these geographically specific project authorizations, covering at least 46 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories.
Section 219 projects address critical community needs including wastewater treatment facilities, water supply and distribution systems, stormwater management infrastructure, surface water protection, and environmental restoration. These projects support public health, environmental quality, and economic development in communities that have secured congressional authorization for USACE assistance.
Congress has continued to expand Section 219 in recent legislation. WRDA 2022 added 132 new Section 219 authorities and amended 24 existing authorities. WRDA 2024 authorized an additional 193 new Section 219 authorities and amended 53 existing authorities, providing a combined $5.4 billion increase in authorization of appropriations. WRDA 2024 also established a seven-year pilot program to increase the federal cost share from 75 percent to 90 percent for Section 219 projects benefiting economically disadvantaged communities.
Unlike traditional USACE water resource projects, Section 219 assistance does not require completion of the agency's standard feasibility study process. However, projects receiving Section 219 assistance must comply with applicable federal environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act.
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