Code of Federal Regulations Title 40. Protection of Environment § 40.35.107 Work plans

(1) Negotiation considerations. In negotiating the work plan, the Regional Administrator and applicant will consider such factors as national program guidance;  any regional supplemental guidance;  goals, objectives, and priorities proposed by the applicant;  other jointly identified needs or priorities;  and the planning target.

(2) National program guidance. If an applicant proposes a work plan that differs significantly from the goals and objectives, priorities, or core performance measures in the national program guidance associated with the proposed activities, the Regional Administrator must consult with the appropriate National Program Manager before agreeing to the work plan.

(3) Use of existing guidance. An applicant should base the grant application on the national program guidance in place at the time the application is being prepared.

(1) The work plan is the basis for the management and evaluation of performance under the grant agreement.

(2) An approvable work plan must specify:

(3) The work plan must be consistent with applicable federal statutes;  regulations;  circulars;  executive orders;  and EPA delegations, approvals, or authorizations.

(1) Are clearly identified and distinguished from other portions of the Performance Partnership Agreement;  and

(2) Meet the requirements in § 35.107(b).