Transcript State and Federal Policy Update

State and Federal
Policy Update
New Programs, Funding News
and a Look at Things to Come
September 28, 2010
Jessica Eckerlin
New York State Updates
New York Smart Growth Law
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“Public Infrastructure Priority Act”
Requires state infrastructure funding to be
consistent with Smart Growth Principles
Pertains to current development projects
Also address community based planning,
coordination among state and local governments,
predictability in land use codes, and sustainability.
 A8011/S5560B
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The NYS Electronic Equipment
Recycling and Reuse Act
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Article 27, Title 26 of the Environmental
Conservation Law
Purpose to ensure that every New Yorker will have
the opportunity to recycle their electronic waste in an
environmentally responsible manner
Requires manufacturers to establish a convenient
system for the collection, handling, and recycling or
reuse of electronic waste
Oversight by the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation
Land Trust Bill 1
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Enables land trusts to directly apply on
behalf of land owners for funding from
state Farmland Protection Program
Previously, only municipalities could apply,
which often had limited capacity and
familiarity with the process
This will streamline the process and
remove unnecessary complexity and
delays
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A. 6687 and S. 4476
Land Trust Bill 2
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Increases maximum state cost share for
purchase of development rights
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From 75% to 87.5%
Currently, the state requires 25% “local
match” but often times local funding is not
available
Will enable farmers to sell their
development rights at a fair price
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A. 6686 and S. 5414
Coming Up…
Clean Coastal Environment and
Public Health Act of 2009
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Amends Amends the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (a.k.a. the Clean Water Act)
Requires the EPA to:
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(1) Publish a list of pathogens and pathogen indicators
upon the publication of the new or revised water quality
criteria; and
(2) Requires coastal recreation water quality monitoring
and notification programs to include monitoring consistent
with performance criteria
Revises requirements applicable to state recipients of
monitoring and notification program grants
Development of New York
State Climate Action Plan
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Executive Order No. 24
Sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas
emissions in New York State by 80 percent
below 1990 levels by 2050
More than 100 individuals participate in an
advisory capacity
The 5th Integration Advisory Panel
meeting will be held October 5, 2010,
Albany, NY
Draft Plan expected November 1, 2010
Current Funding
Opportunities
Update on Sustainable
Neighborhood Program
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$2 million made available to address vacant
buildings and revitalize upstate
A competitive request for proposals (RFP) for
Sustainable Neighborhoods Demonstration Program
funds is now available through DHCR and HFA
Local governments, municipal housing authorities
and not-for-profit corporations may apply
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The Request for Proposals and applications are available at
www.nysdhcr.gov and www.nyhomes.org.
Small Business Innovation
Research (SBIR) and Small
Business Technology Transfer
(STTR) Grants
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U.S. Department of Energy
Approximately $36 million available
To provide research and development
(R&D) funding for small businesses
Deadline to be announced
www.er.doe.gov/sbir
Continuation of Solicitation for the
Office of Science Financial Assistance
Program
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U.S. Department of Energy (DE-FOA0000178)
Approximately $400 million available
Provide R&D funds for scientific and
workforce development research
Deadline FY2011 September 30, 2010
Application window for FY2012 opens
October 1, 2010
http://science.doe.gov/grants/index.asp
The Innovative Technology Loan
Guarantee Program
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(Section 1705 ARRA) U.S. Department of Energy
and NYSTAR
Approximately $6 billion
To support projects that contribute to the
President’s Advanced Energy Initiative
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Renewable energy, biofuels and electriity
transmisstion
Deadline is ongoing
www.lgprogram.energy.gov/index.html
Small Business Technology
Investment Fund (SBTIF)
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New York State Foundation for Science, Technology
and Innovation
Allocation amount to be determined
Protects venture capital investment in NYS
based companies
Also offers professional, technical and managerial
services and referrals to help grow technology-based
business ventures
Deadline is ongoing
http://www.nystar.state.ny.us/sbtif.htm
Rural Energy for America Program
Grants/Energy Audit and Renewable
Energy Development Assist Programs
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Funding up to $100,00 per award with 25% costshare
To help rural small businesses and agricultural
producers make energy efficiency improvements
Deadline is ongoing
www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/farmbill
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture
Research and Education (SARE)
Partnership Grant
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United States Department of Agriculture
Support agricultural service providers who
work directly with farmers to do on-farm
demonstrations, research, marketing, and other
projects that will add to our understanding of
sustainable agriculture
Grant awards up to $15,000
Deadline November 16, 2010
For more information: http://nesare.org/
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture
Research and Education (SARE)
Sustainable Community Grant
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United States Department of Agriculture
Make a direct connection between community
revitalization and farming
Grant awards up to $15,000
Deadline October 19, 2010
For more information: http://nesare.org/
Questions?
Contact: [email protected]