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EPA Order 5700.5A1: EPA's Policy for Competition of Assistance Agreements

The authority for this order is the federal grant and cooperative agreement act of 1977, as amended, 31 U.S.C. 6301(3). This order is subject to all applicable laws, regulations, executive orders and government-wide guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget.

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EPA Order 5700.5A1: EPA's Policy for Competition of Assistance Agreements (PDF)(36 pp, 129 K)