Oklahoma air quality contracts
48 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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municipalities with the most air quality contracts
Top vendors in Oklahoma air quality
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | 8 | $5.4M |
| CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA | 5 | $1.5M |
| KAW NATION | 5 | $582K |
| CHEROKEE NATION | 4 | $1.9M |
| OKLAHOMA SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT | 3 | $6.4M |
| QUAPAW NATION | 3 | $2.7M |
Recent air quality contracts in Oklahoma
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERKIN ELMER AVIO 550 MAX INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA OPTICAL EMISSION SPECTROMETER (ICP-OES) AND ITS ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS WITH A ONE (1) YEAR SERVICE PLAN. PLEASE REFERENCE QUOTE # 40922633 | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | PERKINELMER U.S. LLC | $18K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF ITS RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES. THE STATE WILL MONITOR SURFACE WATER QUALITY, DEVELOP WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT, CONDUCT GROUND AND SURFACE WATER PERMITTING, DEVELOP TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS, AND DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED REPORT WITH A LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS. THE STATE WILL SUBMIT WATER QUALITY DATA COLLECTED AS A DELIVERABLE, ALONG WITH AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT REPORT AND LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS. OUTCOMES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE AN INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF THE STATE'S SURFACE WATER QUALITY. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES IN THE STATE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT (OSEE) AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. SUBRECIPIENTS INCLUDE THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND FORESTRY.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MONITORING SURFACE WATER QUALITY, DEVELOPING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT, CONDUCTING GROUND AND SURFACE WATER PERMITTING, DEVELOPING TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS, AND DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED REPORT WITH A LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS. SUBRECIPIENT:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER SUBAWARDS INCLUDE MONITORING SURFACE WATER QUALITY AND STREAM FLOWS, WRITING TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS AND SAMPLING AT LICENSED MANAGED FEEDING OPERATIONS MONITORING WELLS.OUTCOMES:THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA WILL SUBMIT WATER QUALITY DATA COLLECTED AS A DELIVERABLE, ALONG WITH AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT REPORT AND LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS. OUTCOMES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE AN INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF THE STATE'S SURFACE WATER QUALITY. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OKLAHOMA SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT | $4.9M | — |
| PROVIDE REGIONAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAM SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO THE ARKANSAS, IOWA, KANSAS, LOUISIANA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, OKLAHOMA, AND TEXAS AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS. AT THE DIRECTION OF THESE STATES, CENSARA TEAMS WITH FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL AGENCY STAFF AND CONTRACTORS AS NEEDED TO DEVELOP TECHNICAL AND/OR POLICY WORK PRODUCTS USED TO SUPPORT COMMENTS ON EPA REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS AND PROGRAM UPDATES; TO ASSIST STATES AS THEY DEVELOP TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY PROGRAM OPTIONS; TO HELP THE MEMBERS IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND, AND ADDRESS REGIONAL AIR QUALITY CHALLENGES; AND, TO DEVELOP TRAINING COURSES RELEVANT TO MEMBERS' NEEDS. THROUGH THESE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES THAT ASSIST STATE/LOCAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND/OR REDUCE AMBIENT AIR QUALITY POLLUTANTS, CENSARA CARRIES OUT THE MISSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA). | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CENTRAL STATES AIR RESOURCES AGENCIES ASSOCIATION | $2.8M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE QUAPAW TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE QUAPAW TRIBE AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL PROGRAMS TO: THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN WATERS IN TRIBAL COMMUNIITES, MONITOR AIR SOURCES AND DEVELOP PROGRAM CAPAICTY. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | QUAPAW NATION | $2.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF ITS RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES. THE STATE WILL MONITOR SURFACE WATER QUALITY, DEVELOP WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT, CONDUCT GROUND AND SURFACE WATER PERMITTING, DEVELOP TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS, AND DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED REPORT WITH A LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS. THE STATE WILL SUBMIT WATER QUALITY DATA COLLECTED AS A DELIVERABLE, ALONG WITH AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT REPORT AND LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MONITORING SURFACE WATER QUALITY, DEVELOPING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT, CONDUCTING GROUND AND SURFACE WATER PERMITTING, DEVELOPING TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS, AND DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED REPORT WITH A LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS. SUBRECIPIENT:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER SUBAWARDS INCLUDE MONITORING SURFACE WATER QUALITY AND STREAM FLOWS, WRITING TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS AND SAMPLING AT LICENSED MANAGED FEEDING OPERATIONS MONITORING WELLS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMITTING WATER QUALITY DATA COLLECTED AS A DELIVERABLE, ALONG WITH AN INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT REPORT AND LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF THE STATE'S SURFACE WATER QUALITY. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES IN THE STATE. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OKLAHOMA SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ODEQ) FOR THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THEIR AIR MONITORING ACTIVITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PURCHASE AMBIENT MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND RELATED TRAINING, PERFORM CRITICAL MONITORING NETWORK UPGRADES, PREPARE FOR REQUIRED PHOTOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT MONITORING STATION (PAMS) EXPANSION NEEDS AT THE TULSA NCORE MONITORING SITE, AND BEGIN A PROJECT TO DEVELOP A MOBILE MONITORING PLATFORM WHICH WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FENCE LINE-STYLE MONITORING IN COMMUNITIES WHEN COMPLAINTS ARE RAISED.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ESTABLISHING A NEW NEAR ROAD MONITORING SITE, AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) 2.5 SAMPLERS IN THE TULSA AREA. ODEQ WILL ALSO INCREASE MONITORING OPERATIONS AT THEIR TULSA NCORE SITE TO INCLUDE THE ENHANCED COMPONENTS OF PAMS SAMPLING. A NEW BUILDING ALONGSIDE THE EXISTING ONE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS EXPANSION. ODEQ WILL ALSO UTILIZE PORTIONS OF THESE FUNDS TO BEGIN DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE MONITORING PLATFORM. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AND HIGHLY LOCALIZED MONITORING RESPONSES TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE AND POTENTIALLY DEALING WITH AIR POLLUTION ISSUES, BUT WHOSE NEEDS ARE OTHERWISE NOT ABLE TO BE MET BY ODEQ'S REGULAR OPERATIONS. ODEQ HAS REQUESTED FOR A DUAL AXLE TRAILER PLATFORM. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: REVIEW AND COMPARE EPA PROPOSED EQUIPMENT FOR PURCHASE AND DETERMINE IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS NEED TO BE MADE ON ENHANCEMENTS AT VARIOUS AIR MONITORING SITES BASED ON CURRENT NEEDS. PREPARE AND INITIATE PROCUREMENT REQUEST(S) FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE(S) THEN PURCHASE EQUIPMENT. TAKE DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT UPON VERIFICATION OF FUNCTIONALITY OF EQUIPMENT AND MOVE FORWARD WITH PAYMENT OF VENDOR INVOICES. DEPLOY EQUIPMENT TO FIELD LOCATIONS AND PERFORM TRAINING ACTIVITIES. PURCHASE ALL GENERAL PARTS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICE. PLAN, CONTROL, AND MONITOR EXPENDITURES OF MANPOWER AND STATE/FEDERAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES, AND COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND SUBMIT TO EPA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: FOLLOWING AWARD OF FUNDS, EVALUATE NECESSARY CHANGES TO PLANNED EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND DEPLOYMENTS. PROCUREMENT REQUESTS WILL HAVE BEEN INITIATED. ALL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES WILL BE SUBMITTED TO VENDORS. ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE RECEIVED FOLLOWED BY DEPLOYMENT. RECEIVE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL VENDOR-PROVIDED TRAINING SERVICES PRIOR TO THE END OF THE PROJECT PERIOD. CONTINUE GENERAL PURCHASES AS NEEDED THROUGH THE END OF THE PROJECT PERIOD. SUBMIT TO EPA MID-YEAR, END-OF-YEAR, AND FINAL GRANT PERFORMANCE AND BUDGET STATUS SUMMARY REPORTS ON TIME, ACCORDING TO PUBLISHED GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS, OR AS OTHERWISE AGREED THROUGH WRITTEN COMMUNICATION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CHEROKEE NATION'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CHEROKEE NATION'S AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR AIR AND RADON.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE REESTABLISHING THE RADON PROGRAM, OPERATING A NETWORK OF FOUR MONITORING STATIONS, THREE FIXED LOCATIONS ON LANDS OF THE CHEROKEE NATION AND ONE MOBILE MONITORING STATION THAT ROTATES BETWEEN INTER-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (ITEC) MEMBER TRIBES IN EPA REGION 6. THESE STATIONS WILL MONITOR CRITERIA POLLUTANTS AND A VARIETY OF OTHER POLLUTANTS, INCLUDING MERCURY AND PASSIVE AMMONIA, CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN FIVE EPA NATIONAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES: INTERAGENCY MONITORING OF PROTECTED VISUAL ENVIRONMENTS (IMPROVE); THE MERCURY DEPOSITION NETWORK (MDN); THE MERCURY LITTERFALL NETWORK (MLN); THE AMMONIA MONITORING NETWORK (AMON); AND THE CLEAN AIR STATUS AND TRENDS NETWORK (CASTNET). CHEROKEE NATION ALSO OPERATES AN NCORE SITE AT ITS RURAL CASTNET SITE NEAR STILWELL.