Michigan air quality contracts
73 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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municipalities with the most air quality contracts
Top vendors in Michigan air quality
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | 15 | $38.1M |
| AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 5 | $1.8M |
| LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS | 3 | $928K |
| MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIAN | 3 | $1.6M |
| POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI | 2 | $959K |
| DETROIT WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY | 2 | $24.9M |
Recent air quality contracts in Michigan
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES SUPPORT FOR EMISSION TESTING - (JACOBS P00063) THESE TESTING ARTICLES WILL BE ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES WHICH CAN INCLUDE LIGHT-DUTY OR HEAVY-DUTY, ON-HIGHWAY VEHICLES OR NONROAD EQUIPMENT FOR TESTING AT THE ANN ARBOR | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $200K | — |
| TASK ORDER 62 - VEHICLE AND ENGINE PARTS SUPPORT FOR EMISSION TESTING UNDER CONTRACT 68HEOC18D0004 | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $150K | — |
| PORTABLE EMISSION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (PEMS) MAINTENANCE. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | SENSORS INC | $1.9M | — |
| THIS AWARD IS FOR THE PARTIAL UPGRADE OF THE SAMPLING & ANALYTICAL SYSTEM TO THE AMA SL FULL FLOW DILUTION EMISSION SYSTEM. THERE AWARD IS A BASE PERIOD WITH THREE OPTION PERIODS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | AVL TEST SYSTEMS INC | $1.9M | — |
| CONTRACT 68HERC24D0008-SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VEHICLE AND ENGINE TESTING, TASK ORDER TBD: IN-USE VEHICLE AND ENGINE SUPPORT FOR EMISSION AND ACTIVITY TESTING AND PEMS/PAMS EVALUATION | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.0M | — |
| TASK ORDER 61 - IN-USE VEHICLE AND ENGINE SUPPORT FOR EMISSION TESTING AND PEM/PAMS EVALUATION UNDER CONTRACT 68HEOC18D0004 | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $205K | — |
| TASK ORDER AWARD FOR VEHICLE & ENGINE PARTS SUPPORT FOR EMISSION TESTING | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | AMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $186K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS (LTBB) TO ENHANCE CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP THE TRIBE ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE UPDATING AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COORDINATION WITH THE LTBB CLIMATE EMERGENCY TASK FORCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LTTB COMMUNITY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE THREE-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE LTBB TRIBAL MEMBERS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS | $140K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS TO DEVELOP CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP THE TRIBE ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FROM THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY, DISCUSSIONS WITH THE POKAGON BAND'S LAND USE BOARD AND THE POKAGON BAND TRIBAL COUNCIL, AND THE PRODUCTION OF A COMPREHENSIVE GHG EMISSIONS AND SINK INVENTORY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE POKAGON BAND WILL PRODUCE AN ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT FOR GREEN ENERGY OPTIONS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (GEEV) THAT WILL ASSESS SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM ELECTRICAL NEEDS TO INFORM GREEN ENERGY DECISIONS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE POKAGON TRIBAL MEMBERS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI | $140K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH POTTAWATOMI INDIANS (GUN LAKE TRIBE) TO ENHANCE CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP THE TRIBE ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE UPDATING AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH GUN LAKE TRIBE'S SOCIAL MEDIA APP, CITIZEN EMAILS, AND THEIR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER. ADDITIONALLY THEY WILL COORDINATE WITH OTHER GUN LAKE TRIBE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, GUN LAKE TRIBE WILL UPDATE AND REVIEW THE GUN LAKE TRIBE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE GUN LAKE TRIBE TRIBAL MEMBERS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIAN | $140K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS TO PROTECT AIR QUALITY THROUGH ENHANCED REGULATORY CAPACITY ON AIR QUALITY ISSUES. LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS AIMS TO PROVIDE INDOOR AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INFORMATION TO TRIBAL CITIZENS AND RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY ISSUES.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE DEVELOPING AIR QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, COLLECTING LEAF LITTERFALL TO ANALYZE FOR MERCURY CONTENT, ATTENDING CONFERENCES ON AIR QUALITY ISSUES, DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS ON AIR QUALITY ISSUES, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBAL CITIZENS ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY ISSUES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FROM THESE ACTIVITIES, THE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS ANTICIPATES CREATING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DOCUMENTS, MEETING AGENDAS, NEWSLETTER ARTICLES, DATA ON LOCAL MERCURY CONCENTRATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY ISSUES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL AIR QUALITY ISSUES, INCREASED AWARENESS AMONG TRIBAL CITIZENS, INCREASED PROTECTION AGAINST POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF POOR INDOOR AIR, AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AIR QUALITY PROJECTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS TRIBAL CITIZENS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND THE TRIBAL NATURAL RESOURCES STAFF. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS | $137K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO DETROIT/WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE POLLUTION IN MICHIGAN THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF BATTERY ELECTRIC MOBILE EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES, VESSELS, CHARGING EQUIPMENT, RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SOLAR ARRAYS TO INITIATE THE TRANSITION TO A ZERO-EMISSION FUTURE FOR THE PORT OF DETROIT AND THE NEARBY LIVERNOIS INTERMODAL. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE ACQUISITION OF A VARIETY OF EQUIPMENT: 4 HEAVY ELECTRIC FORKLIFTS, 2 MEDIUM FORKLIFTS, 6 LIGHT ELECTRIC FORKLIFTS, 1 BOOM LIFT, 1 GATOR, 2 RAIL CAR MOVERS, 1 MOBILE GANTRY CRANE, 2 PATROL BOATS, AND 8 OUTBOARD MOTORS. ADDITIONALLY, DWCPA WILL ACQUIRE CHARGING EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND INSTALL SOLAR AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADES WHERE NEEDED. TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION, DWCPA WILL ORGANIZE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDERS. DWCPA WILL ALSO PRIORITIZE WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AS A PART OF THIS PROJECT. SUBRECIPIENT:SOUTHWEST DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL VISION WILL RECEIVE $534,578 IN FUNDING TO INFORM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND WORKFORCE OF THE UPCOMING DEVELOPMENT PLANS. THIS FUNDING WILL BE ENTIRELY PROVIDED BY LOCAL MATCH FUNDING FROM PARTNERS MICHIGAN CLEAN CITIES WILL RECEIVE $267,289 IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO HELP MICHIGAN BASED COMPANIES MEET THEIR GOALS IN ADOPTING CLEAN TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS. THEY WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE PORT AUTHORITY AND TO EACH OF THE PROJECT PARTNERS AND SMALL FLEET AWARD RECIPIENTS ON THE DRY PORT APPLICATION THROUGHOUT DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION. THIS INCLUDES DEVELOPING SPECIFICATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORTING BID EVALUATION, AND ASSISTING WITH DEPLOYMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE RECEIVING THE AFOREMENTIONED EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLING SOLAR AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, AND AN INFORMATIONAL WORKFORCE GUIDEBOOK. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY, REDUCTIONS IN MOBILE SOURCE POLLUTION, REDUCTIONS IN FUEL USED ANNUALLY, ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARGING/FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE FUTURE DEPLOYMENT OF ZERO-EMISSION TECHNOLOGIES, AND THE SUCCESSFUL CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKFORCE TRAINING. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE DWCPA, SOUTHWEST DETROIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL VISION, MICHIGAN CLEAN CITIES, COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THE PORTS, AND THE OVERALL STATE OF MICHIGAN | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | DETROIT WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY | $21.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO ECOWORKS. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WILL TRANSFORM 20 HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INTO COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS. THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRIFICATION, SOLAR ENERGY/STORAGE, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, AND EV CHARGERS/VEHICLES, THIS PROJECT WILL EQUIP THESE TRUSTED COMMUNITY CENTERS WITH ENDURING ENERGY AUTONOMY, ENABLING THEM TO ALSO PROVIDE THEIR NEIGHBORS SAFETY, SECURITY, AND CONNECTION DURING EXTREME WEATHER, POWER OUTAGES, AND OTHER EMERGENCIES.