Category
Hazmat
858 contracts tracked across 12 states.
Contracts
858
States covered
12
Vendors
8+
Top states for hazmat
Top vendors in hazmat
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | 41 | $51.0M |
| VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 19 | $850K |
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC | 15 | $34.6M |
| ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC | 15 | $15.4M |
| DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION TENNESSEE | 13 | $12.7M |
| KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT | 13 | $14.7M |
| CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 11 | $501K |
| NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | 11 | $22.4M |
Recent hazmat contracts (40)
| Title | State | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R10 ERRS - TREOIL CERCLA - THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A REMOVAL SITE EVALUATION (RSE) THAT COULD LEAD TO A TIME-CRITICAL REMOVAL ACTION (TCRA) IN FERNDALE, WA AT A SITE CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES NOT PROPERLY CONTAINED. T | WA | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC | $396K | — |
| R10 RO: TOXIC VAPOR ANALYZER 2020'S (TVAS) | WA | SCIENTIFIC SALES, INC. | $48K | — |
| REGION 10 LABORATORY: CHEMICAL IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETER | WA | AERODYNE RESEARCH INC | — | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS A CAPITALIZATION GRANT FOR THE RECIPIENT'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. EMERGING CONTAMINANTS REFER TO SUBSTANCES AND MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED OR NATURALLY OCCURRING PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, OR NUCLEAR MATERIALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED IN THE ENVIRONMENT, THAT MAY POSE NEWLY IDENTIFIED OR RE-EMERGING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AQUATIC LIFE, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE SUBSTANCES, MICROORGANISMS OR MATERIALS CAN INCLUDE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - SUCH AS THOSE IN SOME COMPOUNDS OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, PHARMACEUTICALS, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, AND MICROPLASTICS.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 603(C) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.SUBRECIPIENT:ALL FUNDING ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED AS LOANS.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | WA | STATE OF WASHINGTON | $3.7M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO CONDUCT THE REMEDIAL ACTION AT THE TAR CREEK OPERABLE UNIT (OU) 2 HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN. | OK | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $4.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $227,123 TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION. THE WORK CONDUCTED WITH THIS FUNDING WILL BE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT PERMITTING, CORRECTIVE ACTION, CLOSURE, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTHORIZED HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERIES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO CONTROL THE GENERATION, TRANSPORTATION, TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE; TO MINIMIZE HAZARDOUS WASTE PRODUCTION; AND TO PROTECT HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM INACTIVE HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. | TN | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION TENNESSEE | $2.0M | — |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL FROM GEMMD GULF BREEZE, FL SITE (YEAR 2023) | FL | TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC | $16K | — |
| WASTE AND CHEMICAL DIVISION SUPPORT - CHEMICAL RISK INVESTIGATIONS | DC | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $2.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION TO FUND THE STATE'S WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE IMPAIRED WATER AND TO PROTECT UNIMPAIRED WATERS ACROSS THE STATE. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE, FOLLOWING WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES; REVIEWING AND RESOLVING ISSUES OF FIELD, TAXONOMIC AND LABORATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE; COORDINATING TRAINING NEEDS FOR FIELD STAFF AND DATA SUBMISSION; REVIEWING DATA ENTRY AND SUBMITTING IT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S WATER QUALITY DATABASE.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE DETERMINED FOR THE PASS-THROUGH FUNDS.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT CONSISTS OF COMPILING AND REVIEWING ALL AVAILABLE DATA AND IDENTIFYING CRITERIA VIOLATIONS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES RESULTING FROM THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE, MONITORING ACTIVITIES BETWEEN THE CENTRAL OFFICE, THE FIELD OFFICE AND LABORATORIES; REVIEWING DATA QUALITY AND IDENTIFYING DATA GAPS FOR BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, BACTERIOLOGICAL AND FISH TISSUE DATA FOR SURFACE WATER SAMPLES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE CITIZENS OF TENNESSEE. | TN | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION TENNESSEE | $447K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., INFORMATION, TRAINING, TOOLS) TO BUSINESSES TO HELP THEM DEVELOP AND ADOPT SOURCE REDUCTION PRACTICES (ALSO KNOWN AS POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2)). P2 MEANS REDUCING OR ELIMINATING POLLUTANTS FROM ENTERING ANY WASTE, STREAM, OR OTHERWISE BEING RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRONMENT PRIOR TO RECYCLING, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE ADDRESSING MEASURABLE RESULTS IN POLLUTION PREVENTION AND ASSOCIATED COST SAVINGS IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING, CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, AND PROCESSING AND FORMULATION FACILITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE TWELVE WEBINARS, SIX WORKSHOPS, AT LEAST ONE CASE STUDY, AND AT LEAST TWO SUCCESS STORIES OVER THE COURSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A REDUCTION OF 4,500 TONS OF AIR EMISSIONS; A REDUCTION OF 500 TONS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; A REDUCTION OF 50,000 MEGAWATT HOURS OF ENERGY; AND THE CONSERVATION OF 100,000 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE TENNESSEE RESIDENTS AND MANUFACTURERS. | TN | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION TENNESSEE | $200K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,775 TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION. THIS AGREEMENT IS BEING MADE TO THE RECIPIENT TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF ITS RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES IN THE STATE. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING FIELD SURVEYS AND FIELD OBSERVATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH MACROINVERTEBRATE; CHEMICAL SAMPLE COLLECTIONS AT 11 SENTINEL REFERENCE STREAMS; MAINTAINING A FORMAL INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A MONITORING PROGRAM; AND COMBINING DATA WITH OTHER SOUTHEAST STATES. SUBRECIPIENT:SAMPLE ANALYSIS AND EXPERT VERIFICATION OF NEW TAXA FOR MACROINVERTEBRATES AND DIATOMS INCLUDING QC AND OUTSIDE EXPERT VERIFICATION (CONTRACTED THROUGH TN DEPT. OF HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORIES). DATABASE AND/OR STATISTICAL PROFESSIONAL.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ANALYZING MACROINVERTEBRATE AND DIATOM SAMPLES (INCLUDING DUPLICATE QC SAMPLES AT 2 SITES) THAT WILL BE COLLECTED IN 2023 AND 2024 AT 11 STATIONS SHARED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (TVA); PLUS DIATOM SAMPLES AT 3 ADDITIONAL SITES MONITORED BY TVA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: COMPLETING THE PROCESSING OF EXPERT VERIFICATION OF NEW TAXON; ADDING MACROINVERTEBRATES TO REFERENCE COLLECTION; AND UPLOADING PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL MACROINVERTEBRATES AND DIATOMS TO A DIGITAL LIBRARY CONNECTED TO MASTER TAXA TABLES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE RESIDENTS OF TENNESSEE. SUBAWARDS INCLUDE | TN | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION TENNESSEE | $169K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NORTHWEST INDIAN FISHERIES COMMISSION WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS OF ITS 20 MEMBER TRIBES. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS WILL INCLUDE SUPPORTING THEIR NEEDS FOR ASSISTANCE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNICATION; TRIBAL WATER QUALITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT; LEGAL MATTERS; TECHNICAL AND ANALYTICAL ACTIVITIES, AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES:THE NORTHWEST INDIAN FISHERIES COMMISSION WILL USE THESE FUNDS TO 1) FACILITATE A FORUM FOR INTER-TRIBAL COMMUNICATION, AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TRIBES, EPA AND OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST, CONCERN, AND OPPORTUNITY; 2) PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUAL TRIBAL PROGRAMS IN FURTHERING THEIR EPA-RELATED PROGRAMS, ISSUES, AND PROCESSES BY FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORTING STRATEGY AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT; 3) ACCOMMODATE THE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL TRIBES, INCLUDING ENHANCING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND UNDERSTANDING OF TOXIC CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS SUPPORTING TREATY RESERVED RESOURCES; AND 4) ORGANIZE AND FACILITATE WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS FOR MEMBER TRIBES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES WILL INCLUDE REPORTS, WORKSHOPS, AND TRAININGS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE RAPID TRANSFER OF INFORMATION, AN ACCESSIBLE ARCHIVE OF MATERIALS, REFERENCES AND DECISION PROCESSES, PROTECTION OF TREATY-RESERVED RESOURCES AND HOMELANDS, IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN TRIBAL LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKERS, ENHANCED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TRIBAL PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON STATE, AND INCREASED EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE TRIBES IN ADDRESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THEY ARE FACING. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE THE TRIBAL MEMBERS OF THE NORTHWEST INDIAN FISHERIES COMMISSION. | WA | NORTHWEST INDIAN FISHERIES COMMISSION | $1.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,177,000 TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. EMERGING CONTAMINANTS REFER TO SUBSTANCES AND MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED OR NATURALLY OCCURRING PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, OR NUCLEAR MATERIALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED IN THE ENVIRONMENT, THAT MAY POSE NEWLY IDENTIFIED OR RE-EMERGING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AQUATIC LIFE, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE SUBSTANCES, MICROORGANISMS OR MATERIALS CAN INCLUDE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES SUCH AS THOSE IN SOME COMPOUNDS OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, PHARMACEUTICALS, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, AND MICROPLASTICS.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 603(C) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS ARE PROVIDED TO RECIPIENTS WHO MAY USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCE PLANNING, DESIGNING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | FL | FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $7.