Summary of ARRA Funds

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Bill SummaryColorado Department of Public Health and Environment

CDPHE Environmental Programs -

Name of Program - Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA)Division - Air Pollution Control DivisionContact - Paul Tourangeau, Division Director (303) 692-3114National Amount:

Total: $300 millionCompetitive: $206 millionNon-Competitive: $88 millionSmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program: $30 million (APCD not intending to pursue atthis time as a lending program/partnership would require substantial advance set-uptime months or a year and our priority vehicles remain school buses, for whichretrofits are funded 100%.)

Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program: $20 million (APCD currently is evaluatingthe possibility of applying for a grant to examine an emerging NOx reduction technologybut no decision has been made as to whether to pursue this project)

Colorado Amount:

Total: $2.53 millionCompetitive: $850,000 (funding awarded by EPA on May 20, 2009)Non-Competitive: $1.73 million (funding awarded by EPA in March 2009)

Proposed Projects:

Retrofitting of public school buses beginning in Weld County and continuing to ElPaso and Mesa Counties. The awarded funding will retrofit approximately 330 busesout of an estimated 5,000 eligible statewide. The funds awarded under thecompetitive grant, will be used to retrofit approximately 180 over-the-road trucks withAuxiliary Power Units (APUs), which significantly reduce idling time, thus reducingemissions and conserving diesel fuel.

Match Provisions:

Competitive: No State match required. Truck owner/operators participating in the APUretrofit program will be required to pay 50% of the retrofit cost, which will help maximizethe environmental and fuel savings benefit of the project.Non-Competitive: No match required. Grant funds will be used to retrofit 100% of theschool bus retrofit costs.

Description of Intent:

The intent of the ARRA-fortified DERA funds is to provide cost effective air pollutionreduction for public health benefits, especially in areas with air toxics concerns. Fuelsavings via idling reduction and job creation or preservation are important secondarygoals.

Required Timelines:

States must obligate 100% of funds by Sept. 30, 2010.Federal Requirements:

To be announced.Transparency:

Quarterly reporting to EPA. Evaluated program success will rely 30% on jobcreation/retention. Additional requirements to be announced.

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Certification:

N/A

Other:

EPA may retain 2% for administration

State (non-competitive) funding: Administration costs may be up to 15%Competitive grant funds: ~10% administrative costs to be allowed.See attachment for project specific update (ARRA- CDPHE-DERA Project Status7-2009)

Name of Program - Hazardous Substance Superfund ProgramDivision - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management DivisionContact - Gary Baughman, Division Director (303) 692-3338National Amount:

$600 millionEPA Region 8 Amount:

$66 millionColorado Amount:

EPA to award approximately $19.2 million for Clear Creek and Summitville Superfundprojects.

Match Provisions:

10 percent of federal amount on construction projectsDescription of Intent:

Identified Superfund sites cleanup and remediationProposed Projects:

Clear Creek (Department has received approval for $2.16 million and applied for an

additional $1.4 million for this project)Summitville (EPA awarded $17 million for this project)Required Timelines:

The department was awarded $17 million by EPA for the Summitville site, with fundsbeing available for expenditure in July 2009. The department received an awarddocument from EPA for the $2.16 million for remedial design work at the Clear Creeksite on 07/13/09. An application for $ 1.4 million for remedial action work at the ClearCreek site was also submitted to EPA on 07/06/09. Funds received by the state must be100% obligated within 12 months. Seventy percent of the award must be spent withintwo years of the EPA regional office receiving the funds. By accepting the funds,CDPHE is committing to this compressed timetable.

Federal Requirements:

Davis-Bacon Act provisions will apply

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Name of Program - Brownfields Redevelopment ProgramDivision - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management DivisionContact - Gary Baughman, Division Director (303) 692-3338

National Amount:$100 million

EPA Region 8 Amount:


Unknown at this timeMatch Provisions:

N/ADescription of Intent:

Competitive grants awarded by EPA directly to applicants to evaluate and clean upformer industrial and commercial sites

Proposed Projects:

There may be some Colorado projects funded, but the Department will not be part of thedecision process, which is entirely within EPA.