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RETROFITTING BUILDINGS, ESTABLISHING EV RIDESHARE PROGRAMS TO EXPAND MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, DEPLOYING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS TO MITIGATE FLOODING, IMPLEMENTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR OCCUPATIONS THAT REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS, EDUCATING AND ENGAGING RESIDENTS IN THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE.SUBRECIPIENT:THE STATUTORY PARTNER, MICHIGAN INTERFAITH POWER AND LIGHT, WILL DRIVE THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PORTION OF THE PROJECT. A COLLABORATING ENTITY, SOLAR FAITHFUL, WILL OWN THE SOLAR PANEL AND EV CHARGING STATION CONSTRUCTION PORTION OF THE GRANT. ADDITIONALLY, 20 FIXED AMOUNT SUBAWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO FOOD PANTRIES AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, ATTACHED TO HOUSES OF WORSHIP, TO ENGAGE CLERGY, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF IMPERMEABLE SURFACES WITH VEGETATION AND PERMEABLE PAVEMENT; 30 EVS DEPLOYED AT 20 SITES; REPLACEMENT OF NATURAL-GAS-FUELED EQUIPMENT WITH ELECTRIC MODELS; SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS INSTALLED; ON-THE-JOB TRAINING FOR 40 DETROITERS; AND ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENTS TO COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED RESILIENCE TO EXTREME WEATHER; REDUCED BUILDING FLOODING; REDUCED AIR POLLUTION FROM TRANSPORTATION; DECREASED UTILITY BILLS; IMPROVED INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY; INCREASED WAGES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; DECREASED INCIDENCE OF ASTHMA SYMPTOMS FOR DETROIT RESIDENTS; REDUCED EXPOSURE TO MOLD AND OTHER CO-POLLUTANT EMISSIONS; INCREASED PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LITERACY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | ECOWORKS | $20.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COMMISSION. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WILL: TRANSFORM THE BOBO BRAZIL COMMUNITY CENTER AND GARDEN HOUSE INTO RESILIENCE HUBS WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMMING; DEVELOP A SERIES OF LINKED MICROGRIDS TO PROVIDE CLEAN, RELIABLE, COMMUNITY-OWNED ENERGY TO RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS, PROVIDE GRANTS FOR HOME ENERGY AUDITS, WEATHERIZATION, ELECTRIFICATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS, OFFER TRAINING IN GREEN CONSTRUCTION AND CLEAN ENERGY CAREERS, TARGETING LOCAL CONTRACTORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND ESTABLISH A MOBILE RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH AN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE WASTE AND ILLEGAL DUMPING. ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL COMPLETE FIVE ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDES: 1. COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS: TRANSFORM THE BOBO BRAZIL COMMUNITY CENTER AND GARDEN HOUSE INTO RESILIENCE HUBS WITH ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROGRAMMING. 2. FIRST-PHASE PILOT OF MICROGRID STRATEGY: AS A CENTERPIECE OF ITS LONG-TERM VISION, BH PLANS TO DEVELOP A SERIES OF LINKED MICROGRIDS TO PROVIDE CLEAN, RELIABLE, COMMUNITY-OWNED ENERGY TO RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS. TO PILOT THE FIRST PHASE OF THAT LONG-RANGE PLAN, THE CITY WILL DEPLOY CCG FUNDS TO CREATE OF A CLUSTERED SOLAR-ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CENTERED AT THE BOBO BRAZIL COMMUNITY CENTER AND RADIATING OUTWARD TO ADJACENT HOMES AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGS. EACH OF THE CLUSTER'S 92 SOLAR INSTALLATIONS WILL COME WITH DEMAND-RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL ENABLE IT TO INTERACT IN SOPHISTICATED WAYS WITH THE CURRENT POWER GRID AND SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATE WITH THE MICROGRID THAT BH ENVISIONS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S FUTURE. 3. HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES: PROVIDE GRANTS FOR HOME ENERGY AUDITS, WEATHERIZATION, ELECTRIFICATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS. 4. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: OFFER TRAINING IN GREEN CONSTRUCTION AND CLEAN ENERGY CAREERS, TARGETING LOCAL CONTRACTORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 5. COMMUNITY RECYCLING PROGRAM: ESTABLISH A MOBILE RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH AN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE WASTE AND ILLEGAL DUMPING.SUBRECIPIENT:THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR IS GOING TO REHABILITATE THE BOBO BRAZIL COMMUNITY CENTER AND BUILD A MICROGRID PILOT. THE BENTON HARBOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BHCDC) WILL TRANSFORM A LARGE HOUSE INTO THE GARDEN HOUSE RESILIENCE HUB TO BE A MODEL OF AN ELECTRIFIED HOUSE. ADDITIONALLY, BHCDC WILL DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE HOMEOWNER GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDING HOME ENERGY AUDITS AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS. THE PROGRAM WILL SUPPORT ELECTRIFICATION, WEATHERIZATION, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES AND IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY. BHCDC AND THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR WILL PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH HIGH QUALITY, LONG-TERM CAREER PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABLE JOBS THAT HELP REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS. LET US REST WILL ESTABLISH A MOBILE RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH AN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE WASTE AND ILLEGAL DUMPING. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE RENOVATING TWO COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS AND PROVIDING EVENT ATTENDANCE, CO-HOSTING AT 4 PROGRAM PER YEAR ON CLIMATE RESILIENCE, HOST 4 WORKSHOPS ON BASIC HOME MAINTENANCE, CONDUCT 30 HOME ENERGY AUDITS, CONDUCT 3 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WITH 60% OF TRAINEES COMPLETING THEIR RESPECTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM, AND HAVE QUARTERLY REPORTS ON RECYCLING THAT WAS DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCLUDE REDUCING POLLUTION, IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH, AND BOLSTERING COMMUNITY STRENGTH BY ENSURING RESIDENTS BENEFIT DIRECTLY FROM THE INVESTMENTS. THE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS WILL PROVIDE SAFE GATHERING SPACES, INCREASE SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY AND SUPPORT RESIDENTS DURING CLIMATE-CHANGE-INDUCED EVENTS. THE PILOT MICROGRID STRATEGY WILL ENHANCE ENERGY RESILIENCE TO MITIGATE | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COMMISSION | $20.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO KALAMAZOO COUNTY GOVERNMENT. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, VULNERABILITY TO CLIMATE RISKS, AND AMELIORATING AIR POLLUTION IN THE TARGET AREA. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLIMATE RESILIENCY HUBS AND ENERGY EFFICIENT RESILIENT HOUSING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND AIR QUALITY MONITORING. SUBRECIPIENT:THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH SUBAWARDS: HOME ENERGY AUDITS AND SUBSEQUENT WEATHERIZATION UPGRADES, COMMUNITY RESILIENCY HUB DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING, AND INCREASED AIR MONITORING. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE HOME ENERGY AUDITS AND SUBSEQUENT WEATHERIZATION UPGRADES, COMMUNITY RESILIENCY HUB DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING, AND INCREASED AIR MONITORING. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE LOWER CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY, ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESILIENCY HUBS, INCREASED COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS, INCREASED LITERACY ON GREEN INDUSTRY JOBS, AND INCREASED PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH LITERACY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | KALAMAZOO COUNTY BOARD-COMMS | $18.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 105 PROGRAM INCLUDE: 1) IMPLEMENT NATIONAL PRIORITIES AS DEFINED IN EPA NATIONAL GUIDANCE AND CONSISTENT WITH EPA'S STRATEGIC PLAN; 2) ACTIONS MANDATED BY STATUTE OR REGULATION; 3) PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DELEGATED TO THE STATE FOR WHICH EPA PROVIDES SECTION 105 GRANT FUNDING. A CONTINUING PROGRAM TYPICALLY INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, SUCH ACTIVITIES AS: ANALYSIS AND PLANNING FOR ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS; CONTROL STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION; REDUCTION OF RISKS FROM HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS; AIR QUALITY MONITORING; AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND SOURCE MODELING; INVENTORY OF EMISSIONS; REGULATION DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION; NON-TITLE V RELATED PERMITTING AND ENFORCEMENT; PUBLIC OUTREACH; STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; AIR POLLUTION DATA ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT; AIR CROSS-MEDIA ANALYSIS AND CONTROL; AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION ACTIVITIES; AND OTHER INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO POLLUTION REDUCTION INCLUDING ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AND MARKET-BASED (ALLOWANCE AND TRADING) PROGRAMS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NAAQS AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE AND EMERGING THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM AIR POLLUTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE MICHIGAN RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $10.