§ 319 Grant Funding
Request for Proposals
2009
Nonpoint Source Pollution Control
Proposals due August 31, 2009
Submit proposal (one paper and one electronic copy) to:
Reggie L. Coleman
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Office of Environmental Assessment
P.O. Box 4314
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4314
(225) 219-3585
[Link]@[Link]
(No Faxes. Electronic Copies must be in MS Word)
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2
Purpose of This Request for Proposal (RFP) .................................................................. 2
Scope of Work ................................................................................................................. 2
Required Format for Project Proposals ........................................................................... 3
I. Cover Sheet ............................................................................................................ 4
II. Executive Summary ................................................................................................ 4
III. General Description of Watershed .......................................................................... 4
IV. Project Goal and Objectives ................................................................................... 4
V. Project Activities and Deliverables ......................................................................... 5
VI. Detailed Project Budget .......................................................................................... 5
[Link] Justification ................................................................................................ 6
Guidelines for Project Proposals ..................................................................................... 6
I. Ineligible Activities .................................................................................................. 6
II. Required Matching Funds ....................................................................................... 6
III. Quality Assurance Project Plan .............................................................................. 6
IV. GIS Requirements .................................................................................................. 7
V. Submission of Proposals ........................................................................................ 7
Schedule ......................................................................................................................... 8
Proposal Checklist........................................................................................................... 8
Reimbursement Guidelines ............................................................................................. 8
Reporting Requirements for “Approved Projects” ............................................................ 8
APPENDIX A – Basin Maps .......................................................................................... 10
APPENDIX B – Cover Sheet, Budget, and Budget Justification .................................... 22
I. Sample Proposal Cover Sheet ............................................................................. 22
II. Sample Detailed Project Budget ........................................................................... 23
III. Sample Budget Justification ................................................................................. 24
APPENDIX C - Important Website Links ....................................................................... 25
APPENDIX D - Measures of Success ........................................................................... 26
I. Water Quality Improvements from NPS Controls.................................................. 26
II. NPS Pollutant Load Reduction ............................................................................. 26
III. Public Education, Awareness, and Outreach ........................................................ 27
IV. Implementation of NPS controls ........................................................................... 27
APPENDIX E - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Data Requirements ............. 28
Acceptable Digital Formats ........................................................................................ 28
Acceptable Map Projections ...................................................................................... 28
Acceptable Locational Accuracy ................................................................................ 28
Request for Proposals for Fiscal Year 2009
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Nonpoint Source §319(h) Funding
Introduction
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking proposals to address
nonpoint sources of pollution in the state. Federal grant monies will be available under Section
319(h) of the Clean Water Act. Funding and oversight of selected proposals will be
administered by the Water Quality Assessment Division of the DEQ.
Who is eligible to apply?
The following agencies and organizations are eligible to apply for and receive 319 funds:
State and local governments
Non-government organizations
Non-profit organizations
Federally recognized tribal groups within Louisiana
Purpose of This Request for Proposal (RFP)
The Louisiana Department of Environment Quality (LDEQ) is requesting project
proposals for fiscal year 2009.
LDEQ is offering grant funds for projects that will provide watershed improvement
initiatives and identify and reduce anthropogenic nonpoint source water pollution.
Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution is the leading cause of water quality degradation in the United
States and poses a substantial problem for the health of Louisiana’s streams and rivers. These
grant funds are being made available under §319(h) grants of the Clean Water Act, to state and
local governments, non-government organizations, non-profit organizations, and federally
recognized tribal groups within Louisiana to address NPS water pollution.
Scope of Work
In the 2009 RFP, the LDEQ 319 Nonpoint Source Water Program is requesting project
proposals for the purpose of implementing on-the-ground projects that are aimed at controlling,
reducing, and/or managing nonpoint source pollution.
Funding priority will be given to proposals that include a project and/or program designed and
intended for addressing waterbody impairments caused by nonpoint source pollution on a
stream subsegment(s) currently listed on the Louisiana 2008 303(d) List of Impaired
Waterbodies or a subsegment(s) at risk of becoming impaired by nonpoint source pollution.
Project proposals addressing source water protection will also be considered. Proposals are
requested for projects or programs that can provide nonpoint source pollution
awareness/education/outreach, BMP implementation, restoration strategies/solutions,
identification of specific sources and the extent of nonpoint source pollution from these sources,
monitoring to show the effects of nonpoint source pollution on water quality or aquatic biota,
monitoring to show water quality improvement where BMPs have been implemented, or a
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combination of these elements. Specifically, LDEQ is seeking projects that will address the
pollutants of concern which are commonly listed as causing water quality standards violations:
fecal coliform (bacteria), sediment/total suspended solids, BOD, and nutrients. Projects should
implement control measures, best management practices, restoration work and/or education
and outreach to address the commonly identified sources of these pollutants such as failing
septic tanks/home sewage systems, streambank erosion, erosion from construction sites, runoff
from silvicultural operations, and urban runoff.
Special consideration will also be given to project proposals addressing waterbody
subsegments where a TMDL has been developed. A list of approved TMDLs can be viewed
at [Link] Impaired watershed
subsegments are listed in Appendix A of the Louisiana Water Quality Integrated Report which
can be viewed at [Link] In addition, a
list of all subsegments can be found in the subsequent documentation on the CD titled 2008
303d List.
Targeted watershed basins for FY ’09 are statewide. We encourage you to review the
“Louisiana Nonpoint Source Management Plan” by going to our website,
[Link] to become familiar with
our program’s goals, objectives, and timeline. The “Nonpoint Source Management Plan” was
developed by LDEQ and outlines the state’s watershed management strategies to restore the
designated uses to impaired waterbody subsegments. A list of all the impaired waterbody
subsegments in Louisiana can be found on the most currently approved 303(d) list (Appendix A
of Louisiana Water Quality Integrated Report). The plan includes LDEQ’s process for achieving
this goal and a timeline for implementing restoration actions.
LDEQ and EPA are placing strong emphasis on achieving measurable results. Highest
priority will be given to projects that are designed, implemented, and/or include monitoring to
show measurable results, such as, implementing innovative BMP projects or restoration projects
to control nonpoint pollution, quantifying in-stream water quality improvements, estimating or
modeling pollutant load reductions, or quantifying nonpoint source loading. LDEQ will also give
special consideration to proposals for water quality monitoring in targeted watersheds that will
provide data needed to determine where nonpoint sources are affecting water quality and/or to
quantify water quality improvements where BMPs or restoration projects have been
implemented.
Educational projects shall also include a mechanism to measure their effectiveness by
documenting knowledge improvements or changes in behaviors resulting from educational
project efforts that lead to improved water quality. Proposed educational programs should
promote broad awareness and implementation of activities that can help protect waters from
degradation by new and expanding land use activities that increase nonpoint source pollution.
This is in recognition of the continued need to prevent waters that currently are not impaired by
nonpoint pollution from becoming impaired. This is particularly true for those waters whose
water quality is threatened by changing land uses. We expect that educational proposals
should relate to an entire basin or watershed
Required Format for Project Proposals
Project proposals MUST use the following format. Font size should be 12pt. Page layout for all
pages should be on the vertical plane. Feel free to use bullets, where appropriate, instead of
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using complete sentences. Proposal work descriptions should be brief. Concise documents are
encouraged as long as the following information is adequately addressed.
I. Cover Sheet (Appendix B)
Project Title
Name of Grant: FFY 2009 Section 319(h)
Proposed Budget: Federal amount $
Match amount $ (40% of Total amount)
Total amount $
Project Funding Period: Projects are typically funded for a period of 36 months.
Project Area:
o Louisiana 8-digit watershed subsegment code(s) (Appendix C)
o List if a TMDL has been approved or is under development for that watershed
(Appendix C). Also include the 303(d) listed impairment for that watershed
(Appendix C).
Sponsoring Cooperator:
o Mailing address
o Contact person: name, mailing address, phone, fax, and email address
o Federal taxpayer I.D. number
Date Submitted:
II. Executive Summary (limit one page)
This should be a brief summary of project suitable for public distribution. Information
given should be sufficient to clearly understand the purpose of the proposed work. Be
sure to identify where or how the project relates to the NPS management plan such as
by indicating the page number(s) or section(s) of the management plan. Include
technical language where appropriate.
III. General Description of Watershed
Location (include 8 ½ x 11 copy of USGS 1:24000 scale topographic quadrangle map
with project boundaries). Maps can be created using LDEQ Make-A-Map (Appendix C).
Size
Location of priority funding areas
Major initiatives underway or planned
Unique characteristics
Water quality impairment identified under the 303(d) list (Appendix C)
Summarize any past assessment reports, studies, implementation projects that identify
water quality threats or problems.
IV. Project Goal and Objectives (limit to one page)
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Goal: Describe the condition you wish to change; a single statement summarizing the
overall purpose of the project
Objectives: List statements of what is to be accomplished in a measurable, practicable
form. Include desired outcomes of your work activities, rather than the activities
themselves. Implementation projects should emphasize the measures that will
actually be implemented during the project period.
Measurable Results: Link project objectives to expected measurable environmental
results (e.g., miles of stream to be restored, acres of wetlands created, pounds of
pollutants removed, habitat improvement, etc.). Describe appropriate monitoring
components or other evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of the
project. For direct implementation projects, e.g., those designed to reduce sediment
or nutrient loads, load reduction estimates must be provided in your proposals. See
Appendix D for additional information about measurements of success.
V. Project Activities and Deliverables - Please provide the following information for each
objective listed under your goal.
Activities: Specific task(s) to accomplish each milestone
Funds:
o Federal funds requested for each specific task
o Matching funds provided for each specific task
Timeline: Period of time in which each activity will take place (e.g. Month 1 – Month 8)
Responsible entity: Group or individual responsible for the activity
Deliverables: Anticipated accomplishments or outcomes for each activity expressed in
quantifiable terms; these are measures of success, include a completion date for
deliverables (QAPP, quarterly progress reports, manuals, maps, pictures, draft and final
reports, etc.)
VI. Detailed Project Budget – Please provide total budget summary (Appendix B).
Personnel (Salary and Fringe) List position titles, number of personnel, and fringe.
Training (in state/out of state) Include total amount requested and characterize the type
of training (e.g., ArcInfo Training).
Operating Service Specify items (including fax, telephone charges) and total.
Travel/Conferences (in state/out of state) List trip amounts, including the mileage, per
diem, estimated number of trips in-state and out-of-state, and other costs.
Equipment Identify each individual item of equipment to be purchased which has an
estimated acquisition cost of $5,000 or more. The equipment listed should be necessary
tools for the completion of the proposed project.
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Materials & Supplies “Supplies” means all tangible property other than “equipment.”
The budget detail should be specific in identifying categories of supplies to be procured,
e.g., laboratory or office supplies. Specifically list all software to be purchased. Identify
each supply item to be purchased which has an estimated acquisition cost of over
$1,000 and which has a probable useful life of more than one year beyond the date of
acquisition.
Indirect Costs
Note: Stream restoration projects should have funds focused on implementation
activities (e.g., construction), not design activities.
[Link] Justification - Detailed explanation and justification of costs in budget (Appendix B)
Guidelines for Project Proposals
I. Ineligible Activities
Section 319 funds may not be used to implement specific requirements of draft or final
NPDES stormwater permits or to implement permit application requirements of EPA’s storm
water regulations. Funds may not be used to pay for best management practices or “end of
pipe” treatments that are required as part of a draft or final NPDES permit.
In addition, all applicants must be up-to-date on the submission of progress reports,
invoices and other deliverables pursuant to any currently funded projects with LDEQ.
Incomplete proposals that do not include all requested information will be disqualified for
consideration.
II. Required Matching Funds
LDEQ requires that all proposals that are submitted for funding consideration include a
minimum 40% non-federal match for all federal dollars. These match funds may be cash or
in-kind services that are not provided by federal funds or used to match other sources of
federal funds. Matching funds must be fully documented, and must meet the same eligibility
requirements as federally funded portions of the grant.
Formula for Calculation of Match Sample Calculation
Federal Amount Requested x 40% = Match $6,000.00 x .40 = $4,000.00 Match
60% .60
$10,000 Total Project Budget
III. Quality Assurance Project Plan
All projects that include environmental monitoring, measurements, or data collection must
have an approved Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) in place PRIOR TO THE START
OF DATA GENERATION OR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE. If the proposed project will
include monitoring, measurements, or data collection, a draft copy of Sections A5 -
Problem Definition and Background, A6 - Project/Task Description, B1 - Sample
Process Design, and B2 - Sampling Methods of the QAPP must be completed and
submitted with the proposal. If a project will require a QAPP, all budgetary, timeline, and
other associated provisions should be addressed and outlined in the proposal. Refer to the
web link in Appendix C for EPA guidance on QAPPs. An example QAPP is located in the
Notice for 319 Funds drop down menu at [Link]
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IV. GIS Requirements
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a method for capturing, storing, checking,
integrating, manipulating, analyzing, and displaying spatially referenced data both digitally
(softcopy) and through hardcopy maps. All Section 319-funded projects/activities including a
GIS component must follow GIS guidelines in order to be compatible and acceptable by
LDEQ. If the applicant involved is not capable of following these guidelines, the proposed
GIS project will not be eligible for funding, as this may affect the technical competency of the
project. Specific GIS guidelines and references are available in the attached Appendix E.