Required Timelines:

N/AFederal Requirements:

N/AOther:

Program will be administered by EPA and will provide funding for projects on an existinglist that have not been funded. The Department will not receive this money to award toprojects in the State.

Name of Program - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Water PollutionControl Revolving Fund (WPCRF)

Division - Water Quality Control DivisionContact - Steve Gunderson, Division Director (303) 692-3509National Amount:

DWSRF - $2 BillionWPCRF - $4 Billion

Colorado Amount and Match Provisions:

DWRF $32,290,880 million No State match requiredo 4% Administrationo

2% Small system training and technical assistance (for planning and designgrants)o 10% Public water system supervision (Requires 1:1 Match Colorado does not

intend to use these funds since it would decrease the infrastructure allocation)

WPCRF $30,093,792 million No State match requiredo 4% Administration




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The intent of the ARRA is to capitalize grants for the Clean Water State Revolving Fundsunder Title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and capitalization grants underSection 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Proposed Projects:

See Attached - DWRF 2009 IUP Appendix K ARRA Project Priority/Fundable ListSee Attached - WPCRF 2009 IUP Appendix J List of ARRA Projected Loans(Fundable List)

Required Timelines:

Colorado must obligate 100% of funds within 12 months of the date of enactmentOn 05/29/09, the Water Quality Control Commission approved the fundable project listsfor both the DWRF and WPCRF. In order to meet the 20% Green Project Reserve ofthe ARRA funding, potential projects had to submit categorical and business casespertaining to the green components of their projects. These identified business caseswere received by 06/15/09. The Water Quality Control Division reviewed both thecategorical and business case green projects and submitted them to EPA on 06/26/09for their review and approval. EPA has approved all but two projects pertaining to theWPCRF ARRA Green projects and all but one DWRF ARRA Green projects. Staff iscurrently working with EPA to provide additional information for their consideration andapproval. On 06/30/09 the division received all final plans and specifications andenvironmental assessment reports from the potential projects identified on the DWRFand WPCRF ARRA Fundable Lists. It is anticipated that construction will begin by09/30/09 for these projects.


Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Requirements (Section 1606)Buy American Provision Use of American iron, steel and manufactured goods (Section1605)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Provisions50% of grant to be used for additional subsidization including principal forgiveness,negative interest rates, grants or any combination of these

20% of grant to be used for green infrastructure, water or energy efficiencyimprovements or other environmentally innovative activitiesTransparency:

Section 1511- For funds made available to State or local governments for infrastructureinvestments, the Governor, mayor or other chief executive, as appropriate, shall certifythat the infrastructure investment has received the full review and vetting required by lawand that the chief executive accepts responsibility that the infrastructure investment is anappropriate use of taxpayer dollars. Such certification shall include a description of theinvestment, the estimated total cost, and the amount of covered funds to be used, andshall be posted on a website and linked to the website established by section 1526. AState or local agency may not receive infrastructure investment funding from funds madeavailable in this Act unless this certification is made and posted.

Other: No refinancing of municipal debt or restructuring outstanding SRF loansProhibition on land or easement purchasesTransfer between SRF programs allowed but must be identified in final IUPNo reserving or banking of the funding is allowedMonthly reporting to www.recovery.govFor additional information and criteria pertaining to available funds please click on thelink: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/op/wqcc/New/ARRA.html

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Name of Program - State Energy Program (DOE)Division Administration, Office of Environmental Integration and Sustainability (OEIS)Contact Patrick Hamel and Julia Rodriguez (303) 692-2979 or (303) 692-2151National Amount:

$3,069,000,000Colorado Amount:

$49,065,000 Statewide, applied for and awarded to the Governors Energy Office (GEO)and distributed to public agencies through a competitive grant process. The departmentanticipates applying for up to $1 million dollars.

Match Provisions:

Unknown at this time. May require matching funds. The departments utility long bill lineitem and\or the energy performance contract could be considered for any potentialmatch requirement.


These funds are from DOE for greening public and private buildings through energyefficiencies and renewable energies.