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS (STI) FOR OVERSIGHT AND PARTICIPATION DURING SITE CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES DURING THE REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY STUDY AT THE UPPER COLUMBIA RIVER (UCR) HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE. FUNDING FOR THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO EPA THROUGH A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TECK COMINCO AND EPA.ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES FOR THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT INCLUDES ATTENDING PROJECT MEETINGS, REVIEWING AND COMMENTING ON TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS, PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDING FIELD OVERSIGHT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL ENSURE THAT STI REMAINS ACTIVELY INVOLVED AS A KEY STAKEHOLDER IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE UCR REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FOR THIS AWARD INCLUDE WRITTEN COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK ON TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS. | WA | SPOKANE TRIBE OF THE SPOKANE RESERVATION | $600K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE TRIBE TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL MANAGE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE, BUILD PESTICIDES PROGRAM, MANAGE SOLID-HAZARDOUS WASTE, DEVELOP AND TRAIN STAFF.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, ANNUAL FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORT, QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM/GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARY IS THE PAWNEE NATION. | OK | PAWNEE NATION OF OKLAHOMA | $330K | — |
| BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) CALL FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT TO THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR (CBRN) CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY TEAM (CMAT), OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM), OFFICE OF LAND AND EMERGENCY MANAGEME | VA | CONSOLIDATED SAFETY SERVICES INCORPORATED | $84K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., INFORMATION, TRAINING, EXPERT ADVICE) USING P2 PRACTICES TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONCERNS AND IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WORK WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY ENGAGING WITH HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND FORTY CONVENIENCE STORES LOCATED IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON TO ENCOURAGE THE SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND/OR USE OF SAFER PRODUCTS IN THE MARKETPLACE BY CREATING AN EFFECTIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND DEVELOPING ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.ACTIVITIES:THE PRIORITIES AND GOALS OF THE P2 GRANT ARE PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT WILL INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND FACILITATING COMMUNITY CONNECTION SESSIONS TO UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT MARKET OF SAFER CHOICE PRODUCTS AT CONVENIENCE STORES, DEVELOPING AN OUTREACH TOOLKIT DESIGNED TO HELP COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS) PROVIDE DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CONVENIENCE STORES, AND DEVELOPING AN OUTREACH TOOLKIT DESIGNED TO ASSIST CONVENIENCE STORES WITH THEIR SAFER CHOICE PRODUCT MARKETING. DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL INCLUDE WORKSHOP TRAININGS FOR CBOS TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE THE OUTREACH TOOLKITS AND ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CONVENIENCE STORES FROM CBOS. SUBRECIPIENT:THE SUBAWARD WILL SUPPORT THE COMMISSION ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS (CHA) IN DEVELOPING AND FACILITATING COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS TO UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT MARKET OF SAFER CHOICE PRODUCTS AT CONVENIENCE STORES, DEVELOPING AN OUTREACH TOOLKIT DESIGNED TO HELP CBOS PROVIDE DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CONVENIENCE STORES, AND DEVELOPING AN OUTREACH TOOLKIT DESIGNED TO ASSIST CONVENIENCE STORES WITH THEIR SAFER CHOICE PRODUCT MARKETING. THE CHA WILL PARTNER WITH LOCAL CBOS TO PROVIDE A TRUSTED SPACE FOR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN LISTENING SESSIONS. THE RESULTS OF THESE LISTENING SESSIONS WILL GUIDE THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE APPROACH AND INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MARKETING AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN. THE CAMPAIGN STRATEGY WILL AIM TO REDUCE BARRIERS FOR CONVENIENCE STORES AND INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO MARKET AND SELL SAFER PRODUCTS IN THE COMMUNITY.OUTCOMES:THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ANTICIPATED UNDER THE GRANT IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING P2 DELIVERABLES, AND ANTICIPATED OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES TO SUPPORT TARGETED DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE GRANTEE ANTICIPATES THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES BY REDUCING THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO TOXIC CHEMICALS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON. | WA | STATE OF WASHINGTON | $412K | — |