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE RADON ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED ON AMBIENT AIR MONITORING NETWORK DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS OF OZONE, CO, SO2 AND NO2, FOR NAAQS COMPARISON, IMPROVE PARTICULATE SPECIATION MONITORING, CASTNET, NCORE TRACE GAS, NATIONAL ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION PROGRAM NETWORKS (MDN, MLN, AND AMON), OPERATION OF A MOBILE AIR MONITORING PROGRAM AND PROVIDE TRIBAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE VIA ITEC, TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE ABILITY TO ASSESS AMBIENT AIR QUALITY ON THE RESERVATION, PROTECT THAT RESOURCE AS NEEDED, AND IN TURN INCREASE THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTS BREATHING CLEANER AIR. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE CITIZENS OF CHEROKEE NATION AND GENERAL PUBLIC IN SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHEROKEE NATION | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CHICKASAW NATION'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CHICKASAW NATION AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL PROGRAMS TO CARRY OUT A TRIBAL PROGRAM OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN PLANNING, DEVELOPING AND ESTABLISHING THE CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE EPA. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN WATER, LAND AND DATA QUALITY.ACTIVITIES:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO FUND THE CHICKASAW NATION'S WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM AND MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP THE TRIBE'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY. THE TRIBE WILL SAMPLE ITS SURFACE WATER QUALITY, SUBMIT WATER QUALITY DATA TO THE EPA'S WATER QUALITY EXCHANGE DATABASE, AND SUBMIT A REPORT ASSESSING ITS SURFACE WATER BODIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE CHICKASAW NATION WILL MONITOR ITS SURFACE WATER BODIES, ENTER DATA INTO EPA'S WATER QUALITY EXCHANGE DATABASE, AND SUBMIT A REPORT ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF ITS WATERBODIES VIA EPA'S ASSESSMENT AND TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD TRACKING AND IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEM SYSTEM. OUTCOMES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE AN INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHICKASAW NATION'S SURFACE WATER QUALITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE RESIDENTS OF THE CHICKASAW NATION. THIS GRANT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY SUBRECIPIENTS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHICKASAW NATION | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO MAINTAIN FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM2.5) MONITORING NETWORKS. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED DATA ON AMBIENT AIR CONCENTRATIONS OF PM2.5 AS WELL AS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND PRECURSORS. DATA WILL BE USED FOR: (1) PROVIDING AIR POLLUTION DATA TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN A TIMELY MANNER, (2) PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) COMPARISONS, (3) DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, (4) ASSESSMENTS OF REGIONAL HAZE, AND (5) ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH STUDIES AND OTHER AMBIENT AEROSOL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. THE PM2.5 MONITORING NETWORK DESIGN ADDRESSES THESE FOUR PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SITING AND INSTRUMENTATION STRATEGIES. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND SUBMIT RESULTS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY DATABASE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED SHORT-TERM OUTCOME FOR THIS PROJECT IS AN INCREASE IN THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE CHARACTER AND EXTENT OF PM2.5 IN THE AMBIENT AIR. THE LONG-TERM OUTCOME, THROUGH THE EVENTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE STATE'S IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, IS REDUCED PM2.5 CONCENTRATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE PM2.5 NAAQS AS SET FORTH IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE STATE RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED RISK OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $1.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ODEQ). SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THE ALLOCATION TO FUND A CLEAN DIESEL PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPLACING OLDER SCHOOL BUSES. WINNING PROJECTS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A PRIORITY SYSTEM FOCUSING ON DIESEL EMISSION REDUCTIONS, METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS (MSAS) WITH HIGHER OZONE LEVELS, COST EFFECTIVENESS, COUNTIES THAT CONTAIN AT LEAST ONE CENSUS TRACT WHERE THE MODELED AMBIENT DIESEL PM CONCENTRATION FROM THE 2019 AIR TOXICS SCREENING ASSESSMENT IS ABOVE THE 80TH PERCENTILE, PROJECTS THAT ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR GOOD MOVEMENT FACILITIES SUCH AS DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, RAIL YARDS, PORTS, AIRPORTS, AND TERMINALS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REPLACING SIX BUSES WITH FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 FUNDING AND 29 BUSES WITH FY 2024 FUNDING. THE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE USED INCLUDES: 2 DIESEL BUSES, 1 GASOLINE BUS, 1 PROPANE BUS, 1 COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) BUS, AND 1 ELECTRIC BUS WITH FY23 BUDGET; 15 DIESEL BUSES, 11 GASOLINE BUSES, 1 PROPANE BUS, 1 CNG BUS, AND 1 ELECTRIC BUS WITH FY24 BUDGET. FOR FY23 AND FY24 GRANT YEAR AND THE PURPOSES OF THIS APPLICATION, OKLAHOMA ASSUMES ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO REPLACE BUSES. DEQ WILL ADMINISTER THE FUNDS TO FINAL RECIPIENTS AS SUBAWARDS THROUGH A COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS. AS PROJECTS ARE CARRIED OUT, ANY ALLOCATION CHANGES WILL BE UPDATED AND PUBLISHED IN THE FORTHCOMING QUARTERLY AND SUMMARY REPORTS. SUBRECIPIENT:FOR FY23 AND FY24 GRANT YEAR AND THE PURPOSES OF THIS APPLICATION, OKLAHOMA ASSUMES ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS OR SUB-AWARDEES WILL BE FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO REPLACE BUSES. DEQ WILL ADMINISTER THE FUNDS TO FINAL RECIPIENTS AS SUBAWARDS THROUGH A COMPETITIVE SELECTION PROCESS. AS PROJECTS ARE CARRIED OUT, ANY ALLOCATION CHANGES WILL BE UPDATED AND PUBLISHED IN THE FORTHCOMING QUARTERLY AND SUMMARY REPORTS. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS EXPENSE CAP OKLAHOMA DEQ UNDERSTANDS UP TO 15% OF THE AWARD CAN BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. THE DEQ HAS BUDGETED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS TO BE 14.4% FOR FY23-FY24. MATCHING FUNDS AND COST-SHARE FUNDS FOR THE 2023 FUNDING YEAR, THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL NOT MATCH THE EPA ALLOCATION OF $427,776. THE GRANT AMOUNT FROM EPA WAS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED AND DEQ DID NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO MATCH THE FULL AMOUNT. FOR THE 2024 FUNDING YEAR DEQ INTENDS TO MATCH THE EPA ALLOCATION OF $427,776 TO MAXIMIZE AVAILABLE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FROM EPA. DEQ INTENDS TO USE THE DERA OPTION OF THE VOLKSWAGEN SETTLEMENT FOR THIS MATCH. APPLICANTS PURSUING CLEAN DIESEL PROJECTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS. THE ACTUAL MATCH PERCENTAGE IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL FOR EACH POTENTIAL PROJECT UNDER VEHICLES AND TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK. THE DEQ WILL FOLLOW EPA GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ALL CLEAN DIESEL PROJECTS. SUB-AWARDEES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: - SUBMITTING PROPOSALS BY THE DEADLINE. - SIGNING AND SUBMITTING THE MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT (MOAS) - SIGNING AND SUBMITTING THE ELIGIBILITY STATEMENT/S. - COMPLETING ELIGIBLE PROJECTS AS SPECIFIED WITHIN GRANT GUIDELINES AND TIMELINES. - MAINTAINING CONTACT WITH DEQ. - PROVIDING PROGRESS REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO DEQ.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF SUBAWARDS, THE NUMBER OF VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS THAT WILL BE TRACKED QUARTERLY BY DEQ STAFF, ADOPTION OF AN IDLE REDUCTION POLICY FOR EACH SUBGRANT RECIPIENT, ADOPTION OF A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR EACH SUBGRANT RECIPIENT, THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF IDLING REDUCED, WHICH WILL BE ESTIMATED BY DEQ STAFF, POSTING THE AWARDED APPLICANTS AND THEIR PROJECTS ON THE DEQ WEBSITE, QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS AND A FINAL REPORT, SUBMITTED BY DEQ TO EPA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE TO REDUCE EMISSIONS OF DIESEL PARTICULATE MATTER, NOX AND EXPOSURE TO DIESEL AIR TOXICS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: TO IMPROVE AMBIENT AIR Q | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THREE KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD; AND A STATUS REPORT, DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) AND CO-POLLUTANTS REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GREENHOUSE GASES AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GREENHOUSE GASES AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. OTHER EXPECTED OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES INCLUDE: THE SHORT-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL OUTPUTS WILL CONSIST OF TWO MAIN OUTPUTS. THE FIRST OUTPUT WILL BE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS BUILDING AN INTERNAL BASELINE UNDERSTANDING OF THE REGIONAL GHG EMISSIONS. THE SECOND OUTPUT WILL CONSIST OF SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS, THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR DISADVANTAGED AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES. FROM THIS POSITION, ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS WILL WORK ON IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL PROJECTS THAT WILL HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT ON SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES. THIS WILL LEAD US TO LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL OUTPUTS WITH THE PRIMARY GOAL OF REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS WITH A FOCUS ON THESE PROJECTS HELPING DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE OUTPUTS OF THE REQUEST PROJECTS WILL INCLUDE: - PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN - COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN - STATUS REPORT - A DETAILED AND COMPLEMENTARY GH GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS IN COORDINATION WITH THE LARGER OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STATE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY - NUMBER OF EMISSIONS REDUCTION MEASURES IDENTIFIED - NUMBER OF OUTREACH MEETINGS/ANNUAL STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGED - TONS OF GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCED ANNUALLY - FINAL REPORT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THE PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: - TONS OF GREENHOUSE GAS AND CO-POLLUTANTS REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES - TONS OF GREENHOUSE GAS AND CO-POLLUTANTS REDUCED IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES - IMPROVED INTERNAL KNOWLEDGE OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION IN THE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS REGION - INCREASED AND IMPROVED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - IMPROVED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY - INCREASE JOBS CREATION THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, UPDATING, AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (THAT IS, TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE . . . [INSERT FROM WORKPLAN A SUMMARY LIST OF SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE RECIPIENT]. TO BE STRATEGIC WITH RESOURCES, ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS ACOG WILL WORK IN CLOSE COORDINATION WITH OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO STRENGTHEN A STATEWIDE GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORY. IF POSSIBLE, ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS ACOG DOES NOT WANT TO DUPLICATE EFFORTS BY CREATING TWO COMPETING OR CONFLICTING GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORIES. ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS ACOG WILL WORK TO ENHANCE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ) EMISSIONS INVENTORY BY PROVIDING MORE DETAILS ON EMISSIONS IN THE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS ACOG REGION, IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL EMISSIONS SOURCES THAT MIGHT NOT FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF ODEQ EMISSIONS INVENTORY OR COULD OTHERWISE SUPPLEMENT A STATEWIDE INVENTORY. ACOG WILL REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE ODEQ GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORY FOR THE OKC METROPOLITAN STATICA | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OK GOV | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO INDIAN NATIONS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (INCOG) TO DEVELOP OR UPDATE EXISTING REGIONAL CLIMATE MITIGATION PLANS TO ADDRESS GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION MEASURES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE METROPOLITAN AREA AND TO CONDUCT MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND COORDINATE WITH GEOGRAPHICALLY PROXIMATE TRIBES AS APPROPRIATE. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL FOCUS ON GHG EMISSIONS FROM TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES DURING THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION (PCAP) AND COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP). A SIGNIFICANT EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY THE CONTRIBUTION TO GHG EMISSIONS FROM TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES AND INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL GHG EMISSION REDUCTIONS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, UPDATING, AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKING IN CLOSE COORDINATION WITH OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ODEQ) AND ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENTS (ACOG) TO DEVELOP TWO KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PCAP, THE GHG INVENTORY AND QUANTIFIED GHG REDUCTION MEASURES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THREE KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD; AND A STATUS REPORT, DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS WITHIN THE TULSA REGION METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (MSA), IDENTIFIED AS THE FIVE MEMBER COUNTIES OF TULSA, OSAGE, CREEK, ROGERS, WAGONER, THE TWO NONMEMBER COUNTIES OF PAWNEE AND OKMULGEE, AND LOW INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | INDIAN NATIONS COUNCIL OF GOVERMENTS | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION'S (MCN) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MCN'S AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR AIR AND RADON.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE ESTABLISHING A RADON PROGRAM AND PURCHASE A PYLON AB7 MONITOR TO CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS ON RESIDENTIAL AND GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS; PROCURE AND UTILIZE A MOBILE MONITORING AND TESTING TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH AN ANALYZER RACK AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS WITH COMPUTER AND MONITOR, TELEDYNE ADVANCED POLLUTION INSTRUMENTATION MODEL T100 SO2 ANALYZER, TELEDYNE ADVANCED POLLUTION INSTRUMENTATION MODEL T200 NOX ANALYZER, TELEDYNE ADVANCED POLLUTION INSTRUMENTATION MODEL T701 ZERO AIR GENERATOR, GAS CONTROL AND REGULATOR SYSTEM, A DATA ACQUISITION AND HANDLING SYSTEM (DAHS) - LOGIC BEACH INTELLILOGGER, AND A UNIVERSAL ANALYZERS 3050 GAS CONDITIONER / DRYER / FILTRATION / PUMP SYSTEM; PURCHASE AND PLACE PURPLE AIR SENSORS AT ALL MCN COMMUNITY CENTERS; AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND THE COLLEGE OF MUSCOGEE NATION.(CMN).SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE QUALITY ASSURED DATA UPLOADED INTO THE AIR QUALITY SYSTEM (AQS) DATABASE, REPORT ANALYZING THE AIR QUALITY DATA FOR THE TRIBE INCLUDING DATA COMPARISONS TO NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY SYSTEM (NAAQS) LIMITS, IDENTIFICATION OF THE IMPACTS OF PARTICULAR SOURCES ON OR OFF THE RESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR RADON TESTING AND MITIGATION IN TRIBAL BUILDINGS, CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS, AND OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS AGREEMENT ARE THE DOCUMENTED NUMBER OF NEW HOMES AND TRIBAL FACILITIES BUILT RADON RESISTANT, NUMBER OF HOME MITIGATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRIBAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, NUMBER OF SCHOOL / HEAD-START / CHILDCARE BUILDING MITIGATIONS, NUMBER OF RESULTS-ORIENTED, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP FORMED, LESS LUNG CANCER DEATHS RESULTING, INCREASED PERCENTAGE OF RESERVATION (OR COMMUNITIES IN INDIAN COUNTRY) WITH POTENTIAL AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSESSED OR/AND MONITORED, INCREASED NUMBER OF TRIBES OPERATING PARTICULAR TYPES OF MONITORS, INCREASED REPORTS ON HOW TRIBES HAVE USED ASSESSMENT OR MONITORING DATA TO BETTER MANAGE THEIR AIR QUALITY, INCREASED PERCENTAGE OF RESERVATION FOR WHICH AIR QUALITY LEVELS FOR PARTICULAR NAAQS POLLUTANTS HAVE BEEN DETERMINED THROUGH MONITORING, MODELING, OR OTHER ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES, AND A MORE INFORMED COMMUNITY. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE CITIZENS OF MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION AND GENERAL PUBLIC IN SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION | $995K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:TO ASSIST THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA WITH NECESSARY DEVELOPMENT, ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF ADEQUATE MONITORING PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION OR IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. THIS GRANT IS PROVIDED TO CONDUCT AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING OF FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM2.5). THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO COLLECT QUALITY ASSURED DATA ON AMBIENT AIR CONCENTRATIONS OF FINE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM2.5) AND ITS PRECURSORS. AS DESCRIBED IN EPA'S PM2.5 MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, DATED MARCH 1, 2000, THE DATA WILL BE USED FOR: (1) PM2.5 NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) COMPARISONS, (2) DEVELOPMENT AND TRACKING OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, (3) ASSESSMENTS OF REGIONAL HAZE, AND (4) ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH STUDIES AND OTHER AMBIENT AEROSOL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. THE PM2.5 MONITORING NETWORK DESIGN ADDRESSES THESE FOUR PROGRAM OBJECTIVES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SITING AND INSTRUMENTATION STRATEGIES. ACTIVITIES:THE PM2.5 AMBIENT MONITORING NETWORK WILL BE OPERATED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (40 CFR), PARTS 50, 53, AND 58, AND PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ON JUNE 12, 2007. THESE REGULATIONS DESCRIBE THE FREQUENCY OF SAMPLING AND THE TIMELY REPORTING OF AMBIENT DATA TO THE AIR QUALITY SYSTEM (AQS) DATABASE. THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF MONITORS, AS SPECIFIED IN OUR EPA-APPROVED AMBIENT MONITORING PLAN, WHICH WILL BE OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, ARE AS FOLLOWS: METHOD MONITOR 1:1 1:3 1:6 1 2.5 MASS FRM -- 2 3 2 2.5 MASS CO-LOCATED FRM* -- -- 1 3 2.5 CONTINUOUS FEM 11 -- -- 4 2.5 CONTINUOUS CO-LOCATED FEM* 1 -- -- 5 2.5 CONTINUOUS NON-FEM -- -- -- 6 2.5 CONTINUOUS CO-LOCATED NON-FEM -- -- -- 7 SPECIATION SASS -- -- -- 8 SPECIATION SUPER-SASS -- 1 1 9 SPECIATION - CARBON URG 1 1 1 10 TRACE/LOW NOX 1 -- -- 11 TRACE/LOW NOY 1 -- -- 12 TRACE/LOW SO2 1 -- -- 13 TRACE/LOW CO 1 -- -- 14 METEOROLOGICAL 14 -- -- *DO NOT DOUBLE COUNT MONITORS AS A RECIPIENT OF AN EPA PM2.5 MONITORING GRANT, OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL: 1. OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE PM2.5 MONITORING NETWORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL EPA REQUIREMENTS. 2. REVIEW AND UPDATE THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGION 6 POLICIES. 3. SUBMIT PM2.5 DATA AND ASSOCIATED QUALITY ASSURANCE DATA TO AQS WITH 90 DAYS FROM THE END OF THE CALENDAR QUARTER. 4. COMPLY WITH GUIDANCE IN FLAGGING DATA IF IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE DATA HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY AN EXCEPTIONAL EVENT. 5. MEET 75% MINIMUM DATA RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PM2.5 NETWORK MONITORS. REPORT ALL MONITORS THAT DO NOT MEET THIS REQUIREMENT PROVIDING THE REASON THAT MONITOR DID NOT MEET THE 75% DATA RECOVERY AND THE CORRECTIVE ACTION(S) TAKEN. THE REPORT IS DUE TO THE REGION 4 STATE/ LOCAL MONITORING CONTACT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATA BEING ENTERED INTO THE AQS DATA BASE. 6. SUBMIT A PM2.5 AIR MONITORING NETWORK PLAN AS PART OF | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $960K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE KIOWA INDIAN TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA (KIOWA TRIBE) TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP THE TRIBE(S) OR TERRITORY ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PARTNER WITH FIVE TRIBAL ENTITIES TO ESTABLISH BOTH GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORIES AND A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN FOR TRIBAL LANDS IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA. THE SCOPE OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE FOCUSING ON PARTICIPATING TRIBAL NATIONS' TERRITORIES, AREAS OF INTEREST, AND LOCATIONS OF OPERATION. AREAS OF INTEREST, HERE, ARE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIED BY NATIONS' WITH SIGNIFICANT TRIBAL MEMBER POPULATIONS. THE PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP) AND COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP) WILL BOTH BE DEVELOPED BASED ON THESE AREAS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, UPDATING, AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF A PCAP AND CCAP, AND CONDUCTING GHG INVENTORIES FOR CADDO NATION, CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBES, APACHE TRIBE, DELAWARE NATION, AND COMANCHE NATION.SUBRECIPIENT:THE LEAD ORGANIZATION WILL COLLABORATE WITH COORDINATING ENTITIES TO DEVELOP THE PCAP VIA BI-WEEKLY CALLS, QUARTERLY IN PERSON MEETINGS, AND ESTABLISHING A SHARED ELECTRONIC REPOSITORY FOR BACKGROUND MATERIAL AND WORKING DRAFTS AND MEETING SCHEDULES.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE KIOWA TRIBE, CADDO NATION, CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBES, APACHE TRIBE, DELAWARE NATION, COMANCHE NATION, AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | KIOWA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA | $650K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES REGIONAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAM SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO THE ARKANSAS, IOWA, KANSAS, LOUISIANA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, OKLAHOMA, AND TEXAS AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS. AT THE DIRECTION OF THESE STATES, CENTRAL STATES AIR RESOURCE AGENCIES (CENSARA) TEAMS WITH FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL AGENCY STAFF AND CONTRACTORS AS NEEDED TO DEVELOP TECHNICAL AND/OR POLICY WORK PRODUCTS USED TO SUPPORT COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS AND PROGRAM UPDATES; TO ASSIST STATES AS THEY DEVELOP TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY PROGRAM OPTIONS; TO HELP THE MEMBERS IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND, AND ADDRESS REGIONAL AIR QUALITY CHALLENGES; AND, TO DEVELOP TRAINING COURSES RELEVANT TO MEMBERS' NEEDS. THROUGH THESE TYPES OF ACTIVITIES THAT ASSIST STATE/LOCAL AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND/OR REDUCE AMBIENT AIR QUALITY POLLUTANTS, CENSARA CARRIES OUT THE MISSION OF THE EPA. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS, CONFERENCE CALLS, AND COST-EFFECTIVE TRAINING WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE MEMBER STATES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. FEDERAL INVOLVEMENT INCLUDES AGENCY INVOLVEMENT IN THE APPROVAL OF KEY PERSONNEL, COLLABORATION IN THE PLANNING PROCESS AND ON THE SCOPE OF WORK, PRIOR APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OF ANY CONTRACTS LED BY THE RECIPIENT, AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMARY NEGOTIATION OF THE WORK PLAN WITH THE GRANTEE, AND GRANT AND PROGRAM OVERSIGHT. COORDINATE EMISSIONS INVENTORY IMPROVEMENTS FOR IDENTIFIED SOURCE CATEGORIES (EXAMPLE: NONPOINT AND MOBILE), PRELIMINARY DATA ANALYSIS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE EXERCISES, AND/OR DEVELOP INITIAL PRODUCTS FOR THE REGIONAL HAZE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (SIPS) AND ADDRESS OTHER TECHNICAL NEEDS THAT ARISE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST AND IN THE CLOSEST PROXIMITY POSSIBLE FOR ATTENDEES TO MINIMIZE TRAVEL EXPENSES. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE REGION 6 STATE AGENCIES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO ESTABLISH COORDINATION AND ASSISTANCE BETWEEN EACH MEMBER STATE THAT HAS COMMITTED FULL TIME EMPLOYEE (FTE) RESOURCES FOR 'TRAINING COORDINATORS', WHO COMPILE AND SUBMIT TRAINING PRIORITIES FOR THEIR STATES. THE COORDINATORS WORK CLOSELY WITH CENSARA'S TRAINING DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR TRAINING. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE REGION 6 STATE AGENCIES. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CENTRAL STATES AIR RESOURCES AGENCIES ASSOCIATION | $645K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES CONTINUED ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA'S UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE STATE'S LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES LEAK DETECTION, PREVENTION, AND RELATED ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDE ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR USTS, ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR USTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS, AND DEVELOPING THE STATE PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES:LUST PREVENTION PROGRAMS INCLUDE INSPECTIONS AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES, OPERATOR TRAINING, SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, DELIVERY PROHIBITION ACTIVITIES, AND PUBLIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: (1) ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS; (2) ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS THROUGH AN INSPECTION STRATEGY THAT CONDUCTS INSPECTIONS OF ALL UST FACILITIES AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS; (3) IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES FOR PUBLIC RECORD SUMMARIES OF INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED, ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN, AND PENALTIES ASSESSED; (4) REVIEWING AND REVISING REGULATIONS FOR SECONDARY CONTAINMENT OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AS NECESSARY; AND, (5) DEVELOPING THE STATE PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT WILL MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE RECORDS TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH LUST PREVENTION GRANT AWARD SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS IN 40CFR PARTS 33, 35 SUBPART A, 2 CFR PART 200, AND PART 1500. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE RECORDS TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH LUST PREVENTION GRANT AWARD SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS IN 2 CFR PART 200, 2 CFR PART1500, AND 40 CFR PART 35; SUBMITTING PROPOSED STATE UST PROGRAM OPERATING PROCEDURES AND STATUTORY REGULATORY REVISIONS TO THE EPA; PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL TRAININGS, INSPECTOR WORKSHOPS, AND THE ANNUAL ALL-STATES MEETING; PROVIDING EPA WITH AN OVERVIEW OF OPERATOR TRAINING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS COMPLETED OF THE TANKS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE A LIST OF FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS INSPECTED DURING FY 2024 AND VERIFY THAT A COMPLETE ON-SITE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AT EACH FACILITY TO AID THE EPA IN PERFORMING RECORD REVIEWS OR AUDITS AS AUTHORIZED BY 2 CFR PART 200. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE THE STATE UST PROGRAM AND STATE RESIDENTS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION | $531K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OPEN DESIGN COLLECTIVE INCORPORATED THROUGH THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA). THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THE FUNDING TO RESTORE AND CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC SPACE (CULTURE PARK) IN THE COMMUNITY BY UTILIZING ENVIRONMENTAL PLACEMAKING. ADDITIONALLY, A SIMPLE WEBSITE AND DATABASE WILL BE DEVELOPED TO TRACK, STORE, AND DISPLAY INFORMATION ABOUT AIR QUALITY. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO AND SHARED WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND WILL ALSO BE DISPLAYED AT CULTURE PARK THROUGH A DIGITAL DISPLAY IN ONE OF THE PAVILIONS. OPEN DESIGN COLLECTIVE WILL ANALYZE THIS WORK TO DETERMINE THE BEST LOCATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE 6 AIR QUALITY SENSORS THROUGHOUT THE JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY (JFK) NEIGHBORHOOD, WITH ONE SENSOR TO BE PLACED AT CULTURE PARK. THIS WILL ENABLE NEIGHBORS TO UNITE, LEARN, STRENGTHEN SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND COLLABORATE ON AIR QUALITY EFFORTS. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO ENGAGE, SUPPORT, AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS TO ADDRESS AIR QUALITY IN THE HISTORICALLY BLACK JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY (JFK) NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL PLACEMAKING.ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES AIMS TO MANAGE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT CULTURE PARK IN NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA CITY (NEOKC). THE FIRST STEP WILL INVOLVE RESEARCHING EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND DOCUMENTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERIENCES OF LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONCERNING AIR QUALITY. THIS RESEARCH WILL HELP IDENTIFY THE BEST LOCATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE 6 AIR QUALITY SENSORS THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD, WITH ONE PLACED AT CULTURE PARK. OPEN DESIGN WILL DEVELOP SCHEMATIC DESIGN ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, WHILE OPEN DESIGN COLLECTIVE WILL CREATE A SIMPLE WEBSITE AND DATABASE TO TRACK, STORE, AND DISPLAY INFORMATION ABOUT AIR QUALITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE PROJECT'S ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION OF CULTURE PARK, INSTALLATION OF SIX AIR SENSORS, AND AIR QUALITY MONITORING. OPEN DESIGN AIMS TO ACHIEVE SEVERAL OUTPUTS, INCLUDING RECRUITING A 9-PERSON TACTICAL COMMITTEE, FACILITATING 1 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP WITH AN EXPECTED ATTENDANCE OF 30 RESIDENTS, WELCOMING THE COMMUNITY TO THE NEW GREEN SPACE THROUGH 1 COMMUNITY EVENT THAT AIMS TO REACH 100 OR MORE RESIDENTS, AND INVITING RESIDENTS TO VISIT CULTURE PARK DAILY. OPEN DESIGN PLANS TO TRACK PERFORMANCE BY RECORDING ACTUAL ATTENDANCE AND OUTREACH NUMBERS. THE PROJECT'S EXPECTED OUTCOMES AIM TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES OF THE COMMUNITY, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCESS TO A HEALTHY OUTDOOR SPACE THAT IS CULTURALLY ROOTED. THE PROJECT ALSO INTENDS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY CHALLENGES, STRENGTHEN THE SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT, AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL RESIDENTS TO LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL PLACEMAKING PROJECTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROJECT AIMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY DATA, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON HOW TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF POOR AIR QUALITY ON INDIVIDUALS, PROMOTE THE USE OF INDIGENOUS PLANTS, ENHANCE COMMUNITY CAPACITY, AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE BLACK COMMUNITIES RESIDING WITHIN THE NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY (JFK) NEIGHBORHOODS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OPEN DESIGN COLLECTIVE, INC | $500K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES CONTINUED ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA'S UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE STATE'S LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES LEAK DETECTION, PREVENTION, AND RELATED ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDE ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR USTS, ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR USTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS, AND DEVELOPING THE STATE PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:LUST PREVENTION PROGRAMS INCLUDE INSPECTIONS AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES, OPERATOR TRAINING, SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, DELIVERY PROHIBITION ACTIVITIES, AND PUBLIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: (1) ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS; (2) ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS THROUGH AN INSPECTION STRATEGY THAT CONDUCTS INSPECTIONS OF ALL UST FACILITIES AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS; (3) IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES FOR PUBLIC RECORD SUMMARIES OF INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED, ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN, AND PENALTIES ASSESSED; (4) REVIEWING AND REVISING REGULATIONS FOR SECONDARY CONTAINMENT OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AS NECESSARY; AND, (5) DEVELOPING THE STATE PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT WILL MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE RECORDS TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH LUST PREVENTION GRANT AWARD SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS IN 40CFR PARTS 33, 35 SUBPART A, 2 CFR PART 200, AND PART 1500.