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

• Patrick.hamel@state.co.us

Rachel Wilson-Roussel, (303) 692-2976• Rachel.wilson-roussel@state.co.us