Massachusetts hazmat contracts
54 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | 17 | $26.8M |
| CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 5 | $193K |
| PUBLIC HEALTH, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF | 4 | $734K |
| THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | 2 | $746K |
| ABT GLOBAL LLC | 2 | $2.7M |
| ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY | 2 | $4.0M |
Recent hazmat contracts in Massachusetts
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREPARATION OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE ASSESSMENTS AND ECONOMICS SUPPORT FOR EPA'S EXISTING CHEMICAL REVIEW PROGRAM | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $2.1M | — |
| PREPARATION OF DRAFT INITIAL REVIEW ENGINEERING REPORTS (IRERS) AND OTHER NEW CHEMICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $1.7M | — |
| SUPPORT FOR CHEMICAL SCREENING, REVIEW, & EVALUATION OF NEW, EXISTING, & SAFER CHOICE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES TASK ORDER: SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL DATA ANALYSIS & RELATED ACTIVITIES | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $928K | — |
| EXPOSURE ASSESSMENTS FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES (EATS) ID/IQ TASK ORDER: PREPARATION OF DRAFT INITIAL REVIEW ENGINEERING REPORTS (IRERS) AND OTHER NEW CHEMICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $572K | — |
| SUPPORT FOR THE CONTAMINANT CANDIDATE LIST 5 CHEMICAL SELECTION | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | $119K | — |
| OEME HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL&EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | $36K | — |
| NATIONAL HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS SUPPORT: TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT FOR AIR TOXICS AND OZONE PRECURSOR PROGRAMS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $3.5M | — |
| NATIONAL HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS SUPPORT: TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT FOR AIR TOXICS AND OZONE PRECURSOR PROGRAMS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $3.4M | — |
| CONTRACT# 68HE0121D0005 ERRS V, EMERGENCY AND RAPID RESPONSE SERVICES, A NEW TASK ORDER FOR THE LEWIS CHEMICAL SITE LOCATED IN HYDE PARK, MA | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC | $3.4M | — |
| TOXIC CHEMICALS ANALYSIS, RSEI AND OTHER DADB SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | ABT GLOBAL LLC | $1.7M | — |
| WASTE AND CHEMICAL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SUPPORT CHEMICAL RISK INVESTIGATIONS | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $1.3M | — |
| SUPPORT FOR CLEAN WATER ACT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES REGULATORY ACTIVITIES | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | ABT GLOBAL LLC | $933K | — |
| ID/IQ CONTRACT: SUPPORT FOR CHEMICAL SCREENING, REVIEW, & EVALUATION OF NEW, EXISTING, & SAFER CHOICE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES TASK ORDER: POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2) PROGRAM MISSION SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $821K | — |
| CONTRACT NAME: NATIONAL HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS SUPPORT (NHAPS) CONTRACT NUMBER: 68HERH22D0002 COR: JEFF YANE ORDER LAB SUPPORT FOR PHOTOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT MONITORING STATION (PAMS) UNDER ERG CONTRACT # 68HERH22D0002 FOR NHAPS. LINE ITEMS BEIN | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $814K | — |
| CONTRACT: 68HERH19D0005. RES: NYANZA CHEMICAL WASTE DUMP. RA006 FUNDING AND AWARD. RAF RES NYANZA CHEMICAL WASTE DUMP NEW TASK ORDER | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | APTIM HDR, LLC | $798K | — |
| NATIONAL HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $759K | — |
| CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE CONTAMINANT CANDIDATE LIST 5 AND CONTAMINANT CANDIDATE LIST 6 CHEMICAL SELECTION | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | $627K | — |
| WASTE AND CHEMICAL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SUPPORT TSCA AND TRI INVESTIGATIONS | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $513K | — |
| NEW STREAMS III TO TITLE: RESEARCH AND MODELS TO SUPPORT CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND RADIOLOGICAL RESPONSE. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $391K | — |
| AWARD FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT FOR ARCELORMITTAL INDIANA HARBOR EAST, ARCELORMITTAL INDIANA HARBOR WEST, HARTFORD SITE, ANSUL SITE, HUNTSMAN CHEMICAL FACILITY SITE, JOHNSON CONTROLS SITE&RADIO MATERIAL CORPORATION SITE. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MABBETT & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $250K | — |
| SUPPORT OF MEETINGS OF THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (FIFRA) SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL (SAP) AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CHEMICALS (SACC) AND LETTER PEER REVIEWS | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | INTSCI-ENDYNA LLC | $206K | — |
| GEMINI CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION ANALYZER W/ 1 YEAR OF SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | NOBLE SUPPLY & LOGISTICS, LLC | $120K | — |
| CONTRACT NO. 68HERH19R0023. CHEMICAL SAFETY AND SOURCE REDUCTION HUB ANALYSES TO SUPPORT TRI RULEMAKING ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS THOSE IMPACTING THE LIST OF COVERED CHEMICALS, THE UNIVERSE OF COVERED INDUSTRY SECTORS, AND OTHER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $109K | — |
| CONTRACT NAME: NATIONAL HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $92K | — |
| HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC WASTE DISPOSAL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | $50K | — |
| CALL ORDER FOR HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC WASTE DISPOSAL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | $45K | — |
| HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL COLLECTION/DISPOSAL | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | $43K | — |
| CONTRACT NAME: NATIONAL HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS SUPPORT - REPORT DEVELOPMENT/DATA CHARACTERIZATION CONTRACT NUMBER: 68HERH22D0002 | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $24K | — |
| HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC WASTE DISPOSAL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | $18K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO FUND EPA'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE (HEI), A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED BY EPA AND THE AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS, FUELS, AND OTHER SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION. HEI'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DECISION MAKERS WITH INDEPENDENT, IMPARTIAL, TIMELY, AND HIGH-QUALITY SCIENCE ON THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION. EPA'S FUNDING WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH THEME OF HEI'S 2025-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN, WHICH ENCOMPASSES RESEARCH ON EXPOSURES TO COMPLEX MIXTURES OF CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS, FROM A RAPIDLY EVOLVING MIX OF TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, IN THE CONTEXT OF A CHANGING BACKGROUND OF POLLUTION SOURCES AND METEOROLOGICAL DRIVERS, WITH HETEROGENEOUS IMPACTS ON URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. ACTIVITIES:THE HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE, WORKING THROUGH EXPERT COMMITTEES UNDER THE OVERSIGHT OF AN INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WILL DEVELOP RESEARCH SOLICITATIONS TO ADDRESS THE RESEARCH NEEDS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN ITS STRATEGIC PLAN THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH EPA, INDUSTRY SPONSORS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. THE HEI RESEARCH COMMITTEE WILL SOLICIT COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS, SELECT STUDIES FOR FUNDING, AND OVERSEE THE RESEARCH OF FUNDED STUDIES. THE HEI REVIEW COMMITTEE WILL CONDUCT EXPERT PEER REVIEWS OF FUNDED STUDY REPORTS AND PROVIDE SUMMARIES AND COMMENTARIES TO PLACE THE RESEARCH FINDINGS OF EACH STUDY INTO A BROADER CONTEXT. THE RESEARCH CONDUCTED MAY INVOLVE MEASUREMENT AND MODELING STUDIES OF AIR POLLUTION EMISSIONS AND EXPOSURES, TOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE MECHANISMS OF HEALTH IMPACTS, AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF HEALTH OUTCOMES. ALL STUDIES WILL BE SUBJECT TO RIGOROUS PEER REVIEW AND APPROPRIATE QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITS, AND ALL RESULTS WILL BE MADE FREELY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.SUBRECIPIENT:THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF HEI IS TO FUND COMPETITIVELY-SELECTED, TARGETED RESEARCH PROJECTS TO ADDRESS THE RESEARCH NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY HEI'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPONSORS IN ITS 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THIS GRANT APPLICATION). THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR THESE SUBAWARDS ARE LIMITED TO CHARGING NO MORE THAN 30% OF THEIR EXPENDITURES FOR INDIRECT COSTS. DURING THE PERIOD OF THIS GRANT, HEI EXPECTS TO ISSUE 1 REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) PER YEAR BASED ON THE PRIORITY TOPICS IN THE GRANT APPLICATION. BASED ON PRIOR EXPERIENCE, WE ESTIMATE THAT EACH RFA WILL PRODUCE 4 - 8 RESEARCH STUDIES FOR A TOTAL OF BETWEEN 20 AND 40 SUBAWARDS. APPLICATIONS ARE SOLICITED THROUGH RFAS, WHICH ARE POSTED ON THE HEI WEBSITE AND COMMUNICATED TO A BROAD GROUP OF RESEARCHERS. APPLICATIONS ARE PEER REVIEWED AND EVALUATED BY INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS. THE EVALUATIONS ARE PRESENTED TO THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE, WHICH CONDUCTS AN ADDITIONAL REVIEW AND SELECTS APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING. FINAL FUNDING APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY THE HEI BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER REVIEWING THE ENTIRE SELECTION PROCESS. OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ANNUAL PROGRESS AND FINAL REPORTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO INCLUDE AN HEI REPORT FOR EACH STUDY FUNDED BY HEI. EACH STUDY REPORT WILL UNDERGO EXTENSIVE PEER REVIEW AND WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMMENTARY BY THE HEI REVIEW COMMITTEE THAT IDENTIFIES THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE STUDY AND DESCRIBES THE FINDINGS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE LARGER RESEARCH LITERATURE. THESE REPORTS WILL PROVIDE A CLEAR ARTICULATION OF WHAT IS HAS BEEN LEARNED FROM THE FUNDED RESEARCH AND WHAT QUESTIONS REMAIN. IN ADDITION, HEI STAFF HAVE INCREASINGLY PROVIDED WEBINARS AND RESEARCH BRIEFS TO HIGHLIGHT RECENT REPORTS AND COMMUNICATE THE RESULTS TO INTERESTED AUDIENCES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ADVANCEMENT IN UNDERSTANDING OF AIR POLLUTION EXPOSURES AND HEALTH EFFECTS AND A STRONG, UNBIASED FOUNDATION FOR DECISION-MAKING. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE AUTO | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH EFFECTS INSTITUTE, THE | $15.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY (RWU) TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP), DEVELOPED BY A PARTNERSHIP OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PUBLIC. THE GOAL OF THIS AWARD AND THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM (NBEP) IS TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ESTUARY AND SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES THROUGH TASKS OUTLINED IN ANNUAL WORKPLANS AND ITS PARTNERS. ACTIVITIES:THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES TO SUBMIT AT LEAST TWO PROPOSALS FOR OUTSIDE FUNDING; MANAGE SUBAWARDS AND CONTRACTS UNDER BOTH BASE FUNDING AND THOSE UNDER THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FUNDING; COMPLETE VISION 2032, NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM'S COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN REVISION; COMPLETE RESEARCH, ENGAGEMENT, AND FINANCE PLANS; CREATE UP TO FIVE SCIENCE UPDATES AND THREE GIS/WEB-BASED TOOLS; HOST AN ANNUAL SCIENCE EVENT; DRAFT NEWSLETTERS AND OUTREACH PUBLICATIONS; ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SMALL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SUBAWARDS; PROVIDE A SUBAWARD TO SUPPORT A DATA ANALYST AT RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT; AND SUPPORT A SUBAWARD TO RHODE ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY TO CREATE A BIODIVERSITY DATABASE.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARD ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AWARD ARE: OUTREACH AND ED SMALL GRANTS: $57,573 TO FUND PARTNERS' PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT CONNECT NEW PEOPLE TO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROVIDE READY OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSES AND TAKE ACTION TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS MOVING FORWARD. THIS MAY BE DONE VIA AN RFP OR DIRECT SUBAWARDS. UP TO 10 AWARDS $5,000-$15,000 EACH. ECOLOGICAL DATA ANALYST: $75,000 A SUBAWARD THROUGH THE ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION TO RIDEM TO COVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A NEW CONTRACT ECOLOGICAL DATA ANALYST (MODELER, BIOMETRICIAN, STATISTICIAN) DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THESE SERVICES. THE ECOLOGICAL DATA ANALYST WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: - ADVANCING THE HISTORICAL, CURRENTLY USED NARRAGANSETT BAY ATLANTIC MENHADEN MANAGEMENT AREA MODEL USED TO ESTIMATE FINE SCALE ABUNDANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SPECIES, - DEVELOPING DATA LIMITED STOCK ASSESSMENT MODELS FOR ATLANTIC HORSESHOE CRABS IN RHODE ISLAND WATERS, - CONSTRUCT A STOCK ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR NORTHERN QUAHOG, - USE AVAILABLE RIVER HERRING LONG-TERM RELATIVE ABUNDANCE DATA TO QUANTIFY ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM PROSPECTIVE RIVER PASSAGE ENHANCEMENT, AND UNDERSTAND WHAT IS DRIVING CURRENT POPULATION LEVELS. - USE NARRAGANSETT BAY TIME SERIES DATA TO DISCERN WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE BAY'S ECOSYSTEM CHANGE OVER TIME. - CONDUCT LANDSCAPE-LEVEL ANALYSIS OF BIRD ATLAS DATA. BIODIVERSITY DATABASE INITIAL DEVELOPMENT: $100,000 SUBAWARDED TO RI NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY TO MATCH EXISTING PRIVATE FUNDING TO DEVELOP A BETA RI BIODIVERSITY DATABASE (CALLED BORIIS2 OR OTHERWISE). THE EXISTING BORIIS/2 WORK WILL BE LEVERAGED AS APPROPRIATE, DATA CAPTURED, CLEANED, AND INPUT, AND THE TOOL TESTED TO GUIDE CREATION OF QUERIES AND REPORTS, ASSESS USER EXPERIENCE, AND INFORM MORE FINAL DEVELOPMENT STEPS. RINHS WILL ALSO COORDINATE WITH NEIGHBORING STATES AND CONSIDER EXISTING NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY TOOLS TO MAXIMIZE CONTINUITY AND EASE FUTURE COLLABORATION. THE GOAL IS A BETA DATABASE THAT CREATES A CURATED INDEX OF BEST AVAILABLE BIODIVERSITY DATA THAT IS USABLE BY RINHS STAFF AND AT LEAST SELECT RESTORATION PARTNERS AND IS READY FOR FINAL DEVELOPMENT. THE EXTENT OF RI BIOTA INCLUDED AND DEGREE OF FUNCTIONALITY AND PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY OF THE BETA VERSION WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDING AND INCLUDED IN THE FINAL SUBAWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN RWU AND RINHS. WITH A FOUNDATIONAL TOOL IN PLACE, UPGRADES TO INCLUDE MODELING (LIKE THAT BUILT INTO MA'S BIOMAP), INTEGRATION OF DATA FROM PUBLIC OBS | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY | $2.2M | — |
| 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:N/A - ALL SRF 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. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN WATER TRUST | $2.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY (RWU) TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) THROUGH THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP). THE GOAL IS TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ESTUARY AND SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES THROUGH TASKS OUTLINED IN THIS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) WORKPLAN OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM (NBEP) AND ITS PARTNERS. THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL EXPERTISE TO DEVELOP HIGH-QUALITY PROJECTS THAT REDUCE POLLUTION, RESTORE HABITAT, IMPROVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY. SUB-AWARDS WILL BE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN, SURVEY, AND PERMITTING OF THE HILLSDALE ROAD CULVERT EXPANSION; HIRE AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE DESIGNS FOR FISH PASSAGE AT THE ELIZABETH WEBBING DAM; AND FUND PROJECTS THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO PROGRESS IN BIL YEARS ONE AND TWO, BIL PRIORITIES, AND