| GEOS4 CALL ORDER FOR REILLY TAR & CHEMICAL CORP., ST. LOUIS PARK PLANT (SSID: 0506). | MD | S.S. PAPADOPULOS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $100K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., INFORMATION, TRAINING, TOOLS) TO BUSINESSES TO HELP THEM DEVELOP AND ADOPT SOURCE REDUCTION PRACTICES (ALSO KNOWN AS POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2)). P2 MEANS REDUCING OR ELIMINATING POLLUTANTS FROM ENTERING ANY WASTE STREAM OR OTHERWISE BEING RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRONMENT PRIOR TO RECYCLING, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL. P2 PRACTICES CAN HELP BUSINESSES SAVE MONEY BY REDUCING THEIR RESOURCE USE, EXPENDITURES, WASTE AND LIABILITY COSTS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REDUCING THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND HELPING TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. SPECIFICALLY, THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY (ECY) WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON IN SUPPORT OF THE P2 PROGRAM'S NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS. ECY WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND P2 AMPLIFICATION THROUGH SEVEN PROJECTS: 1) CHEMICAL HAZARDS ASSESSMENTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THIRD PARTY VERIFICATIONS, 2) P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS, 3) TRANSLATION TO PROVIDE P2 ASSISTANCE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES, 4) ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR METAL MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATION, 5) TOXICS USE REDUCTION TA FOR METAL FINISHERS, 6) WASHINGTON APPLIED SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND 7) PARTNERSHIP WITH PPRC TO PROVIDE P2 RAPID RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON BUSINESSES. TO SUPPORT DETAILED MEASUREMENT AND TRACKING, ECY WILL BUILD UPON THE CURRENT WA STATE P2 REPORTING DATABASE. ACTIVITIES:THE PRIORITIES FOR P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND TOOLS) ALIGN WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE PROGRAM'S NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS (NEAS). SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT(S) WILL ADDRESS NEAS 1-5: THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY (ECY) WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON IN SUPPORT OF THE P2 PROGRAM'S NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS. ECY WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND P2 AMPLIFICATION THROUGH SEVEN PROJECTS: 1) CHEMICAL HAZARDS ASSESSMENTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THIRD PARTY VERIFICATIONS, 2) P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS, 3) TRANSLATION TO PROVIDE P2 ASSISTANCE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES, 4) ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR METAL MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATION, 5) TOXICS USE REDUCTION TA FOR METAL FINISHERS, 6) WASHINGTON APPLIED SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND 7) PARTNERSHIP WITH PPRC TO PROVIDE P2 RAPID RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON BUSINESSES. TO SUPPORT DETAILED MEASUREMENT AND TRACKING, ECY WILL BUILD UPON THE CURRENT WA STATE P2 REPORTING DATABASE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTEE WILL BENEFIT FACILITIES AND, IF APPLICABLE, MAY ADDRESS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE GRANTEE IS EXPECTED TO REPORT ON P2 PERFORMANCE MEASURES (OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES) AND NOTE WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS COMMIT TO FOLLOWING-UP WITH FACILITIES TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS ADOPTED AND IMPLEMENTED. SPECIFICALLY, THE GRANTEE ANTICIPATES PROVIDING: THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY (ECY) WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON IN SUPPORT OF THE P2 PROGRAM'S NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS. ECY WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND P2 AMPLIFICATION THROUGH SEVEN PROJECTS: 1) CHEMICAL HAZARDS ASSESSMENTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THIRD PARTY VERIFICATIONS, 2) P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS, 3) TRANSLATION TO PROVIDE P2 ASSISTANCE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES, 4) ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR METAL MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATION, 5) TOXICS USE REDUCTION TA FOR METAL FINISHERS, 6) WASHINGTON APPLIED SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND 7) PARTNERSHIP WITH PPRC TO PROVIDE P2 RAPID RESPONSE TO WASHINGTON BUSINESSES. TO SUPPORT DETAILED MEASUREMENT AND TRACKING, ECY WILL BUILD UPON THE CURRENT WA STATE P2 REPORTING DATABASE. | WA | STATE OF WASHINGTON | $388K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., INFORMATION, TRAINING, TOOLS) TO BUSINESSES TO HELP THEM DEVELOP AND ADOPT SOURCE REDUCTION PRACTICES, ALSO KNOWN AS POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2). P2 MEANS REDUCING OR ELIMINATING POLLUTANTS FROM ENTERING ANY WASTE STREAM OR OTHERWISE BEING RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRONMENT PRIOR TO RECYCLING, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL. P2 PRACTICES CAN HELP BUSINESSES SAVE MONEY BY REDUCING THEIR RESOURCE USE, EXPENDITURES, WASTE AND LIABILITY COSTS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REDUCING THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND HELPING TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. SPECIFICALLY, THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY (ECY) WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON IN SUPPORT OF THE P2 PROGRAM'S NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS. ACTIVITIES:THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WILL PROVIDE POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THREE PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WASHINGTON APPLIED SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WHICH MATCHES INTERNS WITH BUSINESSES FOR P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; 2) PARTNERING WITH THE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP (MEP), IMPACT WASHINGTON, TO DELIVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES; AND 3) PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS TO INCREASE CHEMICAL TRANSPARENCY THROUGH SAFER PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS AND CHEMICAL HAZARD ASSESSMENTS. THESE MULTIFACETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE APPROACHES MAY EMPOWER BUSINESSES TO MITIGATE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND FOSTER A HEALTHIER WASHINGTON STATE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTEE WHOSE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE BUSINESSES, FACILITIES, AND RESIDENTS IN WASHINGTON STATE. THE GRANTEE IS EXPECTED TO REPORT ON P2 PERFORMANCE MEASURES (OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES) AND NOTE WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS COMMIT TO FOLLOWING-UP WITH FACILITIES TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS ADOPTED AND IMPLEMENTED. SPECIFICALLY, THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WILL PROVIDE POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THREE PROJECTS: 1) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WASHINGTON APPLIED SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM WHICH MATCHES INTERNS WITH BUSINESSES FOR P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; 2) PARTNERING WITH THE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP (MEP), IMPACT WASHINGTON, TO DELIVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BUSINESSES; AND 3) PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS TO INCREASE CHEMICAL TRANSPARENCY THROUGH SAFER PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS AND CHEMICAL HAZARD ASSESSMENTS. THESE MULTIFACETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE APPROACHES MAY EMPOWER BUSINESSES TO MITIGATE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND FOSTER A HEALTHIER WASHINGTON STATE. | WA | STATE OF WASHINGTON | $328K | — |
| NEXAIR, LLC: SUPPLY BULK NITROGEN; MONITORY TELEMETRY; DELIVERY/HAZMAT FEES; MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGE FOR BULK NITROGEN TANK; BULK TANK RENTAL. | GA | NEXAIR LLC | $63K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS STATEWIDE PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE PESTICIDE PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES ALL ASPECTS OF PESTICIDE ENFORCEMENT, INITIATIVES/IMPLEMENTATION, AND CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING. THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THE MULTIPURPOSE GRANT FUNDING (MPG) TO SUPPLEMENT APPROVED WORKPLAN COMPONENTS, SPECIFICALLY. THE RECEIPIENT WILL USE THE MPG FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE WASTE PESTICIDE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SAFETY. | UT | UTAH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | $1.4M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO CONDUCT REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY STUDY, AND REMEDIAL PLANNING AT THE JACOBS SMELTER OPERABLE UNIT 6 HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN. | UT | STATE OF UTAH DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., INFORMATION, TRAINING, TOOLS) TO BUSINESSES TO HELP THEM DEVELOP AND ADOPT SOURCE REDUCTION PRACTICES (ALSO KNOWN AS POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2)). P2 MEANS REDUCING OR ELIMINATING POLLUTANTS FROM ENTERING ANY WASTE STREAM OR OTHERWISE BEING RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRONMENT PRIOR TO RECYCLING, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL. P2 PRACTICES CAN HELP BUSINESSES SAVE MONEY BY REDUCING THEIR RESOURCE USE, EXPENDITURES, WASTE AND LIABILITY COSTS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REDUCING THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND HELPING TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AIMS TO PROVIDE BUSINESSES WITH TAILORED SOLUTIONS USING ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STRATEGIES AND DELIVER INNOVATIVE TRAINING SESSIONS. THESE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE APPROACHES WILL LEAD TO A DECREASED RELEASE OF POLLUTANTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENERGY PRODUCTION, CLEANING SYSTEMS, AND PAINTING PRACTICES. THESE APPROACHES ARE ALSO DESIGNED TO EMPOWER BUSINESSES TO CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, LEADING TO A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT AND IMPROVED HUMAN HEALTH. ACTIVITIES:THIS PROPOSAL AIMS TO PROMOTE POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2) SOLUTIONS THROUGH EXPERT-LED INITIATIVES FOR BUSINESSES. FIRSTLY, THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WILL COLLABORATE WITH AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTANT TO OFFER CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS, FACILITATING THE ADOPTION OF P2 PRACTICES, FROM PROCESS ADJUSTMENTS TO EQUIPMENT UPGRADES. SECONDLY, THEY WILL ENGAGE A CONSULTANT TO IMPLEMENT CLEAN-IN-PLACE (CIP) EQUIPMENT IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES, AUTOMATING CLEANING PROCESSES TO NOTABLY CUT WATER USAGE AND TOXIC CHEMICAL USE. LASTLY, PARTNERING WITH THE POLLUTION PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER (PPRC), THEY WILL PROVIDE SPRAY PAINT EFFICIENCY TRAINING USING A VIRTUAL REALITY TOOL, WHICH CAN REDUCE TOXIC PAINT CONSUMPTION AND THE RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS. THEIR PARTNERS WILL DELIVER BOTH ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INDUSTRIES, FOSTERING NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND REDUCING TOXIC CHEMICAL USE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTEE WILL BENEFIT FACILITIES IN WASHINGTON STATE. THE GRANTEE IS EXPECTED TO REPORT ON P2 PERFORMANCE MEASURES (OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES) AND NOTE WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS COMMIT TO FOLLOWING-UP WITH FACILITIES TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS ADOPTED AND IMPLEMENTED. | WA | STATE OF WASHINGTON | $240K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS A CAPITALIZATION GRANT FOR THE RECIPIENT'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. EMERGING CONTAMINANTS REFER TO SUBSTANCES AND MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED OR NATURALLY OCCURRING PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, OR NUCLEAR MATERIALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED IN THE ENVIRONMENT, THAT MAY POSE NEWLY IDENTIFIED OR RE-EMERGING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AQUATIC LIFE, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE SUBSTANCES, MICROORGANISMS OR MATERIALS CAN INCLUDE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - SUCH AS THOSE IN SOME COMPOUNDS OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, PHARMACEUTICALS, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, AND MICROPLASTICS.