§ 1942.458 - Purpose.

(a) Technical Assistance and/or Training Grants may be used to:

(1) Identify and evaluate solutions to water problems of associations in rural areas relating to:

(i) Source.

(ii) Storage.

(iii) Treatment.

(iv) Distribution.

(2) Identify and evaluate solutions to waste problems of associations in rural areas relating to:

(i) Collection.

(ii) Treatment.

(iii) Disposal.

(3) Assist associations that have filed a preapplication with FmHA or its successor agency under Public Law 103-354 in the preparation of water and/or waste disposal loan and/or grant applications.

(4) Provide training to association personnel that will improve the management, operation and maintenance of water and waste disposal facilities.

(5) To pay the expenses associated with providing the technical assistance and/or training authorized in paragraphs (a) (1) through (4) of this section.

(b) Solid Waste Management grants may be used to:

(1) Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine threats to water resources.

(2) Provide technical assistance and/or training to enhance operator skills in the maintenance and operation of active landfills.

(3) Provide technical assistance and/or training to help communities reduce the solid waste stream.

(4) Provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements.