New Mexico remediation contracts
43 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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municipalities with the most remediation contracts
Top vendors in New Mexico remediation
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | 26 | $77.5M |
| PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | 4 | $829K |
| EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, INC. | 4 | $1.8M |
| SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2 | $700K |
| SANTA CLARA PUEBLO | 2 | $159K |
| PUEBLO OF LAGUNA | 2 | $114K |
Recent remediation contracts in New Mexico
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA RESPONSE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES; 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 A CLEANUP PLANS AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REDEVELOPING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATES. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | $350K | — |
| TASK ORDER TITLE: REGION 6 (R6) REMEDIAL ACQUISITION FRAMEWORK (RAF) DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES (DES) TASK ORDER FOR MCGAFFEY & MAIN GROUNDWATER PLUME ROSWELL SUPERFUND SITE IN ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO REMEDIAL DESIGN (RD) IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | CH2M HILL, INC | $68K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES TO HELP ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND EMERGING CONTAMINANT (EC) CHALLENGES. NEW MEXICO WILL IMPLEMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESEARCH AND TESTING; PLANNING AND DESIGN TO ADDRESS ECS; TREATMENT OF ECS; SOURCE WATER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ECS; 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 ECS 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. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LAB SAMPLING AND TESTING, AS WELL AS OUTREACH, EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SAMPLING, ANALYSIS OF RESULTS, PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM ASSESSMENTS, AND OTHERS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK OF EMERGING CONTAMINANTS FROM OTHER SUB-GRANTS.OUTCOMES:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AN ELIGIBLE STATE OR TERRITORY TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS (EC) IN DRINKING WATER TO SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FUNDS ARE TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS (PWS) TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SWDA), 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 DETERMINING WHAT PWSS MEET DISADVANTAGED CRITERIA; PROCURE SAMPLERS OF OR PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)/EC FOR PWSS; CONTACT SYSTEMS THAT MEET CRITERIA FOR PERMISSION TO SAMPLE FOR PFAS/EC; HOST QUARTERLY MEETINGS WITH NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (NMED) PFAS TECHNICAL GROUP; BEGIN SAMPLING ONCE APPROVED TO SAMPLE IN AREAS CURRENTLY KNOWN TO HAVE PFAS/EC; TRACK AND REPORT SAMPLING LOCATIONS AND COMMUNITIES WITH DETECTIONS; CREATE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH MATERIALS FOR PWS'S TO PROVIDE TO CUSTOMERS; TRACK PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES CREATED AND MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED; PROCURE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN; CREATE A NEW MEXICO (NM) STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL OR DISADVANTAGE COMMUNITY (SDC) WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ESTABLISHING A BASELINE OF PFAS/EC IN SDC IN NEW MEXICO; AWARENESS OF IMPACTS OF PFAS/EC TO HUMAN HEALTH AND TREATMENT OPTIONS; IMPROVED PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THREATS POSED BY EMERGING AND REGULATED CONTAMINANTS; EDUCATION OF COMMUNITIES ON REMEDIATION AND ASSISTANCE OPTIONS; INCREASED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND TRUST AMONG SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; ESTABLISH A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES IN FOLLOWING YEARS OF GRANT. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $18.9M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO PERFORM SITE CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS AND SITE INSPECTIONS.AT POTENTIAL OR CONFIRMED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO CONDUCT A REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY STUDY AT THE MCGAFFEY & MAIN SUPERFUND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $5.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO CONDUCT REMEDIAL ACTION AT THE MCGAFFEY AND MAIN HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIONS INCLUDE: MCGAFFEY AND MAIN RA (SAGW PANDT) ACTIVITIES SUPPORT EPA AND NMED'S GOAL TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE LAND BY USING INNOVATIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND CLEANING UP CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES TO REDUCE RISKS POSED BY RELEASES OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES. MCGAFFEY AND MAIN RA ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO CONTROLLING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY ENSURING SELECTED REMEDIES ADDRESS AND MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL RELEASES AND CLEAN UP AND RESTORE CONTAMINATED SITES OR PROPERTIES TO APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP LEVELS. NMED STAFF WILL EVALUATE PROPOSED AND IMPLEMENTED REMEDIES TO ENSURE THAT CONTAMINATED SITES DO NOT POSE THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND ALLOW FOR THE REUSE OF THE LAND. THIS AGREEMENT ENABLES NMED TO PARTICIPATE AND LEAD THE SAGW CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION TO ENSURE THAT HUMAN EXPOSURE TO SUPERFUND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES ARE MINIMIZED THROUGH THE CLEANUP OF CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER AT THE SITE SOURCE AREA.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: NMED WILL PROVIDE EPA WITH FINANCIAL STATUS AND PROJECT PROGRESS REPORTS. THESE REPORTS WILL DETAIL EXPENDITURES AND DISCUSS THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF RA AT THE SITE. THE SCHEDULE FOR SUBMITTAL OF THESE REPORTS WILL BE SPECIFIED BY EPA. TECHNICAL DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANS, CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS, SAMPLING PLAN AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, MONTHLY REPORTING, INSPECTION REPORTS, INTERIM REMEDIAL ACTION COMPLETION REPORTS, SEMIANNUAL GROUNDWATER MONITORING REPORTS, FY24 AND FY25 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE GROUNDWATER MONITORING REPORTS, AND CITY OF ROSWELL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT. THESE REPORTS WILL GENERALLY BE PREPARED BY NMED'S CONTRACTOR; GROUNDWATER MONITORING REPORTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE PREPARED BY NMED. NMED AND EPA WILL PROVIDE COMMENTS ON DRAFT DELIVERABLES FOR INCORPORATION PRIOR TO FINALIZATION. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $4.2M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO CONDUCT THE REMEDIAL ACTION AT THE GRANTS CHLORINATED SOLVENTS PLUME SUPERFUND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, FOR THE OPTIMIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION. THIS SITE IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO FUND REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES AT THE GRANTS CHLORINATED SOLVENTS PLUME (GCSP) SITE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE REMEDIAL ACTION ARE THE CITIZENS OF GRANTS, CIBOLA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO. NMED WILL PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT TO IMPLEMENT OPTIMIZATION ACTIVITIES TO DETERMINE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS FOR VAPOR INTRUSION MITIGATION SYSTEMS (VIMS). DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FINANCIAL STATUS AND PROJECT PROGRESS REPORTS REGARDING REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES AT THE SITE. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $3.5M | — |
| THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (NMED) TO SUPPLEMENT THE REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES BY CLEANUP OF THE MCGAFFEY AND MAIN SUPERFUND SITE IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. ALSO TO CONDUCT SITE CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES AT THIS HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, AND TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT OF CERCLA 121(F) WHICH MANDATES SUBSTANTIAL AND MEANINGFUL STATE/TRIBAL INVOLVEMENT. THIS FUNDING ENABLES THE NMED TO LEAD THIS SUPERFUND CLEANUP AND TO CONSULT WITH EPA BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER CLEANUP ACTIVITIES IN SUCH A MANNER WHICH PROTECTS HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $2.1M | — |
| 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 STATE OF NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (NMED) GROUND WATER QUALITY BUREAU (GWQB) BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO AND REPRESENTED BY THESE THREE COGS; NORTH CENTRAL NM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (NCNMEDD), EASTERN PLAINS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (EPCOG), AND SOUTHEASTERN NM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SENMEDD). 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA'S) ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 25 PHASE I AND PHASE II 20 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 3 COMMUNITY VISIONING MEETINGS, DEVELOPING 7 SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING 3 PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, 1 CORRIDOR STUDY, 1 WALKABILITY STUDY, 1 HOUSING MARKET STUDY AND SUBMITTING 20 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR ALL THREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REPRESENTS OF THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG) OR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (EDD), IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. THE COG IS REPRESENTED BY NORTH CENTRAL NM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (NCNMEDD), EASTERN PLAINS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (EPCOG), AND SOUTHEASTERN NM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SENMEDD). | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $2.0M | — |
| THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING TO NMED TO CONDUCT SITE CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES AT POTENTIAL OR CONFIRMED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES AND UNDERTAKE RESPONSE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS AT THIS SITE WHICH IS ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) TO CLEAN UP THE HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES THAT ARE FOUND TO POSE HAZARDS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT OF CERCLA 121(F) WHICH MANDATES SUBSTANTIAL AND MEANINGFUL STATE INVOLVEMENT. THIS AWARD PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES AT THE CHEVRON QUESTA MINE (CMI) PRP SUPERFUND SITE IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $1.9M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO CONDUCT THE REMEDIAL DESIGN/RD INVESTIGATION AT THE EAGLE PICHER CAREFREE BATTERY SUPERFUND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $1.9M | — |
| THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLO COUNCIL'S RESPONSE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES 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 REDEVELOPING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE TRIBE'S JURISDICTION. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, INC. | $810K | — |
| 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 EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL 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 OR 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 TRIBAL COMMUNITY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS 0 SITES THROUGH THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF 0 SITES. EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 31, 2023. INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES) ARE THE TRIBAL COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY BROWNFIELDS. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, INC. | $633K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS TO PERMANENTLY DECREASE THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTING TO OPEN DUMPS AS WELL AS ELIMINATING OPEN DUMPS WITHIN THE UNDERSERVED AND OVERBURDENED TRIBAL COMMUNITY OF SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO, LOCATED IN NORTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO. TO ACHIEVE OUR OVERALL OBJECTIVES, SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO PROPOSES TO CLEANUP ELEVEN NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE OPEN DUMP SITES, CONDUCT SIX FREE TRASH WEEKS, THREE TIRE AMNESTY EVENTS, TWO OPEN DUMP FOCUSED COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, AND DISSEMINATE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MATERIAL TO OVER TWO THOUSAND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THROUGH SUCCESSFUL COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION WITH TRIBAL LEADERSHIP, TRIBAL DEPARTMENTS, THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS - OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO PLANS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY OF THE DANGERS OF OPEN DUMPING AND INFORM INDIVIDUALS ON THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES THAT CAN BE UTILIZED FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND TO EFFECTIVELY ELIMINATE THE PRACTICE OF OPEN DUMPING.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE STRENGTHENING EXISTING PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS, CONDUCTING NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE OPEN DUMP CLEANUPS WITHIN SANTO DOMINGO, AND CREATING AND DISSEMINATING EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH INFORMATION REGARDING THE DANGERS OF OPEN DUMPS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLANNED ROLE WILL BE TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO IN THE FORM OF WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE INCLUDING OPEN DUMPING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL ASSIST IN LOCATING COST EFFECTIVE VENDORS FOR SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO REQUEST BIDS. EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STAFF WILL DEVELOP EVENT ADVERTISING MATERIAL FOR SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE VIA THE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, FLYERS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL COORDINATE TO DETERMINE TIMING, EVENT VENUE, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND OTHER LOGISTICS OF THE WORKSHOP. EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STAFF WILL DEVELOP, PRESENT, AND FACILITATE THE WORKSHOPS. EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STAFF WILL DEVELOP WORKSHOP ADVERTISING MATERIAL FOR SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE VIA THE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, FLYERS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADVERTISING TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO. EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE STAFF WILL PREPARE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MATERIAL FOR SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE VIA NEWSLETTER AND SOCIAL MEDIA. EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL COLLABORATE AND ASSIST THE NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, ADVERTISEMENT, AND FACILITATION OF TWO OPEN DUMP FOCUSED WORKSHOPS; AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MATERIAL FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO COMMUNITY. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CLEANUP OF ELEVEN NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE OPEN DUMP SITES, CONDUCT SIX FREE TRASH WEEKS, CONDUCT THREE TIRE AMNESTY EVENTS TO REDUCE OPEN DUMPING, CONDUCT TWO INTERACTIVE OPEN DUMP FOCUSED WORKSHOPS HELD WITHIN SANTO DOMINGO, PRODUCE FOUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SUBMISSIONS REGARDING OPEN DUMPING/ CLEANUP EVENTS/ WORKSHOPS/ FREE TRASH WEEKS, TRAIN ONE HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN CLEANUPS AND DISSEMINATE EDUCATION, AND PROVIDE OUTREACH MATERIAL TO OVER TWO THOUSAND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE TO EDUCATE | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO | $539K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (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. THE PROGRAM ELEMENTS IN THE 2025 LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CORRECTIVE ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM ARE THOSE ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE'S LUST TRUST FUND RESPONSE PROGRAM. THOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE (1) COORDINATE AND PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF WORK NECESSARY FOR RESPONDING TO RELEASES ACCORDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA'S) GUIDELINES; (2) BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF CLEANUPS COMPLETED; (3) OVERSEE ALL UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST) RELEASES/CLEANUPS WITH THE INTENT OF INCREASING THE PACE AT WHICH THEY ARE INITIATED AND COMPLETED; (4) PROVIDE END-OF-YEAR EVALUATION OF THE STATE'S PERFORMANCE IN ADMINISTERING THE LUST GRANT; (5) WORK TO INTEGRATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONSIDERATIONS INTO UST/LUST PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMMATIC DECISIONS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES TO EPA: (1) STATE ACCURATELY REPORTS THE STATE CLEANUP DATA THAT IS ENTERED INTO THE SEMI-ANNUAL ACTIVITIES REPORT (LUST 4) IN A TIMELY MANNER; (2) STATE WILL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT AND RESPOND TO THE EPA FINAL SELF- ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE; (3) STATE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION THROUGH INTERVIEWS, FILE REVIEWS, AND DATA ANALYSIS TO ASSIST EPA IN THE COMPLETION OF THE REGIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW; AND (4) STATE WILL SUBMIT AN UPDATED QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS 60 DAYS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF CURRENT PLANS 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. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $534K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (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. THE PROGRAM ELEMENTS IN THE 2026 LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM ARE THOSE ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE'S LUST TRUST FUND RESPONSE PROGRAM. THOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) COORDINATE AND PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF WORK NECESSARY FOR RESPONDING TO RELEASES ACCORDING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA'S) GUIDELINES; (2) BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A SPECIFIC NUMBER OF CLEANUPS COMPLETED; (3) OVERSEE ALL UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (USTS) RELEASES/CLEANUPS WITH THE INTENT OF INCREASING THE PACE AT WHICH THEY ARE INITIATED AND COMPLETED; (4) PROVIDE END-OF-YEAR EVALUATION OF THE STATE'S PERFORMANCE IN ADMINISTERING THE LUST GRANT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES TO EPA: (1) STATE ACCURATELY REPORTS THE STATE CLEANUP DATA THAT IS ENTERED INTO THE SEMIN-ANNUAL ACTIVITIES REPORT (LUST4) IN A TIMELY MANNER; (2)STATE WILL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT AND RESPOND TO THE EPA FINAL SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE; (3) STATE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION THROUGH INTERVIEWS, FILE REVIEWS, AND DATA ANALYSIS TO ASSIST EPA IN THE COMPLETION OF THE REGIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW; AND (4) STATE WILL SUBMIT AN UPDATED QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF CURRENT PLANS. 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. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $528K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE HOMESTAKE URANIUM MILL SUPERFUND SITE WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $504K | — |
