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Item C36lrl Co �� Mope �' ; c' � '� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ,a �+ Mayor David Rice, District 4 Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5 Fl IleOI1da Keys m �� u 1 , i zm Danny L. Kolhage, District 1 . �, George Neugenf District 2 Heather Carruthers, District 3 County Commission Meeting October 17, 2018 Agenda Item Number: C.36 Agenda Item Summary #4662 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Extension Services TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Alicia Betancourt (305) 453 -8747 None AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a $78,584.66 Grant Agreement NO. XXX from the Environmental Protection Agency "EPA" for the Florida Keys Water Watch Program with $30,022.66 in grant funding and $48,522.00 in match provided by OF Extension Agents salaries. ITEM BACKGROUND: EPA recently issued their FYI South Florida Special Initiatives Request for Proposals (RFP). County staff prepared a grant application for funding three years of support to the Florida Keys Water Watch program in the amount of $30,022.66 of grant funds, with $48,562.00 University of Florida agent salaries match, and submitted the grant application on June 13, 2018. Award of the grant was received on XXXX and Grant Agreement NO. xxx was received.. This grant will be utilized to continue the initiative in improving the water quality in the Florida Keys. The waters surrounding the Florida Keys are designated Areas of Critical State Concern and are the primary economic driver, generating >33,000 jobs and $2.3 billion in annual added revenue. Unfortunately, land -uses and hydrologic changes have led to a cascade of disturbances with negative consequences for water quality in Monroe County. In response, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension (UF /IFAS Extension), Monroe County, developed Florida Keys Water Watch (FKWW), a community -based volunteer water quality monitoring program to promote awareness of the importance of water quality and the connections between land -use and aquatic health. If stakeholders are educated about water quality issues and the means to correct them, then they will be more likely to adopt best management practices to improve water quality and promote environmental stewardship. The UFAFAS Extension submitted this 3 -year proposal with the following objectives: 1) Maintain current FKWW program support and chemical monitoring equipment for groups and schools through 2021, 2) Continue to assist the Monroe County Sustainability Department inform residents about county resources as they relate to the Monroe County Canal Management Master Plan, 3) Create a FKWW Sponge Gardening citizen science project to investigate the feasibility of sponge nursery sites in residential canals, and 4) Quantify the role of loggerhead and sheepswool sponges in modulating water quality and nitrogen transformation by measuring rates of denitrification, nitrate, ammonium and oxygen fluxes. The Monroe County Extension Service FKWW proposal supports the FKNMS WQPP /EPA Region 4 Priority W.14 Public Education and Outreach and EPA Strategic Plan Goal 2 Protecting America's Waters, Objective 2.2 "Protect and Restore Watersheds and Aquatic Ecosystems." PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve DOCUMENTATION: Notice of Award for EPA Assistance Agreement Number X7- OOD83018 -0, Monroe County Government FINANCIAL IMPACT: Effective Date: upon execution Expiration Date: TBD Total Dollar Value of Contract: $30,022.66 Total Cost to County: None Current Year Portion: N/A Budgeted: No Source of Funds: EPA CPI: No Indirect Costs: No Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: None Revenue Producing: Yes Grant: Yes County Match: No Insurance Required: None Additional Details: None If yes, amount: $30,022.66 09/19/18 001 -06000 - GRANTS $30,022.66 REVIEWED BY: Alicia Betancourt Completed 10/04/2018 9:53 AM Pedro Mercado Completed 10/04/2018 9:57 AM Budget and Finance Completed 10/04/2018 11:00 AM Maria Slavik Completed 10/04/2018 11:44 AM Kathy Peters Completed 10/04/2018 11:50 AM Board of County Commissioners Pending 10/17/2018 9:00 AM X7 - OOD83018 - 0 Page 1 GRANT NUMBER (FAIN): OOD83018 ` V,D Sr U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATION NUMBER: 0 DATE OF AWARD PROGRAM CODE: X7 09/27/2018 TYPE OF ACTION MAILING DATE PROTECTION AGENCY {, Grant Agreement New 10/04/2018 PAYMENT METHOD: ACH# ACH 40959 RECIPIENT TYPE: Send Payment Request to: County Las Vegas Finance Center RECIPIENT: PAYEE: Monroe County Monroe County 5100 College Road 5100 College Road Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040 EIN: 59- 6000749 PROJECT MANAGER EPA PROJECT OFFICER EPA GRANT SPECIALIST Rhonda Haag Jennifer Shadle Kenny Richardson 102050 Overseas Hwy. Suite 240 61 Forsyth Street Grants and Audit Management Section