V. Submission of Proposals
Proposals should be received by LDEQ
on the following date:
August 31, 2009
Proposals should be received by LDEQ no later than August 31, 2009 for consideration in
the FY 2009 319 grant package. Faxes will not be accepted. Two copies should be mailed
or delivered, and one copy transmitted electronically to:
Reggie L. Coleman
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Office of Environmental Assessment
P.O. Box 4314
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4314
(225) 219-3585
[Link]@[Link]
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Schedule
LDEQ will make every effort to adhere to the following schedule:
Tentative Action Responsibility Expected Date
Issue RFP DEQ July17, 2009
Deadline for Proposal Submission Project Applicant August 31, 2009
Proposal Evaluation DEQ 2-3 Wks
Workplan Submittal to EPA DEQ 2-3 Wks
Workplan Review/Approval by EPA DEQ, USEPA 4 Wks
Notification to Successful Applicants DEQ December 1, 2009
Contracts Awarded DEQ, Project Applicant TBD
Proposal Checklist
� Cover Sheet
� Executive Summary
� General Description of Watershed
� Project Goal and Objectives
� Project Activities and Deliverables
� Detailed Project Budget
� Budget Justification
� QAPP sections A5, A6, B1, and B2 for projects that will include monitoring,
measurements, or data collection
� Submit two paper copies of the proposal
� Submit an electronic version of the proposal in MS Word via e-mail or on CD-ROM.
Reimbursement Guidelines
Funds provided through Section 319 are reimbursable. Specifically, funds are expended by the
contracted organization and then reimbursed by DEQ. Advance payments are not provided
through this grant.
Invoices with appropriate qualifying documentation must be submitted for reimbursement on a
quarterly basis along with a Quarterly Project Monitoring Report and work product deliverable as
described in the project’s Scope of Services.
Reporting Requirements for “Approved Projects”
Approved projects are required to report the project work progress and/or project status to
LDEQ though submittal of the following documents:
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Quarterly Monitoring Reports document progress toward achievement of the milestones. They
contain information about 1) activities scheduled for the quarter, 2) activities conducted during
the quarter, and 3) an explanation of any discrepancies between the two, if necessary. Quarterly
reports are due in January, April, July, and October.
Annual Reports summarize the progress of the project towards the achievement of milestones.
They contain a summary of the information contained in all of the Quarterly Monitoring Reports
for the past federal fiscal year. Annual Reports are due on October 30th. In addition to
submitting an annual report, it is mandatory that all award recipients present their progress at
the Section 319 annual project review session to be held the second Wednesday and Thursday
of November at the LDEQ in Baton Rouge, LA.
Final Reports are lengthier, more substantial reports. They contain summaries of activities
conducted over the entire project period and, more importantly, report conclusions. Whereas the
Quarterly Monitoring Reports document what happened, the Final Report documents the
significance of the activities conducted during the grant period. The final report should contain
enough detail so that a person who is not familiar with the project can read it and understand
the project’s 1) goals, 2) methods, 3) achievements, 4) significance, and 5) recommendations.
With the final report, project contractors must submit a one page abstract suitable for distribution
in newsletters, on-line, etc. Final reports are due within 60 days prior to the contract end date.
Photographs – Project related photographs are encouraged since they help illustrate and
document project progress. When applicable before and after photographs and photographs
documenting project actions taken should be submitted with Quarterly Monitoring Reports and
included in Annual and Final Reports.
Measurable Environmental Results (MERs) - EPA is requiring that all 319 funded projects report
measurable environmental results (MERs). The intent of MERs is to focus on implementation of
nonpoint source controls, specific educational activities, water quality improvements, and
specific nonpoint source load reductions. Projects should describe implementation of NPS
controls (e.g., type of BMPs), miles of stream to be restored, acres of wetlands created, habitat
improved, etc. Projects should also describe specific locations where BMPs are to be
implemented.
Education projects should describe the number of people that received brochures or pamphlets,
responded to surveys, or attended events, etc. For direct implementation projects e.g., those
designed to reduce sediment/nutrient loads, calculation of load reduction estimates must be
included in your scope of work. In addition, actual load reductions must be reported after one
year of project implementation. Implementation projects that are completed in less than a year
will need to report load reduction estimates at the time of completion. Nonpoint pollutant load
reduction estimates may be based on the USDA Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE)
or other acceptable methods for calculating nonpoint pollutant load reduction estimates.
Projects should clearly identify which methodology has been chosen to calculate load
reductions. MER information collected by the Nonpoint Source Program will be reported in
EPA’s Grant Reporting and Tracking Database.
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APPENDIX A – Basin Maps
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APPENDIX B – Cover Sheet, Budget, and Budget
Justification
I. Sample Proposal Cover Sheet
Project Title: “Control of NPS Pollutants from Runoff”
Grant: FFY 2009 Section 319(h)
Proposed Budget: Federal Amount $150,000
Match Amount $100,000 (40% of Total Amount)
Total Amount $250,000
Project Funding Period: 36 Months.
Project Area: A waterbody in an urbanizing area of west XYZ Parish including:
040801 – Upper Tchefuncte River (Headwaters to Bouge Falaya River)
No TMDLs have been completed for any of the above waterbody.
303(d) listed impairments: Mercury, Total Fecal Coliform, Dissolved Oxygen,
Chloride, Dissolved Copper, Turbidity
Sponsoring Cooperator: West XYZ Parish Government
P.O. Box 1234
Somewhere, LA 70000
John Smith, Environmental Coordinator
987-654-3210 Office
987-654-0123 Fax
[Link]@[Link]
Federal Tax ID: 89-78623482
Date Submitted: February 20th, 2009
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II. Sample Detailed Project Budget
Table 2. Budget by Category
Budget by Category Federal Match Total
Personnel
Faculty salary $0 $0 $0
Project employee $0 - $0
Graduate student $0 - $0
Fringe benefits (%) $0 $0 $0
Subtotal $0 $0 $0
Overhead
$0 $0 $0
Supplies and sample analysis $0 $0
Travel, publications, workshops $0 $0 $0
Total $0 $0 $0
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III. Sample Budget Justification
Personnel: Federal $0 Match $0
Personnel from the UL Lafayette participating in the project will devote time to the project
costing $0. These personnel will plan, direct and participate in all phases of the field works,
computer modeling works, and demonstration efforts. Federal funds of $0 are requested to
provide project employee, graduate student, and summer salary for a faculty who will devote
his/her time to the daily operation of collecting samples, laboratory processing and analysis of
collected samples, data collection and compilation, computer model calibration, verification and
simulation.
Supplies and sample analysis: Federal $0 Match $0
Federal funds of $0 are required to collect water samples in response to rainfall, cultural
activities, or other circumstances that provide the opportunity to understand current conditions
and effectiveness of BMPs.
Travel, publications, and workshops: Federal $0 Match $0
Federal funds of $0 and matching fund from UL Lafayette of $0 are requested to provide travel
to the study and to field days, and professional meetings and publications. Also, a one-day water
quality modeling workshop involving farmers, landowners, students, scientists, government
agencies, LDEQ personnel, and other stakeholders will be organized.
Overhead: Federal $0 Match $0
The match provided by UL Lafayette totals $0 to cover items like electricity, phone, insurance,
etc. The federal funds requested total $0.
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APPENDIX C - Important Website Links
The 2006 Integrated Report (including 305(b) and 303(d) list) can be found at:
[Link]
Information on TMDLs:
[Link]
Louisiana HUC Codes:
[Link]
LDEQ Make-A-Map
[Link]
319(h) Grant success stories:
[Link]
The Louisiana Water Quality Management Plan – Volume 6 – Nonpoint Source
Management Plan:
[Link]
QAPP Guidance (only needed for approved projects):
[Link]
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APPENDIX D - Measures of Success
Federal, State, and other public and private partners have adopted core indicators to
report nationally to measure attainment of five specific objectives.
The five objectives are: (1) Preserving and enhancing public health, (2) Preserving and
enhancing ecosystem health, (3) Supporting uses designated by States and Tribes in
their water quality standards, (4) Conserving or improving ambient conditions, and (5)
Reducing or preventing pollutant loadings and other stressors.
For nonpoint source pollution control, these five objectives are characterized by the
following measures and indicators; Water Quality Improvements from NPS Controls,
NPS Pollutant Load Reduction, Public Education, Awareness, and Outreach, and
Implementation of NPS controls. The approaches shown below have been successfully
used as water quality and implementation measures of success, as well as measures of
enhanced public education, awareness, and action. They are presented as examples –
projects may identify and use other measures and indicators from each of the
categories set forth. Well-designed projects should have several appropriate measures
from each of the categories below. All measures of success should be quantifiable.
Measures & Indicators:
I. Water Quality Improvements from NPS Controls
Number of river or stream miles, lake acres, and estuarine and coastal square
miles that fully support all designated uses
Number of river or stream miles, lake acres, and estuarine and coastal square
miles that come into compliance with one or more designated uses, or with
one or more numeric water quality criteria
Demonstrable improvements in relevant surface water quality parameters
Demonstrable improvements in biological or physical parameters
Prevention of new impairments
II. NPS Pollutant Load Reduction
Reductions in pollutant loading from NPS in defined priority watersheds
Statewide reduction in NPS pollutant loadings in the case of NPS pollution
which may result from activities conducted in the future, prevention or
minimization of new loading by reductions from existing sources
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Reductions in frequencies, or prevention of increases of peak flows in
developing or developed areas
III. Public Education, Awareness, and Outreach
Participation rates in education programs specifically directed to solving
particular NPS pollution problems
Statistically based survey of public awareness knowledge, and action to
measure changes in attitudes and action over time
Participation rates in various NPS activities such as citizen monitoring and
watershed restoration activities
Participation rates in various public awareness education efforts
IV. Implementation of NPS controls
Number of measures implemented in watersheds with impairments
Percentage of management measures needed in watershed with impaired
waterbodies to show an improvement in water quality
Number of approved or certified plans written to address specific pollutants of
concern, e.g. sediment control, nutrient management, storm water
Statistically based survey of implementation rates of approved and suggested
BMPs and their perceived effectiveness by the user.
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APPENDIX E - Geographical Information Systems
(GIS) Data Requirements
Acceptable Digital Formats
There is a definite need to ensure basic consistency concerning the data entered and used in GIS. GIS data
developed for EPA and LDEQ must be easily transferable to the LDEQ GIS database, to EPA, and to other
stakeholders. Therefore, all Section 319 funded projects that contain a GIS component shall adhere to EPA and
LDEQ required standards. The following statement will be included in such projects, and resultant products shall
conform to the statement:
“All geospatial data created for LDEQ will be consistent with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
endorsed standards. Digital coverages/products will be compatible with ArcInfo software, and preferably be
delivered as ArcInfo export coverages or ArcView shapefiles, with associated HTML containing metadata.”
The following web sites provide information to assist the sponsoring cooperator in meeting the above requirements:
1. Federal Geographic Data Committee Standards
[Link]/publications/[Link]
2. National Map Accuracy Standards
[Link]
3. Tools Available for Metadata Documentation: SMSS Commercial Project
[Link]/html/[Link]
4. Tools Available for Metadata Documentation: ArcView Metadata Collector
[Link]/metadata/text/[Link]
Acceptable Map Projections
Various map projections are acceptable for various purposes. Projections must be in North American Datum (NAD)
83. Additionally, a map or digital set in a geographical reference system (available as a projection option in ArcInfo
and ArcView) is preferred.
1. Geographical Reference System. Units shall be in decimal degrees with additional fields
containing degrees, minutes, seconds as following: DD MM [Link]
2. Universal Transverse Mercator. Units shall be in meters and in Zone 15. Activities within Zone 16
shall be re-projected into Zone 15. Additional fields shall include the locations projected to decimal
degrees.
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3. Albers Conic Equal Area. Units shall be in feet. 1 standard parallel 29 32’ 30.00”; 2 standard
parallel 32 18’ 30.00”; Central Meridian -91 34’ 00.00”; Latitude of projection origin 30 55’ 30.00”;
Clark Ellipsoid 1866 for NAD27, WGS84 for NAD83.
Acceptable Locational Accuracy
Locational information acquired using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment shall meet Map Accuracy
Standards of 3 meters or less.