Water and Environmental Programs (WEP) provides loans, grants and loan guarantees for drinking water, sanitary sewer, solid waste and storm drainage facilities. WEP also makes grants to nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance and training to assist rural communities with their water, wastewater, and solid waste problems. Visit the following site for a complete overview: Utility Programs

California Highlights

Water & Environmental Programs

• Pre-Application Guide

A variety of forms for the Water & Environmental programs are listed below for your convenience

• Form SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance

• Form SF 424A - Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs

• Form SF 424B - Assurances Non-Construction Programs

• Form SF-424C - Budget Information

• Form SF-424D - Assurances - Construction Programs

• Form AD-1047, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions

• Form AD-1049, Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Grants) Automatic 1 - For Grantees Other Than Individuals

Environmental Requirements

• CA Supplement 1794A-602

Engineering Items

• RUS Bulletin 1780-2, Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) - Water

• RUS Bulletin 1780-3, PER - Sewer

• Agreement for Engineering Services

• Construction Contract Guide

• ARRA Contract Requirements Guide

Water & Environmental Program Contacts

Janice Waddell, Program Director
430 G Street, Agency 4169, Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 792-5810 | Fax: (530) 792-5839
janice.waddell@ca.usda.gov

Dave Hartwell, Specialist
430 G Street, Agency 4169, Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 792-5817 | Fax: (530) 792-5839
dave.hartwell@ca.usda.gov

Robert Neilson, Civil Engineer
3530 W. Orchard Court, Visalia, CA 93277-7360
Phone: (559) 734-8732x113 | Fax: (559) 732-3481
robert.neilson@ca.usda.gov

Mike Starinsky, Civil Engineer
430 G Street, Agency 4169, Davis, CA 95616-4169
Phone: (530) 792-5814 | Fax: (530) 792-5839
mike.starinsky@ca.usda.gov

Pete Yribarren, Specialist
3530 W. Orchard Court, Visalia, CA 93277-7360
Phone: (559) 734-8732x108 | Fax: (559) 732-3481
pete.yribarren@ca.usda.gov

Lantenna Hungate, Technician
430 G Street, Agency 4169, Davis, CA 95616-4169
Phone: (530) 792-5815 | Fax: (530) 792-5839
tenna.hungate@ca.usda.gov

Telecommunication Programs Contact

Harry M. Hutson, General Field Representative
Telecommunications Programs
P.O. Box 519, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Phone: (623) 535-5450 | Cell: (702) 236-8305
harry.hutson@wdc.usda.gov

Additional Resources

• California Department of Water Resources