Key Largo, FL: Florida 33037 Atlanta, GA 30303 -8960 E -Mail: richardson.kenny @epa.gov E -Mail: haag - rhonda @monroecounty -fl.gov E -Mail: shadle.jennifer @epa.gov Phone: 404-562-9021 Phone: 305 - 453 -8774 Phone: 404 - 562 -9436 PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION Monroe County Water Watch Program This action approves an award in the amount of $30,022 to Monroe County Government to continue the successful work of Florida Extension to expand the Florida Keys Water Watch which engage citizens in protecting their canals and beaches, it will also assist with developing a Sponge Garden Citizen Science project, to help with identifying the loggerhead and sheepswool sponges in water quality and nitrogen transformation. BUDGET PERIOD PROJECT PERIOD TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST 07/31/2018 - 06/30/2021 07/31/2018 - 06/30/2021 $78,584.00 $78,584.00 NOTICE OF AWARD Based on your Application dated 06/13/2018 including all modifications and amendments, the United States acting by and through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby awards $30,022. EPA agrees to cost -share 38.20 of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding total federal funding of $30,022. Recipient's signature is not required on this agreement. The recipient demonstrates its commitment to carry out this award by either: 1) drawing down funds within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date; or 2) not filing a notice of disagreement with the award terms and conditions within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. If the recipient disagrees with the terms and conditions specified in this award, the authorized representative of the recipient must furnish a notice of disagreement to the EPA Award Official within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. In case of disagreement, and until the disagreement is resolved, the recipient should not draw down on the funds provided by this award /amendment, and any costs incurred by the recipient are at its own risk. This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions, all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments. ISSUING OFFICE (GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE) AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE ORGANIZATION / ADDRESS ORGANIZATION / ADDRESS U.S. EPA, Region 4 61 Forsyth Street Water Protection Division Atlanta, GA 30303 -8960 61 Forsyth Street Atlanta, GA 30303 -8960 THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Digital signature applied by EPA Award Official Keva Lloyd - Grants Management Officer DATE 09/27/2018 EPA Funding Information X7 - OOD83018 - 0 Page FUNDS FORMER AWARD THIS ACTION AMENDED TOTAL EPA Amount This Action $ $ 30,022 $ 30,022 EPA In -Kind Amount $ $ $ 0 Unexpended Prior Year Balance $ $ $ 0 Other Federal Funds $ $ $ 0 Recipient Contribution $ $ 48,562 $ 48,562 State Contribution $ $ 0 $ 0 Local Contribution $ $ 0 $ 0 Other Contribution $ $ $ 0 Allowable Project Cost $ 0 $ 78,584 $ 78,584 Assistance Program (CFDA) Statutory Authority Regulatory Authority 66.436 - Surveys- Studies - Investigation Grants and Clean Water Act: Sec. 104(b)(3) 2 CFR 200 Cooperative Agreements- Section 104(b)(3) of the Object Class 2 CFR 1500 and 40 CFR 33 Clean Water Act Obligation / Deobligation Fiscal Site Name Req No FY Approp. Code Budget Organization PRC Object Class Site /Project Cost Organization Obligation / Deobligation 1804TC8031 1819 B 04TOORR OOO13K2 4183 30,022 30,022 Budget Summary Page: FY18 SFL Monroe Co Water Watch Program X7 - OOD83018 - 0 Page 3 Table A - Object Class Category (Non- construction) Total Approved Allowable Budget Period Cost 1. Personnel $37,998 2. Fringe Benefits $10,564 3. Travel $8,557 4. Equipment $0 5. Supplies $20,406 6. Contractual $0 7. Construction $0 8. Other $1,059 9. Total Direct Charges $78,584 10. Indirect Costs: % Base $0 11. Total (Share: Recipient 61.80 % Federal 38.20 %.) $78,584 12. Total Approved Assistance Amount $30,022 13. Program Income $0 14. Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action $30,022 15. Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date $30,022 Administrative Conditions GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS X7 - OOD83018 - 0 Page 4 The recipient agrees to comply with the current EPA general terms and conditions available at: https: / /www.epa.gov /grants /epa- general - terms- and - conditions - effective - october -2- 2017 -or -later These terms and conditions are in addition to the assurances and certifications made as a part of the award and the terms, conditions, or restrictions cited throughout the award. The EPA repository for the general terms and conditions by year can be found at: hLtp://N The applicable terms and conditions below are in addition to the general terms and conditions noted above: GRANT- SPECIFIC ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS A. UTILIZATION OF SMALL, MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES GENERAL COMPLIANCE, 40 CFR, Part 33 The recipient agrees to comply with the requirements of EPA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for procurement activities under assistance agreements, contained in 40 CFR, Part 33. REPORTING PROVISION MBE/WBE reporting is required annually for assistance agreements where there are funds budgeted for procuring construction, equipment, services and supplies, including funds budgeted for direct procurement by the recipient or procurement under subawards or loans in the "Other" category, that exceed the threshold amount of $150,000, including amendments and /or modifications. Based on EPA's review of the planned budget, this award does not meet the condition above and is not subject to the reporting requirements of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. However, if during the performance of the award the total of all funds expended for direct procurement by the recipient and procurement under subawards or loans in the "Other" category exceeds $150,000, annual reports will be required in accordance with the reporting paragraph below and you are required to notify your grant specialist for additional instructions. The recipient also agrees to request prior approval from EPA for procurements that may activate DBE Program reporting requirements. This provision represents an approved deviation from the MBE/WBE reporting requirements as described in 40 CFR, Part 33, Section 33.502; however, the other requirements outlined in 40 CFR Part 33 remain in effect, including the Good Faith Efforts requirements as described in 40 CFR Part 33 Subpart C and Fair Share Objectives negotiation as described in 40 CFR Part 33 Subpart D and explained below. MBE /WBE REPORTING, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart E When required, MBE/WBE reports must be submitted annually. The recipient agrees to complete and submit a "MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants, Cooperative Agreements and Interagency Agreements" report (EPA Form 5700 -52A) on an annual basis. All procurement actions are reportable, not just that portion which exceeds $150,000. When completing the annual report, recipients are instructed to check the box titled "annual" in section 1B of the form. For the final report, recipients are instructed to check the box indicated for the "last report" of the project in section 1B of the form. Annual reports are due by October 30 of each year. Final reports are due by October 30 or 90 days after the end of the project period, whichever comes first. The reporting requirement is based on total procurements. Recipients with expended and /or budgeted funds for procurement are required to report annually whether the planned procurements take place during the reporting period or not. If no budgeted procurements take place during the reporting period, the recipient should check the box in section 5B when completing the form. MBE/WBE reports should be sent to [insert name and contact information of the appropriate DBE coordinator and Grants Specialist (optional)]. The current EPA Form 5700 -52A can be found at the EPA Office of Small Business Program's Home Page at MBE/WBE reports should be sent to: cc: r ic har so n.ken. ny. sha;� r : a4i) as Attn: Kenny ny Richardson The current EPA Form 5700 -52A can be found at the EPA Office of Small Business Program's Home Page at i . p jbe r°�:rrc�r° 6 i�tr This provision represents an approved deviation from the MBE/WBE reporting requirements as described in 40 CFR Part 33, Section 33.502; however, the other requirements outlined in 40 CFR Part 33 remain in effect, including the Good Faith Effort requirements as described in 40 CFR Part 33 Subpart C, and Fair Share Objectives negotiation as described in 40 CFR Part 33 Subpart D and explained below. FAIR SHARE OBJECTIVES, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart D A recipient must negotiate with the appropriate EPA award official, or his/her designee, fair share objectives for MBE and WBE participation in procurement under the financial assistance agreements. In accordance with 40 CFR, Section 33.411 some recipients may be exempt from the fair share objectives requirements as described in 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart D. Recipients should work with their DBE coordinator, if they think their organization may qualify for an exemption. Accepting the Fair Share Objectives /Goals of Another Recipient The dollar amount of this assistance agreement, or the total dollar amount of all of the recipient's financial assistance agreements in the current federal fiscal year from EPA is $250,000, or more. The recipient accepts the applicable MBE/WBE fair share objectives /goals negotiated with EPA by the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION as follows: MBE: CONSTRUCTION 9 % ; SUPPLIES 9 % ; SERVICES 9 % ; EQUIPMENT 9% WBE: CONSTRUCTION 3 %; SUPPLIES 3 %; SERVICES 3 %; EQUIPMENT 3% By signing this financial assistance agreement, the recipient is accepting the fair share objectives /goals stated above and attests to the fact that it is purchasing the same or similar construction, supplies, services and equipment, in the same or similar relevant geographic buying market as the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Negotiating Fair Share Objectives /Goals, 40 CFR, Section 33.404 The recipient has the option to negotiate its own MBE/WBE fair share objectives /goals. If the recipient wishes to negotiate its own MBE/WBE fair share objectives /goals, the recipient agrees to submit proposed MBE/WBE objectives /goals based on an availability analysis, or disparity study, of qualified MBEs and WBEs in their relevant geographic buying market for construction, services, supplies and equipment. The submission of proposed fair share goals with the supporting analysis or disparity study means that the recipient is not accepting the fair share objectives /goals of another recipient. The recipient agrees to submit proposed fair share objectives /goals, together with the supporting availability analysis or disparity study, to the Regional MBE/WBE Coordinator within 120 days of its acceptance of the financial assistance award. EPA will respond to the proposed fair share objective /goals within 30 days of receiving the submission. If proposed fair share objective /goals are not received within the 120 day time frame, the recipient may not expend its EPA funds for procurements until the proposed fair share objective /goals are submitted. SIX GOOD FAITH EFFORTS, 40 CFR, Part 33, Subpart C Pursuant to 40 CFR, Section 33.301, the recipient agrees to make the following good faith efforts whenever procuring construction, equipment, services and supplies under an EPA financial assistance agreement, and to require that sub - recipients, loan recipients, and prime contractors also comply. Records documenting compliance with the six good faith efforts shall be retained: (a) Ensure DBEs are made aware of contracting opportunities to the fullest extent practicable through outreach and recruitment activities. For Indian Tribal, State and Local and Government recipients, this will include placing DBEs on solicitation lists and soliciting them whenever they are potential sources. (b) Make information on forthcoming opportunities available to DBEs and arrange time frames for contracts and establish delivery schedules, where the requirements permit, in a way that encourages and facilitates participation by DBEs in the competitive process. This includes, whenever possible, posting solicitations for bids or proposals for a minimum of 30 calendar days before the bid or proposal closing date. (c) Consider in the contracting process whether firms competing for large contracts could subcontract with DBEs. For Indian Tribal, State and local Government recipients, this will include dividing total requirements when economically feasible into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by DBEs in the competitive process. (d) Encourage contracting with a consortium of DBEs when a contract is too large for one of these firms to handle individually. (e) Use the services and assistance of the SBA and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. (f) If the prime contractor awards subcontracts, require the prime contractor to take the steps in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS, 40 CFR, Section 33.302 The recipient agrees to comply with the contract administration provisions of 40 CFR, Section 33.302. BIDDERS LIST, 40 CFR, Section 33.501(b) and (c) Recipients of a Continuing Environmental Program Grant or other annual reporting grant, agree to create and maintain a bidders list. Recipients of an EPA financial assistance agreement to capitalize a revolving loan fund also agree to require entities receiving identified loans to create and maintain a bidders list if the recipient of the loan is subject to, or chooses to follow, competitive bidding requirements. Please see 40 CFR, Section 33.501 (b) and (c) for specific requirements and exemptions. B. ANNUAL FFR (INTERIM) PURSUANT TO 2 CFR 200.327 Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.327, EPA recipients shall submit an interim annual Federal Financial Report (FFR, SF -425) to EPA no later than 90 calendar days following the anniversary of the award date. The form is available on the internet at: llttp: / /www2.epa.ov /financial /forms. The following reporting period end dates shall be used for interim annual reports: 3/31, 6/30, 9/30, or 12/31. At the end of the project, the recipient must submit a final FFR to EPA no later than 90 calendar days after the end of the project period. The form is available on the internet at: littp://NN7ww2.epa.gov/finaiicial/fon All FFRs must be submitted to the Las Vegas Finance Center (LVFC) via email LVFC- grants�epa.gov. C. EXTENSION OF PROJECT /BUDGET PERIOD EXPIRATION DATE EPA has not exercised the waiver option to allow automatic one -time extensions for non - research grants under 2 CFR 200.308 (d)(2). Therefore, if a no cost time extension is necessary to extend the period of availability of funds the recipient must submit a written request to the EPA prior to the budget /project period expiration dates. The written request must include: a written justification describing the need for additional time, an estimated date of completion, and a revised schedule for project completion including updated milestone target dates for the approved workplan activities. In addition, if there are overdue reports required by the administrative and programmatic terms and conditions of this assistance agreement, the recipient must ensure that they are submitted along with or prior to submitting the no cost time extension request. The extension request must be submitted to the local Grants Office via email to: nchardson.kennykepa.gov An interim FFR (SF -425) covering all expenditures and obligations to date, must be emailed to the Las Vegas Finance Office at xajyox, or sent to the following address: US EPA, Las Vegas Finance Center 4220 S. Maryland Pkwy, Bld C, Rm 503 Las Vegas, NV 89119 To expedite processing of your request, please submit a courtesy copy of the interim FFR to the local Grants Office along with your written extension request. All email attachments must be sent in pdf format. Documents emailed to us in any other format will not be accepted. Programmatic Conditions A. Reporting Requirements: To meet reporting requirements under 2 CFR 200.328(b)(1) and (b)(2)(1) "Grantees shall submit semi - annual performance reports, due March 30th and September 30th, unless the awarding agency requires quarterly or annual reports. However, performance reports will not be required more frequently than quarterly. Annual reports shall be due 90 days after the grant year, quarterly or semi - annual reports shall be due 30 days after the reporting period. The final performance report will be due 90 days after the expiration of termination of grant support to the EPA Project Officer and Technical Officer. Semi- annual progress report content shall include: 1. work status; 2. any difficulties encountered; 3. preliminary data results; 4. a discussion of expenditures during the reporting period; 5. a comparison of the percentage of the project completed to the project schedule; 6. an explanation of any significant discrepancies and 7. a statement of activity anticipated during the subsequent reporting period. B. Quality Assurance — If applicable, the QAPP should be consistent with the specifications of the EPA Quality System Document EPA Requirements for Quality insurance Project Plan EPA QA /R -5. This document can be found at http: / /www.0a.Rov /quality/gs- docs /r5- final..pdf The grantee will submit within 90 days of the award date, to the EPA Project Officer, either a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), a confirmation an existing QAPP has been approved by EPA, or this project will not collect or generate any environmental data. No work involving direct measurements or data generation, environmental modeling, compilation of data from literature or electronic media, and data supporting the design, construction, and operation of environmental technology shall be initiated under this project until the EPA Project Officer, in concert with the EPA Quality Assurance Manager, has approved the quality assurance documentation. The grantee must ensure that they have reviewed and approved a Quality Assurance Project Plan for subgrantees data collection in compliance with their EPA approved Quality Management Plan prior to collection of data by subgrantees under this grant. Information regarding EPA's Quality System for Environmental Data and Technology can be found at littp://NN7ww.epa.gov/owowh iioniton'iighlationalsun7eys.litml. C. Sufficient Progress — In accordance with GPI 11 -01 "Managing Unliquidated Obligations and Ensuring Progress under EPA Assistance Agreements" dated September 28, 2012, EPA may terminate the assistance agreement for failure of the recipient to make sufficient progress on work and on drawing down funds so as to reasonably ensure completion of the project within the project period, including any extensions. EPA will measure sufficient progress by examining the performance required under the work plans in conjunction with the milestone schedule, the time remaining for performance within the project period, the availability of funds necessary to complete the project, and whether draw down is commensurate with work progress. D. Geospatial Data - In accordance with Circular A -16 and CIO Policy Transmittal 05 -002, all geospatial data created must be consistent with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) endorsed standards. Information on these standards may be found at www.fi4dc.gov E. Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility: Recipients and subrecipients are subject to the program accessibility provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, codified in 40 CFR Part 7, which includes an obligation to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations and an equal and effective opportunity to benefit from or participate in a program, including those offered through electronic and information technology ( "EIT "). In compliance with Section 504, EIT systems or products funded by this award must be designed to meet the diverse needs of users (e.g., U.S. public, recipient personnel) without barriers or diminished function or quality. Systems shall include usability features or functions that accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities, including those who use assistive technology. At this time, the EPA will consider a recipient's websites, interactive tools, and other EIT as being in compliance with Section 504 if such technologies meet standards established under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, codified at 36 CFR Part 1194. While Section 508 does not apply directly to grant recipients, we encourage recipients to follow either the 508 guidelines or other comparable guidelines that concern accessibility to EIT for individuals with disabilities. Recipients may wish to consult the latest Section 508 guidelines issued by the US Access Board or W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 (see http: / /www. access - board.gov /sec508 /guide /index.htm). F. Supplies: Per 2 CFR 200.314 (a) Title to supplies will vest in the non - Federal entity upon acquisition. If there is a residual inventory of unused supplies exceeding $5,000 in total aggregate value upon termination or completion of the project or program and the supplies are not needed for any other Federal award, the non - Federal entity must retain the supplies for use on other activities or sell them, but must, in either case, compensate the Federal Government for its share. The amount of compensation must be computed in the same manner as for equipment. See §200.313 Equipment, paragraph (e)(2) for the calculation methodology. G. Revisions of Budget and Proiect Plans: Per 2 CFR 200.308 (b) Recipients are required to report deviations from budget or project scope or objective, and request prior approvals from Federal awarding agencies for budget and program plan revisions, in accordance with this section. Programmatic Requirement: Recipients are requested to submit the appropriate 424A and budget object class category sheets for review and approval for any changes >10% of the total approved budget. (c)(1) For non - construction Federal awards, recipients must request prior approvals from Federal awarding agencies for one or more of the following program or budget - related reasons: (i) Change in the scope or the objective of the project or program (even if there is no associated budget revision requiring prior written approval). (ii) Change in a key person specified in the application or the Federal award. (iii) The disengagement from the project for more than three months, or a 25 percent reduction in time devoted to the project, by the approved project director or principal investigator. (iv) The inclusion, unless waived by the Federal awarding agency, of costs that require prior approval in accordance with Subpart E —Cost Principles of this part or 45 CFR part 75 Appendix IX, "Principles for Determining Costs Applicable to Research and Development under Awards and Contracts with Hospitals," or 48 CFR part 31, "Contract Cost Principles and Procedures," as applicable. (v) The transfer of funds budgeted for participant support costs as defined in § 200.75 Participant support costs to other categories of expense. (vi) Unless described in the application and funded in the approved Federal awards, the subawarding, transferring or contracting out of any work under a Federal award, including fixed amount subawards as described in §200.332 Fixed amount subawards. This provision does not apply to the acquisition of supplies, material, equipment or general support services. (vii) Changes in the approved cost - sharing or matching provided by the non - Federal entity. (viii) The need arises for additional Federal funds to complete the project. H. Cvbersecurity Requirement: Per PN- 2015 -G05, (a) The recipient agrees that when collecting and managing environmental data under this assistance agreement, it will protect the data by following all applicable State law cybersecurity requirements. (b) (1) EPA must ensure that any connections between the recipient's