THE CCMP.ACTIVITIES:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL EXPERTISE TO DEVELOP HIGH-QUALITY PROJECTS THAT REDUCE POLLUTION, RESTORE HABITAT, IMPROVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY. SUB-AWARDS WILL BE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN, SURVEY, AND PERMITTING OF THE HILLSDALE ROAD CULVERT EXPANSION; HIRE AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE DESIGNS FOR FISH PASSAGE AT THE ELIZABETH WEBBING DAM, AND FUND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE NBEP COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP). SUBRECIPIENT:THE NARRAGANSETT ESTUARY PROGRAM WILL PASS THROUGH THE ENTIRETY OF THIS AWARD, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF INDIRECT COSTS, AS SUBAWARDS. THEY WILL PROVIDE: - $212,740 TO THE WOOD PAWCATUCK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT STAFF AND HIRE AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO DESIGN, SURVEY, AND PERMIT THE HILLSDALE ROAD CULVERT EXPANSION IN THE WATERSHED'S HEADWATERS IN RHODE ISLAND; - $282,000 TO THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF RHODE ISLAND TO HIRE AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE DESIGNS FOR FISH PASSAGE AT THE ELIZABETH WEBBING DAM ON THE LOWER BLACKSTONE RIVER IN RHODE ISLAND; AND - $1,268,160 FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO FUND ADDITIONAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT (PRIORITIES TO BE DETERMINED).OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE SUBAWARDS TO THE WOOD PAWCATUCK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT STAFF AND HIRE AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO DESIGN, SURVEY, AND PERMIT THE HILLSDALE ROAD CULVERT EXPANSION IN THE WATERSHED'S HEADWATERS IN RHODE ISLAND THAT WILL EXPAND PASSAGE OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS AND REDUCE ROAD FLOODING AND TO THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF RHODE ISLAND TO HIRE AN ENGINEERING CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE DESIGNS FOR FISH PASSAGE AT THE ELIZABETH WEBBING DAM ON THE LOWER BLACKSTONE RIVER IN RHODE ISLAND THAT WILL LEAD TO THE LARGEST FISH PASSAGE PROJECT IN NARRAGANSETT BAY WATERSHED HISTORY. THE PROJECT ALSO FUNDS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT (PRIORITIES TO BE DETERMINED). DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: RESIDENTS OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY WATERSHED STUDY AREA IN BOTH MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND AND THE ECOSYSTEMS AND USERS OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY | $1.8M | — |
| PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED JUNE 29, 2017, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING FULLY FUNDED IN THE AMOUNT $225,000 TO THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT PRE-REMEDIAL (SITE ASSESSMENT) ACTIVITIES WHICH INVOLVES THE INVESTIGATION, EVALUATION, AND ASSESSMENT OF UNCONTROLLED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY-LEVEL RESILIENCE AGAINST INCREASED AIR AND WATER POLLUTION DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED. ACTIVITIES:: THE PROJECT WILL 1) USE A NOVEL MULTI-STRESSOR HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) FRAMEWORK TO ENCODE COMMUNITY INSIGHTS INTO A HIGH-RESOLUTION GEOSPATIAL DATABASE CHARACTERIZING CHEMICAL EXPOSURES, VULNERABILITY, AND GEOGRAPHIC/SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CO-OCCURRENCE OF HAZARDS; 2) DEVELOP IMPACT MODELS TO HIGHLIGHT LOCATIONS PRONE TO CUMULATIVE CLIMATE RISKS AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURES; 3) USE MULTI-STRESSOR EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSES TO EVALUATE CONJOINT OR CASCADING HAZARDS TO VULNERABLE PEOPLE AND NEIGHBORHOODS; AND 4) APPLY THE RESEARCH FINDINGS TO REFINE HEALTH RISKS AND TO INFORM STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES AND INVESTMENTS TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. SUBRECIPIENT:MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (MYRWA, $180,000) WILL PARTNER WITH BU TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SURVEY INSTRUMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY, CONVENE MEETINGS OF EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSESS COMMUNITY PREFERENCES, PROVIDE CONTACT WITH LOCAL DECISION MAKERS TO FACILITATE SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED WORK, AND ENGAGE WITH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON GRANT PROGRESS.OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ANNUAL AND FINAL RESEARCH REPORTS AND SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS. OUTPUTS INCLUDE A HIGH-RESOLUTION GEOSPATIAL DATABASE AND MAPPING TOOL THAT IS READILY RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY INTERESTS AND CONCERNS. THE TOOL WILL BE USED BY PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY PLANNERS TO PRIORITIZE OPERATIONAL AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED TO PREVENT AND DECREASE CHEMICAL EXPOSURES AND IMPROVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE AMONG VULNERABLE PEOPLE AND NEIGHBORHOODS OVER TIME. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED HUMAN HEALTH OF THE RESIDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE COMMUNITIES IN THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED AS WELL AS OTHER SIMILAR COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION, AS WELL AS PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND STATE AND LOCAL RESOURCE MANAGERS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY | $1.3M | — |