Required Timelines for Distribution:

Projects must be extensively developed shovel ready and have a clear path toimplementation inside of 90 days from time of award. Remaining 15 months are forexecution.

Proposed Projects: 1) Installation of solar at the CDPHE main campus to charge plug-inhybrid-electric state vehicles. This project is needed as manufacturers will be producingplug-in electric hybrids for the 2010 models and the current parking lot capabilities wouldnot support this change (could be difficult with aggressive timeline as we would have toamend the lease); 2) Installation of solar PV at the State Lab that will generateapproximately 14,000 Kwh per year; 3) Other potential greening projects at the StateLab as identified in the performance contract project list.


Unknown at this time

CDPHE Health Programs -

Name of Program - Chronic Disease and Risk Factor ProgramsDivision Prevention Services DivisionContact Jillian Jacobellis, Division Director (303) 692-2504National Amount:

$650 million for Prevention and Wellness Fund

Colorado Amount:Unknown at this time, expected to be distributed through existing cooperativeagreements with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or through previousgrant application to CDC that were approved but not funded.

Match Provisions:

Assume to be consistent with match provisions in existing CDC cooperative agreements,which vary.



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Implementation of evidence-based clinical and community-based prevention andwellness strategies, authorized under the Public Health Services Act and determined bythe Secretary, that deliver measurable health outcomes that address chronic diseaserates.

Proposed Projects:

All existing CDC cooperative agreements support population-based strategies to preventor postpone chronic disease, related risk factors and related complications. Thisincludes policy and environmental change, health communications, and programinterventions focused on communities, worksite, schools and health care systems.

Required Timelines:

Unknown at this timeFederal Requirements:

Assume to be consistent with requirements of existing CDC cooperative agreementsthrough which the funds will be distributed.

Name of Program - WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants andChildren)

Division Prevention Services DivisionContact Jillian Jacobellis, Division Director (303) 692-2504National Amount:

$400 million for a contingency fund to support caseload growth and $100 million tosupport state MIS projects

Colorado Amount:

An application for $444,066 was submitted on May 29, 2009. The MPSC computersystem project (one of only three model projects in the nation) may need some of theMIS funds, though the project already is nearly fully funded. A separate application maybe submitted at a later date.

Match Provisions:

NoneRequired Timelines:

Unknown, though we understand that USDA is waiting for the completion of FY09appropriation bills and once complete they will distribute those funds using the normalfunding formula. We believe the contingency funds from the stimulus package wouldthen be used to provide states additional funds in those cases where the FY09appropriation is insufficient to support projected caseloads. Most states, includingColorado, are experiencing record participation levels, likely because of the continuedgrowth in unemployment and the downturn in the economy.



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NEWName of Program - Primary Care OfficeDivision Prevention Services DivisionContact Jillian Jacobellis, Division Director (303) 692-2504National Amount:

$6 million

Colorado Amount:$101,520 (approximate) over three federal fiscal years

Match Provisions:

NoneDescription of Intent:

To accommodate the increased demand for Primary Care Office assessment anddesignation support related to the National Health Service Corps program expansion asfunded by ARRA.


By the end of FFY2012 (Sept. 30, 2012)Federal Requirements:

All federal requirements are delineated under the existing grant agreement between thedepartment (Primary Care Office) and the Health Resources and ServicesAdministration, U68HP11447-01-00.

Name of Program - State Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (pendingoutcome of State HB09-1111)

Division Prevention Services DivisionContact Jillian Jacobellis, Division Director (303) 692-2504National Amount:


$800,000 (approximate, depending upon the total match requests from all states) Match Provisions:

Requires a state match plus a small increase in administrative costs. State match canbe raised through private gifts, grants and donations.


Increases the number of health care providers in medically underserved communities byrepaying a portion of the student loan debt of health professionals in exchange forservice.


By the end of FFY2010 (Sept. 30, 2010)

Federal Requirements:Mirrors requirements for National Health Service Corps; currently state legislation(HB09-1111) already is organized to accommodate federal requirements.