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 603(C) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.SUBRECIPIENT:THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND ADDRESS ELIGIBLE EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | UT | STATE OF UTAH DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $1.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) SECTION 306 FUNDED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE RADON RISK REDUCTION THAT WILL RESULT IN INCREASED RADON TESTING, MITIGATION, AND RADON RESISTANT NEW CONSTRUCTION. THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,258 TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT A STATE RADON PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT RADON RELATED PROJECTS IN HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER BUILDINGS, INCLUDING 1) DESIGNING PUBLIC INFORMATION OUTREACH, EDUCATION; 2) PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT; 3) DEMONSTRATION OF RADON MITIGATION METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES; AND 4) EXPANDING RADON TESTING, MITIGATION, AND DATA COLLECTION IN NEW AND EXISTING STRUCTURES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE INCREASED RADON TESTING AND AWARENESS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, WITH A FOCUS ON AWARENESS BY WORKING WITH MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, SCHOOLS, CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS, AND HOME CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF RISK RELATED TO RADON, EXPANDED ACCESS TO RADON SERVICES, AND ADVANCED RADON RISK REDUCTION THROUGH HOUSING FINANCE AND BUILDING CODES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE STATE AND TRIBAL RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO RADON AND DECREASED RISK OF LUNG CANCER. | FL | FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT CONTINUES THE RECIPIENT'S IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS PESTICIDE REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: COMPLIANCE MONITORING, ENFORCEMENT, CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING FOR PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO SUPPORT THE RECIPIENT'S PESTICIDE PROGRAM PROMOTING ENHANCED PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH REDUCED PESTICIDE EXPOSURE TO THE PUBLIC, AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND HANDLERS, PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES FROM PESTICIDES, AND PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS STATEWIDE PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE PESTICIDE PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES ALL ASPECTS OF PESTICIDE ENFORCEMENT, INITIATIVES/IMPLEMENTATION, AND CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING. THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THE MULTIPURPOSE GRANT FUNDING (MPG) TO SUPPLEMENT APPROVED WORKPLAN COMPONENTS, SPECIFICALLY. THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THE MPG FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE WASTE PESTICIDE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SAFETY.ACTIVITIES:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS PESTICIDE REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: TRAINING AND CERTIFYING PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, CONDUCTING WORKER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT FARMWORKERS AND COMMUNITIES, PROTECTING WATER QUALITY BY IDENTIFYING PESTICIDES OF INTEREST, IDENTIFYING LOCATIONS THAT NEED PROTECTION DUE TO THE LOCATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THEIR HABITAT, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH FROM UNREGISTERED PESTICIDE PRODUCTS AND MISUSE, MONITORING FOR COMPLIANCE IN THE FIELD AND ENFORCING EPA PESTICIDE LABELS WHEN NEEDED, AND CONDUCTING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO THE REGULATED COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT INCLUDE BETTER PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH 1) INCREASED OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ON PROPER PESTICIDE USE TO THE REGULATED COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC TO REDUCE RISK, 2) PROPER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, 3) MONITORING FOR COMPLIANCE BY PERFORMING INSPECTIONS, 4) RESPONDING TO TIPS AND COMPLAINTS, AND 5) TAKING ENFORCEMENT ACTION WHEN NEEDED. THE PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES ARE THE REGULATED COMMUNITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. | UT | UTAH DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | $740K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) 306 FUNDED GRANT IS TO PROVIDE RADON RISK REDUCTION THAT WILL RESULT IN INCREASED RADON TESTING, MITIGATION, AND RADON RESISTANT NEW CONSTRUCTION. ACTIVITIES:WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WDOH) WILL IMPLEMENT A STATE RADON PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT OF RADON RELATED PROJECTS IN HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND OR OTHER BUILDINGS, INCLUDING 1) DESIGNING PUBLIC INFORMATION OUTREACH, EDUCATION; 2) PROGRAMS TO CONTROL