| 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 TO THE CITY OF RATON TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERLCA) 104(K)(2) IN RATON, NEW MEXICO. 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA'S) ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 12 PHASE I AND PHASE II 5 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 4 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING 5 SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING 3 PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING 12 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR RATON, NEW MEXICO. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF RATON | $500K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO MANAGE AND CONDUCT THE SOURCE AREA SOIL VAPOR EXTRACTION/VAPOR INTRUSION MITIGATION SYSTEM (SVE/VIMS) REMEDIAL ACTION (RA) AND DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN DECISION-MAKING REGARDING THE CLEANUP OF SOLVENT CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY HISTORIC HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL AND HANDLING ACTIVITIES AT THE MCGAFFEY AND MAIN HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN. ATTENTION GRANTS SPECIALIST: THE SIGNERS FOR THIS AWARD ARE VENA THOMAS, KRYSTAL STOTTS AND MONICA SMITH. PLEASE REMOVE THIS COMMENT BEFORE CREATING THE AWARD. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIONS: THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT (NMED) WILL PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT WHILE UTILIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR TO IMPLEMENT THE SOURCE AREA SVE/VIMS RA PROJECT AND SUPPORT NMED WITH VARIOUS OTHER SITE ACTIVITIES AS NEEDED. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING TASKS: ROUTINE SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WILL OCCUR AS NECESSARY THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT PERIOD. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TASKS INCLUDE OIL CHANGES OF THE SVE BLOWER, REPLACEMENT OF FILTERS, SEALS, AND LUBRICANTS THROUGHOUT THE BLOWERS, REPLACEMENT OF AIR FILTERS ALONG THE TREATMENT TRAIN PIPING, AND SYSTEM CONTROL COMPUTER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE. SITE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A SUMMER LANDSCAPING EVENT TO REMOVE WEEDS AND GROWTH AROUND THE CENTRAL TREATMENT FACILITY AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SECURITY SYSTEM. THE SITE CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR UTILITY NEEDS AT THE BUILDING, INCLUDING ELECTRICITY, INTERNET, AND WATER/SEWER. THE SVE SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED FOR A 10-YEAR LIFESPAN. AS THE SYSTEM AGES, COMPONENTS WITHIN THE CENTRAL TREATMENT FACILITY ARE NEARING END-OF-LIFE. UNEXPECTED OR LARGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REPAIRS MAY INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OR TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE BLOWER, REPLACEMENT OF THE SYSTEM CONTROL COMPUTER (SCADA SYSTEM), AND CHANGEOUT OF THE GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON VESSELS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: NMED WILL PROVIDE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) WITH FINANCIAL STATUS AND PROJECT PROGRESS REPORTS ACCORDING TO AN ESTABLISHED SCHEDULE AS SPECIFIED BY EPA. THESE REPORTS WILL DETAIL THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND DISCUSS SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECT. TECHNICAL DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ANNUAL CLEANUP STATUS REPORTS, TECHNICAL MEMORANDA FOR EACH PULSED CYCLE, WORK PLANS, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL UPDATES, REPORTING AS NEEDED FOR THE CITY OF ROSWELL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOURCE AREA INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL. THE REPORTS WILL BE PREPARED BY NMED'S CONTRACTOR, WHILE NMED WILL IMPLEMENT THE INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL. NMED AND EPA WILL PROVIDE COMMENTS ON DRAFT DELIVERABLES FOR INCORPORATION PRIOR TO FINALIZATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE NMED PROVIDING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT WHILE UTILIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR TO IMPLEMENT THE SOURCE AREA SVE/VIMS RA PROJECT AND SUPPORT NMED WITH VARIOUS OTHER SITE ACTIVITIES AS NEEDED. THE SITE CONTRACTOR WILL PRODUCE TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM AFTER THE COMPLETION OF EACH PULSED CYCLE TO DOCUMENT SVE/VIMS PERFORMANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ONGOING SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION, AN ANNUAL CLEANUP STATUS REPORT, AND TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM SUMMARIZING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SYSTEM EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AS NEEDED. THE SITE CONTRACTOR WILL UPDATE THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR THE CONTINUED PERFORMANCE OF THE SVE/VIMS SYSTEMS. IMPLEMENTATION OF INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS: THE ROD STATES THAT TO PROTECT AGAINST INADVERTENT EXPOSURE TO SOIL VAPOR CONTAMINATION BEFORE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION GOALS, AN INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL TO AMEND THE LOCAL BUILDING CODE BE IMPLEMENTED THAT REQUIRES FUTURE B | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $460K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT SUPERFUND SITES IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $305K | — |
| THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND PLACE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF SANTA FE/RIO ARRIBA COUNTIES AND PUEBLOS SERVED BY THE EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SAFELY CONDUCT REMEDIATION WORK AT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE-CONTAMINATED SITES, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT AND CHEMICAL SAFETY. AS PER THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES, SOP-2021-G04, EPA IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM 21-20: PROMOTING PUBLIC TRUST IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE TAXPAYER RESOURCES, THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED: ASSISTANCE AWARD&RSQUOANDS PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE MENTIONED ABOVE. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES TO BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 30, 2024. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES) ARE 70 PARTICIPANTS RECRUITED FROM NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO. NO SUBRECIPIENT IN THIS GRANT. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $200K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL (ENIPC) TO SUPPORT THEIR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE TRIBE'S LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES COMPLIANCE AND REMEDIATION ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO TRIBAL UST OWNERS AND OPERATORS IN NEW MEXICO. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDE: ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR USTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL UST REGULATIONS THROUGH TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR USTS, AND DEVELOPING THE TRIBAL PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:THE LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE TO TRIBAL UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) FACILITIES LOCATED IN NEW MEXICO THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING: - CONDUCTING SITE-SPECIFIC UST COMPLIANCE TRAINING TO OWNER/OPERATORS AND PERSONNEL DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR TRIBAL UST FACILITIES OPERATIONS; - COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING USING EPA'S NATIONAL TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RATE (TCR) FOR UST SYSTEMS; - PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO ANY REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SITE VISIT, AND INVESTIGATION RELATING TO SUSPECTED RELEASES FOR USTS ON TRIBAL LANDS; - UTILIZING AVAILABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SOURCES, TANK SYSTEM INFORMATION, AND A GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) TO MAINTAIN A RANKING SYSTEM FOR UST LOCATIONS; - AND MAINTAINING THE TRIBAL COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TCAMS), A SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RECORDS BY THE EPA REGION 6 UST PROGRAM, TRIBAL CONSORTIA GRANTEES, TRIBAL UST OWNERS/OPERATORS, AND PRIVATE OWNERS/OPERATORS ON TRIBAL LANDS. NOTE: LUST PREVENTION APPROPRIATIONS USED IN THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE UST PREVENTION PROGRAM, AS HIGHLIGHTED IN EPA'S STRATEGY FOR AN EPA/TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 1529 OF THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SITE-SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE VISITS TO TRIBALLY OWNED/OPERATED UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) FACILITIES LOCATED ON TRIBAL LAND IN NEW MEXICO. ADDITIONAL DELIVERABLES INCLUDE COPIES OF SITE SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE REPORTS, THE CRITERIA-BASED FACILITY RANKING REPORT, AND SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS SUMMARIZING PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND BUDGET STATUS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS THE NUMBER OF COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE INSPECTIONS COMPLETED OF THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS IN THE TRIBAL LANDS OF NEW MEXICO. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE THE TRIBE'S UST PROGRAMS AND TRIBAL RESIDENTS IN NEW MEXICO. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, INC. | $175K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PROPOSED PROJECT AREA IS THE LOCATED ON ONE OF THE PUEBLO'S RANGE ROAD 'T2', WHICH IS A RURAL UNPAVED ROAD THAT RUNS WEST TO EAST ACROSS THE PUEBLO FROM STATE HIGHWAY 550 TO THE RIO JEMEZ PROVIDING ACCESS TO ENERGY FACILITIES, RANCH AND IRRIGATION LAND, AND CULTURAL AREAS. THE PROPOSED PROJECT AREA FACES SEVERAL CHALLENGES OF NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION WHICH AFFECTS THE WATERSHED AREA THAT CONNECTS TO THE RIO JEMEZ. THE FOCUS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL BE IMPLEMENTING BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) ON EROSION ALONG THE T2 RANGE ROAD. BMPS WILL HELP OFFSET THE ISSUES WITH NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION BY HELPING MANAGE THE T2 ROAD THROUGH REMEDIATION OF EROSION CONTROLS, THIS WILL ALSO HELP WITH WATER QUALITY CONCERNS BECAUSE THE T2 ROAD IS A DIRECT PATHWAY TO THE RIVER. THROUGH PREVIOUS FUNDING THE PUEBLO WAS ABLE TO CREATE A MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND STABILIZATION PLAN (MSSP). THE PLAN IS MEANT TO SERVE AS A TOOLBOX TO HELP IDENTIFY CRITICAL EROSION AREAS AND DEVELOP BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS) TO MITIGATE EROSION ON THE T2 ROADWAY, THIS PLAN WILL BE UTILIZED DURING THIS GRANT OPPORTUNITY. SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN A COMBINATION OF SHORT, INTERMEDIATE, AND LONG-TERM BEHAVIORAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES. ACTIVITIES:INSTALL TWO EROSION BRIDGES NEAR THE ROAD BARS. INSTALL TWO ROAD BARS TO MOVE WATER OFF THE ROAD BEFORE IT BECOMES OVERSATURATED. INSTALL EARTHEN ROAD BARS TO REDUCE GULLY FORMATION. INSTALL GEOGRID SYSTEM IN ROAD THAT WILL REINFORCE THE ROADWAY AFTER STORM EVENTS. IMPLEMENT ROCKFILL DAMS IN ARROYOS THAT HAVE HEAD CUTS OR THAT SHOW SIGNS THAT THE CHANNEL IS INCISING INTO THE ROAD. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:INSTALLATION OF EROSION CONTROL BMPS TO REINFORCE T2 ROAD, INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE PUEBLO'S NPS PROGRAM THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, INCREASE CAPACITY OF NPS STAFF BY DEVELOPING MONITORING PROTOCOLS, TOOLS, AND EXPERTISE, ENHANCE AND PROTECT WATER RESOURCES ON THE RANGE LAND OF THE RIO JEMEZ THROUGH CONSTRUCTION OF BMPS. BENEFICIARIES OF THIS WORK INCLUDE CITIZENS OF THE PUEBLO. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | $125K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT SUPERFUND SITES IN OR ADJACENT TO THE NAVAJO NATION IN NEW MEXICO WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,385. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES NMED WILL REVIEW AND COMMENT, AS REQUESTED BY EPA REGION 9, ON REMOVAL SITE EVALUATIONS (RSES), ENGINEERING EVALUATION/COST ANALYSES (EE/CAS) AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT EPA REGION 9 IS SEEKING NMED TECHNICAL INPUT ON. THE SITES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: O QUIVIRA MINE O RED ROCKS SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY O SECTION 32/33 MINE O MAC AND BLACK JACK MINES O SECTIONS 23, 25, AND 26 O DESIDERO MINE GROUP O HAYSTACK MINE O OLD CHURCH ROCK MINE SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE INPUT ON VIABLE DISPOSAL OPTIONS FOR SITES LISTED IN A. 22. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $103K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT SUPERFUND SITES IN THE TRIBAL TERRITORY OF THE PUEBLO OF SANTA CLARA WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | SANTA CLARA PUEBLO | $71K | — |
| THIS AWARD PROVIDES ASSITANCE TO THE PUEBLO OF LAGUNA TRIBE TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES FOR THE JACKPILE PAGUATE SUPERFUND SITE. MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION (RI) AND FEASIBILITY STUDY (FS) ACTIVITIES WITH OVERSIGHT, REVIEWING AND COMMENTING ON TECHNICAL REPORTS, ATTENDING TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC MEETINGS AND ENSURING THAT REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES ARE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARARS. LISTED ACTIVITIES ARE REMEDIAL INVESTIGATIONS (RI), FEASIBILITY STUDIES (FS), HUMAN HEALTH AND ECOLOGICAL RIST ASSESSMENTS (HERA), RECORDS OF DECISION (ROD), REMEDIAL DESIGN (RD), FIVE YEAR REVIEWS AND NPL DELETION. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | PUEBLO OF LAGUNA | $69K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE SAN MATEO CREEK BASIN-AMBROSIA HOMESTAKE MINES OPERABLE UNIT (OU) 4 SUPERFUND SITE IN NEW MEXICO WHEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR REMEDIAL ACTION AND ALL ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES. THIS CAN ALSO INCLUDE REVIEW OF INFORMATION, ATTENDING SITE-RELATED MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATING IN FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT REQUIRES NO COLLECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION BY THE RECIPIENT. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: PARTICIPATE IN OVERSIGHT OF FIELD ACTIVITIES OR SITE VISITS AS NECESSARY; COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH EPA PROJECT MANAGERS, TO INCLUDE PHONE CALLS, VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS; REVIEW OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND DATA WHICH PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PROPOSED WORK; PLAN, SCHEDULE AND IMPLEMENT THE WORKPLANS WHICH MAY NECESSITATE ATTAINING ACCESS TO PROPERTIES, AND COMMUNICATION WITH LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS; COLLECTING INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S PROPOSED ACTIONS; TAKE INQUIRIES FOR INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC OR OTHER ENTITIES AND DIRECT THEM TO THE PROPER RESOURCE; PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS WITH INTERESTED PARTIES (E.G., LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AS WELL AS OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, ETC.) TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND COORDINATE PLANNED REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES; PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE: - PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF FACT SHEETS AS NECESSARY TO UPDATE THE PUBLIC ON PROGRESS OR IF NECESSARY, CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE OR REMEDIAL STRATEGIES; - ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING OF AND PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC BRIEFING/AVAILABILITY SESSIONS AS NECESSARY TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON THE DETAILS OF THE REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO MEET WITH PROJECT PERSONNEL AND SEEK ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS; AND ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAINING COURSES AND CONFERENCES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO SUBMITTING QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, PROVIDING COMMENTS ON EPA REGION 6 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, ATTENDING SITE RELATED MEETINGS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT'S (NMED) DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND DECISION-MAKING REGARDING THE CLEANUP OF SURFACE RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION AND OTHER MINING RELATED CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY HISTORICAL URANIUM MINING ACTIVITIES IN THE GRANTS URANIUM MINING DISTRICT, HOMESTAKE MINE SITES -SMCB AMBROSIA LAKE AREA THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF THE SAN JUAN BASIN IN CIBOLA, MCKINLEY, SANDOVAL, AND BERNALILLO COUNTIES AS WELL AS ON TRIBAL LANDS. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $20K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT (NMED), ENERGY MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (EMNRD) IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE CHEVRON QUESTA MINE (CMI) SUPERFUND SITES IN NEW MEXICO WHEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR REMEDIAL ACTION (RA). THIS CAN ALSO INCLUDE REVIEW OF INFORMATION, ATTENDING SITE-RELATED MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATING IN FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. NOTE TO GRANTS SPECIALIST: THIS AWARD DOES NOT REQUIRE A STATE MATCH OF ANY TYPE FROM NMED. THE FUNDS AWARDED (SPECIAL ACCOUNT) AND THE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED (MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE) WITH THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DO NOT REQUIRE NMED MATCH THE FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: THE EMNRD WILL BE CONDUCTING OVERSIGHT WORK RELATED TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) RESPONSE ACTIONS AS DESCRIBED IN THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS AND FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS ON ADDITIONAL IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT OF THE SELECTED REMEDY, AS SET FORTH IN THE RECORD OF DECISION (ROD). THE OVERSIGHT CONTINUES IN THE FORM OF THE ANNUAL EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATION, MONITORING, AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE AREAS WITH REMEDIES AND PILOT PROJECTS. CONTINUING AND/OR ANTICIPATED TECHNICAL REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE CHEVRON SITE'S REMEDIAL DESIGN/REMEDIAL ACTION (RD/RA) TASKS, AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED BY EMNRD WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EARLY DESIGN (ED) ACTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON CONSENT (AOC) SCOPE OF WORK (SOW): THIS WORK SUPPORTS REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROD, INCLUDING REVIEW AND PARTICIPATION IN WORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDMENTS, TECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS, FIELD STUDIES, PRE-DESIGN THROUGH FINAL REMEDIAL DESIGN OPTIONS DETERMINATIONS, AND PILOT STUDIES IDENTIFIED IN THE SOW AND ITS SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS. EARLY REMOVAL (ER) ACTIONS AOC: REVIEW, PLANNING, AND INSPECTION OF PROJECTS SPECIFIED BY THE EARLY REMOVAL (ER) ACTIONS AOC AND ITS SOW WILL BE ADDRESSED BY EMNRD STAFF. THIS WORK WAS PERFORMED IN DIRECT COOPERATION WITH CHEVRON QUESTA MINE (CMI), EPA AND NMED, BUILDING UPON WORK ACCOMPLISHED VIA CLEANUP WORK AT THE MILL, IN THE PIPELINE CORRIDOR, ADJACENT TO THE TAILINGS FACILITY SITES, AND DURING THE REMEDIATION OF EAGLE ROCK LAKE. PARTIAL CONSENT DECREE (PCD): EMNRD WILL CONSULT WITH ALL INVOLVED AGENCIES, AS WELL AS THE OPERATOR AND THEIR CONSULTANTS, AND REVIEW AND PROVIDE JOINT STATE TECHNICAL COMMENTS TO EPA.SUBRECIPIENT:EMNRD MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR THE SITE THAT ARE A FUNCTION OF ONE OF THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS WILL BE FUNDED BY THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. SOME OVERLAP BETWEEN RECLAMATION REQUIRED IN CMI'S NEW MEXICO MINING ACT MINING PERMIT MAY BECOME A COMPONENT OF ONE OF THE AOCS OR THE PARTIAL CONSENT DECREE. WITH THE FUNDING REQUESTED UNDER THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, EMNRD WILL BE CONDUCTING OVERSIGHT WORK RELATED TO THE CERCLA RESPONSE ACTIONS AS DESCRIBED IN THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS AND FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS ON ADDITIONAL IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT OF THE SELECTED REMEDY, AS SET FORTH IN THE ROD. SEVERAL TASKS HAVE BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED IN THE AOC'S AND PCD PRIOR TO 2023, AND THE OVERSIGHT CONTINUES IN THE FORM OF THE ANNUAL EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATION, MONITORING, AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE AREAS WITH REMEDIES AND PILOT PROJECTS. ADDITIONAL NEW TASKS OUTLINED IN THE 4TH AMENDMENT TO EARLY DESIGN AOC WILL BEGIN IN 2023. CONTINUING AND/OR ANTICIPATED TECHNICAL REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE CHEVRON SITE'S RD/RA TASKS, AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $700K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE TRONOX SUPERFUND SITE IN NEW MEXICO WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: NMED'S ROLE IN THE MA COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL BE TO ADMINISTER THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDING TO EMNRD AS A SUB-GRANTEE. NMED WILL ALSO PREPARE COST PACKAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF MA ACTIVITIES. EMNRD, AS A SUB-GRANTEE TO NMED, WILL PARTICIPATE IN FINAL SITE ASSESSMENT DECISIONS, CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION ACTIVITIES, AND EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF FINAL REMEDIES AND CLEANUP GOALS. THESE EFFORTS AT THE TRONOX MINE SITES WILL HELP TO DETERMINE IF PROPOSED PLANS ARE BOTH CONSISTENT WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS AND ARE ULTIMATELY PROTECTIVE OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES ACTIVITIES THAT EMNRD MAY PARTICIPATE IN UNDER THE PROPOSED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT: MIDDOT; PROVIDE REVIEW AND COMMENT OF WORK PLANS AND OTHER TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS CONCERNING CLEANUP, RECLAMATION, OR OTHER SITE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRONOX MINE SITES AND/OR SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER IMPACTED BY TRONOX RELATED SITES; MIDDOT; PROVIDE EXISTING PERMIT REQUIREMENT INFORMATION TO EPA, ITS CONTRACTORS AND COOPERATORS, AND THE MINE SITE OPERATORS AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES; MIDDOT; SHARE PROJECT INFORMATION FROM ACTIVE PROJECT FILES WITH EPA, MINE SITE OPERATORS, CONSULTANTS, AND COOPERATORS; MIDDOT; OVERSEE FIELD ACTIVITIES OR PERFORM SITE VISITS AS NECESSARY; MIDDOT; COORDINATE AND COMMUNICATE WITH EPA PROJECT MANAGERS THROUGH PHONE AND CONFERENCE CALLS, MEETINGS, POTENTIAL WEBINAR SESSIONS, ETC.; MIDDOT; REVIEW HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND DATA WHICH PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PROPOSED WORK; MIDDOT; PLAN, SCHEDULE AND IMPLEMENT WORK PLANS WHICH MAY NECESSITATE ATTAINING ACCESS TO PROPERTIES, AND COMMUNICATE WITH LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS; MIDDOT; COLLECT DATA AND INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT PROPOSED ACTIONS; MIDDOT; RESPOND TO INQUIRIES FOR INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC OR OTHER ENTITIES; MIDDOT; PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS WITH INTERESTED PARTIES (E.G., LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, AS WELL AS OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND/OR COMMUNITY GROUPS, ETC.) TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND COORDINATE PLANNED REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES; AND MIDDOT; MAINTAINING SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. - PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, TO INCLUDE AIDING IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF FACT SHEETS TO UPDATE THE PUBLIC ON PROGRESS OR IF NECESSARY, CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE OR REMEDIAL STRATEGIES; AND MIDDOT; ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING OF AND PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC BRIEFING/AVAILABILITY SESSIONS AS NECESSARY TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON THE DETAILS OF THE REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO MEET WITH PROJECT PERSONNEL AND SEEK ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: NMED WILL PROVIDE EPA WITH FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS, PROJECT PROGRESS REPORTS, AND COST PACKAGES. THESE REPORTS WILL DETAIL EXPENDITURES AND DISCUSS THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MA AT THE TRONOX SITES. THE SCHEDULE FOR SUBMITTAL OF THESE REPORTS WILL BE SPECIFIED BY EPA. THE PRIMARY ANTICIPATED PROJECT DELIVERABLES FROM EMNRD UNDER THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT ARE TECHNICAL REVIEW AND COMMENT LETTERS AND STATUS REPORTS, AS REQUESTED BY EPA, WHICH REFLECT EMNRD'S REVIEW OF PLANS, PROCEDURES, PROPOSALS, AND COMPLIANCE ACTIONS UNDER EPA GU | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $80K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE CHEVRON QUESTA MINE (CMI) SUPERFUND SITE NEW MEXICO WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: ALL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE (MA) AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR THE SITE THAT ARE A FUNCTION OF IMPLEMENTING THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (CA) WILL BE FUNDED. THIS INCLUDES OVERSIGHT OF WORK-RELATED COMPONENTS THAT NORMALLY WOULD BE A SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENT OF A DISCHARGE PERMIT BUT ARE NOW A COMPONENT OF ONE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON CONSENT'S (AOC) OR THE PARTIAL CONSENT DECREE. THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT (NMED) WILL BE CONDUCTING OVERSIGHT WORK RELATED TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIVE COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) RESPONSE ACTIONS AS DESCRIBED IN THE THREE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS, MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE, CONSENT DECREE (CD) AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS ON CONSENT NEGOTIATIONS, AND IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT OF THE SELECTED REMEDY SET FORTH IN THE ROD AND DESCRIBED IN STATEMENTS OF WORK AND WORK PLANS. NMED STAFF WILL PROVIDE MA TO EPA INCLUDING TECHNICAL REVIEW, COMMENT AND OVERSIGHT ON THE FOLLOWING REMEDIAL DESIGN/REMEDIAL ACTIONS (RD/RA) ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED BY CMI.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES: NMED WILL PROVIDE EPA WITH FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS, PROJECT PROGRESS REPORTS, AND COST PACKAGES. THESE REPORTS WILL DETAIL EXPENDITURES AND DISCUSS THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MA AT THE CHEVRON QUESTA MINE SITE. THE SCHEDULE FOR SUBMITTAL OF THESE REPORTS WILL BE SPECIFIED BY EPA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENSURING THAT SELECTED REMEDIES ADDRESS AND MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL RELEASES AND CLEAN UP AND RESTORE CONTAMINATED SITES OR PROPERTIES TO APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP LEVELS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS AND OF NEW MEXICO RESIDING NEAR THE SITE AND THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58) FOR SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) 104(K)(7). THE RECIPIENT WILL RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND PLACE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SFCC'S) PROPOSED TARGET AREA IS BERNALILLO, LOS ALAMOS, SANTA FE, SAN MIGUEL, MORA, TAOS, AND RIO ARRIBA COUNTIES AND THE SURROUNDING 17 INDIAN PUEBLOS AND TRIBES (COCHITI, JEMEZ, JICARILLA APACHE NATION, NAMBE, OHKAY OWINGEH, PICURIS PUEBLO, POJOAQUE, SAN FELIPE, SAN ILDEFONSO, SANDIA, SANTA ANA, SANTA CLARA, TAOS, TESUQUE, TESUQUE, AND ZIA PUEBLOS) SMALL 'MICRO' RURAL COMMUNITIES OF UNDER 5,000 RESIDENTS DOT THE TARGET AREA'S MORE THAN 17,000 SQUARE MILES. IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SAFELY CONDUCT REMEDIATION WORK AT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE-CONTAMINATED SITES, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN GREEN REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY PLANNING AND CHEMICAL SAFETY MOST REQUESTED CERTIFICATIONS ARE HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HAZWOPER), FORKLIFT, AND SAFETY TRAINING. REVIEW OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IN POSTED DESCRIPTIONS CONSISTENTLY INCLUDED RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA), COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA), OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA), AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) KNOWLEDGE, WATER AND SOIL SAMPLING EXPERIENCE, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLING, SPILL RESPONSE, AND RECORDKEEPING SKILLS.. THE TRAINING PROGRAM AT EACH LOCATION IS AN INTENSIVE FIVE-WEEK SESSION WITH 168 CONTACT HOURS. EACH TRAINING COHORT WILL ENROLL 20 PARTICIPANTS EACH, TARGETING UNEMPLOYED VETERANS, NATIVE AMERICANS, DISLOCATED WORKERS, INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH (NOT IN SCHOOL OR WORKING). TRAINING WILL BE CUSTOMIZED FOR EMPLOYER NEEDS. DUE TO THE SPARSE POPULATION AND THE NATURE OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO, TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CORE COMPETENCIES WILL BE EMPHASIZED. ADDITIONAL TRAINING WILL BE CUSTOMIZED FOR REGIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON EMPLOYER FEEDBACK. THIS TRAINING STRATEGY WILL GIVE GRADUATES THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR GAINING EMPLOYMENT.ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL TRAIN GRADUATES TO EARN SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED DURING UNDER THIS PROJECT ARE MOST REQUESTED CERTIFICATIONS ARE HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE HAZWOPER, FORKLIFT, AND SAFETY TRAINING. REVIEW OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES IN POSTED DESCRIPTIONS CONSISTENTLY INCLUDED RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA), COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA), OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA), AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) KNOWLEDGE, WATER AND SOIL SAMPLING EXPERIENCE, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLING, SPILL RESPONSE, AND RECORDKEEPING SKILLS.. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES).SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO COUNTIES: RIO ARRIBA AND SANTA FE AND THE NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES: PUEBLOS SERVED BY THE EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, WHICH INCLUDE OHKAY OWINGEH, NAMBE, PICURIS, POJOAQUE, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO, SANTA CLARA, TAOS, AND TESUQUE PUEBLOS. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FOR ARE: PROJECT MILESTONES FOR THE PROGRAM ARE AS FOLLOWS ENROLLED IN PROGRAM 150 INDIVIDUALS, COMPLETING PROGRAM 134, PLACED IN ENVIRONMENTAL POSITIONS IN COMMU | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $500K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE RECIPIENT TO CONDUCT (1) SITE CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITIES AT POTENTIAL OR CONFIRMED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES; (2) UNDERTAKE RESPONSE PLANNING AT SITES ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) AND (3) ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE NOT ASSIGNABLE TO SPECIFIC SITES THAT SUPPORT THE RECIPIENT'S SUPERFUND PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:PRE-REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES ARE NECESSARY TO IDENTIFY CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES OR SITES WHERE ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL RELEASES HAVE OCCURRED, AND TO DETERMINE IF REMEDIAL ACTION UNDER CERCLA IS WARRANTED TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. PRE-REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES ARE A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE MPCA AS THEY PROVIDE THE ONLY REGULATORY MECHANISM IN NEW MEXICO TO INVESTIGATE CASES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION THAT ARE LACKING ANY KNOWN POTENTIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTIES. PRE-REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES ENSURE THAT HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES WITH HUMAN EXPOSURES ARE CONTROLLED, AND THE MIGRATION OF CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER OR SOIL VAPOR IS CONTROLLED. MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT EPA AND NMED GOALS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE ENVIRONMENT BY USING INNOVATIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND CLEANING UP CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES TO REDUCE RISKS POSED BY RELEASES OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES. MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES WILL CONTRIBUTE TO CONTROLLING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY ENSURING THAT SELECTED REMEDIES ADDRESS AND MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL RELEASES AND CLEAN UP AND RESTORE CONTAMINATED SITES OR PROPERTIES TO APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP LEVELS. NMED WILL EVALUATE PROPOSED AND IMPLEMENTED REMEDIES TO ENSURE THAT CONTAMINATED SITES DO NOT POSE THREATS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND ALLOW FOR THE REUSE OF THE LAND. NMED WILL PARTICIPATE, ASSIST OR LEAD IN FINAL SITE ASSESSMENT DECISIONS, CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION ACTIVITIES, AND EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF FINAL REMEDIES AND CLEANUP GOALS TO ENSURE THAT HUMAN EXPOSURE TO SUPERFUND SITES ARE MINIMIZED. THE CORE FUNDING CATEGORY WILL BE USED BY THE GROUND WATER QUALITY BUREAU (GWQB) TO FUND THE FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATIVE AND NON-SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES DURING THE GRANT PERIOD: MIDDOT; PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING; MIDDOT; FINANCIAL CLOSE OUT OF PREVIOUS SUPERFUND GRANTS; MIDDOT; BUDGET PREPARATION/MANAGEMENT, PROCUREMENT AND LABOR ALLOCATIONS ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING SERVICES FOR NEW GRANT/PROPOSALS; MIDDOT; STATE RECORDS AND ARCHIVES REPRESENTATION, COST RECOVERY RECORDS MAINTENANCE, AND COST RECOVERY REPORT PREPARATION; MIDDOT; CONTRACT MANAGEMENT; MIDDOT; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE; MIDDOT; CLERICAL SUPPORT; AND MIDDOT; TRAINING FOR TECHNICAL STAFF. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:NMED PROPOSES TO COMPLETE THE EQUIVALENT OF THE FOLLOWING PRE-REMEDIAL OBJECTIVES PER YEAR DURING GRANT PERIOD: TWO PRE-CERCLASCREENING ASSESSMENTS; THREE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENTS; AND FOUR SITE INSPECTIONS, SITE REASSESSMENTS, OR EXPANDED SITE INSPECTIONS. AT LEAST ONE NPL PACKAGE IS ANTICIPATED DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. ACTIVITIES PERFORMED DURING EACH PHASE OF WORK MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: MIDDOT; COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH THE EPA SITE ASSESSMENT MANAGER (SAM) AND ENFORCEMENT STAFF; MIDDOT; REVIEW OF AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS AND DATA; MIDDOT; DEVELOPMENT OF SAMPLING PLANS AND RELATED SITE-SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PLANS; MIDDOT; COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH THE CONTRACT LABORATORY PROGRAM (CLP) OR HOUSTON LAB AND PREPARATION OF RESPECTIVE DOCUMENTS AND REQUESTS; MIDDOT; PLANNING, SCHEDULING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WORKPLANS. THIS MAY NECESSITATE ATTAINING ACCESS TO PROPERTIES FOR SAMPLING ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNICATION WITH LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS; MIDDOT; PARTICIPATION IN MULTI-MEDIA (GROUNDWATER, SURFACE WATER, SURFACE SOILS, VAPOR, AND AIR) SAMPLING EVENTS; MIDDOT; COLLECTION OF DATA AND INFORMATION NECESSARY TO EVALUATE SITES USING THE | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $4.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. 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. IN ADDITION, THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT WILL WORK WITH THE SMALL VILLAGE OF MAGDALENA, SOCORRO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO. WITH THE GRANT FUNDS NMED WILL ENGAGE A PRIVATE CONTRACTOR TO CONDUCT COMMUNITY VISIONING FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS (BIA) DORMITORY PROPERTY THAT HOUSED CHILDREN AGES 6-18 FROM THE ALAMO NAVAJO CHAPTER BETWEEN 1957 AND 1985. THE DORMITORIES AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN VACANT SINCE 1986. LOCATED IN WEST-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, THE SMALL VILLAGE OF MAGDALENA HAS 806 RESIDENTS. NESTLED AMONG MOUNTAINS, TRAILS, AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS AT AN ELEVATION OF 6,548 FEET, THE HISTORY OF THE AREA IS RICH WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, CATTLE DRIVES, PIONEER FAMILIES, AND MINERS.ACTIVITIES:NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT 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:NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGES COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF SITES. THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES) ARE THE STATE AND COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY BROWNFIELDS. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $1.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (NMED) TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL OVERSEE AND FUND THE LEAD TESTING IN SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE PROGRAM DRINKING WATER GRANT PROGRAM FOR NEW MEXICO SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARES INCLUDING SAMPLING, OUTREACH, COMMUNICATION, AND REMEDIATION. NMED WILL WORK TOGETHER WITH NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (NMDOH), WHO HAS SUPERVISED PRIOR DRINKING WATER ANALYSES FOR THE PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LEAD TESTING IN DRINKING WATER IN SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES PROGRAM, ACCORDING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AGENCY'S (EPA) 3TS (TRAINING, TESTING, TAKING ACTION) GUIDANCE FOR REDUCING LEAD CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ABOUT LEAD TESTING PROGRAMS AND RESULTS, TRAINING OFFICIALS ON LEAD-RELATED HEALTH EFFECTS, AND CONDUCTING TESTS TO IDENTIFY ISSUES. THE GOAL IS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO REDUCE LEAD CONTAMINATION AND EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS, STAFF, AND THE COMMUNITY.SUBRECIPIENT:ANALYSIS OF DRINKING WATER SAMPLES FOR NEW MEXICO SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES FOR LEAD WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE NEW MEXICO STATE LABORATORY DIVISION (SLD). SLD HAS CONDUCTED THE LEAD IN DRINKING WATER ANALYSES FOR THE PROJECT IN PRIOR YEARS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (NMDOH). FUNDS FROM NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT'S (NMED) PROJECT WILL THEN BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR SAMPLE ANALYSES AT SLD THROUGH THE USE OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU). SLD WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE REPORTS FOR PUBLIC VIEWING TO ENSURE THAT SAMPLE ANALYSIS IS TRANSPARENT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. SLD WILL ANALYZE DRINKING WATER SAMPLES FROM SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES FOR LEAD IN WATER.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE-WIDE LEAD TESTING PROGRAM FOR DRINKING WATER IN SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES THAT INCLUDES TRAINING, MONITORING, AND MAINTENANCE; PRIORITIZATION OF TESTING TO TARGET VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS; PROVIDE RESULTS OF ANY VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD CONTAMINATION IN SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE FACILITY DRINKING WATER CARRIED OUT USING GRANT FUNDS; DEVELOP A REGULAR LEAD TESTING PROGRAM UNDER THE INITIATIVE; AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ROUTINE PRACTICES, SUCH AS THOSE OUTLINED IN THE 3TS (TRAINING, TESTING, TAKE ACTION) GUIDANCE.. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCTION OF CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN DRINKING WATER; IMPROVEMENT OF STAFF AND COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE ON LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS; ESTABLISHMENT OF ROUTINE PRACTICES, SUCH AS THOSE OUTLINED IN THE 3TS GUIDANCE; AND EXPANDING THE LEVEL OF TRUST BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS.. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARES FACILITIES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $728K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE SAN MATEO CREEK BASIN-AMBROSIA UNITED NUCLEAR CORPORATION (UNC) MINE OPERABLE UNIT (OU) 5 SUPERFUND SITE IN NEW MEXICO WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. QUALITY ASSURANCE STATEMENT: THE RECIPIENT WILL NOT COLLECT ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION AS PART OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: THE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO IDENTIFY AND CHARACTERIZE HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES, DETERMINE IF RESPONSE ACTION IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT, PRESERVE AND RESTORE LAND, CONTROL RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL RELEASES, AND BY CLEANING UP AND RESTORING CONTAMINATED SITES OR PROPERTIES TO APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP LEVELS, AND TO MAKE LAND AVAILABLE FOR REUSE. THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT'S (NMED) PRIMARY ROLE UNDER THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE REVIEW OF WORK PLANS AND OTHER TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS PREPARED FOR AND BY EPA REGION 6, TECHNICAL AND ENFORCEMENT AND PREVENTION AND RESPONSE BRANCHES FOR ACTIVITIES AT THE SITES TO DETERMINE IF ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS AND COST ANALYSIS AND PROPOSED PLANS ARE CONSISTENT WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS AND ARE PROTECTIVE OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES ACTIVITIES THAT NMED PARTICIPATES IN UNDER THE PROPOSED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT: -FIELD ACTIVITIES OR SITE VISITS AS NECESSARY; -COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION WITH EPA PROJECT MANAGERS, TO INCLUDE PHONE CALLS, VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS; -REVIEW OF HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AND DATA WHICH PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PROPOSED WORK; -PLAN, SCHEDULE AND IMPLEMENT THE WORKPLANS WHICH MAY NECESSITATE ATTAINING ACCESS TO PROPERTIES, AND COMMUNICATION WITH LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS; -COLLECTING INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SUPPORT PROPOSED ACTIONS; -TAKE INQUIRIES FOR INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC OR OTHER ENTITIES AND DIRECT THEM TO THE PROPER RESOURCE; -PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS WITH INTERESTED PARTIES (E.G., LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AS WELL AS OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, ETC.) TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND COORDINATE PLANNED REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES; -PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE: - PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF FACT SHEETS AS NECESSARY TO UPDATE THE PUBLIC ON PROGRESS OR IF NECESSARY, CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE OR REMEDIAL STRATEGIES; - ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING OF AND PARTICIPATING IN PUBLIC BRIEFING/AVAILABILITY SESSIONS AS NECESSARY TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON THE DETAILS OF THE REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO MEET WITH PROJECT PERSONNEL AND SEEK ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS; AND, -ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAINING COURSES AND CONFERENCES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO SUBMITTING QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, PROVIDING COMMENTS ON EPA REGION 6 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, ATTENDING SITE RELATED MEETINGS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT'S (NMED) DIRECT PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AND DECISION-MAKING REGARDING THE CLEANUP OF SURFACE RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION AND OTHER MINING RELATED CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY HISTORICAL URANIUM MINING ACTIVITIES IN THE GRANTS URANIUM MINING DISTRICT, UNITED NUCLEAR CORPORATION MINE SITES -SAN MA | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $20K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES TO HELP ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND EMERGING CONTAMINANT (EC) 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. NEW MEXICO WILL IMPLEMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESEARCH AND TESTING; PLANNING AND DESIGN TO ADDRESS ECS; TREATMENT OF ECS; SOURCE WATER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ECS; 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 ECS WITH THE USE OF THIS AWARD FUNDING. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS (EC) IN SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESEARCH AND TESTING; PLANNING AND DESIGN TO ADDRESS ECS; TREATMENT OF ECS; SOURCE WATER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ECS; 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 ECS. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SAMPLING AND DATA COLLECTION OF EMERGING CONTAMINANT DATA IN PWSS WITH THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OR OTHER AGENCIES AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FROM POSSIBLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS. 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 (PWS) 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 DETERMINING WHAT PWSS MEET DISADVANTAGED CRITERIA; CREATE A NEW MEXICO QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP) FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANT (EC) AND PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) SAMPLING; PROCURE SAMPLERS OF PFAS/EC FOR PWSS; CONTACT SYSTEMS THAT MEET CRITERIA FOR PERMISSION TO SAMPLE FOR PFAS/EC; HOST QUARTERLY MEETINGS WITH NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (NMED) PFAS TECHNICAL GROUP; BEGIN SAMPLING ONCE APPROVED TO SAMPLE IN AREAS CURRENTLY KNOWN TO HAVE PFAS/EC; TRACK AND REPORT SAMPLING LOCATIONS AND COMMUNITIES WITH DETECTIONS; CREATE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH MATERIALS FOR PWS'S TO PROVIDE TO CUSTOMERS; TRACK PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES CREATED AND MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED; PROCURE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN; CREATE A NEW MEXICO (NM) STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL OR DISADVANTAGE COMMUNITY (SDC) WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ESTABLISHING A BASELINE OF PFAS/EC IN SDC IN NEW MEXICO; AWARENESS OF IMPACTS OF PFAS/EC TO HUMAN HEALTH AND TREATMENT OPTIONS; IMPROVED PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THREATS POSED BY EMERGING AND REGULATED CONTAMINANTS; EDUCATION OF COMMUNITIES ON REMEDIATION AND ASSISTANCE OPTIONS; INCREASED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND TRUST AMONG SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; ESTABLISH A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES IN FOLLOWING YEARS OF GRANT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED WATER SYSTEMS IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $18.9M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT'S PROGRAM TO CONDUCT LONG TERM RESPONSE ACTION (LTRA) AT THE GRANTS CHLORINATED SOLVENTS SUPERFUND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE, WHICH IS LISTED ON THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST OF THE NATIONAL OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES CONTINGENCY PLAN. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA'S) COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980 (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 PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. THE PUEBLO OF SANA ANA WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA 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 TRIBAL COMMUNITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS ## SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF 1 SITE. CLEANUP WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE FIVE SANDOVAL DAY SCHOOL PROPERTY, A PRIORITIZED SITE. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | $205K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (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 EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY. THIS SUPPORTS PILLARS 1. CLEAN AIR, LAND AND WATER FOR ALL AMERICANS. 3.-COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM.ACTIVITIES:EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL 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 TRIBAL COMMUNITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL COMMUNITIES, INDIAN TRIBES, RURAL AREAS, AND DISADVANTAGED AREAS, PER CERCLA 128 (A)(1)(B)(III). | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, INC. | $194K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA'S) COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980 (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 PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES:PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA 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 TRIBAL COMMUNITY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS 3 PHASE I AND 1 PHASE II SITE ASSESSMENTS IN 3 SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF 0 SITES, . | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | $149K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE NORTH RAILROAD AVENUE PLUME SUPERFUND SITE IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. NO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITIES WILL BE PART OF THIS WORK PLAN.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MAINTENANCE OF THE NORTH RAILROAD AVENUE PLUME SUPERFUND SITE MONITORING WELLS AND BIO-CURTAIN BUILDING, ACCOMPANY NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL DURING WELL LEVEL COLLECTION AND GROUND WATER SAMPLING, REVIEW OF SAMPLING DATA, HOLDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND ATTENDING NRAP MEETINGS..SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUPPORT PERSONNEL COST TO MAINTAIN A PUEBLO ENVIRONMENTAL PRESENCE DURING THE REMEDIATION PROCESS AND DEVELOPING A TECHNICAL CAPACITY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES/PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN INCREASE IN TRIBAL PROGRAM TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INCREASE THE LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE PEOPLE AND RESOURCES OF THE PUEBLO. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PROVIDING INFORMATION ON THE SUPERFUND PROCESS, NORTH RAILROAD AVENUE PLUME SITE ACTIVITIES AND SAMPLING RESULTS TO THE PUEBLO COMMUNITY AND GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND TRIBAL COUNCIL. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | SANTA CLARA PUEBLO | $87K | — |
| 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 NEW MEXICO'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.ACTIVITIES:NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT 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: NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS 10 SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF 2 SITES. THIS FUNDING WILL BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF NEW MEXICO. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $4.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE UNITED NUCLEAR CORPORATION SUPERFUND SITE IN CHURCH ROCK, NEW MEXICO WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: GROUNDWATER OPERABLE UNIT (OU-01) #9642; PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS WITH STAKEHOLDERS. #9642; PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES. #9642; REVIEW THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW REPORT FOR GROUNDWATER CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED BY THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY AGENCY. #9642; PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS WITH EPA REGIONS 6 AND 9 ON THE EPA REGION 9 NORTHEAST CHURCH ROCK MINE AND QUIVIRA MINE HISTORIC MINE WATER DISCHARGE INVESTIGATION. #9642; REVIEW DELIVERABLES FROM EPA WHERE GROUNDWATER MAY HAVE IMPACTED THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO FROM MILL SEEPAGE WATER OR FROM MINE DISCHARGE WATER. SURFACE SOIL OPERABLE UNIT (OU-02) #9642; REVIEW SCOPING DOCUMENTS AND WORK PLANS AND SCHEDULES. #9642; ATTEND ON-SITE MEETINGS AND TELECONFERENCES AS NECESSARY. #9642; PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES. #9642; ATTEND PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF THE WORK TO VERIFY THAT WORK IS BEING CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW MEXICO REGULATIONS. #9642; REVIEW REMEDIAL DESIGN CHANGES FOR IMPACT TO NEW MEXICO REGULATIONS. #9642; REVIEW ANY EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REPORT ACTIONS. #9642; PARTICIPATE IN THE INSPECTION OF THE CONSTRUCTED REMEDY AND DURING THE SHAKEDOWN PERIOD. #9642; REVIEW THE REMEDIAL ACTION REPORT. #9642; PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK COMPLETION INSPECTION. #9642; REVIEW THE WORK COMPLETION REPORT. #9642; REVIEW PROGRESS REPORTS. #9642; REVIEW DELIVERABLES AS DEFINED IN THE CONSENT DECREE STATEMENT OF WORK OR THE REMEDIAL DESIGN. NECR SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES #9642; PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS WITH EPA REGIONS 6 AND 9 ON THE EPA REGION 9 NORTHEAST CHURCH ROCK MINE AND QUIVIRA MINE ONGOING MINE WATER DISCHARGE INVESTIGATION. #9642; REVIEW DELIVERABLES FROM EPA REGION 6 OR 9 WHERE GROUNDWATER MAY HAVE IMPACTED THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO FROM MILL SEEPAGE WATER OR FROM MINE DISCHARGE WATER. #9642; PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES AS REQUESTED BY EPA REGION 6 OR 9. - OBSERVATION OF FIELD ACTIVITIES: NMED STAFF MAY TRAVEL ON-SITE TO OBSERVE FIELD ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH WORK PLANS, SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLANS, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: - DATA EVALUATION: THIS WILL INVOLVE REVIEW OF THE RESPONDENT'S DATA AND/OR COMPARISON OF THE RESPONDENT'S DATA WITH DATA RESULTING FROM THE ANALYSIS OF SPLIT SAMPLES. THIS MAY INVOLVE SOME MODELING OR EVALUATION OF MODELING TO EVALUATE THE DATA (E.G., GROUNDWATER FLOW DIRECTION(S)). - COMMUNICATION/COORDINATION: NMED STAFF WILL REGULARLY COMMUNICATE WITH THE EPA RPMS. DEPENDING ON THE ACTIVITIES BEING PERFORMED AT THE SITE, THIS MAY INCLUDE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CALLS AS OFTEN AS NEEDED E.G., DAILY, WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY, BUT MORE TYPICALLY, MONTHLY. NMED STAFF WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS RELATING TO THE RI/FS ACTIVITIES. - FINANCIAL TRACKING: NMED WILL PROVIDE EPA WITH QUARTERLY PROJECT PROGRESS REPORTS. THESE REPORTS WILL DETAIL THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND DISCUSS SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE REVIEW AND OVERSIGHT OF SITE ACTIVITIES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE OVERSIGHT OF WORK-RELATED COMPONENTS THAT NORMALLY WOULD BE A SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENT OF A DISCHARGE PERMIT BUT ARE NOW A COMPONENT OF THE CONSENT DECREE (CD) OR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON CONSENT (AOC). WITH THE FUNDING REQUESTED UNDER THIS | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT | $926K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION (RI) AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES (FS), PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT SUPERFUND SITES IN NEW MEXICO WHEN 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 FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. QUALITY ASSURANCE STATEMENT: THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DO NOT REQUIRE COLLECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION.ACTIVITIES:MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: INCORPORATE PUEBLO AND CULTURAL ISSUES, PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNED AND ON-GOING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMEDIATION OF THE JACKPILE MINE SUPERFUND SITE; ADEQUATELY REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE JACKPILE MINE REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION/FEASIBILITY (RI/FS) RELATED DOCUMENTS; PROVIDE PUEBLO OVERSIGHT OF THE JACKPILE MINE FIELD ACTIVITIES WHEN REQUESTED BY EPA.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE VISITOR ESCORTS FOR FIELD DATA COLLECTION; PROVIDE COMMENTS ON THE JACKPILE MINE RI/FS RELATED DOCUMENTS; THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE EXECUTION OF GRANT ACTIVITIES AT THE JACKPILE SUPERFUND SITE, DOCUMENT REVIEW OF FIELD SAMPLING PLANS, INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT, DOCUMENT PREPARATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO AND MEMBERS OF THE PUEBLO OF LAGUNA TRIBE. | New Mexico (EPA federal awards) | PUEBLO OF LAGUNA | $45K | — |