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Name of Program - National Health Service Corps (NHSC)Division Prevention Services DivisionContact Jillian Jacobellis, Division Director (303) 692-2504National Amount:

$196 million

Colorado Amount:Estimated $3.9 million. The Primary Care Office (PCO) has a significant role indetermining which communities and which employers receive NHSC providers, butfunds do not flow through the Department.

Match Provisions:


Increases the number of health care providers in medically underserved communities byrepaying a portion of the student loan debt of health professionals in exchange forservice.


By the end of FFY2010 (Sept. 30, 2010)Federal Requirements:

Primary Care Office must prepare new Health Professional Shortage Area applicationsfor all eligible communities and review and approve applications for NHSC employers.As the NHSC program will more than double from current funding levels, the approvalworkload of the PCO will increase significantly related to NHSC site designation. Theoffice can accommodate the increased workload because HB 09-1111 was successfuland because of supplemental support from HRSA, as discussed above.

Name of Program - Section 317 Immunization Funds (CDC)Division Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology DivisionContact Lisa Miller, MD, Division Director (303) 692-2663National Amount:

$300 milliono $180 million for vaccine purchaseso $22 million for competitive grant applications for demonstration or high profile

projectso $9 million for communicationso $21.5 million for surveillance, coverage measurements and vaccine safetyo $67.5 million for non-competitive grant awards to 64 immunization grantees

Colorado Amount:

Operations: estimated at $1,690,267Vaccine: estimated $2.473 million

Match Provisions:


Funds to be used to improve immunization rates by vaccinating more adults andchildren.


Grant announcement published in early June. Grant application completed andsubmitted by the 07/02/09 deadline for the non-competitive grant. Funds distribution



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targeted for 08/15/09. All obligations must be completed by 12/31/11. Budget period of28 months.


Extensive reporting requirements are being requested for all recovery funds.

Name of Program - Health Information Technology Fund - Immunization Funds (HealthResources Services Administration and CDC)

Division Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology DivisionContact Lisa Miller, MD, Division Director (303) 692-2663National Amount:

Estimated $1,200,000Colorado Amount:

Estimated $75,000 a year for two yearsMatch Provisions:


These funds are from the Health Information Technology fund within the stimuluspackage. It is expected that some of these funds will be distributed to select SentinelImmunization Information System (SIIS) sites throughout the country.

Required Timelines for Distribution:Submitted a competitive grant application for a total request of $174,965 (for the two-year grant period) by the grant deadline of 07/02/09. Anticipate notification regarding thegrant request by 08/15/09 with funds awarded following notification of awardees. Allobligations must be complete by 12/31/11. Budget period of 28 months.

Proposed Projects:

Colorados CIIS (Colorado Immunization Information System) is one of the sites thatmay be selected for funding. The funds will be limited to expansion activities and cannotbe used for current operations.



Name of Program - Supplemental for Innovative Projects to Improve Reimbursement inPublic Health Department Clinics


$5,000,000Colorado Amount:

Estimated $514,297Match Provisions:

None.Description of Intent:



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Approximately half of U.S. children are covered by private health insurance that includescoverage for vaccines, and most of these children receive their immunizations in privateprovider offices that serve as a medical home for comprehensive primary care. Privateproviders are able to bill health insurance plans for the delivery of immunizations toinsured individuals. State and local health department clinics provide immunizations touninsured and other children who are eligible for the Vaccines For Children program.

However, fully insured children who are not VFC-eligible may be brought to a healthdepartment clinic for immunization with 317 or state-purchased vaccines, but mosthealth department clinics do not bill private health insurance for immunization servicesprovided to health plan members.


Submitted a competitive grant application for a total request of $514,297 by the grantdeadline of 07/02/09. Anticipate notification regarding the grant request by 08/15/09 withfunds awarded following notification of awardees. All obligations must be complete by12/31/11. Budget period of 28 months.

Proposed Projects:

CDPHE Immunization Program will work with Denver Health to expand existing school-

based billing project to include public health clinics and strengthen reimbursement forinsured patients vaccine administration.



