We interpret this question to be either (1) whether EPA can authorize a state to increase the time between disbursement of grant funds and use of the funds to accommodate funding shortfalls from other these sources; or (2) whether EPA has the ability to provide additional funding to help bridge the gap between the time tax/fee revenues should’ve been received and when they are received. Any relief with respect to disbursement is governed by the Treasury regs in 31 CFR Part 205 as provided in 2 CFR 200.305 and would require a regulatory exception from Treasury. Also, our ability to provide additional funding for this purpose would require new authority, e.g., in a stimulus.
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