RADON IN EXISTING AND NEW STRUCTURES; AND 3) DEMONSTRATION OF RADON MITIGATION METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES 2) PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT; 3) EXPANDING RADON TESTING, MITIGATION, AND DATA COLLECTION IN NEW AND EXISTING STRUCTURES; AND 4) IDENTIFYING AND SPREADING BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING HOMES AND BUILDINGS RADON RESISTANT AND ADOPTING RADON IN BUILDING CODES. SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY WDOH IS PARTICIPATION IN AND PROMOTION OF NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH (RAM), PARTICIPATION IN RADON AWARENESS FORUMS INCLUDING THE NW RADON COALITION, SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGING PROMOTING RADON AWARENESS AND RADON TESTING ON AGENCY SOCIAL MEDIA SITES (E.G. FACEBOOK, TWITTER, DOH BLOG), PARTNERING WITH STATE AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES DEALING WITH THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF RADON AND REDUCING RADON IN BUILDINGS, SHARING EXPERTISE WITH TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, FULFILLMENT OF RADON TEST KIT REQUESTS RECEIVED VIA THE ONLINE PORTAL, TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR RADON TESTING IN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND LICENSED IN-HOME DAYCARES, FOLLOW-UP ON HIGH TEST RESULTS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON NEXT STEPS INCLUDING STEPS TO MITIGATE HIGH RADON LEVELS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS APPLICATION WILL SUPPORT CONTINUED PROMOTION, MATERIALS FOR RADON TESTING (KITS), AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR RADON TESTING IN WA EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES INCLUDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) AND DAYCARE CENTERS, AND LICENSED IN-HOME DAYCARES ESPECIALLY IN HIGH-RISK RADON GEOLOGY AREAS, AND FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. WRP WORK IN THIS AREA WILL CONTINUE TO BE ENHANCED THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WASHINGTON CHOOSE SAFE PLACES (WCSP) PROGRAM. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF RISK RELATED TO RADON, EXPANDED ACCESS TO RADON SERVICES, AND ADVANCED RADON RISK REDUCTION THROUGH HOUSING FINANCE AND BUILDING CODES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE STATE AND TRIBAL RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO RADON AND DECREASED RISK OF LUNG CANCER. FOLLOWING UP WITH HIGH TEST RESULTS WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT, ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON NEXT STEPS INCLUDING STEPS ON HOW TO MITIGATE HIGH RADON LEVELS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE WDOH AND ITS RESIDENTS. | WA | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $134K | — |
| MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF 7-AUTOCLAVES SHARED BY THE MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY BRANCH (MLB) OF THE OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION, THE LABORATORY AND TECHNICAL SERVICES BRANCH (LTSB)/ LABORATORY SECTION, AND EPA REGION 3. | MD | WASHER SOLUTIONS INC. | $95K | — |
| EXTERNAL LETTER PEER REVIEW OF CLEAN WATER ACT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE PROFILES | DC | VERSAR, INC. | $19K | — |
| OCLC CATALOGING AND METADATA SUBSCRIPTION AND WORLDSHARE INTERLIBRARY LOAN SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE RTP LIBRARY AND HEADQUARTERS AND CHEMICAL LIBRARIES. | OH | OCLC, INC | $53K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO NORTH TOOELE FIRE DEPARTMENT. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPLACE A LEGACY DIESEL ENGINE WITH A NEW, TYPE 1/3 WILDLAND/URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) FIREFIGHTING ENGINE/PUMPER TO REDUCE EMISSIONS OF DIESEL PARTICULATE MATTER IN STANSBURY PARK UTAH.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REPLACING A LEGACY DIESEL ENGINE WITH A NEW, TYPE 1/3 WILDLAND/URBAN INTERFACE (WUI) FIREFIGHTING ENGINE/PUMPER AND COMPLYING WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPLACING A DIESEL ENGINE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCING DIESEL EMISSIONS. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DIESEL ENGINE WILL RESULT IN CLEANER AIR AND LOWER TOXIC EMISSIONS OF DIESEL EXHAUST. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PEOPLE WHO WORK AND RESIDE NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE VEHICLE OPERATES. | UT | NORTH TOOELE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICT | $220K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO MODERNIZE THE UTAH DEQ TIER 2 SUBMISSION PORTAL BY DEVELOPING AN APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API) AND AN UPDATED SUBMISSION PORTAL THAT WILL ALLOW FUTURE FUNCTIONALITY FOR ANALYZING AND SHARING TIER 2 DATA, DECREASE SUBMISSION ERRORS, AND ALLOW THE INTEGRATION OF TIER 2 DATA INTO MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS AND SOFTWARE ENDPOINTS. THE API WILL ALSO ENABLE TIER 2 FACILITY REPORTS TO BE ACCESSED DIRECTLY FROM THE UDEQ INTERACTIVE MAP AND WILL ALLOW LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEES TO ACCESS TIER 2 FACILITY INFORMATION FOR BOTH ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING. GOALS INCLUDE ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ENFORCING ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE, REDUCING WASTE AND PREVENTING CONTAMINATION TO REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES, AND TO ENSURE CHEMICAL SAFETY FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. AWARD PURPOSE: TO ENHANCE IT AND DATA MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES THAT FACILITATE THE ELECTRONIC COLLECTION, REPORTING, EXCHANGE, SHARING AND INTEGRATION OF THE FULL RANGE OF DATA THAT INFORMS THE BUSINESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: DEVELOPING AN ENVIRONMENTAL DATA CATALOG AND IMPROVING ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION; AND ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA SHARING.