Minnesota remediation contracts
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Top vendors in Minnesota remediation
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | 17 | $14.8M |
| LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | 10 | $23.7M |
| MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 3 | $30.4M |
| TECHLAW CONSULTANTS INC | 2 | $6.2M |
| EA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY, INC., PBC | 2 | $6.1M |
| FOND DU LAC RESERVATION | 2 | $1.2M |
Recent remediation contracts in Minnesota
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHWAY 100 AND COUNTY ROAD 3 GROUNDWATER PLUME SUPERFUND SITE: REGION 5, SEMD, SFGLAES, TECHLAW (68HE0523D0005), PHASE I RI TASK ORDER | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | TECHLAW CONSULTANTS INC | $4.9M | — |
| SOUTHEAST HENNEPIN AREA GROUNDWATER AND VAPOR SUPERFUND SITE: REGION 5, SFGLAES, TECHLAW, RI/FS TASK ORDER | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | TECHLAW CONSULTANTS INC | $1.4M | — |
| BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP GROUND WATER PLUME SUPERFUND SITE: REMEDIAL ACQUISITION FRAMEWORK (RAF), DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES (DES), CLIN 0002, REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY STUDY (RI/FS) TASK ORDER | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | EA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY, INC., PBC | $4.6M | — |
| RITARI POST & POLE SUPERFUND SITE: GREAT LAKES ARCHITECT ENGINEER SERVICES (GLAES II), REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION (RI) | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | EA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY, INC., PBC | $1.4M | — |
| CALL ORDER FOR EDDP SERVICES FROM NATIONWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE BPA, DULUTH, MN. MERCURY REMEDIATION AND EFFLUENT TANK CLEARANCE. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE INC. | $1.2M | — |
| GEOS4 CALL ORDER UNDER GEOS4 FOR KURT MANUFACTURING (05X1) SUPERFUND SITE. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | S.S. PAPADOPULOS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $90K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES TO HELP ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND EMERGING CONTAMINANT CHALLENGES; TARGET RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES MOST IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO COMMUNITY IS LEFT BEHIND WITH UNSAFE, INADEQUATE WATER; AND ADVANCE THE PRIORITIES OF EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. MINNESOTA WILL IMPLEMENT PROJECTS SUCH AS WATER SYSTEMS UPGRADES TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS WITH THE USE OF THIS AWARD FUNDING. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESEARCH AND TESTING; PLANNING AND DESIGN TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINATES; TREATMENT OF EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; SOURCE WATER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; STORAGE; WATER SYSTEM RESTRUCTURING; PROVIDING HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS TO DRINKING WATER SERVICES; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; OUTREACH AND EDUCATION; AND WORKFORCE OR TRAINING SUPPORT TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. ALL FUNDS WILL GO TO 10 ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA TO FUND CONSTRUCTION/REMEDIATION OF WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TO ADDRESS MANGANESE CONTAMINATION.SUBRECIPIENT:ALL FUNDING WILL GO TO SUBAWARDS TO 10 ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES SELECTED IN THE WORKPLAN. THE SUBAWARDS WILL FUND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS MANGANESE CHALLENGES.OUTCOMES:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AN ELIGIBLE STATE OR TERRITORY TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER TO SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FUNDS ARE TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD WATER QUALITY TESTING, ACTIVITIES FOR A STATE TO RESPOND TO A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT THE IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE 10 SUBAWARDS TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS THAT SERVE SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENSURING ALL MINNESOTAN'S ARE PROVIDED WITH SAFE AND RELIABLE DRINKING WATER BY REDUCING/REMOVING CONTAMINANTS OF EMERGING CONCERN FROM THE WATER SUPPLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EPA REGION 5 GOALS OF THEIR STRATEGIC PLAN. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $28.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WILL BE CREATING A TRIBAL RESILIENCE HUB, THE CORNERSTONE OF THEIR CULTURAL RESILIENCE CAMPUS. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TRIBAL STAFF TO BE HIRED TO INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND PROTECTING THE AIR, WATER, AND LAND QUALITY USING CULTURAL TRADITIONS WHILE INTEGRATING INNOVATIONS IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE. THE TRIBAL RESILIENCE HUB WILL NOT ONLY PROVIDE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BUT PROVIDE A PLACE TO PRESERVE TRADITIONS LIKE COMMUNITY EVENTS, TEACHINGS, TRAININGS, FEASTS, HARVESTING MANOOMIN, MEDICINAL PLANTS, AND OTHER TRADITIONAL FOODS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TRIBAL STAFF TO BE HIRED TO INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND PROTECTING THE AIR, WATER, AND LAND QUALITY USING CULTURAL TRADITIONS WHILE INTEGRATING INNOVATIONS IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE. THE TRIBAL RESILIENCE HUB WILL NOT ONLY PROVIDE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BUT PROVIDE A PLACE TO PRESERVE TRADITIONS LIKE COMMUNITY EVENTS, TEACHINGS, TRAININGS, FEASTS, HARVESTING MANOOMIN, MEDICINAL PLANTS, AND OTHER TRADITIONAL FOODS. SUBRECIPIENT:COLLABORATION WITH THE CLBGC, LLTC, AND TERO WILL COMMENCE EARLY IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN PHASES OF THE HUB AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT ITS PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS. YOUTH WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO AND FROM THE SITE YEAR-ROUND USING ELECTRIC VANS, WHICH REDUCE POLLUTION AND FOSSIL FUEL CONSUMPTION. THE VANS WILL ARRIVE AT THE ENTRY AREA (SEE FIGURE 7), WHERE AN EV CHARGING STATION IS LOCATED. ELECTRIC BICYCLES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR ACCESSING THE HUB AND NEARBY TRAILS, WITH INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PARKING AND CHARGING NEAR THE ENTRANCE. THE PROJECT FUNDED OUTREACH AND CULTURAL COORDINATORS WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH TRIBAL ELDERS, STAFF, CLBGC, LLTC AND TERO TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT TRAINING AND CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE CLBGC MEMBERS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE INPUT SESSIONS DURING THE FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES, PARTICIPATE IN TRAIL LAYOUT PLANNING, AND ASSIST IN DESIGNING, PLANNING AND INSTALLATION OF THE EDIBLE PLANTS AND CULTURAL TRADITIONAL DYE GARDENS. CLEAN AIR AND HEALTHY BUILDINGS ARE A PRIORITY FOR THE COMMUNITY AS IS THE CREATION OF A WARM ENTRY AND MULTIPURPOSE SPACE THAT CAN BE USED TO HOST EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND DISPLAY CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT ARTIFACTS AS SEEN IN FIGURE 7 BELOW. A DETAILED FLOOR PLAN FOR THE RESILIENCE HUB CAN BE FOUND IN APPENDIX I.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE COLLABORATING WITH THE CLBGC AND LLTC INVESTMENTS IN THE TRIBAL RESILIENCE HUB WILL CREATE A VIBRANT SPACE THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY SHARING, TEACHING, ENGAGEMENT, CEREMONIES, AND INTERACTION. IT WILL ALSO MOVE DOZENS OF TRIBAL STAFF MEMBERS OFF A SUPERFUND SITE INTO A PURPOSE-BUILT FACILITY THAT WILL SERVE THE NEEDS OF THESE DEPARTMENTS, ALLOW THE DIVISION TO BUILD CAPACITY, AND HAVE THE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO PROTECT ALL THE PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF THE COMMUNITY. FURTHER, WITH THE ADDITION OF THE MUCH-NEEDED OUTREACH AND CULTURAL COORDINATORS, THEY WILL ADVANCE OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE RESILIENCE HUB BEING A PLACE WHERE CULTURAL ASSETS AND HISTORICAL ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED AND HOUSED. PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE CLBGC, THE LLTC, AND THE RESERVATION COMMUNITY MEMBERS ALLOWS THE TRIBE TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THESE PARTNERS TO DEVELOP MULTIGENERATIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE RESILIENCE HUB CAN SUPPORT THE RESIDENTS IN TIMES OF NEED, ACTING AS AN OPERATIONAL CONTROL CENTER AND/OR INCIDENT COMMAND AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER DURING EMERGENCIES. OVER TIME THE RESILIENCE CAMPUS WILL WEAVE TOGETHER THE FISH HATCHERY, GREENHOUSES, AND OTHER RESOURCES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $20.