| 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, THIS 'SAFER PRIMER AND PAINTING PRODUCTS PROGRAM' (SP4) PROJECT WILL: A) FACILITATE THE REFORMULATION OF PRODUCTS FOR PIPE CEMENT, PIPE PRIMER, AND PAINT REMOVAL; B) TEST REFORMULATED PRODUCTS FOR PERFORMANCE; C) FACILITATE INCREASED US RETAIL SALES OF SAFER PIPE CEMENT, PIPE PRIMER, AND PAINT REMOVERS; AND, D) EDUCATE PRODUCT USERS ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF THESE SAFER PRODUCTS. ACTIVITIES:INITIAL INVENTORY PHASE: PHASE ONE OF THE 'SAFER PRIMER AND PAINTING PRODUCTS PROGRAM' (SP4) PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE BASELINE INVENTORY OF PIPE CEMENT, PIPE PRIMER, AND PAINT REMOVER PRODUCTS, ALONG WITH THEIR RETAILER, MANUFACTURER, AND RETAIL LOCATION DATA. THE INVENTORY WILL FOCUS ON WHETHER PRODUCTS CONTAIN INGREDIENTS FROM THE BENCHMARK 1 LIST OF CHEMICALS OF CONCERN TO AVOID, OR WHETHER THEY OMIT THESE INGREDIENTS. THIS BASELINE INVENTORY WILL BE THE POINT OF COMPARISON FOR TRACKING THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM, WHICH AIMS TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF THESE PRODUCTS FREE OF BM 1 CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE SOLD BY MAJOR US RETAILERS. PROGRAM SUCCESS WILL ALSO BE MEASURED IN POUNDS OF BM1 INGREDIENTS AVOIDED IN THE MARKET PLACE. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PHASE: THE SP4 PROJECT IDENTIFIES STAKEHOLDERS WHOSE SUPPORT OR AWARENESS IS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS: THESE ARE RETAILERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND USERS OF TARGET PRODUCTS, AND THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WORKERS AND USERS LIVE. RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS ARE BEING IDENTIFIED DURING THE INITIAL INVENTORY PHASE. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO IDENTIFY KEY EJ COMMUNITIES SITUATED NEAR MAJOR PRODUCT USE AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING TRAINING FOR AND SHARING INFORMATION WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND TRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT THE HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH USING THE TARGET PRODUCT CATEGORIES. PRODUCT REFORMULATION PHASE: THE PROJECT WILL OFFER MANUFACTURERS FIVE WAYS TO FORMULATE SAFER PRODUCTS: 1) USE IN-HOUSE RANDD, 2) ADOPT CURRENTLY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SAFER PRODUCTS, 3) WORK WITH TURI RESEARCHERS TO DEVELOP SAFER PRODUCTS, 4) COLLABORATE WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS TO DEVELOP SAFER FORMULATIONS, OR 5) OBTAINING LICENSES TO EXISTING PATENTS FOR SAFER FORMULATIONS. THE SP4 WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS TO ADOPT THEIR PREFERRED METHOD FOR DEVELOPING SAFER PRODUCTS. THE PROJECT ASSISTANCE WILL INCLUDE PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO IDENTIFY SAFER PRODUCT FORMULATIONS. PERFORMANCE TESTING/CERTIFICATION PHASE: THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST MANUFACTURERS WITH THE HURDLES OF TESTING AND CERTIFICATION BY CONDUCTING THE ASTM PERFORMANCE TESTS, SCAQMD TESTS FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT COMPLIANCE, AND NSF PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS THAT WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE SAFER FORMULATIONS OF PIPE CEMENT/PRIMER AND PAINT REMOVAL PRODUCTS. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY EVALUATION PHASE: THE SP4 WILL PROVIDE CHEMICAL/PRODUCT HAZARD EVALUATIONS BY USING EXISTING GREEN SCREEN PROFILES AND ASSESSMENTS UTILIZING THE POLLUTION PREVENTION OPTIONS ANALYSIS SYSTEM (P2OASYS) TOOL DEVELOPED BY TURI. RETAILER TRANSITION PHASE: THE PROJECT WILL DEVELOP EHS, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMERCIAL AVAILABILITY INFORMATION FOR NEW, SAFER PRODUCTS COMPARED TO CURRENT PRODUCTS. DISSEMINATION OF THE INFORMATION WILL ENCOURAGE RELEVANT RETAILERS TO PREFERENTIALLY MAKE THE SAFER PRODUCTS AVAILABLE. FINAL INVENTORY, CASE STUDY, AND RESULTS PHASE: THE GRANTEE WILL PRODUCE A FINAL COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF PRODUCTS AVAILABLE, WILL DEVELOP TWO CASE STUDIES, AND COMPILE THEIR RESULTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES UNDER THIS GRANT ARE: 1) AN INITIAL COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF PROD | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL | $1.2M | — |
| THE PRIMARY OUTCOME OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GENERAL, SCALABLE APPROACH TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHEMICAL MECHANISMS THAT REPRODUCE THE KEY PROPERTIES AND REACTIVITIES OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS. THE SPECIFIC FOCUS OF THIS WORK WILL BE A FEW CLASSES OF ORGANIC SPECIES (ALKANES, MONOTERPENES, AND AROMATICS), AND THE STUDY OF THOSE SYSTEMS (E.G., MODEL-MEASUREMENT COMPARISONS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF REDUCED MECHANISMS) IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO A GREATLY IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CHEMISTRY. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $800K | — |
