RECYCLING RESOURCES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT HB 07-1288 AND
TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT GRANTS SB 07-182
STAKEHOLDER UPDATE
July 2007
Presentation Overview
BackgroundPollution Prevention Advisory Board
Assistance Committee
GrantsHB-1288 Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Act
SB-182 Advanced Technology Fund
Pollution Prevention Advisory Board Background
Created in 1992 Pollution Prevention Act
15 Members and 2 ex-officio members from Governor’s Energy Office and CDPHE
Administer grants from SARA Title III fees
Advise CDPHE on P2 activities/policy
Authority to make decisions on HB-1288 and SB-182 in consultation with Assistance Committee
Assistance Committee
13 Member Committee1 member from CDPHE
1 member from Governor’s Energy Office
1 member from Office of Economic Development
2 county members (1 rural, 1 urban)
2 municipal members (1 rural, 1 urban)
6 members balanced from representatives of non-profit and for profit entities
Assistance Committee
TimelineApplication Announcement – June 26Applications Due – July 16PPAB Review – July 17 to July 24Recommendations to Jim Martin – July 25Appointments – August 3
One month earlier than required due to SB-182
Assistance Committee
First meeting – Between August 13-24
Joint meeting with PPAB on August 28
Powers and Duties of CommitteeMake recommendations to PPAB for:
• Development of criteria for grants
• Awarding of grants
• Rebate formula
Assist in drafting annual report on progress of grant program
1288 Grant Program
0.6 FTE to fiscal office
Approximately $2.5 million dollars
Timeline (Draft)September/November - Criteria development
December - Board discusses and finalizes program structure
January - RFA announcement and rebate application deadline
February - Grant application deadline
1288 Grant Program
March - Review and evaluate grant applicationsApril: Grant recommendations due to Board
• Board approves grants• Deadline for 1st quarter rebate application
May - Notify grant recipientsMay/June - Prepare contractsJuly - Grantees may begin projects
• Deadline for 2nd quarter rebate application
September/October - Annual report to legislature
182 Grant Program
Background – Technology Advancement GrantsPreviously housed at CCHE
Grants to individuals, public, or private entities for waste diversion and recycling projects emphasizing tires and making use of Colorado Institutions of Higher Education where possible.
Approximately $495,000/year with a carry over balance of ~$825,000
Assistance Committee – Same role as HB-1288
No FTE for CDPHE.
182 Grant Program
Timeline (Draft) – Trying to keep separate from HB 1288.
September - Set criteriaOctober - RFA sent outNovember - Applications dueNovember/December - Evaluate, recommend and approve grantsDecember/January - Prepare contractsFebruary - Grantees begin projects
Questions?
ContactsPatrick Hamel, (303) 692-2979
Rachel Wilson-Roussel, (303) 692-2976• [email protected]
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