Name of Program - Supplemental Funding for Innovative Projects to Develop BestPractices for Monitoring School Vaccination Coverage andExemption Rates


$600,000Colorado Amount:

Estimated $267,000Match Provisions:

None.Description of Intent:The Healthy People 2010 objectives for children in kindergarten call for at least 95% coveragefor ACIP-recommended vaccines. Valid estimates from each state are needed to monitor state-level progress toward these objectives, and data collection methods must be comparable across

states for valid national estimates, and for valid comparisons between states.


Submitted a competitive grant application for a total request of $267,602 by the grantdeadline of 07/02/09. Anticipate notification regarding the grant request by 08/15/09 withfunds awarded following notification of awardees. All obligations must be complete by12/31/11. Budget period of 28 months.

Proposed Projects:



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Funds will be used to improve data exchange between School Districts and the CDPHE-Immunization Program. Data quality assurance, data management, and analysis will beaddressed in the funding proposal.



Name of Program - Section 317 Immunization Program: Strengthening the EvidenceBase Emerging Infections Program - EIP (CDC)

Division Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology DivisionContact Ken Gershman, MD, Chief, Communicable Disease Program (303) 692-2657National Amount:

$1.7 million (for 10 current grantees under CDCs Emerging Infections Program)Colorado Amount:

$174,000Match Provisions:


Funds to be used to support the EIP network -10 sites to evaluate the effectiveness ofthe new (expected to be licensed in the fall 2009) pediatric pneumococcal vaccine(PCV13) in routine practice.


Application submittal date of June 26, 2009. Funds distribution targeted forAug. 30, 2009.

Proposed Projects:

Conduct case-control study to assess the effectiveness of the new PCV13 vaccine inchildren 3-59 months old.


Monthly report on performance measures to CDCQuarterly reports to CDC and HHS

Name of Program - Emerging Infecitons Program (EIPs) Healthcare-AssociatedInfections Program

Division Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology DivisionContact Ken Gershman, MD, Chief, Communicable Disease Program (303) 692-2657National Amount:

$4.0 million (for 10 current grantees under CDCs Emerging Infections Program)Colorado Amount:

$400,000Match Provisions:




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Funds to be used to support the EIP network (10 sites) to support targeted efforts tomonitor and investigate the changing epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections(HAI) in populations in the context of HAI prevention efforts.


Application submittal date of June 26, 2009. Funds distribution targeted forAug. 30, 2009.

Proposed Projects:1) Evaluate invasive methicillinresistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) infections with onsetoutside of the acute care setting; 2) implement the use of additional National HealthcareSafety Network (NHSN) modules by participating EIP hospitals (five-county Denvermetro area) regarding multidrug-resistant organisms and Clostridium difficle-associateddiarrhea; 3) implement a hospital-wide healthcare associated infection (HAI) prevalencesurvey among participating EIP hospitals.

Federal Requirements:Quarterly reports to CDC and HHS

Name of Program Patient SafetyDivision Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services (Funding coming throughDCEED ELC Grant)Contact Howard Roitman, Division Director (303) 692-2613National Amount:

$35,800,000Colorado Amount:

$1,179,188Match Provisions:


The Prevention and Wellness Fund section of the Recovery Act provides funding to theDepartment of Health and Human Services to be provided to States to carry outactivities to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).


Grant announcement was released in May 2009 with application submittal date ofJune 26, 2009. Award announcements are expected by Aug. 30, 2009. Grant period isfor 28 months (Sept. 1, 2009 Dec. 31, 2011).

Proposed Projects:

(1) Hire three HAI staff to assist with data validation project and daily HAI activities; (2)Bring Dialysis Treatment Centers onboard to report HAIs; (3) Partner with anorganization experienced in infection prevention to provide training for less experiencedinfection control staff at healthcare facilities and surveyors at the health department; (4)Form a prevention collaborative to help healthcare facilities make progress towardmeeting HHS Action Plan 5-year prevention targets; and (5) Develop training programsand prevention strategies based on results of validation project.


Submit a State HAI Prevention Plan by Jan. 1, 2010

Quarterly reports to CDC and HHS

Documents

Summary of ARRA Funds