| FUNDING IS PROVIDED TO THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE SPECIAL AIR TOXICS MONITORING THAT ARE PART OF EPA'S NATIONAL TRENDS NETWORK THAT COLLECTS AND ANALYZES VARIOUS TOXIC POLLUTANTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN MASSACHUSETTS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $530K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE AQUINNAH WAMPANOAG TRIBE'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE AQUINNAH WAMPANOAG TRIBE AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR AIR AND WATER. ACTIVITIES:THIS GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING TO MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AT THE TRIBE, INCLUDING GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, CLEAN AIR ACT, SECTION 105 MONITORING AND WORK DONE UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT, SECTIONS 106, 319, AND HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTIVITIES. THIS PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP GRANT ADDRESSES ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND SUSTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE SUCCESS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, AND THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE COLLECTION AND REPORTING OF AIR AND WATER QUALITY DATA, AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE THE AQUINNAH WAMPANOAG TRIBE, AND THE VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD, AND THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | WAMPANOAG TRIBE OF GAY HEAD AQUINNAH | $449K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO . . . [INSERT NAME OF RECIPIENT]. THE RECIPIENT 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 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON WILL PROVIDE POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CRAFT BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE PROJECT WILL SEEK TO SUPPORT FACILITIES LOCATED IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES AND ASSIST THEM IN REDUCING THE USE OF TOXIC CLEANERS AND SANITIZERS, FOSSIL FUEL ENERGY, WATER, AND SINGLE USE PACKAGING. IT WILL LEVERAGE EXISTING PARTNERS, FACILITY SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND A RECOGNITION PROGRAM TO PROMOTE WIDER PARTICIPATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. THE PROJECT WILL TRAIN BUSINESS STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON (SEEN AS FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS; MANY COMING FROM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES) TO APPLY POLLUTION PREVENTION AND SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARKING TOOLS ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND BUSINESS BENEFITS. ACTIVITIES:THE PRIORITIES FOR P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALIGN WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE PROGRAM'S NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS (NEAS) AND THIS CASE THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR. SPECIFICALLY, THE GRANT ACTIVITIES WILL TRAIN BUSINESS STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON (SEEN AS FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS; MANY COMING FROM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES) TO APPLY POLLUTION PREVENTION AND SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARKING TOOLS ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUBRECIPIENT:UMASS BOSTON WILL USE A SUB AWARD WITH THE TOXICS USE REDUCTION INSTITUTE (TURI) TO CONDUCT BENCH TESTING AND ONSITE PILOT TESTING OF SAFER CLEANERS AND SANITIZERS AT TWO CRAFT BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS AT TWO FACILITIES AT $4,504 PER FACILITY OR $9,008 TOTAL. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS COMPRISED OF TWO PHASES: PHASE A - BENCH TESTING AT THE TURI LAB PHASE B - ON-SITE PILOT TESTING THIS WORK WILL HELP CRAFT BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS USE THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT AND TYPE OF CLEANING PRODUCTS, REDUCING COSTS, RESOURCES, AND TOXIC EMISSIONS.OUTCOMES:THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONDUCTED BY THE RECIPIENT WILL BENEFIT FACILITIES AND, IF APPLICABLE, MAY ADDRESS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE RECIPIENT 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. THE PROJECT WILL SEEK TO SUPPORT FACILITIES LOCATED IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES AND ASSIST THEM IN REDUCING THE USE OF TOXIC CLEANERS AND SANITIZERS, FOSSIL FUEL ENERGY, WATER, AND SINGLE USE PACKAGING. IT WILL LEVERAGE EXISTING PARTNERS, FACILITY SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND A RECOGNITION PROGRAM TO PROMOTE WIDER PARTICIPATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY OF MASS AT BOSTON | $350K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST. THE RECIPIENT 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 PROJECT WORK WILL ACCOMPLISH PROVIDING POLLUTION PREVENTION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CRAFT BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS IN NEW ENGLAND. ACTIVITIES:THE PRIORITIES FOR P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND TOOLS) ALIGN WITH THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREA (NEA). SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL ALLOW UMASS AMHERST TO CONDUCT SITE VISITS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRODUCTION FACILITIES, REDUCING THE USE OF ENERGY, WATER, WASTE, AND TOXIC CHEMICALS. THEY WILL CREATE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH MATERIALS, RESEARCH ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES FOR P2 TA, CONDUCT SITE VISITS AND PROVIDE P2 RECOMMENDATIONS, SUPPORT AND TRACK P2 IMPLEMENTATION, PROVIDE BETTERBEV RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES, AND DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE CASE STUDIES AND SUCCESS STORIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONDUCTED BY THE RECIPIENT WILL BENEFIT FACILITIES AND, IF APPLICABLE, MAY ADDRESS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE RECIPIENT 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. THE ANTICIPATED PROJECT OUTPUTS INCLUDE 45 BUSINESSES PROVIDED WITH P2 TA (INCLUDING 17 IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES), 100% OF PARTICIPATING ESTABLISHMENTS FOLLOWED UP WITH TO DETERMINE P2 IMPLEMENTATION SUCCESS, THE CREATION OF 2 CASE STUDIES AND 3 SUCCESS STORIES, AND MORE. P2 OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN ANTICIPATED REDUCTION OF 3,000 POUNDS OF TOXICS USED AND 2,100,000 GALLONS OF WATER USED, AMONG OTHER P2 RESULTS. THEY ALSO ANTICIPATE THE ASSOCIATED COST SAVINGS TO BE $410,000. THESE RESULTS WILL BENEFIT CRAFT BEVERAGE FACILITY WORKERS, THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, AND THE BETTERBEV PROGRAM AS A WHOLE BY PREVENTING POLLUTION AT THE SOURCE AND PROTECTING HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS | $349K | — |