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY TO RE-CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS AUTHORIZED BY CERCLA 104(K)(5)(A)(II) IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RE-CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND FROM WHICH TO MAKE LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO CLEAN UP BROWNFIELD SITE(S) AND CONDUCT OTHER NECESSARY ACTIVITIES TO PRUDENTLY MANAGE THE RLF. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO OVERSEE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR EACH SITE THAT IS REMEDIATED, AND WILL REPORT ON PROGRAM INCOME, INTERIM PROGRESS, AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM AND BROWNFIELDS RLF FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:THE RECIPIENT WILL ISSUE SUBAWARDS IN THE FORM OF LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO REMEDIATE BROWNFIELD SITES IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA.OUTCOMES:THE RECIPIENT WILL ISSUE LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO REMEDIATE BROWNFIELD SITES IN HENNEPIN COUNTY; ANTICIPATES HOLDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | HENNEPIN COUNTY | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS DOCUMENT USES THE TERM STATES TO REFER TO BOTH STATES AND TERRITORIES. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA LUST PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ITS LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION, AND ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST CORRECTIVE PROGRAM ARE TO INVESTIGATE SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES AND TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THESE RELEASES.ACTIVITIES:MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INVESTIGATING SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES, OVERSEEING AND ENFORCING CORRECTIVE ACTION BY OWNERS OR OPERATORS, AND PERFORMING DIRECT CORRECTIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES WHEN THOSE OWNERS OR OPERATORS ARE UNKNOWN, UNWILLING, OR UNABLE TO PERFORM THOSE ACTIVITIES THEMSELVES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE IS THE STATE CLEANUP DATA THAT IS ENTERED INTO THE LUST4 SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY OUTCOME IS A REDUCTION IN THE BACKLOG OF UST RELEASES FOR WHICH CLEANUPS HAVE NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY IS THE STATE CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $2.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY. THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN MINNESOTA. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 40 PHASE IS AND 25 PHASE IIS ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FULLY FUNDS THE FY 2023 SITE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS $425,507.00. FUNDING SUPPORTS THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY'S PROGRAM TO PERFORM SITE CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS AND SITE INSPECTION AT POTENTIAL OR CONFIRMED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES. IN ADDITION, THIS ACTION ALSO SUPPORT $25,000.00 IN SUPERFUND REMOVAL ACTIVITIES AT MINNESOTA SITES.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SITE ASSESSMENT RELATED ACTIONS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES FROM SITE DISCOVERY, THROUGH EVALUATION AND SCORING BASED ON THE SITE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES UNTIL A SITE IS DESIGNATED AS NO FURTHER REMEDIAL ACTION PLANNED (NFRAP'D) OR MOVED FORWARD THROUGH ENFORCEMENT NEGOTIATIONS OR FUND-LEAD INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP. ACTIVITIES IN THIS CATEGORY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE TRADITIONAL SITE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES OF PRE-CERCLA SCREENINGS (PCS); PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS (PA); SITE INSPECTIONS (SI); EXPANDED SITE INVESTIGATIONS (ESI); AND HAZARD RANKING SYSTEM (HRS) SCORING PACKAGES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDESITE INSPECTION-LEVEL EVALUATIONS AT THE MPCA/EPA REMOVAL SITES LISTED BELOW TO DETERMINE IF POTENTIAL MERLA/CERCLA RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE WARRANTED FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2022 - MARCH 31, 2023. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE 5.01 MILLION RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $1.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. ACTIVITIES:THE MPCA WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: MPCA WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE MINNESOTA VOLUNTARY INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS MULTIPLE SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $1.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO FUND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA'S WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE IMPAIRED WATER AND PROTECT UNIMPAIRED WATERS ACROSS THE STATE BY CONDUCTING PLANNING THAT INFORMS AND SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 205(J)(3), UNLESS A WAIVER REQUEST IS APPROVED BY EPA, THE RECIPIENT WILL JOINTLY DEVELOP WORKPLANS WITH AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 40% OF THIS AWARD TO REGIONAL OR INTERSTATE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING AGENCIES. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES: WATER QUALITY DATA MANAGEMENT, CITIZEN VOLUNTEER COORDINATION, AND TECHNICAL COORDINATION AND RESEARCH.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE: - OVERVIEW OF PLANNING, COMMUNICATION, AND TRAINING TO IMPLEMENT THE USE OF EDGE AND LAB_MN. LINKS TO MPCA DATA SUBMITTAL, REVIEW AND REPORTING WEBSITES WILL BE PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY, LINKS WILL BE PROVIDED TO WEB BASED DATA PORTALS. FINALLY, VERSION 7 UPDATES OF THE EQUIS DATABASE SHALL OCCUR THIS COMING YEAR. - CLMP ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORTS PROVIDING STATEWIDE RESULTS ON PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND SECCHI DISK TRANSPARENCY WILL BE PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT MATERIALS WILL BE DEVELOPED AND DISTRIBUTED. - PUBLISHED NARRATIVE REPORT POSTED TO THE WEB AND SUBMITTED TO EPA AND SITE SPECIFIC STANDARDS. RELEASE OF WATERSHED ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR DESIGNATED MAJOR WATERSHEDS USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATERSHED RESTORATION AND PROTECTION STRATEGY (WRAPS) PROJECTS. THE OUTCOMES EXPECTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE: - THE MPCA MAINTAINS A WATER QUALITY DATABASE SUPPORTING VARIOUS PURPOSES INCLUDING; LAKE AND STREAM ASSESSMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLEAN WATER ACT, DETERMINE THE CONDITION OF MINNESOTA'S GROUNDWATER THROUGH TEMPORAL TRENDS AND THE IMPACTS OF HEAVY AQUIFER USE AND VULNERABILITY TO CONTAMINATION, MONITOR BOTH CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER RUNOFF IMPACTS, AND MANAGE SUPERFUND LOCATIONS AND VOLUNTARY SPILL CLEANUP DATA. THE MPCA SHALL UPGRADE THE EQUIS DATABASE TO VERSION 7 IN THE UPCOMING YEAR AS WELL. - ENGAGE CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST THE MPCA WITH WATERSHED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION DECISIONS. ADDITIONALLY, PUBLICIZE VOLUNTEER GATHERED INFORMATION THROUGH ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORTS. - FULFILLING THE REQUIREMENTS OF MINNESOTA'S CLEAN WATER LEGACY AMENDMENT BY PROTECTING, ENHANCING, AND RESTORING WATER QUALITY IN LAKES, RIVERS, AND STREAMS AS WELL AS PROTECTING GROUNDWATER DRINKING WATER SOURCES AND PREVENTING DEGRADATION. - RESEARCH CONDUCTED IN SUPPORT OF TRIENNIAL STANDARDS REVIEW AND STANDARDS ADOPTION PRODUCING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND STATEMENT OF NEED AND REASONABLENESS (SONAR), SITE-SPECIFIC STANDARD RECOMMENDATIONS ESTABLISHING A TIMELINE FOR ALL STEPS OF ADOPTION INCLUDING PUBLIC NOTICE, AND WATER QUALITY STANDARDS RULE ADOPTIONS. COMMENTS PRODUCED THROUGH TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND SUBMISSIONS TO THE EPA FOR APPROVAL. - POINT OF CONTACT FOR ASSESSMENT AND STANDARDS DATABASES, USING INTERFACES FOR THE ASSESSMENT DATABASE AND ASSIST TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS, PASSING ON CODE ISSUES/NEEDS TO DEVELOPERS. ASSESSMENT TIMELINE, DOCUMENTATION, AND PROGRESS COORDINATION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE MINNESOTA STATE RESIDENTS. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA'S POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (MN PCA) WITH UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) PROGRAM IN LEAK DETECTION, PREVENTION AND RELATED ENFORCEMENT. THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: (1) ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS; (2) ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS; AND (3) DEVELOPING THE STATE PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM. THESE OBJECTIVES PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT BY PREVENTING PETROLEUM AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RELEASES. EMSP;ACTIVITIES:THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (MN PCA) HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED THE VARIOUS EPA GUIDELINES RESULTING FROM THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 AND THE LATEST FEDERAL UST REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER OF 2015. THIS WORKPLAN WILL PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY MN PCA IN THE CONTINUED ADMINISTRATION OF THE UST PROGRAM. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO MEET US EPA EXPECTATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSPECT ALL USTS PURSUANT TO THE FEDERALLY MANDATED THREE-YEAR INSPECTION CYCLE; -ADMINISTER REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT AND MONITORING OF NEW AND REPLACED UST SYSTEM; -ADMINISTER REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR THE PROHIBITION OF DELIVERY OF FUEL TO NON-COMPLIANT FACILITIES; -ADMINISTER REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR THE TRAINING OF UST OWNERS AND OPERATORS; AND -MAINTAIN A DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE INITIATIVES OF THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 AND THE LATEST FEDERAL UST REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER OF 2015. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE MN PCA WILL EFFECTIVELY REGULATE THE SAFE OPERATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND TO ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP OF RELEASES FROM UST'S FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CITIZENS OF MINNESOTA. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMISSION OF MID-YEAR AND END-OF-YEAR REPORTS, IN ADDITION TO SUBMITTING REPORTING FOR LUST-4 AND THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS OF THE TANKS COMPLETED. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) FOR THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO RE-CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS AUTHORIZED BY CERCLA 104(K)(5)(A)(II) IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RE-CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND FROM WHICH TO MAKE LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO CLEAN UP BROWNFIELD SITE(S) AND CONDUCT OTHER NECESSARY ACTIVITIES TO PRUDENTLY MANAGE THE RLF. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO OVERSEE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR EACH SITE THAT IS REMEDIATED, AND WILL REPORT ON PROGRAM INCOME, INTERIM PROGRESS, AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM AND BROWNFIELDS RLF FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WILL EXECUTE SUBAWARDS IN THE FORM OF BROWNFIELDS REMEDIATION LOANS AND SUBGRANTS FOR REMEDIATING BROWNFIELDS SITES IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL ISSUE LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO REMEDIATE BROWNFIELDS SITES AND ENROLL SITES IN THE STATE RESPONSE PROGRAM, ADMINISTER THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND MINNESOTA CLEANUP REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM, CONDUCT APPLICATION INTAKE AND EVALUATION, NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF AND PREPARE ACTION MEMOS FOR LOAN AGREEMENTS, AND MANAGE AND MONITOR LOANS THROUGHOUT PROJECT LIFETIMES. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | STATE OF MINNESOTA OF EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT AIMS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC BUILDINGS IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF CASS LAKE, THROUGH PHASE I AND II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, CLEAN-UPS INFORMED BY THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENTS, DEMOLITION OF ABANDONED BUILDINGS, AND A TRAINED LOCAL WORKFORCE PREPARED TO REMEDIATE OR ASSIST IN REMEDIATION OF ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE LLR. THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, CLEAN-UPS, AND DEMOLITION OF VACANT BUILDINGS, THE PROJECT WILL REDUCE CURRENT COMMUNITY HEALTH HAZARDS AND IMPROVE REDEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS, WHILE TRAINING A WORKFORCE TO INCREASE LOCAL CAPACITY TO ADDRESS REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED SITES IN THE FUTURE.ACTIVITIES:THE OVERALL GOALS OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO SAFELY DEMOLISH ABANDONED, CONTAMINATED BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF CASS LAKE, REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND PREPARING SITES FOR SUSTAINABLE REDEVELOPMENT, WHILE EXPANDING CONSTRUCTION-RELATED WORKFORCE AND BUSINESSES FOR ADVANCING THE LOCAL ECONOMY. SPECIALTY WORKFORCE TRAININGS INCLUDING LEAD AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING WILL BE PROVIDED, AND CONCENTRATED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS WILL INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM THIS WORK INTO THE FUTURE. UPON NOTICE OF AWARD, LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE DIVISION OF RESOURCE MANGEMENT WILL DEVELOP THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN AND SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH EPA. NEXT, LLBO DRM WILL SET UP A MEETING WITH OUR PROJECT PARTNERS TO REVIEW PROJECT MILESTONES AND TASKS FOR EACH PARTNER, AND GENERATE AND SIGN FINANCIAL SUB-AWARD AGREEMENTS WITH OUR PARTNERS DETAILING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND ROLES AS INDICATED IN COMMITMENT LETTERS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF CASS LAKE, SELECTED PROPERTIES FOR EVALUATION AND DEMOLITION WILL BE MOVED THROUGH THE PROCESS WITH THE COUNTY AND THE CITY. AN RFP WILL BE PUBLISHED AND SUBSEQUENTLY A CONTRACTOR SELECTED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS. ONCE THE LEVEL OF SITE CONTAMINATION IS KNOWN, CLEANUP PLANS WILL BE DEVELOPED. THESE PLANS WILL THEN BE SHARED WITH THE PUBLIC, AND THERE WILL BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMENT. A SECOND RFP WILL BE PUBLISHED TO SELECT A CLEANUP AND DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR THAT CAN PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING TO NWICDC APPRENTICES. MEANWHILE, NWICDC WILL CONDUCT OUTREACH AND PROVIDE TRAININGS ON OSHA 30, APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ITS PROPER WEARING, LEAD CERTIFICATION, CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES, AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT TRAINING AS IDENTIFIED DURING THE SITE ASSESSMENTS AND IN THE CLEANUP PLANS.SUBRECIPIENT:THE CITY OF CASS LAKE CAN HELP WITH CONSULTATION SERVICES WITH A LICENSED BUILDING OFFICIAL, CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND PROVIDE PUBLIC WORKS SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH INFRASTRUCTURE MAPPING FOR THE TARGETED AREA. FURTHER, THE CITY CAN IDENTIFY PROPERTIES AND ADDRESS OWNERSHIP IN THE TARGETED AREA. CASS LAKE, THE ONLY CITY WITHIN THE LLR BOUNDARIES, HAS THE LOWEST MEDIAN INCOME RATES BY CENSUS TRACT IN ALL OF MINNESOTA THE NORTHWEST INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (NWICDC) WILL WORK COHESIVELY TO BRING WRAP-AROUND TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO THE PARTICIPANTS SELECTED TO BE A PART OF THIS PROJECT. TRAINING WILL INCLUDE OSHA 30, HAZARDOUS WASTE REMEDIATION, LEAD RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES, AND/OR OTHERS. NWICDC WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING FOR SEVEN INDIVIDUALS, WHILE OFFERING BARRIER REDUCTION SUPPORT SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, TOOLS, WORK CLOTHING AND PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT). LEECH LAKE FINANCIAL SERVICES (LLFS) WILL ASSIST IN WORKFORCE TRAINING, AND CONDUCT ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCING FOR APPRENTICES AFTER THEIR SUCCESSFUL ON-THE-JOB TRAINING. FOLLOWING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, LLFS WILL CONDUCT BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND OFFER FINANCING OPTIONS FOR INTERESTED APPRENTICES WITH THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIESOUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: #9679; COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS #9679; EIGHT (8) PHASE I AND II | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) FOR THE SAINT PAUL PORT AUTHORITY TO RE-CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS AUTHORIZED BY CERCLA 104(K)(5)(A)(II) IN THE CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RE-CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND FROM WHICH TO MAKE LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO CLEAN UP BROWNFIELD SITE(S) AND CONDUCT OTHER NECESSARY ACTIVITIES TO PRUDENTLY MANAGE THE RLF. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO OVERSEE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR EACH SITE THAT IS REMEDIATED, AND WILL REPORT ON PROGRAM INCOME, INTERIM PROGRESS, AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM AND BROWNFIELDS RLF FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:REMEDIATION LOANS/SUBGRANTS FOR BROWNFIELD SITES.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL ISSUE LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO REMEDIATE BROWNFIELD SITES; ANTICIPATES HOLDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF FOND-DU-LAC TRIBE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. FDL WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE TRIBE'S JURISDICTION. SPECIFICALLY, FDL WILL ADDRESS THE CLEANUP OF THE WISCONSIN POINT SITE. FDL WILL ALSO HIRE A BF SPECIALIST TO BUILD CAPACITY AND DEVELOP TRANSITION PLAN FOR THEIR PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES:FOND-DU-LAC TRIBE WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: ENHANCE TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT FDL'S JURISDICTION. SPECIFICALLY, FDL WILL IMPLEMENT AND OVERSEE CLEANUP ACTIVITIES AT THE WISCONSIN POINT SITE. FDL WILL ALSO HIRE BROWNFIELDS SPECIALIST TO TRAIN IN THEIR 128(A) TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, BUILDING CAPACITY FOR STAFF AND PREPARE FOR FUTURE TRANSITION OF STAFF. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FOND-DU-LAC TRIBE WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE TRIBAL RESPONSE AND VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SITES THROUGH THE TRIBAL TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF AT LEAST ONE SITE: WISCONSIN POINT. BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE GRANTEE AS WELL THE FOND-DU-LAC TRIBE'S RESIDENTS THROUGH FUTURE CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT OF IDENTIFIED SITES. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | FOND DU LAC RESERVATION | $984K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. ACTIVITIES:THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA'S VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS BROWNFIELD SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, AND OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELD SITES. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $950K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL TEST LEAD SAMPLING IN APPROXIMATELY 250 FACILITIES PER QUARTER OF THE GRANT PERIOD THROUGH THEIR LEAD TESTING IN SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARES DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES: THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LEAD SAMPLING AT SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS, AS WELL AS EDUCATING ON REMEDIATION OPTIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:MNDOH EXPECTS TO UTILIZE THE FY22/23 GRANT TO CONTINUE TO SAMPLE LEAD IN PARTICIPATING CHILDCARE FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES OR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS AND MITIGATING LEAD EXPOSURE BY USING MN GUIDANCE AND THE 3TS TOOLKIT TO DETERMINE THE BEST ACTIONS TO TAKE FOR REMEDIATION, REDUCING CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN DRINKING WATER, IMPROVING STAFF AND COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER, AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND HEALTH RISK AVOIDANCE BY REDUCING LEAD EXPOSURE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $924K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS SUPPORT AGENCY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE (THE BAND) ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMATIC WORK RELATED TO CLEANUP OF THE ST. REGIS PAPER CO. SUPERFUND SITE (SITE).ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: PARTICIPATION IN TECHNICAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE CALLS; REVIEWING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS; OBSERVING CONDITIONS AT THE SITE; COLLECTING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OR SPLIT SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN EPA APPROVED-QAPP, PROVIDING EPA WITH COMMENTS ON PROPOSED ACTIONS AT THE SITE, AND MAINTAINING A DIGITAL FILE OF ALL SITE-RELATED DOCUMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE WORK OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE PROTECTING THE TRIBE'S LAND AND RESOURCES THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPERFUND CLEANUP PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDE COMMENTS ON PRP TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS OR DRAFT EPA DECISION DOCUMENTS, PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS, WEEKLY OR MONTHLY MONITORING OF OU7 DUST SUPPRESSION ACTIVITIES, REPORTS TO THE EPA ON DUST SUPPRESSION EFFECTIVENESS, SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED PROGRESS, PROMOTION, FACILITATION AND CO-HOSTING OF PUBLIC MEETINGS, DRAFT QAPP OR OTHER PLANNING DOCUMENTS, LABORATORY RESULT REPORTS, AND OTHER TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE EPA AS REQUESTED. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE AND THE CASS LAKE MINNESOTA COMMUNITY. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $893K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY'S (MPCA'S) BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. MPCA WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. ACTIVITIES:M PCA WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:MPCA WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE MINNESOTA VOLUNTARY INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS MULTIPLE SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $869K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. [CAR] WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. ACTIVITIES:MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF SITES. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $850K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE/TERRITORY/TRIBAL LAND... ACTIVITIES:MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND ASSESS SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $758K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL CONTINUE OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT EFFORTS INCLUDING TRAINING, TESTING, AND REPORTING. THEY HAVE GOALS TO TEST APPROXIMATELY 200-400 SAMPLES FROM SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES EACH QUARTER. ALSO, TO PACE SAMPLING TO 10-15 FACILITIES EACH MONTH OR 30-45 FACILITIES PER QUARTER. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES EFFORTS INCLUDE WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EPA 3TS APPROACH. SPECIFICALLY, WE WILL (1) COMMUNICATE, THROUGHOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM, THE SAMPLE RESULTS AND IMPORTANT LEAD INFORMATION TO THE PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND LARGER COMMUNITY; (2) TRAIN ON THE RISKS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND SAMPLING FOR LEAD, AS WELL AS DEVELOP KEY PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM; (3) TEST, USING APPROPRIATE SAMPLING PROTOCOLS AND A CERTIFIED LABORATORY; AND (4) TAKE ACTION, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO SAMPLE RESULTS AND ADDRESSING ELEVATED LEAD, WHERE NECESSARY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 400 SAMPLES PER QUARTER FROM SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES. SAMPLES AT 10-15 FACILITIES EACH MONTH OR 30-45 FACILITIES PER QUARTER. ONCE THESE GOALS ARE MET THEY ARE OPEN TO ADDING ADDITIONAL FACILITIES DEPENDENT UPON FUND AND LABORATORY CAPACITY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES OR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND MITIGATING LEAD EXPOSURE BY USING MN GUIDANCE AND THE 3TS TOOLKIT TO DETERMINE THE BEST ACTIONS TO TAKE FOR REMEDIATION; REDUCING CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN DRINKING WATER; IMPROVING STAFF AND COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER; WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND HEALTH RISK AVOIDANCE BY REDUCING LEAD EXPOSURE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE ENHANCEMENT OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES THAT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IS BEING MAINTAINED AND THAT THEY CAN TRUST THEIR WATER. ALSO, THE FOSTERING OF SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL TO ALLOW FOR MORE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES AND THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG EXPERTS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES, CHILDCARE, UTILITY, AND HEALTH SECTORS. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $732K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY FOR STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS, TO CAPITALIZE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS (RLFS), AND SUPPORT INSURANCE MECHANISMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.ACTIVITIES:MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE MINNESOTA VOLUNTARY INVESTIGATION PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF SITES IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $728K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. ACTIVITIES:THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE STATE'S VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, AND OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $700K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR BROWNFIELD SITES IN THE CITY OF FOREST LAKE, CITY OF ST. PAUL PARK, AND CITY OF NEWPORT, MINNESOTA. GRANT FUNDING WILL BE INITIALLY ALLOCATED TO THE IDENTIFIED TARGET AREAS OF DOWNTOWN FOREST LAKE, THE CITY OF ST. PAUL PARK AND US 61 WESTERN FRONTAGE ROADS IN NEWPORT. THESE TARGET AREAS ARE A MIX OF RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL NEIGHBORHOODS DATING BACK 100+ YEARS THAT HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO RECENT ECONOMIC AND PLANNING EFFORTS. EACH TARGET AREA HAS BROWNFIELDS LOCATED WITHIN AND ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT MINORITY, SENSITIVE, AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED POPULATION GROUPS. BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THE PURPOSE OF THE BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT COALITION GRANT IS FOR THREE OR MORE ELIGIBLE ENTITIES TO WORK TOGETHER ON A MINIMUM OF FIVE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND/OR PETROLEUM SITES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INVENTORY AND SITE PRIORITIZATION, PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS (ESAS), PHASE II ESAS, REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN (RAP), AND REMEDIAL/REUSE PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT. DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) DATA ENTRY AND MAPPING, DOCUMENTS SUCH AS ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS AND PROPERTY ACCESS AGREEMENTS, QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP), QUARTERLY AND FINAL REPORTS, OUTREACH DOCUMENTS, ETC. THIS PROJECT AND ALL THE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO IT WILL ULTIMATELY BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | WASHINGTON COUNTY CMNTY DEVMNT | $600K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ARROWHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR BROWNFIELD SITES IN THE MINNESOTA COUNTIES OF AITKIN, CARLTON, COOK, ITASCA, KOOCHICHING, LAKE, AND ST. LOUIS . ARROWHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WILL SOLICIT INPUT ON INVESTIGATION PRIORITIES FROM THE PUBLIC, INVENTORY OR IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES, AND CONDUCT PHASE I AND PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS IT'S JURISDICTION BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | ARROWHEAD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION | $600K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR DAKOTA COUNTY CDA COALITION TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR BROWNFIELD SITES IN THE PROJECT AREAS OF: WEST ST. PAUL, SOUTH ST. PAUL AND HASTINGS, MINNESOTA. AT LEAST ONE SITE WILL BE ASSESSED IN EACH COALITION MEMBER CITY WITH ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES COMPLETED FOR AN ESTIMATED 16-28 SITES. PHASE I AND PHASE II, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANS WILL BE COMPLETED ON SPECIFIC SITES. BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY | $600K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS SUPPORT AGENCY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE (LLBO) ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMATIC WORK RELATED TO CLEANUP OF THE ST. REGIS PAPER CO. SUPERFUND SITE (SITE). ACTIVITIES:LLBO WILL CONDUCT SUPPORT AGENCY PARTNER ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PARTICIPATION IN TECHNICAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE CALLS; REVIEWING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS; OBSERVING CONDITIONS AT THE SITE; AND PROVIDING EPA WITH COMMENTS ON PROPOSED ACTIONS AT THE SITE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THERE WILL BE ANNUAL REPORTS, A PROPOSED PLAN, A REMEDIAL DESIGN WORKPLAN, AS WELL AS A REVISED FEASIBILITY STUDY - ALL OF WHICH WILL REQUIRE INPUT AND COMMENTS FROM LLBO. THE WORK OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE PROTECTING THE TRIBE'S LAND AND RESOURCES THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPERFUND CLEANUP PROGRAM. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $600K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) WITHIN CENSUS TRACT 9400.01 AS THE TARGET AREA WHICH INCLUDES THE TRIBAL COMMUNITIES OF LITTLE ROCK, RED LAKE, PONEMAH AND REDBY, MINNESOTA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES).SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 10 PHASE I AND 9 PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 10 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING AT LEAST 3 SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING 12 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR CENSUS TRACT 9400.01 AS THE TARGET AREA WHICH INCLUDES THE TRIBAL COMMUNITIES OF LITTLE ROCK, RED LAKE, PONEMAH AND REDBY, MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS | $500K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AN ELIGIBLE STATE AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL UTILIZE THE EPA 3TS TOOLKIT, IMPLEMENT A SAMPLING PROGRAM, AND DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION FOR REMEDIATION THAT WILL: - REDUCE BEMIDJI AREA CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN DRINKING WATER - INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AMONG THE TRIBAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (TEAS) STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS RELATED TO LEAD IN DRINKING WATER, DRINKING WATER MAINTENANCE, AND WATER TESTING PROGRAMS. - ESTABLISH ROUTINE TEA PRACTICES SUCH AS POINT-OF-USE FILTER MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, COMMUNICATION, AND OTHER PRACTICES OUTLINED IN THE 3TS TOOLKIT - FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE, EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES AND ENHANCED COMMUNICATION AMONG EXPERTS AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS - BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AMONG TEAS AND COMMUNITIES | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC. | $494K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FULLY FUNDS THE FY 2026 SITE ASSESSMENT AND REMOVAL ACTIVITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS $377,724.00. FUNDING SUPPORTS $352,724.00 TO THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY'S PROGRAM TO PERFORM SITE CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS AND SITE INSPECTION AT POTENTIAL OR CONFIRMED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES. IN ADDITION, THIS ACTION ALSO SUPPORTS $25,000.00 IN SUPERFUND REMOVAL ACTIVITIES AT MINNESOTA SITES.