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY IN ITS EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 105 PROGRAM INCLUDING: 1) TO IMPLEMENT NATIONAL PRIORITIES AS DEFINED IN EPA NATIONAL GUIDANCE AND CONSISTENT WITH EPA'S STRATEGIC PLAN; 2) ACTIONS MANDATED BY STATUTE OR REGULATION; 3) PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DELEGATED TO THE RECIPIENT STATE FOR WHICH EPA PROVIDES SECTION 105 GRANT FUNDING. A CONTINUING PROGRAM TYPICALLY INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, SUCH ACTIVITIES AS: ANALYSIS AND PLANNING FOR ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS); CONTROL STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION; REDUCTION OF RISKS FROM HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS; AIR QUALITY MONITORING; NON-TITLE V RELATED PERMITTING AND ENFORCEMENT; PUBLIC OUTREACH; STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; AIR POLLUTION DATA ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF (NAAQS) AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE AND EMERGING THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM AIR POLLUTION (CAA 105(A)). INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE MICHIGAN RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $9.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES THROUGH THE SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL EMPLOYMENT (SEE) PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL EMPLOYMENT (SEE) PROGRAM ENROLLEES WILL WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION AND AIR QUALITY, NATIONAL VEHICLE AND FUEL EMISSIONS LABORATORY OAR/OTAQ/NVEL, ANN ARBOR, MI.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE FOR THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE SEE ENROLLEES TO ASSIST THE EPA IN MEETING ITS MISSION. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE PUBLIC AND THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATION, THE CENTER FOR WORKFORCE INCLUSION, INC. THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | CWI WORKS, INC | $8.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT TO LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS AGREEMENT IS TO REPLACE EXISTING SCHOOL BUSES WITH ZERO EMISSION SCHOOL BUSES. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REPLACING 15 DIESEL BUSES WITH ZERO EMISSION BUSES AND ASSOCIATED LEVEL 2 CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. THE NEW SCHOOL BUSES WILL SERVE THE LANSING PSD. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF 15 DIESEL BUSES WITH 15 ZERO EMISSION BUSES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. ROUGHLY 37% OF STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT WILL BE TRANSPORTED USING THE NEW ZERO EMISSION BUSES. TRAININGS FOR RELEVANT STAFF AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH WILL HAPPEN AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF 15 DIESEL SCHOOL BUSSES WITH 15 ZERO EMISSION BUSES ALONG WITH THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF 2-3 LEVEL 2 CHARGERS AND RESPECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF LANSING, MI, SCHOOL CHILDREN, AND OTHERS THAT RIDE OR WORK ON THE SCHOOL BUSES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT | $5.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT TO SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PONTIAC. THIS AGREEMENT IS TO REPLACE EXISTING SCHOOL BUSES WITH ZERO EMISSION SCHOOL BUSES. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REPLACING 15 DIESEL BUSES WITH ZERO EMISSION BUSES DIRECT CURRENT LEVEL 2 CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. THE NEW SCHOOL BUSES WILL SERVE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF PONTIAC. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF 15 DIESEL BUSES WITH 15 ZERO EMISSION BUSES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, AND DRIVERS WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IN COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THE BUSES OPERATE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF 15 DIESEL SCHOOL BUSSES WITH 15 ZERO EMISSION BUSES ALONG WITH THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF 8 LEVEL 2 CHARGERS AND RESPECTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF PONTIAC, MI, SCHOOL CHILDREN, AND OTHERS THAT RIDE OR WORK ON THE SCHOOL BUSES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CITY OF PONTIAC | $5.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY TO REPLACE IN-USE, NON-ZERO-EMISSION HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES WITH NEW ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN EPA REGION 5. THE RECIPIENT WILL REPLACE 15 ELIGIBLE VEHICLES WITH COMPARABLE, ELIGIBLE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES UNDER THE VOCATIONAL VEHICLES SUB-PROGRAM, RESULTING IN CLEANER AIR AND IMPROVED HEALTH FOR MACOMB, OAKLAND, AND WAYNE COUNTIES IN MICHIGAN. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REPLACING ELIGIBLE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CLASS 7 VEHICLES WITH ELIGIBLE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES; PURCHASING, INSTALLING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING CHARGING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN THE NEW ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES; AND PROVIDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE, CHARGING, AND OPERATION OF THE NEW ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.SUBRECIPIENT:THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY IS SUBAWARDING FUNDS THROUGH THEIR OWN GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF 15 CLASS 7 CONVENTIONAL DIESEL RECYCLING TRUCKS WITH ZERO EMISSION BATTERY ELECTRIC TRUCKS AND ASSOCIATED CHARGING EQUIPMENT. THEY PLAN TO RELEASE THEIR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND SOLICIT APPLICATIONS FROM ELIGIBLE SUBRECIPIENTS WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF THEIR PROJECT PERIOD. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPLACING 15 EXISTING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CLASS 7 VEHICLES WITH ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES, INSTALLING 15 DC FAST CHARGING UNITS, TRAINING OF DRIVERS AND TECHNICIANS, AND ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, DECREASED DAILY EXPOSURE TO EMISSIONS FOR DRIVERS AND OPERATORS, JOB CREATION, AGENCY-WIDE SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSITION TO A FULL ELECTRIC FLEET, AND INCREASED AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS, WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IN COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THE VEHICLES OPERATE. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $4.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SOUTHWEST DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL VISION. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPLACE ONE LEGACY-DIESEL POWERED MARINE TUGBOAT WITH A TIER 3 DIESEL MARINE ENGINE OPERATING ON THE DETROIT RIVER AND 57 LEGACY DIESEL-POWERED VEHICLES OPERATING ON-ROAD WITH NEW DIESEL TRUCKS MEETING U.S. EPA EMISSION STANDARDS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RETIRING AND REPLACING 58 DIESEL ENGINES WITH NEWER DIESEL ENGINES, ISSUING PRESS RELEASES AT PROJECT START AS MAJOR MILESTONES ARE MET, MAINTAINING A CURRENT AND POTENTIAL FLEET PARTNER DATABASE AND COMMUNICATING ADDITIONAL FLEET AND OTHER DECARBONIZATION RESOURCES, ISSUING PRE AND POST PROJECT SURVEYS TO PROJECT PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND (INCLUDING THE FLEET SECTOR) HAVING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DIESEL EMISSIONS AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN, CULTIVATION OF FUTURE PROJECT PARTNERS, STAKEHOLDERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND CITY OFFICIALS RECOGNIZING IMPROVEMENTS IN RELEVANT HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO REDUCED EXPOSURE TO DIESEL EMISSIONS. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPLACING 57 PRE AND POST 2007 ON-ROAD DIESEL VEHICLES WITH NEW DIESEL AND PROPANE-POWERED VEHICLES AND ONE MARINE VESSEL TUGBOAT WITH A NEW DIESEL MARINE TUG VESSEL POWERED BY BIODIESEL. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE LIVING AND WORKING NEAR THE PROJECT LOCATIONS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | SOUTHWEST DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL VISION PROJECT | $3.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO THE DETROIT WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL CREATE A PORT-WIDE EMISSION REDUCTIONS STUDY, INVENTORY VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, VESSELS, AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY LOCATED WITHIN AND SERVING THE PORT OF DETROIT, AND COLLABORATE AND COMMUNICATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOP PLANS FOR A ZERO-EMISSIONS POWER BARGE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 6 MEGAWATTS OF CLEAN ELECTRICITY FOR CARGO SHIPS WHILE UNLOADING INSTEAD OF USING DIESEL FUEL; DEVELOP PLANS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF CLEAN HYDROGEN PORT EQUIPMENT AND TRUCKS; AND PLAN FOR CLEAN ENERGY JOBS FOR DETROIT RESIDENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:SOUTHWEST DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL VISION AND MICHIGAN CLEAN CITIES WILL DEVELOP AN INNOVATIVE PLAN FOR ZERO EMISSION HYDROGEN FUELING FOR MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AT PORT RELATED FACILITIES SUPPORTING KEY FREIGHT CORRIDORS. THE AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING WILL DEVELOP PLANS, ESTIMATE COSTS AND REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING A ZERO- EMISSIONS BARGE TO PROVIDE BETWEEN 6 TO 15 MW OF CLEAN ELECTRICITY (FROM HYDROGEN OR GREEN METHANOL) FOR CARGO SHIPS UNLOADING WITHIN THE PORT OF DETROIT. THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S MARINE ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REGARDING THIS PORTION OF THE PROJECT. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CREATING PUBLICLY AVAILABLE REPORTS SUMMARIZING RESULTS OF PLANNING ACTIVITIES, FORMING AN EQUITY CENTERED ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND FINALIZING CLEAN JOBS FOR DETROIT PORTS REGION PLAN. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF PURSUING THE POWER BARGE CONCEPT FOR ADDRESSING CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM CARGO SHIPS WHILE DOCKED AND UNLOADING IN THE PORT OF DETROIT, INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE POTENTIAL FOR GREEN HYDROGEN FUEL TO REPLACE DIESEL IN PORT OPERATIONS, INCREASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT, INCREASED STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN PORT PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING IMPACTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND PORTS EMPLOYEES HAVING INPUT AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THEIR ROLES MAY EVOLVE WITH CHANGING PRIORITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE DETROIT WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY MICHIGAN CLEAN CITIES, SOUTHWEST DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL VISION, AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, THE CITY OF DETROIT, WAYNE COUNTY, AND THE COMMUNITIES IN MICHIGAN SURROUNDING THE PORT. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | DETROIT WAYNE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATE WIDE MICHIGAN CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM, LAUNCH ENGAGEMENT PROCESSES TO OBTAIN PORT COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS INPUT ON COMMUNITY, CLIMATE, AND AIR QUALITY PLANNING NEEDS, AND ENGAGE COMMUNITIES, PORTS AND PORT WORKERS ON CLIMATE AND AIR QUALITY PLANNING ACTIVITIES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE MICHIGAN CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM, CREATING THE MICPP NETWORK TO SUPPORT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION, AND COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS.SUBRECIPIENT:EGLE'S OFFICE OF GREAT LAKES WILL CREATE AND ADMINISTER A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO MICHIGAN PORTS AND PORTS COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED DECARBONIZATION AND RESILIENCY PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT, COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, WORKFORCE PLANNING ANALYSIS, EMISSIONS INVENTORY, ANALYSIS, AND ACCOUNTING PRACTICES, DEVELOPMENT OF GHG REDUCTION TARGETS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES PER THE EPA CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DEVELOPING DECARBONIZATION AND RESILIENCY PLANS, EMISSION INVENTORIES AND REDUCTION PLANS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PORTS AND PORT COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, UNDERSTANDING THE LEVEL OF INTERESTED FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STAKEHOLDERS, AND CREATING A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MICPP FINAL REPORT WITH DETAILS AND RESULTS OF THE PROGRAM AND PORT PLANNING ACTIVITIES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE DEVELOPING A MEANS TO TRACK AND IMPLEMENT FUTURE EMISSION REDUCTION AND RESILIENCY MEASURES, EXPANDING AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF POLLUTION PREVENTION STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE EMISSIONS AND INCREASE RESILIENCY, INCREASING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT, RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT MARITIME WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT DECARBONIZATION ACTIVITIES, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY-BASED DECARBONIZATION AND RESILIENCY PLANS THAT REDUCE EMISSIONS AND ADDRESS WORKFORCE NEEDS, AND INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN MICPP AND PORT COMMUNITY PLANNING ACTIVITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE EGLE, MICHIGAN PORTS, AND COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING THE PORTS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO MAINTAIN FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM2.5) MONITORING NETWORKS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED DATA ON AMBIENT AIR CONCENTRATIONS OF PM2.5 AS WELL AS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PRECURSORS. DATA WILL BE USED FOR: (1) PROVIDING AIR POLLUTION DATA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A TIMELY MANNER, (2) PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) COMPARISONS, (3) DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, (4) ASSESSMENTS OF REGIONAL HAZE, AND (5) ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH STUDIES AND OTHER AMBIENT AEROSOL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. THE PM2.5 MONITORING NETWORK DESIGN ADDRESSES THESE FOUR PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SITING AND INSTRUMENTATION STRATEGIES. ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT WILL COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND SUBMIT RESULTS TO EPA'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY DATABASE. OUTCOMES: THE ANTICIPATED SHORT-TERM OUTCOME FOR THIS PROJECT IS AN INCREASE IN THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF PM2.5 IN THE AMBIENT AIR. THE LONG-TERM OUTCOME, THROUGH THE EVENTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE STATE'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, IS REDUCED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PM2.5 NAAQS AS SET FORTH IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES; DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE STATE RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED RISK OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS. SUBRECIPIENT: NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $2.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY'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 KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY AND THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING CAPACITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS, PRESERVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT, ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT TREATMENT AS A STATE PROGRAM FOR AIR QUALITY AND THE MANAGEMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION IN THE COMMUNITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. SPECIFICALLY, KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT TREATMENT AS A STATE PROGRAM, AND AN EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY | $1.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO MAINTAIN FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM2.5) MONITORING NETWORKS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED DATA ON AMBIENT AIR CONCENTRATIONS OF PM2.5 AS WELL AS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PRECURSORS. DATA WILL BE USED FOR: (1) PROVIDING AIR POLLUTION DATA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A TIMELY MANNER, (2) PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) COMPARISONS, (3) DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, (4) ASSESSMENTS OF REGIONAL HAZE, AND (5) ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH STUDIES AND OTHER AMBIENT AEROSOL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. THE PM2.5 MONITORING NETWORK DESIGN ADDRESSES THESE FOUR PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SITING AND INSTRUMENTATION STRATEGIES.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND SUBMIT RESULTS TO EPA'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY DATABASE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED SHORT-TERM OUTCOME FOR THIS PROJECT IS AN INCREASE IN THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF PM2.5 IN THE AMBIENT AIR. THE LONG-TERM OUTCOME, THROUGH THE EVENTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE STATE'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, IS REDUCED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PM2.5 NAAQS AS SET FORTH IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE STATE RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED RISK OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $1.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY FOR THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THEIR AIR MONITORING ACTIVITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPROVE AND ENHANCE MICHIGAN'S AIR MONITORING NETWORK THROUGH UPGRADING EQUIPMENT AT MULTIPLE AIR MONITORING SITES AND AS WELL AS ESTABLISHING A NEW SITE IN A NON-ATTAINMENT AREA. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PURCHASING MULTIPLE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SENSORS AND EQUIPMENT TO MEASURE LEVELS OF CARBONYL, VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, CARBON MONOXIDE, SULFUR DIOXIDE, BLACK CARBON, AND OZONE. ADDITIONALLY, A NEW PARTICULATE MATTER 2.5 AIR MONITORING SITE WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN LANSING, MI. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE DEPLOYMENT OF ROUGHLY 40 NEW UNITS OF EQUIPMENT USED TO MEASURE AIR POLLUTION AND THE INSTALLATION OF ONE NEW MULTI POLLUTANT AIR MONITORING SITE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES MONITORED FOR AIR QUALITY, INCREASED SUSTAINABILITY OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING NETWORKS, AND INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF MICHIGAN, SPECIFICALLY THOSE LOCATED NEAR THE AIR MONITORING SITES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $1.5M | — |
| THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, GREAT LAKES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT WILL CONSTRUCT AND MONITOR CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT CAPPING AND HABITAT RESTORATION TEST PLOTS TO DETERMINE THE POTENTIAL TO IMPROVE THE DENSITY AND DIVERSITY OF THE TORCH LAKE BENTHIC COMMUNITY AND ADDRESS TWO BENEFICIAL USE IMPAIRMENTS (BUIS) IN THE TORCH LAKE AREA OF CONCERN: RESTRICTIONS ON FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSUMPTION AND DEGRADATION OF BENTHOS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY (EGLE) TO SUPPORT THEIR DERA PROGRAM TO REDUCE DIRECT DIESEL EMISSIONS AND INCREASE LOCAL ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REPLACING OLD VEHICLES, ENGINES, AND EQUIPMENT WITH ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT, FOCUSING ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLEETS, RECYCLING VEHICLES, COMPOST AND FOOD WASTE RECOVERY VEHICLES, AGRICULTURE, AND IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT.SUBRECIPIENT:EGLE WILL ISSUE SUBAWARDS TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 8 CLASS 8 DIESEL VEHICLES FOR ELIGIBLE ZERO-TAILPIPE EMISSION VEHICLES.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED SUBAWARDS, NUMBER OF REPLACED OR RETROFITTED ENGINES/VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT, COMPLETED BASELINE MOBILE SOURCE EMISSION INVENTORY FOR PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) 2.5 AND/OR NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX), DISSEMINATION OF PROJECT/TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION VIA LISTSERVS, WEBSITES, CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, AND OTHER OUTREACH EVENTS, PROGRESS REPORTS AND THE FINAL REPORT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, SPECIFICALLY WHERE THERE IS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION LIVING IN PM2.5 AND OZONE NONATTAINMENT AREAS; AND THE PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NOX AND DIESEL PM EMISSIONS FROM MOBILE SOURCES IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE REGION. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $1.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE GOAL IS TO ANALYZE IMPACTS OF CURRENT ENERGY SYSTEMS AND PATHWAYS FOR ENERGY TRANSITIONS THAT ENHANCE WELL-BEING THROUGH IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND ENERGY JUSTICE OUTCOMES WITH A FOCUS ON UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING A TRIBAL NATION AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, IN A FOREST-DEPENDENT REGION IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN.ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT WILL: 1) QUANTIFY THE IMPACTS OF WOOD, PAPER, PLASTICS, AND TIRE-DERIVED FUELS (WPPT) ENERGY GENERATION IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AT THE HOUSEHOLD AND COMMUNITY SCALE AND OF AIR QUALITY AFFECTING HUMAN HEALTH; 2) EVALUATE THE IMPACTS AND POTENTIAL TRANSITION DRIVERS ASSOCIATED WITH LOCAL USE OF FUELWOOD ALONG WITH IMPROVED VENTILATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPTIONS; AND 3) ASSESS THE POTENTIAL DECARBONIZATION OF THE ELECTRIC POWER SECTOR TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC BENEFITS AND SECURE ACCESS TO ENERGY SERVICES IN WAYS THAT ENHANCE THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR AS WELL AS COMMUNITY AND HOUSEHOLD WELL-BEING IN TERMS OF AIR QUALITY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENERGY JUSTICE.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDEE CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY RESEARCH AND RESIDENTIAL ENERGY AUDIT AND ENERGY ASSESSMENTS. ($135,000)OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ANNUAL AND FINAL RESEARCH REPORTS. OTHER EXPECTED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPORTS AND JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS DOCUMENTING RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF: 1) THE AIR QUALITY IMPACTS OF WPPT ENERGY PRODUCTION FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES; 2) IMPACTS OF CURRENT ENERGY SERVICES PROVISION ON INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND POTENTIAL DRIVERS TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND USE OF WOOD PRODUCTS IN WAYS THAT DO NOT HAVE NEGATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS; AND 3) POTENTIAL DRIVERS OF A TRANSITION IN FOREST PRODUCT USE THAT CAN SUPPORT JUST ENERGY SERVICES ACCESS AS WELL AS ECONOMIC WELL-BEING FOR HOUSEHOLDS, COMMUNITIES, AND INDUSTRIES THAT ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE RURAL COMMUNITIES AND TRIBAL NATIONS IN FOREST DEPENDENT AREAS IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION AS RESEARCHERS WORKING WITH SIMILAR COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH LARGE-SCALE CHANGES IN THE ENERGY SYSTEMS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY | $1.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE (SCIT) 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 SCIT AND EPA. THIS ACTION PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS TO THE TRIBE'S GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP), CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) SECTION 106 PROGRAM, CWA SECTION 319 PROGRAM, AND BROWNFIELDS 128(A) PROGRAM. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, SCIT WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISH AND ENHANCE THE SITE RESPONSE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF A BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM, AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY, AND WATER QUALITY. THROUGH WORK WITH EPA, THE SCIT PLANS TO MONITOR, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS TO BETTER MANAGE RESERVATION WATERS AND OTHER INTERRELATED RESOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF SCIT. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO GRAND VALLEY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL (GVMC) TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL CLIMATE MITIGATION PLAN TO ADDRESS GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION MEASURES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE METROPOLITAN AREA AND TO CONDUCT MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND COORDINATE WITH GEOGRAPHICALLY PROXIMATE TRIBES AS APPROPRIATE. THE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; ENHANCED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT; IMPROVED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY; HEALTH BENEFITS ACHIEVED, AND OTHERS. ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). GVMC WILL SEEK TO INTEGRATE STAKEHOLDER GROUPS AND INVOLVE THE PUBLIC IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE GRANT PROCESS. GVMC WILL COLLABORATE AND COORDINATE WITH ENTITIES AND OTHER APPROPRIATE AGENCIES INCLUDING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY (EGLE), THE CITY OF GRAND RAPID'S CLIMATE ADVISORY TEAMS, TRIBES, INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION (SUCH AS GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN), AND NONPROFITS (SUCH AS THE WEST MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL, THE COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, WEST MICHIGAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS FORUM, AND WEST MICHIGAN CLEAN AIR COALITION). GVMC'S EXISTING PARTNERSHIPS WILL BE ENGAGED TO CREATE AND/OR EXPAND INTERAGENCY WORKGROUPS/CLIMATE ACTION TEAMS; A SHARED ELECTRONIC REPOSITORY FOR RELEVANT CLIMATE MATERIALS, RESEARCH, DRAFT PLANS, AND MEETING SCHEDULES. LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (LIDAC) IN THE GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD MSA WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND GIVEN SPECIAL PRIORITY USING THE EPA'S JUSTICE40, MICHIGAN'S ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SCREENING TOOL (MIEJSCREEN), AND OTHER TOOLS. GVMC PLANS TO FORM A LIDAC CLIMATE ACTION TEAM COMPOSED OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WILL INFORM THE PLANNING PROCESS OF THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBGRANTS WILL SUPPORT REGIONAL PLANNING BY COMPENSATING FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST WITH RECRUITING ATTENDEES FOR WORKSHOPS AND PROVIDING INPUT TO THE PLANS. OUTCOMES:THREE KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD; AND A STATUS REPORT, DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO- POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS-KENTWOOD METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA AS WELL AS THE LIDAC COMMUNITIES WITHIN THIS AREA. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | GRAND VALLEY METRO COUNCIL | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY'S (BMIC) 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 BMIC AND EPA. THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE TRIBE'S GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP), CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) SECTION 106 PROGRAM, AND CWA SECTION 319 PROGRAM. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY,ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, BMIC WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. THROUGH WORK WITH EPA, BMIC PLANS TO MONITOR, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS TO BETTER MANAGE RESERVATION WATERS AND OTHER INTERRELATED RESOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF BMIC. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY | $890K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY TO ASSIST WITH NECESSARY DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF ADEQUATE MONITORING PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION OR IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED DATA ON AMBIENT AIR CONCENTRATIONS OF PM2.5 AS WELL AS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PRECURSORS. DATA WILL BE USED FOR: (1) PROVIDING AIR POLLUTION DATA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A TIMELY MANNER, (2) PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS COMPARISONS, AND (3) DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS. THE PM2.5 MONITORING NETWORK DESIGN ADDRESSES THESE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SITING AND INSTRUMENTATION STRATEGIES. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND SUBMIT RESULTS TO U.S. EPA'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY DATABASE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED SHORT-TERM OUTCOME FOR THIS PROJECT IS AN INCREASE IN THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF PM2.5 IN THE AMBIENT AIR. THE LONG-TERM OUTCOME THROUGH THE EVENTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE STATE'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, IS REDUCED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PM2.5 NAAQS AS SET FORTH IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE RESIDENTS OF MICHIGAN. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $859K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI (GUN LAKE TRIBE) 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 GUN LAKE TRIBE AND THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE MANAGEMENT OF A POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM, MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING CAPACITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS UNDER THE CERCLA 128(A) PROGRAM, ADDRESSING AIR QUALITY CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND IMPLEMENT A TRIBAL SURFACE WATER QUALITY PROGRAM THAT PROTECTS AND MAINTAINS TRIBAL SURFACE WATER RESOURCES FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. SPECIFICALLY, THE GUN LAKE TRIBE WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE GUN LAKE TRIBE. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIAN | $828K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS (POKAGON) 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 POKAGON AND EPA. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, POKAGON BAND WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. THROUGH WORK WITH EPA, THE POKAGON PLANS TO MONITOR, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS TO BETTER MANAGE RESERVATION WATERS AND OTHER INTERRELATED RESOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF POKAGON. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI | $819K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY (MEGLE). THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO RESEARCH AND MODEL VARIOUS AIR POLLUTANTS AROUND MICHIGAN, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND LOW-INCOME AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE APPLYING A PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) TO SHOW INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES VISUALLY AND 3 DIMENSIONALLY, THEIR EMISSION SOURCES, EMISSIONS DATA, AND PERMIT INFORMATION. THERE WILL ALSO BE A CONTINUATION OF ANALYSIS OF DATA COLLECTED DURING THE MICHIGAN-ONTARIO OZONE SOURCE EXPERIMENT (MOOSE) TO ACCELERATE STUDIES ON CAUSES, EFFECTS, EXTENT, PREVENTION, AND CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION. THE GRANTEE WILL MODEL, INVESTIGATE, SAMPLE AND DEVELOP RESOURCES ON AIR POLLUTION FOR VARIOUS SPECIFIC POLLUTANTS SUCH AS PM2.5, ALDEHYDES, METHANE, CARBONYLS, AND VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS. LASTLY, THEY WILL BE ESTABLISHING A NEW AIR MONITORING SITE IN AN EJ COMMUNITY IN NORTH DETROIT.SUBRECIPIENT:MEGLE WILL BE AWARDING SUBAWARDS TO MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PILOT GIS SYSTEM TO VISUALLY AND THREE DIMENSIONALLY SHOW EMISSIONS IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS, MODELING OF AIR POLLUTION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRIAL SITES, AND INVESTIGATING METHODS FOR THE CONTROL OF OZONE PRECURSORS, AIR TOXICS, AND GREENHOUSE GASES. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FOUR SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS, INCLUDING A FINAL PROJECT REPORT, STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE OZONE ATTAINMENT, MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE, AND REDUCE AIR TOXICS EXPOSURE IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. DATA WILL BE REVIEWED, VALIDATED, AND REPORTED TO THE EPA'S AIR QUALITY SYSTEM DATABASE ON THE SAME QUARTERLY SCHEDULE AS THE CRITERIA POLLUTANT DATA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED ACCESS TO INDUSTRIAL FACILITY INFORMATION FOR AIR QUALITY DIVISION STAFF AND THE PUBLIC, UTILIZE COLLECTED DATA TO FURTHER EVALUATE CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF FUTURE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (SIP) DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVED DECISION-MAKING BASED ON INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF POLLUTION SOURCES AND EMISSIONS INVENTORIES, IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF AIR TOXICS, OZONE, AND PM2.5, EVALUATE POTENTIAL HEALTH IMPACTS, AND INCREASE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNING TO MEET THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE ENTIRETY OF THE POPULATION OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WITH SPECIFIC TARGETS TOWARD EJ COMMUNITIES IN DETROIT, MI. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $673K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS (LTBB) 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 LTBB AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE TRIBE'S GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP), CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) SECTION 106 PROGRAM, BROWNFIELDS 128(A) PROGRAM, AND CWA SECTION 319 PROGRAM. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AIR QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY. .ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, LTBB WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISH AND ENHANCE THE SITE RESPONSE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF A BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM, AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY. THIS INCLUDES PLANNING, DEVELOPING, AND ESTABLISHING THE ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, LEGAL, ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO ASSUME AND IMPLEMENT EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS THROUGH DELEGATION, CERTIFICATION, APPROVAL AND/OR AUTHORIZATION. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY BANDS OF ODAWA INDIANS | $651K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE CENTERS PROVIDE WEB-BASED USER FRIENDLY 'FIRST-STOP-SHOPS' WHERE REGULATED ENTITIES CAN FIND COMPREHENSIVE, EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND INFORMATION PRE-PACKAGED TO FIT THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS. THE GRANTEE WILL PARTNER WITH EPA, INDUSTRY GROUPS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CENTER PROGRAM. THE GRANTEE WILL MAINTAIN A WEB PORTAL FOR ALL CENTERS, SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WEB-BASED TOOLS TO SUPPORT THE UNDERSTANDING OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS, AND SEEK EFFECTIVE APPROACHES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO MAINTAIN THE CENTERS.ACTIVITIES:THE ASSISTANCE CENTERS PROGRAM IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF OECA'S ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE ROLE AT EPA. THE CENTERS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPLIANCE INFORMATION TARGETED TO SPECIFIC INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS VIA 11 CENTERS/PORTALS AND IT HELPS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS BY MEANS OF 20+ STATE RESOURCE LOCATORS FOR SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS. THE CENTERS COVER A RANGE OF BUSINESSES, INCLUDING MANY SMALL INDUSTRIAL SHOPS. THE STATE RESOURCE LOCATORS COVER A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND RELATED ISSUES AND ARE APPLICABLE ACROSS ALL SECTORS, NOT JUST THOSE COVERED BY THE CENTERS. ALL CENTERS PROGRAM RESOURCES ARE ACCESSIBLE FROM A SINGLE GATEWAY, COMPLIANCEASSISTANCE.NET. OUR MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR THE CENTERS PROGRAM OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING TASKS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EPA'S STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES CORE OBJECTIVES - ESTABLISH CORE TEAM - CREATE A FY24-FY28 CENTERS PLAN WITH GOALS THAT ARE BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS (OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES) AND A TRACKING SYSTEM - MAINTAIN CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH EPA OECA AND PROGRAM OFFICES - MAINTAIN EXISTING PARTNERSHIPS AND ESTABLISH NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH ASSOCIATIONS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, STATE AGENCIES, FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES AND OTHER POTENTIAL STAKEHOLDERS - PROMOTE AWARENESS AND USE OF CENTERS - MAINTAIN/UPDATE CENTERS, SRLS AND CENTER GATEWAY - ASSIST WITH TACKLING THE CLIMATE CRISIS - MOBILE DEVICE CONSIDERATIONS SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES. NCMS HAS SELECTED OUTPUTS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL AND CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN THE GRANT'S BUDGET WITHOUT IMPACTING THE PLANNED COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES. NCMS WILL REPORT QUARTERLY ON PROGRESS FOR EACH OUTCOME UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. TABLES 3 AND 4 LIST OUR OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES, GOALS, AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA THAT WILL BE USED TO GUIDE AND MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THE GRANT. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE FURTHER EXPLAINED AS FOLLOWS. OUR EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN DIRECT EVIDENCE OF IMPROVED PRACTICES RESULTING FROM INFORMATION GATHERED FROM CENTERS PROGRAM SITES, AS USERS DO NOT TEND TO VOLUNTEER WHETHER THEY WERE NON-COMPLIANT AND BECAME COMPLIANT BECAUSE OF VISITING AND OBTAINING COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FROM THE SITE(S). ADDITIONALLY, A DIRECT MEASURE OF WHETHER THE ENVIRONMENT HAS IMPROVED THROUGH THE INFORMATION SHARING PROCESS PROVIDED BY THE CENTERS, WHILE THEORETICALLY POSSIBLE, WOULD BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN DUE TO COST AND LIMITED SAMPLE SIZE. HOWEVER, WE HAVE IDENTIFIED SEVERAL SURROGATE METHODS THAT WE FEEL WILL BE VERY USEFUL IN DETERMINING EFFECTIVENESS OF THE NCMS-MANAGED RESOURCES AS DISCUSSED BELOW. THE PRIMARY PUBLIC BENEFIT FROM THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS IMPROVED COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. AS SUCH, THE PROJECT CONTRIBUTES TO EPA'S OVERALL GOAL OF PROTECTING HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL OF DETECTING VIOLATIONS AND PROMOTING COMPLIANCE. OUR PLAN INCLUDES A PROVEN APPROACH TO COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE THAT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO EPA'S OVERALL COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE SUCCESS FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS. WE HAVE ALSO INCLUDED NEW METHODS AND TOOLS TO FURTHER ENHANCE THES | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | NATIONAL CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING SCIENCES INC | $630K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH POTTAWATOMI INDIANS (GUN LAKE TRIBE) 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 GUN LAKE TRIBE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE TRIBE'S GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP), CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) SECTION 106 PROGRAM, BROWNFIELDS 128(A) PROGRAM, CWA SECTION 319 PROGRAM, AND CWA SECTION 319 COMPETITIVE PROJECT. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AIR QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY. .ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, GUN LAKE TRIBE WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISH AND ENHANCE THE SITE RESPONSE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF A BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM, AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING, WATER QUALITY, AND BROWNFIELDS CAPABILITY. THIS INCLUDES PLANNING, DEVELOPING, AND ESTABLISHING THE ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, LEGAL, ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO ASSUME AND IMPLEMENT EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS THROUGH DELEGATION, CERTIFICATION, APPROVAL AND/OR AUTHORIZATION. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE GUN LAKE TRIBE. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIAN | $596K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO CONDUCT AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OF POLLUTANTS OF GREATEST CONCERN IN COMMUNITIES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH OUTCOME DISPARITIES STEMMING FROM POLLUTION AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. UNDER THIS PROJECT, GREEN DOOR INITIATIVE WILL EXPAND THE EXISTING NETWORK OF MULTI-POLLUTANT COMMUNITY-SCALE SENSORS IN DETROIT, ENGAGE DETROITERS IN A COMMUNITY AIR ADVISORY GROUP TO ENSURE THE COMMUNITY HAS A VOICE IN AIR MONITORING, AND BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY AND KNOWLEDGE TO USE AND APPLY LOCAL-SCALE, REAL-TIME AIR QUALITY INFORMATION. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND LOCAL EFFORTS TO MONITOR THEIR OWN AIR QUALITY AND TO PROMOTE AIR QUALITY MONITORING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT: LEVERAGE EXISTING AIR QUALITY EXPERTISE, EXPAND USE OF COMMUNITY MONITORING GROUPS AND OTHER APPROACHES THAT GIVE THE COMMUNITY A VOICE IN THE MONITORING OF THE AIR QUALITY, AND BUILD A FOUNDATION OF TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENHANCED UNDERSTANDING FROM WHICH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY AIR POLLUTION PROBLEMS CAN BE FOUND. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF MONITORS, ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROJECT ADVISORY TEAM, DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CURRICULUM, AND THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY RESPONSE PROTOCOL FOR USE WHEN AIR QUALITY INCIDENTS OR EMERGENCIES OCCUR. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS IN LOCAL AIR QUALITY, ENHANCED LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND A REDUCTION IN DISPROPORTIONATE HEALTH IMPACTS THAT DETROIT RESIDENTS EXPERIENCE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DETROIT. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | THE GREEN DOOR INITIATIVE | $497K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMPETITIVELY SELECTED AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDED GRANT IS TO CONDUCT AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OF POLLUTANTS OF GREATEST CONCERN IN COMMUNITIES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH OUTCOME DISPARITIES STEMMING FROM POLLUTION AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE CITY OF DETROIT WILL ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE CITY-WIDE PARTICULATE MATTER MONITORING NETWORK WITH NEAR REAL-TIME REPORTING. DATA COLLECTED FROM THE NETWORK WILL BE USED TO EDUCATE DETROIT'S CITIZENS AND POLICY MAKERS AND EXPAND NETWORK PARAMETERS WHILE TARGETING AREAS OF HIGHEST IMPACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND LOCAL EFFORTS TO MONITOR THEIR OWN AIR QUALITY AND TO PROMOTE AIR QUALITY MONITORING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT: LEVERAGE EXISTING AIR QUALITY EXPERTISE, EXPAND USE OF COMMUNITY MONITORING GROUPS AND OTHER APPROACHES THAT GIVE THE COMMUNITY A VOICE IN THE MONITORING OF THE AIR QUALITY, AND BUILD A FOUNDATION OF TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENHANCED UNDERSTANDING FROM WHICH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY AIR POLLUTION PROBLEMS CAN BE FOUND. SUBRECIPIENT:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE CARRIED OUT UNDER THE SUBAWARD INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH TRAINING AND THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN OUTREACH STRATEGY TO DISSEMINATE AIR QUALITY DATA. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE PURCHASE AND DEPLOYMENT OF PARTICULATE MATTER AIR QUALITY MONITORING EQUIPMENT, THE COLLECTION OF DATA FOR REPORTING THROUGH THE CITY'S WEBSITE, AND A CITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT OF PARTICULATE MATTER AIR POLLUTION, INCLUDING A FULL BREAKDOWN OF LEVELS BY CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITIES, BY WINTER 2026. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ESTABLISHING AN AIR QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK, IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES FOR AIR QUALITY, ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY AIR QUALITY WORKGROUPS, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION TO CITY LEADERSHIP TO DEVELOP AIR QUALITY AND REPORTING STANDARDS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF DETROIT. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF DETROIT | $482K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE HANNAHVILLE INDIAN COMMUNITY (HIC) 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 HIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, HIC WILL PROTECT THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S WATER, LAND, AND AIR RESOURCES BY BUILDING AND ENHANCING THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER POLLUTION FROM BOTH POINT AND NON-POINT SOURCES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE DELIVERABLES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING AND WATER QUALITY. THROUGH WORK WITH EPA, HIC PLANS TO MONITOR, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT VARIOUS BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS TO BETTER MANAGE RESERVATION WATERS AND OTHER INTERRELATED RESOURCES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A CORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE TRIBE TO RESPOND TO THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH FEDERAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTIONS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF HANNAHVILLE INDIAN COMMUNITY. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | HANNAHVILLE INDIAN COMMUNITY | $480K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO DETROITERS WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL BUILD A TEXT-MESSAGING SYSTEM TO DETROITERS ABOUT POOR AIR QUALITY AND ITS EFFECTS - FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING DETROITERS ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND TOOLS THAT CAN EDUCATE THEM ON HOW TO STAY SAFE AS WELL AS HOW TO MAKE REPORTS TO MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY (EGLE) POLLUTION EMERGENCY ING SYSTEM (PEAS).ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) THIS INITIATIVE WILL BEGIN WITH PROJECT PARTNERS HOLDING A WORK PLANNING SUMMIT TO SET OUT GOALS ON A QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL BASIS, DEVELOP WORK PLANS, AND DIVIDE UP AREAS TO CANVAS ACROSS DETROIT. (2) CREATE A WEBSITE THAT DESCRIBES THE PROJECT AND ALLOWS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SIGN UP FOR THE TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE. (3) PROJECT PARTNERS WILL HOLD ONE TO THREE COALITION MEETINGS OF 15-20 ALLIED ENVIRONMENTAL, GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY, ACADEMIC, NEIGHBORHOOD AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO GET ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK ON THE PROJECT BEFORE IT IS OPERATIONALIZED. (4) PRESS LAUNCH. ONCE THE REGISTRATION WEBSITE IS OPERATIONAL AND THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REVISED WITH FEEDBACK FROM ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY GROUPS, THIS PROGRAM WILL BE LAUNCHED PUBLICLY. (5) ONLINE LAUNCH. ONCE THE PROGRAM IS PUBLICLY LAUNCHED, PROJECT PARTNERS AND COALITION MEMBERS WILL BEGIN RECRUITING THE PUBLIC TO JOIN THE LIST THROUGH AN EMAIL AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN. (6) IN-PERSON RECRUITMENT BEGINS. ONCE THE PROGRAM IS DIGITALLY LAUNCHED, OFF-LINE RECRUITMENT WILL BEGIN IN EARNEST. PROJECT PARTNERS WILL BE FUNDED TO ADD 500 NAMES PER YEAR TO THE LIST. (7) MESSAGING BEGINS. AFTER THE INITIAL SIGN-UPS HAVE BEEN TAGGED IN THE JUSTAIR SYSTEM, PROJECT PARTNERS WILL BEGIN SENDING AIR QUALITY S TO THE SYSTEM. (8) INFORMATION FEEDBACK SOLICITATION BEGINS. ONCE TRUST HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED WITH THE LIST THROUGH THE PROVISION OF AIR QUALITY INFORMATION FOR SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS, PROJECT PARTNERS WILL BEGIN THE PROCESS OF COLLECTING DATA FROM THE LIST . (9) RECRUITMENT OF LIST MEMBERS TO TRAININGS. (10) RECRUITMENT OF LIST MEMBERS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.SUBRECIPIENT:AS DESCRIBED IN THE WORKPLAN, THE SUB AWARDEES ARE: 1. SOUTHWEST DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL VISION - WILL PROMOTE THE PROJECT AND RECRUIT RESIDENTS ANNUALLY TO SIGN UP FOR THE TEXTING SERVICE. THEY WILL PARTICIPATE IN COALITION QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND ANNUAL REVIEWS AND WILL USE THEIR DEEP CONNECTIONS IN SOUTHWEST DETROIT TO EXPAND THE PROJECT'S REACH. 2. ORIGINAL UNITED CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST DETROIT (OUCSD) - WILL PROMOTE AND RECRUIT RESIDENTS ANNUALLY TO SIGN UP FOR THE TEXTING SERVICE. THEY WILL PARTICIPATE IN COALITION QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND ANNUAL REVIEWS AND WILL USE THEIR BLOCK CLUB CONNECTIONS TO PROMOTE THIS PROJECT. 3. MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (MEC) - WILL PROMOTE THE PROJECT AND RECRUIT RESIDENTS ANNUALLY TO SIGN UP FOR THE TEXTING SERVICE. THEY WILL PARTICIPATE IN COALITION QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND ANNUAL REVIEWS AND WILL USE THEIR CONNECTIONS THROUGH THE DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA TO GROW THE PROJECT'S REACH. MEC WILL ALSO USE ITS GRASS TOPS CONNECTIONS TO HELP WITH ADVOCACY EFFORTS. 4.MICHIGAN UNITED -WILL PROMOTE THE PROJECT AND RECRUIT RESIDENTS ANNUALLY TO SIGN UP FOR THE TEXTING SERVICE. THEY WOULD PARTICIPATE IN COALITION QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND ANNUAL REVIEWS. 5. THE ECOLOGY CENTER - WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO HELP DETERMINE ACTION LEVELS FOR S.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: BUILD A TEXT-MESSAGING SYSTEM TO DETROITERS ABOUT BAD AIR QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE : THE SYSTEM WILL GIVE DETROITERS ACCESS TO AIR QUALITY INFORMATION WITH HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE : THE CITIZENS OF DETROIT | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | DETROITERS WORKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE | $474K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN TO DEVELOP CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP TRIBES ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE STAKEHOLDER AND INTERAGENCY MEETINGS, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORIES, CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT ANALYSIS REPORT, AND PARTNERING WITH FOUR REGION 5 TRIBES FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING GHG EMISSION REDUCTIONS ACROSS THESE TRIBAL LANDS. THE INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN WILL BE WORKING WITH THE SAULT ST. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA; BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY; LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS; AND THE SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE AS WELL AS THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES AND ENERGY (EGLE) AND THEIR CLIMATE AND ENERGY OFFICE AND BASE PRIORITIES ON MICHIGAN'S HEALTHY CLIMATE PLAN.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE THREE-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN (ITCMI) WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLIMATE INNOVATION TEAMS ORGANIZED BY EPA, WHICH WILL HELP SET PRIORITIES FOR THE PCAP AND CREATE COORDINATION EFFORTS FOR THE CCAP. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. OTHER EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE TRIBAL CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE AND CREATE HIGH QUALITY JOBS IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN AND ITS PARTNERSHIP TRIBES INCLUDING THE SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS; BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY; LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS; AND THE SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC | $437K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES IN MICHIGAN AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA. ACTIVITIES:THE MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF BACTERIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND RISK COMMUNICATION OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS, MEASURES TO NOTIFY EPA, AND A PUBLIC EVALUATION COMPONENT. THE GRANTEE WILL NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF A WATER QUALITY EXCEEDANCE BY ISSUING AN ADVISORY OR CLOSURE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO ATTEND. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $348K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA. ACTIVITIES:THE MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF BACTERIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND RISK COMMUNICATION OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS, MEASURES TO NOTIFY EPA, AND A PUBLIC EVALUATION COMPONENT. THE GRANTEE WILL NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF A WATER QUALITY EXCEEDANCE BY ISSUING AN ADVISORY OR CLOSURE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WILL PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS FOR THE WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCESS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO ATTEND. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $319K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES IN MICHIGAN AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA.ACTIVITIES:THE MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF BACTERIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND RISK COMMUNICATION OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS, MEASURES TO NOTIFY EPA, AND A PUBLIC EVALUATION COMPONENT. THE GRANTEE WILL NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF A WATER QUALITY EXCEEDANCE BY ISSUING AN ADVISORY OR CLOSURE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:THE STATE OF MICHIGAN IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO RELEVANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO FUND THE BEACH MONITORING AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE BEACHES WITHIN IN THOSE COUNTIES.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO ATTEND. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $284K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SWIMMING SEASON, INCLUDING MEETING PERFORMANCE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL BEACH ACT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR THE BEACH GRANT. IT WILL FUND THE RECIPIENT'S EFFORTS TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY AT DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL BEACHES IN MICHIGAN AND TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC WHEN THE WATERS EXCEED THE BEACH NOTIFICATION THRESHOLD FOR BACTERIA.ACTIVITIES:THE MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WILL CONSIST OF BACTERIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING AT RECREATIONAL BATHING BEACHES, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND RISK COMMUNICATION OF THE SAMPLE RESULTS, MEASURES TO NOTIFY EPA, AND A PUBLIC EVALUATION COMPONENT. THE GRANTEE WILL NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF A WATER QUALITY EXCEEDANCE BY ISSUING AN ADVISORY OR CLOSURE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL BEACH GUIDANCE PUBLISHED AT THE TIME OF GRANT AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:THE STATE OF MICHIGAN IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO RELEVANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO FUND THE BEACH MONITORING AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE BEACHES WITHIN IN THOSE COUNTIES.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ACTIONS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE SWIMMER ILLNESS BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH BACTERIOLOGICAL INFORMATION SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT WHICH BEACHES TO ATTEND. BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS THAT VISIT THE BEACHES. | Michigan (EPA federal awards) | MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY | $274K | — |