| NATIONAL HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS SUPPORT | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $3.1M | — |
| 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:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT A STATE OR TRIBAL RADON PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT 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. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE WORKPLAN INCLUDE NUMBER OF HOMES WITH OPERATING MITIGATION SYSTEMS, NUMBER OF MA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MEASURED FOR RADON GAS, NUMBER OF MA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MITIGATED WHERE ELEVATED RADON LEVELS WERE FOUND; NUMBER OF LICENSED DAYCARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAYCARE HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN MEASURED FOR RADON GAS, INCREASED NUMBER OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS, AND NUMBER OF IMPLEMENTED INNOVATIVE RADON AWARENESS ACTIVITIES. 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. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | PUBLIC HEALTH, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF | $200K | — |
| 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:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING A STATE OR TRIBAL RADON PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT OF RADON RELATED PROJECTS IN HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND OR OTHER BUILDINGS, INCLUDING: 1) DESIGNING PUBLIC INFORMATION OUTREACH, EDUCATION: (A) PROGRAMS TO CONTROL RADON IN EXISTING AND NEW STRUCTURES AND (B) 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. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE WORKPLAN INCLUDE NUMBER OF HOMES WITH OPERATING MITIGATION SYSTEMS, NUMBER OF MA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MEASURED FOR RADON GAS, NUMBER OF MA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MITIGATED WHERE ELEVATED RADON LEVELS WERE FOUND; NUMBER OF LICENSED DAYCARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAYCARE HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN MEASURED FOR RADON GAS, INCREASED NUMBER OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS, AND NUMBER OF IMPLEMENTED INNOVATIVE RADON AWARENESS ACTIVITIES. 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. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | PUBLIC HEALTH, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF | $195K | — |
| 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:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING A STATE OR TRIBAL RADON PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT OF RADON RELATED PROJECTS IN HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND OR OTHER BUILDINGS, INCLUDING: 1) DESIGNING PUBLIC INFORMATION OUTREACH, EDUCATION: (A) PROGRAMS TO CONTROL RADON IN EXISTING AND NEW STRUCTURES AND (B) 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.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE WORKPLAN INCLUDE NUMBER OF HOMES WITH OPERATING MITIGATION SYSTEMS, NUMBER OF MA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MEASURED FOR RADON GAS, NUMBER OF MA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MITIGATED WHERE ELEVATED RADON LEVELS WERE FOUND; NUMBER OF LICENSED DAYCARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAYCARE HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN MEASURED FOR RADON GAS, INCREASED NUMBER OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS, AND NUMBER OF IMPLEMENTED INNOVATIVE RADON AWARENESS ACTIVITIES. 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. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | PUBLIC HEALTH, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF | $170K | — |
| 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:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT A STATE OR TRIBAL 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 4) PROVIDING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT; 5) EXPANDING RADON TESTING, MITIGATION, AND DATA COLLECTION IN NEW AND EXISTING STRUCTURES; AND 6) IDENTIFYING AND SPREADING BEST PRACTICES FOR BUILDING HOMES AND BUILDINGS RADON RESISTANT AND ADOPTING RADON IN BUILDING CODES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:SIRG REPORTING TEMPLATE 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. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | PUBLIC HEALTH, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF | $169K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS' ASBESTOS PROGRAM 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. THE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT AND CONDUCT ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS. FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ENCOURAGE REGULATORY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE RECIPIENT'S COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN ASBESTOS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM'S PUBLIC PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT A STATE PROGRAM TO CONDUCT ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS AT CHARTER SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT SCHOOLS, AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF THE ASBESTOS-IN-SCHOOLS REQUIREMENTS. RECIPIENTS MAY ALSO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS THAT FALL UNDER THE MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN (MAP), TSCA SECTION 6 BAN AND PHASE OUT RULE, AND THE TSCA ASBESTOS WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ENCOURAGES REGULATORY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE RECIPIENT'S COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN PROGRAMS FOR ASBESTOS (WAIVER PROGRAMS) AND PROVIDES FUNDS TO SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ASBESTOS WAIVER STATE PROGRAMS. RECIPIENTS THAT HAVE OBTAINED AN EPA WAIVER FROM THE ASBESTOS REGULATION (SUBPART E OF PART 763) ALSO HAVE ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE: (1) CONDUCT 64 ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING ACTIVITIES, (2) PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (LEAS) AND THE REGULATED COMMUNITY, AND (3) DISTRIBUTE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT ARE TO PREVENT ILLNESS OR DISEASE THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS, BOTH NATURAL AND HUMAN-MADE, AND TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE HARMFUL ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES TO ASBESTOS BY APPLYING SOUND SCIENCE AND REGULATION TO ASSESS AND MINIMIZE RISK. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS LIVING IN MASSACHUSETTS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EOLWD, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS | $163K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARD'S (DLS) ASBESTOS PROGRAM 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. THE PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT AND CONDUCT ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS. FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ENCOURAGE REGULATORY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE RECIPIENT'S COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN ASBESTOS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM'S PUBLIC PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT A STATE PROGRAM TO CONDUCT ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS AT CHARTER SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT SCHOOLS, AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF THE ASBESTOS-IN-SCHOOLS REQUIREMENTS. RECIPIENTS MAY ALSO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS THAT FALL UNDER THE MODEL ACCREDITATION PLAN (MAP), TSCA SECTION 6 BAN AND PHASE OUT RULE, AND THE TSCA ASBESTOS WORKER PROTECTION STANDARDS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ENCOURAGES REGULATORY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE RECIPIENT'S COMMUNITIES TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN PROGRAMS FOR ASBESTOS (WAIVER PROGRAMS) AND PROVIDES FUNDS TO SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ASBESTOS WAIVER STATE PROGRAMS. RECIPIENTS THAT HAVE OBTAINED AN EPA WAIVER FROM THE ASBESTOS REGULATION (SUBPART E OF PART 763) ALSO HAVE ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:$1,000 IS FOR IT SUPPORT FOR LICENSING SYSTEM AND DATABASE.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE: (1) CONDUCT 36 ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING ACTIVITIES, (2) PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (LEAS) AND THE REGULATED COMMUNITY, AND (3) DISTRIBUTE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT ARE TO PREVENT ILLNESS OR DISEASE THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS, BOTH NATURAL AND HUMAN-MADE, AND TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE HARMFUL ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES TO ASBESTOS BY APPLYING SOUND SCIENCE AND REGULATION TO ASSESS AND MINIMIZE RISK. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE FAMILIES AND RESIDENTS LIVING IN MASSACHUSETTS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EOLWD, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS | $158K | — |
| PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATE MAY 2, 2021, THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,021 TO THE BERKSHIRE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION'S 'HEALTHY AND EFFICIENT HOMES PILOT PROJECT'. THIS PILOT PROJECT WILL INCREASE AWARENESS OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDS THAT HAVE BEEN LINKED TO POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES LIKE LEAD IN PAINT AND WATER, ASBESTOS, AND ASTHMA TRIGGERS LIKE MOLD AND MILDEW, PESTS, TOXIC CHEMICALS USED IN CLEANING AGENTS, PESTICIDES, AND PEST MANAGEMENT, SECONDHAND SMOKE, AND OTHER HAZARDS THAT ARISE THROUGH OUR INITIAL DATA COLLECTION EFFORTS. OUTREACH WILL ALSO BE CONDUCTED TO INCLUDE MATERIALS THAT WILL INCLUDE INFORMATION ON RELATED PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD, SUCH AS THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM, THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS' ROBUST NO- OR LOW-COST RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY OFFERINGS THROUGH THE MASS SAVE PROGRAM, AND THE COMMONWEALTH'S GET THE LEAD OUT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES LOW COST FINANCING FOR LEAD REMOVAL. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | BERKSHIRE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION | $28K | — |
| EARTH MISSION SUPPORT - OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION (OCSPP) / DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS DIVISION (DGAD) INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $6.8M | — |