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SITE ASSESSMENT RELATED ACTIONS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES FROM SITE DISCOVERY, THROUGH EVALUATION AND SCORING BASED ON THE SITE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES UNTIL A SITE IS DESIGNATED AS NO FURTHER REMEDIAL ACTION PLANNED (NFRAP'D) OR MOVED FORWARD THROUGH ENFORCEMENT NEGOTIATIONS OR FUND-LEAD INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP. ACTIVITIES IN THIS CATEGORY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE TRADITIONAL SITE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES OF PRE-CERCLA SCREENINGS (PCS); PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS (PA); SITE INSPECTIONS (SI); EXPANDED SITE INVESTIGATIONS (ESI); AND HAZARD RANKING SYSTEM (HRS) SCORING PACKAGES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE PROJECT'S ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE SITE INSPECTION-LEVEL EVALUATIONS AT THE MPCA/EPA REMOVAL SITES LISTED BELOW TO DETERMINE IF POTENTIAL MERLA/CERCLA RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE WARRANTED FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2026 - MARCH 31, 2027. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE 5.07 MILLION RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $378K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LLBO'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. LLBO WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THEIR RESERVATION, SPECIFICALLY WITHIN CASS LAKE, AS WELL AS ENHANCE AND DEVELOP ADDITIONAL ORDINANCES AND POLICIES FOR THEIR PROGRAM UNDER ELEMENT II.ACTIVITIES:LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE (LLBO) WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: ENHANCE THEIR SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT LLBO'S JURISDICTION, SPECIFICALLY WITHIN THE CITY OF CASS LAKE, MN AS SPECIFIED IN THEIR WORKPLAN. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:LLBO WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE LLBO'S VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS 20-25 SITES THROUGH THE TRIBAL TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF AT LEAST 15-25 SITES AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR WORKPLAN. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE RESIDENTS OF CASS LAKE AND ALL COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE TRIBAL'S JURISDICTION AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF LLBO. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $313K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DULUTH SEAWAY PORT AUTHORITY TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR BROWNFIELD SITES IN THE CITY OF DULUTH, WITH FOCUS IN THE LINCOLN PARK AND MORGAN COMMUNITIES OF DULUTH, MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | SEAWAY PORT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH | $300K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO GREEN NEW DEAL HOUSING. THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(3) IN DULUTH, MINNESOTA. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO CLEAN UP A BROWNFIELD SITE(S). ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR THE SITE(S), AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES).SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL REMEDIATE ONE BROWNFIELD SITE AND ANTICIPATES HOLDING 1-2 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING ONE ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING 16] QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR DULUTH, MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | GREEN NEW DEAL HOUSING | $300K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO CONDUCT FURTHER DELINEATION OF THE VAPOR INTRUSION (VI) AREA OF CONCERN (AOC), DETERMINATION OF VAPOR INTRUSION RISK AND DETERMINATION OF THE NEED TO CONDUCT PROPERTY-SPECIFIC VAPOR MITIGATION FOR THE SOIL VAPOR PLUME AT THE LONG PRAIRIE SUPERFUND SITE IN MINNESOTA, WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $250K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. [CAR] WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT TRIBAL LAND. ACTIVITIES: LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT TRIBAL LAND. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE RESPONSE PROGRAM. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA | $235K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE'S BROWNFIELDS AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE CERCLA SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THEIR JURISDICTION, SPECIFICALLY WITHIN THE CITY OF CASS LAKE. ACTIVITIES:LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE (LLBO) WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS; AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THEIR JURISDICTION AND WITHIN THE CITY OF CASS LAKE, MINNESOTA. REVAMPING AND ENHANCING ORDINANCES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE PROGRAMS THEY OVERSEE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE (LLBO) WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THEIR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS AT A MINIMUM 10 SITES THROUGH THEIR JURISDICTION, AND OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELD SITES IN THE CITY OF CASS LAKE, MINNESOTA. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT ARE THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF CASS LAKE AND THE LLBO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT ARE THE ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES WITHIN CASS LAKE AND OTHER AREAS OF LLBO JURISDICTION. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $216K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO: (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND, (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, CONDUCT INVENTORY, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THEIR TRIBAL RESERVATION AND JURISDICTION. CERCLA SECTION 128(A) ALSO AUTHORIZES ACTIVITIES BY THE RECIPIENT TO 'ASSIST SMALL COMMUNITIES, INDIAN TRIBES, RURAL AREAS, OR DISADVANTAGED AREAS IN CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9604(K)(7)(A) OF THIS TITLE WITH RESPECT TO BROWNFIELD SITES.' THE ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 9604(K)(7)(A) ARE: 'TO PROVIDE, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AS APPROPRIATE, TO FACILITATE THE INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, SITE ASSESSMENTS, REMEDIATION OF BROWNFIELD SITES, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, OR SITE PREPARATION.' LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE WILL CONTINUE TO ASSIST THE CITY OF CASS LAKE IN THE PLANNING ACTIVITIES AND MARKET VIABILITY FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN CASS LAKE. ALSO, THEY WILL CONDUCT SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELDS SITES WITHIN THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE LEECH LAKE RESERVATION. ACTIVITIES:THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: WILL CONTINUE ENHANCING THE SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES ON VARIOUS SITES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; CONDUCT OUTREACH AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; REVIEW AND REFINE CLEANUP STANDARDS AS NEEDED FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE RESERVATION AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE'S CLEANUP PROGRAM TO THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY AND SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS, OVERSEE CLEANUPS, AND DEVELOP PLANNING AND VISIONING FOR SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES TO ASSIST WITH THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE TRIBE. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $213K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO: (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND, (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE'S (LLBO) BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. LLBO WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THEIR TRIBAL RESERVATION AND JURISDICTION. CERCLA SECTION 128(A) ALSO AUTHORIZES ACTIVITIES BY THE RECIPIENT TO 'ASSIST SMALL COMMUNITIES, INDIAN TRIBES, RURAL AREAS, OR DISADVANTAGED AREAS IN CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9604(K)(7)(A) OF THIS TITLE WITH RESPECT TO BROWNFIELD SITES.' THE ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 9604(K)(7)(A) ARE: 'TO PROVIDE TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AS APPROPRIATE, TO FACILITATE THE INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, SITE ASSESSMENTS, REMEDIATION OF BROWNFIELD SITES, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, OR SITE PREPARATION.' LLBO WILL ASSIST THE CITY OF CASS LAKE IN THE PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN CASS LAKE. LLBO WILL CONTINUE TO WORK ON THE VISIONING, REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES. LLBO WILL PROMOTE AWARENESS AND TRAINING OF PROPER HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES THROUGH OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS. LLBO WILL ASSIST THE SQUAW LAKE COMMUNITY FOR PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF TRAILS AT THE FORMER EAGLEVIEW SCHOOL AND CONDUCT OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES:THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE (LLBO) WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: WILL CONTINUE ENHANCING THE SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES ON VARIOUS SITES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; CONDUCT OUTREACH AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; REVIEW AND REFINE CLEANUP STANDARDS AS NEEDED FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE LLBO RESERVATION AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:LLBO WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF LLBO'S CLEANUP PROGRAM TO THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY AND SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS AT LEAST 9 SITES, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF AT LEAST 4 SITES IN DOWNTOWN CASS LAKE AND OTHERS WITHIN THEIR RESERVATION, AND DEVELOP PLANNING AND VISIONING FOR SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES TO ASSIST WITH THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE LLBO TRIBE. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $213K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO: (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND, (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE'S (LLBO) BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. LLBO WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THEIR TRIBAL RESERVATION AND JURISDICTION. CERCLA SECTION 128(A) ALSO AUTHORIZES ACTIVITIES BY THE RECIPIENT TO 'ASSIST SMALL COMMUNITIES, INDIAN TRIBES, RURAL AREAS, OR DISADVANTAGED AREAS IN CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9604(K)(7)(A) OF THIS TITLE WITH RESPECT TO BROWNFIELD SITES.' THE ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 9604(K)(7)(A) ARE: 'TO PROVIDE, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AS APPROPRIATE, TO FACILITATE THE INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, SITE ASSESSMENTS, REMEDIATION OF BROWNFIELD SITES, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, OR SITE PREPARATION.' LLBO WILL ASSIST THE CITY OF CASS LAKE IN THE PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN CASS LAKE. LLBO WILL CONTINUE TO WORK ON THE VISIONING, REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES THAT STARTED IN 2021 AND HAVE CONTINUED THROUGH 2022 AND 2023.ACTIVITIES:THE LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE (LLBO) WILL CONTINUE ENHANCING THE SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE LLBO RESERVATION AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:LLBO WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF LLBO'S VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGES COMMUNITIES, ASSESS AT LEAST 5 SITES THROUGH THE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF AT LEAST 5 SITES IN DOWNTOWN CASS LAKE AND OTHERS WITHIN THEIR RESERVATION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE LLBO TRIBE. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $180K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF FOND-DU-LAC BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA'S (FDL) BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. FOND-DU-LAC WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE TRIBE'S JURISDICTION. FDL WILL ALSO PERFORM SITE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CLEANUP AT WISCONSIN POINT, HIRE ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST TO TRAIN FOR SUCCESSION PLANNING AND PURCHASE VEHICLE FOR BROWNFIELDS WORK TO BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THEIR BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:FOND-DU-LAC TRIBE WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE TRIBE'S JURISDICTION. FDL WILL WORK TO ADDRESS ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP NEEDS AT WISCONSIN POINT AMONG OTHER BROWNFIELD SITES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: FOND-DU-LAC TRIBE WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE FDL'S TRIBAL RESPONSE AND BROWNFIELD PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SITES THROUGH THE TRIBAL RESPONSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, AND IMPLEMENT CLEANUP AT WISCONSIN POINT SITE. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | FOND DU LAC RESERVATION | $171K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION OBLIGATES $160,000 IN SUPERFUND SUPPORT FUNDING TO THE MINNESOTA PCA IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE PREPARATION OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP) AND COMPLETION AN ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AT MAC GILLIS AND GIBBS SUPERFUND SITE IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WHERE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR REMEDIAL ACTION. THIS CAN ALSO INCLUDE REVIEW OF INFORMATION, ATTENDING SITE-RELATED MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATING IN SITE VISITS.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE PREPARATION OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP) AND COMPLETION AN ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AT MAC GILLIS AND GIBBS SUPERFUND SITE IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WHERE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR REMEDIAL ACTION. THIS CAN ALSO INCLUDE REVIEW OF INFORMATION, ATTENDING SITE-RELATED MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATING IN SITE VISITS. THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE CONTINUED ECOLOGICAL STUDY AT THE SITE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES: 1. COMPLETING A WORK PLAN AND QAPP FOR EPA REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE START OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES. 2. INVESTIGATING TWO DRAINPIPES THAT FLOW INTO FARREL'S LAKE TO ASSESS WHETHER THEY ARE A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION TO THE LAKE. 3. DELINEATING ARSENIC, CHROMIUM, COPPER, AND DIOXINS/FURANS CONCENTRATIONS IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF FARREL'S LAKE AND THE CHANNEL NORTH OF THE LAKE TO DETERMINE IF CONTAMINANTS ARE MIGRATING BEYOND THE LAKE. 4. FURTHER INVESTIGATING PCP CONCENTRATIONS IN A POND LOCATED BETWEEN THE MANDG SITE AND FARRELL'S LAKE THAT HAD A DETECTION IN 2018. 