network or information system and EPA networks used by the recipient to transfer data under this agreement, are secure. For purposes of this Section, a connection is defined as a dedicated persistent interface between an Agency IT system and an external IT system for the purpose of transferring information. Transitory, user - controlled connections such as website browsing are excluded from this definition. If the recipient's connections as defined above do not go through the Environmental Information Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data Exchange, the recipient agrees to contact the EPA Project Officer (PO) no later than 90 days after the date of this award and work with the designated Regional/Headquarters Information Security Officer to ensure that the connections meet EPA security requirements, including entering into Interconnection Service Agreements as appropriate. This condition does not apply to manual entry of data by the recipient into systems operated and used by EPA's regulatory programs for the submission of reporting and /or compliance data. (2) The recipient agrees that any subawards it makes under this agreement will require the subrecipient to comply with the requirements in (b)(1) if the subrecipient's network or information system is connected to EPA networks to transfer data to the Agency using systems other than the Environmental Information Exchange Network or EPA's Central Data Exchange. The recipient will be in compliance with this condition: by including this requirement in subaward agreements; and during subrecipient monitoring deemed necessary by the recipient under 2 CFR 200.331(d), by inquiring whether the subrecipient has contacted the EPA Project Officer. Nothing in this condition requires the recipient to contact the EPA Project Officer on behalf of a subrecipient or to be involved in the negotiation of an Interconnection Service Agreement between the subrecipient and EPA. I. Clean Water Act Regulation Adherence: The Grantee is responsible for adhering to all applicable Federal and state laws, including the Clean Water Act (CWA) and regulations, and ensuring compliance with all required approvals of the various regulatory requirements. If the grantee fails to adhere and /or comply with applicable Federal laws, state laws,and /or regulations, then the grantee will be solely liable for all penalties and environmental impacts related to this project or tasks performed in relation to this project. J. Technical Officer for this grant is Steve Blackburn at blackburn.steven @epa.gov K. Levera in� The recipient agrees to provide the proposed leveraged funding, including any voluntary cost -share contribution or overmatch, that is described in its proposal dated 06/13/2018. If the proposed leveraging does not materialize during the period of award performance, and the recipient does not provide a satisfactory explanation, the Agency may consider this factor in evaluating future proposals from the recipient. In addition, if the proposed leveraging does not materialize during the period of award performance then EPA may reconsider the legitimacy of the award; if EPA determines that the recipient knowingly or recklessly provided inaccurate information regarding the leveraged funding the recipient described in its proposal dated 06/13/2018, EPA may take action as authorized by 40 CFR Parts 30 or 31 and /or 2 CFR Part 180 as applicable. L. Voluntary Cost -Share or Overmatch This award and the resulting federal funding of $30,022 is based on estimated costs requested in the recipient's application dated 06/13/2018. Included in these costs is a voluntary cost -share contribution of $48,562 by the recipient in the form of a voluntary cost -share or overmatch (providing more than any minimum required cost -share ) that the recipient included in its proposal dated 06/13/2018. The recipient must provide this voluntary cost -share contribution during performance of this award unless the EPA agrees otherwise in a modification to this agreement. While actual total costs may differ from the estimates in the recipient's application, EPA's participation shall not exceed the total amount of federal funds awarded. If the recipient fails to provide the voluntary cost -share contribution during the period of award performance, and does not provide a satisfactory explanation, the Agency may consider this factor in evaluating future proposals from the recipient. In addition, if the voluntary cost -share contribution does not materialize during the period of award performance then EPA may reconsider the legitimacy of the award; if EPA determines that the recipient knowingly or recklessly provided inaccurate information regarding the voluntary cost -share or overmatch the recipient described in its proposal dated 06/13/2018. EPA may take action as authorized by 40 CFR Parts 30 or 31 and /or 2 CFR Part 180 as applicable.