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: TIER 2 API; BETA AND FINAL RELEASES OF UPDATED TIER 2 WEB PORTAL; UPDATED INTERACTIVE MAP; JURISDICTIONAL DATA SHARING, PUBLIC DATA SHARING/GRAMA SEARCH; AND ANALYSIS AND DATA OUTPUT. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: UPDATED XML SCHEMA AND CONSISTENT DATA STRUCTURE, IMPROVED ACCURACY, AND USABILITY OF DATA, INTUITIVE ABILITY FOR USERS TO MANAGE THEIR OWN DATA, REDUCED DERR WORKLOAD, AND IMPROVED EFFICIENCY OF FUNCTIONALITIES; AND IMPROVED TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UTILIZATION OF TIER 2 DATA, DATA SHARING WITHOUT DERR INTERVENTION, ANALYTICS, AND ACTIVE USE OF TIER 2 DATA INTERACTIVE MAP TO SUPPORT POWERFUL AND SPECIFIC DATA EXTRACTION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEES; STATE OF UTAH | UT | STATE OF UTAH DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $182K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF ALDERSON TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO EXTEND WATER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF RIVERSIDE REST AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF WATER THAT LEAVES THEIR SYSTEM VIA THESE LEAKS. THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE SECTIONS WILL REDUCE THE LOAD ON THE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE FOR THE AREA RESIDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, NUMEROUS EXISTING VALVES AND HYDRANTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NON-FUNCTIONING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS PROJECT WILL REPLACE THESE ITEMS THAT COULD PROVE HAZARDOUS DURING AN EMERGENCY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE THE REPLACEMENT OF A WATER STORAGE TANK, VALVES AND HYDRANTS, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO A CONTINUED RELIABLE SOURCE OF WATER SERVICE AND FIRE PROTECTION FOR THE RESIDENTS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY WITHIN GREENBRIAR, MONROE AND SUMMERS COUNTIES. | WV | TOWN OF ALDERSON | $2.0M | — |
| FACILITY HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FOR THE U.S. EPA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER FORT MEADE, MD. | MD | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC | — | — |
| THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPLEMENT AN INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY BASED ON NON-TARGETED SCREENING APPROACH TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC TRACERS OF DUST AND SOIL EXPOSURE. RESEARCHERS WILL COMBINE THIS WITH RELEVANT INFORMATION ON CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS TO PROVIDE A MORE ACCURATE ESTIMATE OF SOIL AND DUST INGESTION RATES. THE STUDY INCLUDES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM 6 MONTHS TO 6 YEARS. RESEARCHERS WILL CONDUCT SURVEYS/INTERVIEWS AND COLLECT ENVIRONMENTAL/BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES TO IDENTIFY HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMICAL EXPOSURE TO YOUNG CHILDREN VIA SOIL AND DUST INGESTION. | FL | FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | $1.2M | — |
| ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT (TSCA) NEW CHEMICAL PROGRAM (NCP) | VA | AVANTI CORPORATION | $2.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (ODOL) IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE MONITORING PROGRAMS TO PREVENT OR ELIMINATE UNREASONABLE RISKS TO HEALTH OR THE ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATED WITH CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES OR MIXTURES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (ODOL) WILL CONDUCT ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF THE ASBESTOS-IN-SCHOOLS REQUIREMENTS.ACTIVITIES:THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (ODOL) WILL CONDUCT ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF THE ASBESTOS-IN-SCHOOLS REQUIREMENTS, AND PLANS TO CONDUCT COMPLIANCE AUDITS AT LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (LEAS). THIS TRANSLATES TO INSPECTIONS OF SCHOOL CAMPUSES OVER THE FUNDING PERIOD. INSPECTIONS THAT FALL UNDER THE MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN (MAP), TSCA SECTION 6 BAN AND PHASE OUT RULE, AND THE TSCA ASBESTOS WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS MAY ALSO BE CONDUCTED BY THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (ODOL) PLANS TO CONTINUE OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LEAS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FOR THIS GRANT ARE ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMPLIANCE AUDITS AT LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (LEAS), AND OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LEAS ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS. OUTCOMES INCLUDE A SAFER ENVIRONMENT IN SCHOOLS, PROTECTION OF HEALTH IN STUDENTS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL, AND IMPROVED AWARENESS OF ASBESTOS SAFETY MEASURES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT ARE THE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. | OK | DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OKLAHOMA STATE | $84K | — |
| ID/IQ EXPOSURE ASSESSMENTS FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES (EATS) TASK ORDER: PREPARATION OF CONSUMER, GENERAL POPULATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE ASSESSMENTS FOR EPA'S EXISTING CHEMICALS PROGRAMS | VA | VERSAR, INC. | $1.3M | — |
| R10 ERRS - TREOIL OPA - THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A REMOVAL SITE EVALUATION (RSE) THAT COULD LEAD TO A TIME-CRITICAL REMOVAL ACTION (TCRA) IN FERNDALE, WA AT A SITE CONTAINING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES NOT PROPERLY CONTAINED. TASK | WA | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT, INC | $1.8M | — |