5. ASSESSING CHRONIC TOXICITY ENDPOINTS IN BENTHIC SPECIES COMMON TO FARREL'S LAKE. 6. EVALUATING SITE-SPECIFIC BIOACCUMULATION OF DIOXINS/FURANS IN THE FOOD CHAIN AND THE RISK POTENTIAL TO HUMAN HEALTH DUE TO FISH TISSUE CONSUMPTION. 7. DOCUMENTING RATIONALE FOR ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION TO FARREL'S LAKE 8. MAINTAINING THE SITE FILE. 9. PROVIDING REPORTS AND UPDATES TO THE USEPA. 10. COMPLETING FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS FOR USEPA. 11. PREPARING A SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETING FIELDWORK, DRAFT, AND FINAL REPORTS (INCLUDING MONTHLY SUMMARY AND ANALYTICAL SAMPLING REPORTS). 12. COMPLETING AND DISTRIBUTING THE 1ST DRAFT ECOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT TO USEPA FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS BY JULY 31, 2026, AND FINAL REPORT BY AUGUST 31, 2026.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE MPCA AGREES TO SUBMIT A PROGRESS REPORT SEMI-ANNUALLY THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION ON EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1) A COMPARISON OF THE WORK CONDUCTED TO THE OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES ESTABLISHED IN THE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WORK PLAN FOR THE PERIOD; 2) EXPLANATION IF ESTABLISHED OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES ARE NOT MET; AND 3) ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION, INCLUDING, WHEN APPROPRIATE, BUDGET ANALYSIS AND INFORMATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT IS TO COMPLETE AN EVALUATION AS TO DETERMINE IF PCP OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS ARE REACHING FARREL'S LAKE FROM THE SITE AND HAVE IMPACTED THE SEDIMENTS AT FARREL'S LAKE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE 5.7 MILLION RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $160K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY'S BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT OF A BROWNFIELDS SITE ON THE TRIBAL LAND. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS A HISTORIC SCHOOLHOUSE BUILDING WITH KNOWN CONTAMINATION AND IS CURRENTLY IN DISREPAIR. ACTIVITIES:LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: PERFORM FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, HISTORICAL REVIEW, PHASE I AND II ASSESSMENTS, LEAD-BASED PAINT RISK ASSESSMENT, ASBESTOS RISK ASSESSMENT AND SITE SAMPLING PLAN. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING THE BROWNFIELD SITE OF THE SCHOOLHOUSE BUILDING. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH THROUGH COMMUNITY QUARTERLY MEETINGS, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EVENT, AND OUTREACH MATERIALS TO COMMUNITY. HOST LOCAL PUBLIC MEETINGS, CREATE NEWSLETTERS AND POST NOTICES IN TRIBAL COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT CENTER. MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WILL BENEFIT FROM THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THIS GRANT. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA | $129K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE WILL UPDATE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THEIR TRIBAL LAND, SPECIFICALLY THE CITY OF CASS LAKE. ACTIVITIES:LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT TRIBAL LAND. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SITES, AND OVERSEE THE CLEANUP BROWNFIELDS SITES FOR THE LEECH LAKE BAND MEMBERS AND COMMUNITIES. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | $120K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES $112,500.00 IN FY 2026 CORE SUPPORT FUNDING TO THE MPCA CONDUCT ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT ASSIGNABLE TO SPECIFIC SITES BUT WILL SUPPORT THE RECIPIENT'S RESPONSE PROGRAM UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION; FISCAL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY; LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING COST RECOVERY AND LITIGATION ACTIVITIES; AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL CLERICAL/TECHNICAL SUPPORT. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE A $12,500 MATCH TO THE FEDERAL SHARE UNDER THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.ACTIVITIES:NON-SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, COORDINATION BETWEEN STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS, GRANT PREPARATION AND TRACKING, QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL ACTIVITIES, POLICY AND GUIDANCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SUPERFUND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (2 CFR PART 200). THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION; FISCAL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY; LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING COST RECOVERY AND LITIGATION ACTIVITIES. NON-SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL SUPPORT TO SUPERFUND PROGRAM STAFF IN AREAS SUCH AS PERSONNEL, BUDGET, INVENTORY, AND PROCUREMENT. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO PROVIDE GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING CENTRAL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS, BOTH HARD COPY AND COMPUTERIZED.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE THE SUBMITTING CA DOCUMENTS, TIMELY COMPLETION OF PROJECT MANAGER REVIEWS; APPROVAL OF CONTRACT/GRANT EXPENDITURES; PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS (FSRS) AS REQUIRED. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE EFFICIENT COORDINATION WITH PROJECT MANAGERS, PROGRAM MANAGERS, AND THE U.S. EPA TO ENSURE ACCURATE AND TIMELY GRANT CLOSEOUTS. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE THE 5.07 MILLION RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $113K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES $56,250.00 OF THE ANTICIPATED $112,500.00 OF THE FY 2025 CORE FUNDING CEILING TO SUPPORT THE MPCA IN CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT ASSIGNABLE TO SPECIFIC SITES BUT WILL SUPPORT THE RECIPIENT'S RESPONSE PROGRAM UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION; FISCAL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY; LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING COST RECOVERY AND LITIGATION ACTIVITIES; AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL CLERICAL/TECHNICAL SUPPORT. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE A $12,500 MATCH TO THE FEDERAL SHARE UNDER THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.ACTIVITIES:NON-SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, COORDINATION BETWEEN STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS, GRANT PREPARATION AND TRACKING, QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL ACTIVITIES, POLICY AND GUIDANCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SUPERFUND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (2 CFR PART 200). THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION; FISCAL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY; LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING COST RECOVERY AND LITIGATION ACTIVITIES. NON-SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL SUPPORT TO SUPERFUND PROGRAM STAFF IN AREAS SUCH AS PERSONNEL, BUDGET, INVENTORY, AND PROCUREMENT. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO PROVIDE GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING CENTRAL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS, BOTH HARD COPY AND COMPUTERIZED.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE THE SUBMITTING CA DOCUMENTS, TIMELY COMPLETION OF PROJECT MANAGER REVIEWS; APPROVAL OF CONTRACT/GRANT EXPENDITURES; PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS (FSRS) AS REQUIRED. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE EFFICIENT COORDINATION WITH PROJECT MANAGERS, PROGRAM MANAGERS, AND THE U.S. EPA TO ENSURE ACCURATE AND TIMELY GRANT CLOSEOUTS. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE THE 5.07 MILLION RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. | Minnesota (EPA federal awards) | MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY | $113K | — |