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE RECORDS TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH LUST PREVENTION GRANT AWARD SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS IN 2 CFR PART 200, 2 CFR PART1500, AND 40 CFR PART 35; SUBMITTING PROPOSED STATE UST PROGRAM OPERATING PROCEDURES AND STATUTORY REGULATORY REVISIONS TO THE EPA; PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL TRAININGS, INSPECTOR WORKSHOPS, AND THE ANNUAL ALL-STATES MEETING; PROVIDING EPA WITH AN OVERVIEW OF OPERATOR TRAINING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS COMPLETED OF THE TANKS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE A LIST OF FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS INSPECTED DURING FY 2025 AND VERIFY THAT A COMPLETE ON-SITE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AT EACH FACILITY TO AID THE EPA IN PERFORMING RECORD REVIEWS OR AUDITS AS AUTHORIZED BY 2 CFR PART 200. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE THE STATE UST PROGRAM AND STATE RESIDENTS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION | $450K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES CONTINUED ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA'S UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE STATE'S LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES LEAK DETECTION, PREVENTION, AND RELATED ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDE ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR USTS, ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR USTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS, AND DEVELOPING THE STATE PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES:THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAMS INCLUDE INSPECTIONS AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES, OPERATOR TRAINING, SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, DELIVERY PROHIBITION ACTIVITIES, AND PUBLIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: (1) ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN USTS; (2) ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR USTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS THROUGH AN INSPECTION STRATEGY THAT CONDUCTS INSPECTIONS OF ALL UST FACILITIES AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS; (3) IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES FOR PUBLIC RECORD SUMMARIES OF INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED, ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN, AND PENALTIES ASSESSED; (4) REVIEWING AND REVISING REGULATIONS FOR SECONDARY CONTAINMENT OF USTS AS NECESSARY; AND, (5) DEVELOPING THE STATE PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM. THE RECIPIENT WILL MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE RECORDS TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH LUST PREVENTION GRANT AWARD SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS IN 40CFR PARTS 33, 35 SUBPART A, 2 CFR PART 200, AND PART 1500.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE RECORDS TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH LUST PREVENTION GRANT AWARD SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS IN 2 CFR PART 200, 2 CFR PART1500, AND 40 CFR PART 35; SUBMITTING PROPOSED STATE UST PROGRAM OPERATING PROCEDURES AND STATUTORY REGULATORY REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA); PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL TRAININGS, INSPECTOR WORKSHOPS, AND THE ANNUAL ALL-STATES MEETING; PROVIDING EPA WITH AN OVERVIEW OF OPERATOR TRAINING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS COMPLETED OF THE TANKS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE A LIST OF FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS INSPECTED DURING FY 2025 AND VERIFY THAT A COMPLETE ON-SITE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AT EACH FACILITY TO AID THE EPA IN PERFORMING RECORD REVIEWS OR AUDITS AS AUTHORIZED BY 2 CFR PART 200. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE THE STATE UST PROGRAM AND STATE RESIDENTS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION | $445K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL BUILD ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BY MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE, OUTREACH, AIR QUALITY AND RECYCLING.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, ANNUAL FFR, QMP, AND GIS/GPS QAPP. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARY IS THE OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE | $430K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT IS BEING FUNDED UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT SECTION 60105(A AND B) TO CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA RESERVATION LOCATED IN DURANT, OKLAHOMA. SPECIFICALLY, THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP A NEW REGULATORY AIR MONITORING STATION NEAR DURANT, OKLAHOMA AND AN INFORMATIONAL AIR MONITORING SITE NEAR IDABEL, OKLAHOMA. BOTH SITES WILL BE WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA. THE LAND OF THE CHOCTAW NATION RESERVATION IS COMPRISED OF 10 1/2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA AND APPROXIMATELY 11,000 SQUARE MILES. THE RESERVATION LAND IS CONSIDERED DISADVANTAGED ACCORDING TO THE JUSTICE40 INITIATIVE AND THE CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE SCREENING TOOL BECAUSE IT MEETS MULTIPLE BURDEN THRESHOLDS AND THE SOCIOECONOMIC THRESHOLD. THE RESERVATION IS PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TO OZONE AND PARTICULATE MATTER GREENHOUSE GASES DUE TO SURROUNDING ANTHROPOGENIC INFLUENCES. THE ONLY AIR MONITORING SITE FOR OZONE AND PARTICULATE MATTER WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CHOCTAW NATION IS IN MCALESTER, OKLAHOMA IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF THE RESERVATION. THERE ARE NO AIR MONITORS FOR OZONE AND PARTICULATE MATTER NEAR THE SOUTHERN BORDER TO MONITOR THE AIR POLLUTION BEING TRANSPORTED FROM TEXAS ONTO THE RESERVATION. THE ADDITION OF THESE AIR MONITORING SITES ON THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF THE RESERVATION WILL ALLOW THE CHOCTAW NATION TO DETERMINE THE AIR QUALITY IN THESE PREVIOUSLY UNMONITORED AREAS. THE NEW AIR MONITORING STATION WILL MONITOR FOR OZONE AND PARTICULATE MATTER BEING TRANSPORTED ONTO THE RESERVATION FROM THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH NON-ATTAINMENT AREA. THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (USEPA) SITING CRITERIA OUTLINED IN 40 CFR PART 58 APPENDIX E FOR ESTABLISHING NEW MONITORING SITES WILL BE ADHERED TO DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD. THE INSTRUMENTS USED AT THIS NEW STATION WILL MEET EITHER FEDERAL EQUIVALENT METHOD OR FEDERAL REFERENCE METHOD STANDARDS. DATA GENERATED AT THIS SITE WILL BE SUBMITTED TO USEPA'S AIR QUALITY SYSTEM (AQS) VIA QUALITY REVIEW AND EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR TRIBES (QREST). AQS IS EPA'S REPOSITORY OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA THAT ASSISTS IN AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS, DESIGNATIONS, MODELING FOR PERMIT REVIEW AND PREPARATION OF REPORTS FOR CONGRESS AS MANDATED BY THE CLEAN AIR ACT. QREST IS OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE THAT PROVIDES TOOLS THAT ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF TRIBAL AIR QUALITY DATA COLLECTION, REVIEW, VALIDATION, REPORTING, AND REGULATORY SUBMITTAL TO USEPA. MULTIPLE TRIBES THROUGHOUT THE US RELY ON QREST TO AUTOMATICALLY RETRIEVE AIR MONITORING DATA FROM THEIR DATA LOGGERS AND INSTRUMENTATION, CALCULATE AVERAGES, APPLY VALIDATION CHECKS AND STREAMLINE REPORTING TO USEPA'S AQS AND AIRNOW PROGRAMS. THE PURPOSE OF CHOCTAW NATION'S INFORMATIONAL AIR MONITORING SITE IS TO MONITOR FOR PARTICULATE MATTER IN A REGION INFLUENCED BY NUMEROUS INDUSTRIES IN TEXAS AND ARKANSAS THAT MAY IMPACT AIR QUALITY. THESE INCLUDE A CEMENT PLANT, THREE PAPER MILLS, A SMELTER/REFINERY, A MILITARY BASE, THREE POWER PLANTS, A TIRE MANUFACTURER, A STEEL MILL, A METAL CAN MANUFACTURER, AND VARIOUS OTHER INDUSTRIAL CONTRIBUTORS AS WELL AS LOCAL INDUSTRIES WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA AND RESERVATION. A REAL-TIME PORTABLE, BETA ATTENUATION MASS MONITOR INSTRUMENT (MET ONE BAM 1022) WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE INSTRUMENT WILL CONTINUOUSLY MEASURE THE MASS CONCENTRATION OF AMBIENT PARTICULATE MATTER COLLECTED ONTO A GLASS FILTER TAPE WITH TIME RESOLUTION OF ONE-MINUTE. USEPA'S PROCUREMENT AND SITING CRITERIA NOTED ABOVE WILL BE FOLLOWED IN ESTABLISHING THIS SITE. ONE CHOCTAW NATION TRIBAL MEMBER WILL BE TRAINED ON USE OF THE EQUIPMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TRIBAL AIR MONITORING SUPPORT CENTER (TAMS). TAMS PROVIDES TECHNICAL TRAINING OF TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO AMBIENT AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORIN | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA | $428K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA (CHOCTAW NATION) TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP THE TRIBE(S) OR TERRITORY ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, UPDATING, AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONTRACTING ENTITIES TO PRODUCE A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP) AND COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), CONDUCTING A GHG EMISSIONS INVENTORY AND IDENTIFYING INTERESTED AND/OR AFFECTED COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE CHOCTAW NATION AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA | $400K | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE IT AND DATA MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES THAT FACILITATE THE ELECTRONIC COLLECTION, REPORTING, EXCHANGE, SHARING AND INTEGRATION OF THE FULL RANGE OF DATA THAT INFORMS THE BUSINESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THIS PROJECT WILL BE REUSING/LEVERAGING THE STATE AND TRIBAL AIR QUALITY SYSTEMAND REUSING/LEVERAGING AND ADAPTING THE FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES FEATURESAND AND COLLABORATIVELY BUILDING CAPACITY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: A SYSTEM TO CONSOLIDATE AND VET OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY DATA AS WELL AS A SIMPLE, STREAMLINED WAY TO SUBMIT THE DATA TO THE EPA AIR QUALITY SYSTEM (AQS)AND ENHANCED MECHANISMS AND PROCESSES FOR CONSOLIDATING AND SHARING/SUBMITTING OTHER TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SUCH AS WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA, WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENTS AND ACTIONS DATA, OR OPEN DUMPS DATAAND AND TRAINING FOR PARTICIPANTS ON IMPROVED AND STREAMLINED DATA MANAGEMENT. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: STREAMLINING THE WAY TO CONFIGURE AND CALCULATE, STORE, AND SHARE/PUBLISH FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIES BASED ON TISSUE SAMPLE DATA STORED IN THE OTOE-MISSOURIA SHARED WATER QUALITY DATA DATABASEAND ADDING NEW WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA, WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT DATA, TRIBAL OPEN DUMPS DATA, OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY DATA, (POTENTIALLY) AND FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY DATA. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDED: OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE OF INDIANSAND OKLAHOMAAND OVER 100 ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUBSCRIBE TO USE THIS SERVICE. THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THIS AWARD. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE | $400K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP THE TRIBE(S) OR TERRITORY ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, UPDATING, AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (SUCH AS TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXPANDING CAPACITY OF THE TRIBAL STAFF, AND UTILIZING EXPERT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP AND ANALYZE CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION MEASURES, DATA COLLECTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS UTILIZING A LASER METHANE DETECTOR (LMD) COMPONENT VIA THE USE OF AN AERIAL DRONE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP), DUE MARCH 1, 2024; AND A COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP), DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE EASTERN CENTRAL PORTION OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION | $400K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION FOR THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THEIR AIR MONITORING ACTIVITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL ESTABLISH A STATIONARY MONITORING SITE WITH NOX, SO2, AND PM MONITORING CAPABILITIES. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE - IDENTIFYING THE MOST APPROPRIATE TYPE OF MONITORING DATA TO COLLECT - UTILIZATION OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA IN CONJUNCTION WITH MONITORING EQUIPMENT - IDENTIFYING THE TRAINING NEEDS FOR STAFF - PROVIDE WRITTEN ANALYSIS BASED UPON DATA COLLECTED USING EPA APPROVED QAPP - PROVIDE AQ DATA TO EPA - BASELINE DATA - INTERIM REPORTS OF AIR QUALITY DATASUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE - ONE NEW MULTIPOLLUTANT AIR MONITORING SITE THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE - INCREASED DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES MONITORED FOR AIR QUALITY; - INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY; - INCREASED ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND TOOLS THAT INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND REDUCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH RISKS; - INFORMATION ABOUT AIR QUALITY IN PREVIOUSLY UNMONITORED AREAS; - INCREASED SUSTAINABILITY OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING NETWORKS; - INFORMED POLICY AND DECISION MAKING BY AIR AGENCIES; - MITIGATION ACTIONS FROM PARTIES RESPONSIBLE FOR CERTAIN AIR POLLUTION; - CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR OF PUBLIC BASED ON NEW AIR QUALITY INFORMATION; - REDUCTION OF AMBIENT CONCENTRATIONS OF CERTAIN AIR POLLUTANT(S); - REDUCTION OF HUMAN EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN AIR POLLUTANT(S); - PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AIR QUALITY MONITORING DATA FOR COMMUNITIES; - IDENTIFICATION OF NEW AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS METHODS; - BENEFITS FOR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION | $397K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA IN ITS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS AIR POLLUTION CONCERNS ON THE TRIBE'S RESERVATION AND SURROUNDING TRIBAL LANDS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THIS GRANT WILL ALLOW THE TRIBE TO BUILD CAPACITY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT, CONDUCT A BASELINE AIR QUALITY PROJECT INCLUDING THE PER#8208; AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) SAMPLING IN RAINWATER AT TWO LOCATIONS AS PART OF THE NATIONAL ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION PROGRAM (NADP) - NATIONAL TRENDS NETWORK (NTN), DEVELOP A BASELINE FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) IN CHOCTAW NATION CASINOS, PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL WORK GROUPS, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 103 AUTHORITY INCLUDING: 1) SUPPORTING THE TRIBAL AIR STAFF'S CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING, 2) ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING TWO NADP#8208;NTN SITES IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN#8208;MADISON AND THE EPA OFFICE OF ATMOSPHERIC PROGRAMS FOR THE PFAS DEPOSITION MONITORING STUDY. MONITORING SITES WILL BE LOCATED AT SAVANNA, OK AND MCCURTAIN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, 3) DEVELOP A MONITORING PLAN, AND 4) DEVELOP AN AIR MONITORING QAPP, 5) CONDUCT BASELINE SAMPLING FOR IAQ EMISSIONS UTILIZING LOW#8208;COST SENSORS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER 2.5 (PM2.5), CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), AND TOTAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (TVOC) AT CHOCTAW NATION CASINOS, 6) PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND WORKGROUPS, AND 7) CONDUCTING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE TRIBAL STAFF BUILDING CAPACITY FOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING TWO NADP#8208;NTN SITES, SAMPLING IAQ EMISSIONS AT CHOCTAW NATION CASINOS, PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND WORKGROUPS, AND CONDUCTING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS AGREEMENT ARE AN INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF MONITORING AND REPORTING AS OUTLINED IN THE APPROVED QAPP, ESTABLISHED MONITORING SITE FOR PFAS DEPOSITION MONITORING IN COORDINATION WITH THE NADP-NTN PROGRAMS, PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH WHILE IMPLEMENTING EPA PRIORITY OF BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING PFAS IN THE ENVIRONMENT, ASSISTING REGIONAL COVERAGE IN FULFILLING DATA GAPS FOR SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA WHILE INCREASING THE PERCENTAGE OF COMMUNITIES IN INDIAN COUNTRY WITH POTENTIAL AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN MONITORED. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE CITIZENS OF CHOCTAW NATION AND SURROUNDING AREAS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA | $381K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS PLANNING EFFORTS FOR DEVELOPING, ESTABLISHING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING ADEQUATE PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION OR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WILL SUPPORT THE STATE'S ABILITY TO CONDUCT THE AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OF AIR TOXICS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (NATTS) PROJECT SUPPORTS EPA'S NATIONAL AIR TOXICS ASSESSMENT (NATA) TO HELP CHARACTERIZE THE AIR TOXICS PROBLEM. PRINCIPAL NATA ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN, CHARACTERIZING RISKS AND TRACKING PROGRESS.ACTIVITIES:THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL AIR TOXICS TRENDS STATIONS NETWORK IS TRACKING TRENDS IN AMBIENT AIR TOXICS LEVELS TO FACILITATE MEASUREMENT PROGRESS, CHARACTERIZE AMBIENT LEVELS OF AIR TOXICS WITHIN COMMUNITIES, PROVIDE QUALITY ASSURED HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS DATA FOR TRENDS DETERMINING EMISSION AND RISK REDUCTION GOALS. THE MONITORING NETWORK IS INTENDED, OVER A MULTI-YEAR PERIOD, TO BE ABLE TO DETECT A 15% DIFFERENCE (TREND) BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE 3-YEAR ANNUAL MEAN CONCENTRATIONS WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF DECISION ERROR. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TOXICS AIR QUALITY MONITORING ALLOWS THE RECIPIENT TO COMPARE CONTINUOUS DATA DIRECTLY EVALUATING PUBLIC EXPOSURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN THE VICINITY OF MONITORS AND PROVIDES QUALITY ASSURED HAPS DATA FOR RISK CHARACTERIZATION. THE RECIPIENT WILL ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPECIFIC EMISSION REDUCTION ACTIVITIES, EVALUATE AIR TOXICS EMISSION INVENTORIES AND MODEL PERFORMANCE. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE#8239;COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE#8239;DECREASED RISK OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS.#8239;#8239; | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $358K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS PLANNING EFFORTS FOR DEVELOPING, ESTABLISHING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING ADEQUATE PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION OR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR QUALITY STANDARDS. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WILL SUPPORT THE STATE'S ABILITY TO CONDUCT THE AMBIENT AIR MONITORING OF AIR TOXICS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (NATTS) PROJECT SUPPORTS EPA'S NATIONAL AIR TOXICS ASSESSMENT (NATA) TO HELP CHARACTERIZE THE AIR TOXICS PROBLEM. PRINCIPAL NATA ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION OF AREAS OF CONCERN, CHARACTERIZING RISKS AND TRACKING PROGRESS.ACTIVITIES:THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL AIR TOXICS TRENDS STATIONS NETWORK IS TRACKING TRENDS IN AMBIENT AIR TOXICS LEVELS TO FACILITATE MEASUREMENT PROGRESS, CHARACTERIZE AMBIENT LEVELS OF AIR TOXICS WITHIN COMMUNITIES, PROVIDE QUALITY ASSURED HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS DATA FOR TRENDS DETERMINING EMISSION AND RISK REDUCTION GOALS. THE MONITORING NETWORK IS INTENDED, OVER A MULTI-YEAR PERIOD, TO BE ABLE TO DETECT A 15% DIFFERENCE (TREND) BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE 3-YEAR ANNUAL MEAN CONCENTRATIONS WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF DECISION ERROR. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:AIR QUALITY MONITORING ALLOWS THE RECIPIENT TO COMPARE CONTINUOUS DATA DIRECTLY EVALUATING PUBLIC EXPOSURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN THE VICINITY OF MONITORS AND PROVIDES QUALITY ASSURED HAPS DATA FOR RISK CHARACTERIZATION. THE RECIPIENT WILL ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPECIFIC EMISSION REDUCTION ACTIVITIES, EVALUATE AIR TOXICS EMISSION INVENTORIES AND MODEL PERFORMANCE. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED RISK OF ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND NEUROLOGICAL EFFECTS. NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $358K | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE IT AND DATA MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES THAT FACILITATE THE ELECTRONIC COLLECTION, REPORTING, EXCHANGE, SHARING AND INTEGRATION OF THE FULL RANGE OF DATA THAT INFORMS THE BUSINESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THIS PROJECT WILL BE ENHANCING THE SLEIS APPLICATION. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE: ENHANCED STATE AND LOCAL EMISSION INVENTORY SYSTEM (SLEIS). EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: AN INCREASED ABILITY TO MEET THE AERR DATA SUBMISSION TO EISAND IMPROVED QUALITY ASSURANCEAND STREAMLINED QUALITY CONTROL AND REPORT PROCESSINGAND IMPROVED MODELING OUTCOMES AND HEALTH IMPACT PROJECTIONS BY INCREASED ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF THE REGULATED FACILITY UNIVERSE, FACILITY OPERATIONAL STATUSES, AND TOTAL FACILITY EMISSIONS DATAAND INCREASED COMPLIANCE WITH PERMITTED EMISSION LIMITS AND REDUCE ACTUAL EMISSIONS BY SHIFTING STAFF DUTIES FROM DATA ADMINISTRATION TO INVENTORY ANALYSISAND INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL ODEQ AQD ACTIVITIES THROUGH IMPROVED DATA COLLECTION, MORE EFFICIENT DATA REVIEW, AND MORE TARGETED ATTENTION TO TRUE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES VERSUS ARTIFACTS OF REPORTING PROCESSES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDED: OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STAFF. THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THIS AWARD. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $200K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE TRIBE TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE, PROVIDE OUTREACH, POLLUTION PREVENTION THROUGH RECYCLING, AND IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE OF AIR QUALITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, ANNUAL FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORT, QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM/GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARY IS THE OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE OF INDIANS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OTOE-MISSOURIA TRIBE | $270K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE TRIBE TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL BUILD CAPACITY OF OFFICE STAFF, PROVIDE TRAVEL AND TRAINING, OUTREACH, RECYCLING AND HAZARDOUS WASTE CHARACTERIZATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS, ANNUAL FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORT, QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM/GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, INDOOR AIR QUALITY, LEAD BASED PAINT, SOIL AND WATER ASSESSMENT AND MOLD QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARY IS THE KAW NATION. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | KAW NATION | $253K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO FUND THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA'S WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE IMPAIRED WATER AND PROTECT UNIMPAIRED WATERS ACROSS THE STATE BY CONDUCTING PLANNING THAT INFORMS AND SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 205(J)(3), UNLESS A WAIVER REQUEST IS APPROVED BY EPA, THE RECIPIENT WILL JOINTLY DEVELOP WORKPLANS WITH AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 40% OF THIS AWARD TO REGIONAL OR INTERSTATE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING AGENCIES. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING PROVIDED UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58). ACTIVITIES:ALL FUNDS ARE PASSED THROUGH TO THE SUB-RECIPIENTS. THEREFORE, THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE LISTED IN A.23.D. BELOW. SUBRECIPIENT:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES: 1. OWRB PLANS FOR BASE FUNDS TO BE USED TO DEVELOP A NUTRIENT IMPAIRMENT FRAMEWORK AND CASE STUDY USING STATE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND POTENTIALLY DETERMINE IMPAIRMENT STATUS AND LEVELS. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT ONCE A NUTRIENT IMPAIRMENT STUDY FRAMEWORK IS AVAILABLE, IT CAN BE REPEATEDLY USED BY OWRB, PARTNER ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES, OR OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO EVALUATE NUTRIENT IMPAIRMENTS. 2. OWRB PLANS FOR BIL FUNDS TO BE USED TO MONITOR WATER QUALITY/QUANTITY WITH THE HYDROLOGIC AND WATER QUALITY SYSTEM (HAWQS) MODELING SYSTEM TO CHARACTERIZE THE NUTRIENT LOADING OF AN OKLAHOMA HUC 8 WATERSHED INTO A DOWNSTREAM LAKE. 3. INCOG PLANS FOR BASE FUNDS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR UTILIZATION OF THE EPA'S STORM WATER MANAGEMENT MODEL (SWMM), INCLUDING TWO STAKEHOLDER HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS (AS COMMUNITY HEALTH CONDITIONS ALLOW) AND AT LEAST TWO 2-HOUR ZOOM MEETINGS ON THE MORE COMPLEX TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUIRED TO UTILIZE EPA'S SWMM. 4. INCOG PLANS FOR BIL FUNDS TO BE USED TO ENGAGE UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN CITIZEN SCIENCE SCREENING ACTIVITIES AND RELATED CLASSROOM LESSONS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ABOUT WATER QUALITY ISSUES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTING VIA INTERACTIVE FIELD ACTIVITIES AT NEARBY WATERWAYS, DEMONSTRATION AND PARTICIPATION IN MULTIPLE TYPES OF WATER QUALITY SCREENINGS, AND CORRESPONDING CLASSROOM CURRICULUM. 5. ACOG PLANS FOR BASE FUNDS TO BE USED TO ASSESS URBAN GROWTH ALONG A PROPOSED NEW HIGHWAY CORRIDOR IN CLEVELAND COUNTY THAT WOULD GO THROUGH A MAJOR PORTION OF THE NONURBAN RECHARGE AREA OF THE GARBER-WELLINGTON AQUIFER, WITH THE PREDICTION THAT INCREASED IMPERVIOUS SURFACES WOULD LEAD TO LESS RECHARGE, MAY AFFECT THE WATER TABLE FOR DOMESTIC AND MUNICIPAL SUPPLIES, AND MAY ALSO AFFECT OR DOWNGRADE POTENTIAL DRILLING AREAS FOR ADDITIONAL WELL FIELDS IN THE AQUIFER. AFTER THIS ASSESSMENT, ACOG PLANS TO GENERATE A GROUNDWATER RECHARGE MODEL BASED ON THE PRESENT CONDITIONS AND THE FUTURE GROWTH SCENARIO. 6. ACOG PLANS FOR BIL FUNDS TO BE USED FOR SUBSTANTIATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FLOW, FLUORESCENCE, AND PATHOGEN CONCENTRATIONS IN THE NORTH CANADIAN RIVER AND SEVERAL MAJOR TRIBUTARIES FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING HUMAN GENERATED SOURCES FOR PATHOGENS, CONTINUING THE DECADAL ACOG SAMPLING OF BACTERIA IN THE URBAN CORRIDOR AND WATERSHEDS OF THE NORTH CANADIAN RIVER, AND APPLYING FLUOROMETRY AS A TOOL TO ADDRESS SOURCES, USING UV LIGHT BEFORE THE APPLICATION OF THE FLUOROMETER TO DIFFERENTIATE VARYING WAVELENGTHS.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE: 1. FINAL TECHNICAL REPORT AND FRAMEWORK TO EVALUATE NUTRIENT IMPAIRMENT. 2. FINAL TECHNICAL REPORT AND A STATE MODELING TOOL FOR CHARACTERIZING WATERSHED CONDITION AND QUANTIFYING NUTRIENT LOADS. 3. SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS, DRAFT PROJECT REPORT WITH ATTACHMENTS AND FINAL PROJECT REPORT WITH ATTACHMENTS 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN, SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS, DRAFT PROJECT REPORT WITH ATTACHMENTS AND FINAL PROJECT REPORT WITH ATTACHMENTS 5. FINAL REPORT AND ASSESSMENT OF URBAN GROWTH'S IMPA | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | OKLAHOMA SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT | $247K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA'S (CNO) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RECIPIENT AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR AIR AND RADON. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH TRAINING, CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES; CONDUCTING A LEVEL 4 EMISSIONS INVENTORY FOR CNO'S RESERVATION; QUALITY ASSURED DATA COLLECTION FROM THE NATIONAL ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION PROGRAM (NADP)-NATIONAL TRENDS NETWORK (NTN) SITES LOCATED IN SAVANNA, OKLAHOMA AND MCCURTAIN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON AND THE EPA OFFICE OF ATMOSPHERIC PROGRAMS FOR THE PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) DEPOSITION MONITORING STUDY; OPERATION OF ESTABLISHED PARTICULAR MATTER (PM) AND OZONE (O3) AIR MONITORING SITES IN DURANT AND IDABEL, OKLAHOMA; AND ESTABLISH A CLEAN AIR STATUS AND TRENDS NETWORK (CASTNET) AIR MONITORING STATION IN DURANT, OKLAHOMA. IN ADDITION, RECIPIENT WILL DEVELOP A HOME ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS AND IMPLEMENT INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAM AT TRIBAL HEAD START FACILITIES AS WELL AS PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CAPACITY BUILDING FOR AMBIENT AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT; AN UPDATED EMISSIONS INVENTORY; AMBIENT AND INDOOR AIR MONITORING FOR AIR TOXICS DATA INCLUDING NADP-NTN AND PFAS, PASSIVE MERCURY, BENZENE TOLUENE ETHYLBENZENE AND XYLENE (BTEX), PM, O3 AND RADON; ESTABLISHED IAQ OUTREACH PROGRAM CONDUCTING ASSESSMENTS ON RESIDENTIAL AND SCHOOL FACILITIES WITH RECOMMENDATIONS; IMPLEMENTATION OF IAQ FOR SCHOOLS' PROGRAM; AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS AGREEMENT ARE INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING AMONG TRIBAL STAFF, INCREASED DATA CHARACTERIZING AIRSHED, AND IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS AND TRIBAL STUDENTS INCLUDING CHANGES IN BEHAVIORS TOWARDS IAQ. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE CITIZENS OF CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA | $235K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO INTER-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (ITEC) 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 INCLUDES LEAK DETECTION, PREVENTION, AND RELATED ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDE: ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR USTS, ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR USTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS, AND DEVELOPING THE TRIBAL PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES:THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAMS INCLUDE INSPECTIONS AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES, OPERATOR TRAINING, SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, DELIVERY PROHIBITION ACTIVITIES, AND PUBLIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. THE WORKPLAN ELEMENTS INCLUDE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE VISITS TO UST FACILITIES IN OKLAHOMA INDIAN COUNTRY. SPECIFIC ELEMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) UST COMPLIANCE TRAINING TO OWNER/OPERATORS AND PERSONNEL DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR UST FACILITIES OPERATIONS; 2) COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING COMPLIANCE PERFORMANCE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RATE; 3) ASSIST TRIBES/PUEBLOS WITH INPUT TO THE TRIBAL COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) 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 TRIBAL UST OWNER/OPERATOR COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE FACILITIES LOCATED ON TRIBAL LAND IN OKLAHOMA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS COMPLETED OF THE TANKS IN THE TRIBAL LANDS OF OKLAHOMA. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE THE TRIBE'S UST PROGRAMS AND TRIBAL RESIDENTS IN OKLAHOMA INDIAN COUNTRY. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHEROKEE NATION | $175K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INTER-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (ITEC) TO SUPPORT THEIR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ITEC'S LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR UST FACILITIES ON TRIBAL LAND IN OKLAHOMA, WHICH INCLUDES LEAK DETECTION, PREVENTION, AND RELATED ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAM INCLUDE: ENCOURAGING OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROPERLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THEIR USTS, ENSURING OWNERS AND OPERATORS MONITOR USTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS, AND DEVELOPING THE TRIBAL PROGRAM TO OPERATE IN LIEU OF THE FEDERAL PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES:THE LUST PREVENTION PROGRAMS INCLUDE INSPECTIONS AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES, OPERATOR TRAINING, SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, DELIVERY PROHIBITION ACTIVITIES, AND PUBLIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. THE WORKPLAN ELEMENTS INCLUDE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE VISITS TO UST FACILITIES IN OKLAHOMA INDIAN COUNTRY. SPECIFIC ELEMENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) UST COMPLIANCE TRAINING TO OWNER/OPERATORS AND PERSONNEL DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR UST FACILITIES OPERATIONS; 2) COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING COMPLIANCE PERFORMANCE CONSISTENT WITH NATIONAL TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE RATE; 3) ASSIST TRIBES/PUEBLOS WITH INPUT TO THE TRIBAL COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) 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 TRIBAL UST OWNER/OPERATOR COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE FACILITIES LOCATED ON TRIBAL LAND IN OKLAHOMA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS COMPLETED OF THE TANKS IN THE TRIBAL LANDS OF OKLAHOMA. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES ARE THE TRIBE'S UST PROGRAMS AND TRIBAL RESIDENTS IN OKLAHOMA INDIAN COUNTRY. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHEROKEE NATION | $175K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., INFORMATION, TRAINING, TOOLS) TO BUSINESSES TO HELP THEM DEVELOP AND ADOPT SOURCE REDUCTION PRACTICES (ALSO KNOWN AS POLLUTION PREVENTION (P2)). P2 MEANS REDUCING OR ELIMINATING POLLUTANTS FROM ENTERING ANY WASTE STREAM OR OTHERWISE BEING RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRONMENT PRIOR TO RECYCLING, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL. P2 PRACTICES CAN HELP BUSINESSES SAVE MONEY BY REDUCING THEIR RESOURCE USE, EXPENDITURES, WASTE AND LIABILITY COSTS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REDUCING THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT AND HELPING TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WORK WILL ACCOMPLISH THE PROMOTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES RELATED TO POLLUTION PREVENTION, HAZARDOUS WASTE REDUCTION, ENERGY/WATER CONSERVATION, AND REDUCING CHEMICAL EXPOSURE TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON TRIBAL OWNED FACILITIES, SUCH AS CASINOS/HOTELS, AND UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY. A QUALIFIED AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST (AQS) WILL EVALUATE PRACTICES AT FACILITIES AND AREAS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND TRAININGS ON ALTERNATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ALTERNATIVE LOW-TOXICITY CHEMICAL PRODUCTS. ACTIVITIES:THE PRIORITIES FOR P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND TOOLS) ALIGN WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE PROGRAM'S NATIONAL EMPHASIS AREAS (NEAS). SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT(S) WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBE'S EPA (TEPA) WILL VISIT, EVALUATE, AND MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 13 TRIBAL FACILITIES INCLUDING SIX CASINOS, TWO HOTELS, THREE HEAD START CENTERS, AND TWO-DAY CARE CENTERS DURING THE SPAN OF THIS PROJECT. A QUALIFIED AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST (AQS) WILL MANAGE PROGRAM OPERATIONS, PERFORM OUTREACH/FOLLOW UP WITH FACILITIES, AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPORTING ELEMENTS. THE AQS WILL COLLECT INFORMATION FROM EACH FACILITY TO DETERMINE CURRENT PRACTICES AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AROUND POLLUTION PREVENTION, HAZARDOUS WASTE REDUCTION, ENERGY/WATER CONSERVATION, AND REDUCING CHEMICAL EXPOSURE. THE FOCUS OF THE PROJECT WILL REVOLVE AROUND SAFER/LOW TOXICITY CLEANING PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE UTILIZED WITHIN THE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS, THE AQS WILL PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ACHIEVE THE PROJECT GOAL. TEPA WILL ANALYZE AIR AND WATER SAMPLES AT THE FACILITIES TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RECOMMENDED CHANGES. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROJECT, A CASE STUDY WILL BE GENERATED. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONDUCTED BY THE GRANTEE WILL BENEFIT FACILITIES AND, IF APPLICABLE, MAY ADDRESS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE GRANTEE IS EXPECTED TO REPORT ON P2 PERFORMANCE MEASURES (OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES) AND NOTE WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS COMMIT TO FOLLOWING-UP WITH FACILITIES TO FIND OUT WHETHER THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WAS ADOPTED AND IMPLEMENTED. SPECIFICALLY, THE GRANTEE ANTICIPATES PROVIDING: [THE PO WILL LIST THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES, EXPECTED OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES AND INTENDED BENEFICIARIES]. THE CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHO TRIBE'S EPA (TEPA) AND THE AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST (AQS) WILL DOCUMENT AND REPORT P2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 13 FACILITIES AND DOCUMENT QUARTERLY FOLLOW UP MEETINGS TO ENSURE FACILITIES ARE FOLLOWING AND IMPLEMENTING RECOMMENDATIONS. OTHER OUTPUTS WILL INCLUDE REPORTING ON STAKEHOLDER GROUPS INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ASSESSMENTS, NUMBER OF RECOMMENDATIONS MADE, BEST PRACTICES DEVELOPED, OUTREACH MATERIALS, NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED BY OUTREACH, AND SKILLS ACHIEVED BY PARTICIPANT TRAINING. THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE POLLUTION PREVENTION, HAZARDOUS WASTE REDUCTION, ENERGY/WATER CONSERVATION, REDUCING CHEMICAL EXPOSURE, AND COST SAVINGS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTING P2 PRACTICES. BENEFICI | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHEYENNE ARAPAHO TRIBE | $171K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE KICKAPOO TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA (KICKAPOO TRIBE) TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE CLIMATE ACTION PLANS THAT ESTABLISH NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY SECTORS TO HELP THE TRIBE OR TERRITORY ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS.ACTIVITIES:IN GENERAL, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, UPDATING, AND EVALUATION OF PLANS TO REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION (I.E., TO REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SINKS). SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF A PRIORITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (PCAP) AND COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN (CCAP) THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS INVOLVING THE LEAD ORGANIZATION, COORDINATING ENTITIES, AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES. THIS WILL INCLUDE CREATING INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUPS, REGULAR MEETINGS, AND A SHARED ELECTRONIC REPOSITORY FOR BACKGROUND MATERIAL AND DRAFTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TWO KEY DELIVERABLES WILL BE PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED OVER THE COURSE OF THE ONE-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD, INCLUDING: A PCAP DUE MARCH 1, 2024; AND A CCAP, DUE AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT PERIOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PCAP AND CCAP THAT IDENTIFIES: TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE MEASURES; TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED ANNUALLY; AND TONS OF POLLUTION (GHGS AND CO-POLLUTANTS) REDUCED WITH RESPECT TO LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE KICKAPOO TRIBE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | KICKAPOO TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA | $149K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE QUAPAW NATION FOR THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THEIR AIR MONITORING ACTIVITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL UPDATE MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND RECEIVE PERTINENT AND NECESSARY TRAINING ON THE MONITORS. THE UPDATED MONITORING EQUIPMENT WILL ALLOW FOR A ROBUST AND SUSTAINABLE MONITORING NETWORK FOR THE QUAPAW NATION AIR MONITORING PROGRAM. SUBMISSION OF QUALITY ASSURED DATA TO AQS WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE QUAPAW NATION AIR MONITORING PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROCUREMENT OF 14 NEW EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SENSORS, MODULES AND MONITORS AS WELL AS HAVE A SHELTER FOR EQUIPMENT PROTECTION. TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE STAFF ON NEW AND EXISTING EQUIPMENT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: - 14 NEW EQUIPMENT (SENSORS, MODULES AND MONITORS) DEPLOYED AT EXISTING AIR MONITORING SITES - TWO AIR MONITORING SITES AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTED AND UPGRADED - TRAINING ON NEW AND EXISTING INSTRUMENTS THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: - INCREASED DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES MONITORED FOR AIR QUALITY; - INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY; - INCREASED ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND TOOLS THAT INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND REDUCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH RISKS; - INCREASED SUSTAINABILITY OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING NETWORKS; - INFORMED POLICY AND DECISION MAKING BY AIR AGENCIES; - MITIGATION ACTIONS FROM PARTIES RESPONSIBLE FOR CERTAIN AIR POLLUTION; - CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR OF PUBLIC BASED ON NEW AIR QUALITY INFORMATION; - REDUCTION OF AMBIENT CONCENTRATIONS OF CERTAIN AIR POLLUTANT(S); - REDUCTION OF HUMAN EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN AIR POLLUTANT(S); - BENEFITS FOR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE QUAPAW NATION. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | QUAPAW NATION | $140K | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDED STATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE KAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA TO SUPPORT PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE OUTBREAK AND SPREAD OF COVID-19 VIRUS OUTBREAKS. KAW NATION WILL DEVELOP A PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM AND A HEALTHY HOMES CAMPAIGN WITHIN THE NATION'S TRIBAL JURISDICTION AND TARGET AREAS. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM AND CAMPAIGN WILL FOCUS ON PROMOTING AND SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT IN-HOME ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH HAZARDS, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR COMBATING COVID-19 VIRUS OUTBREAKS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PROVIDING PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE OUTBREAK AND SPREAD OF COVID-19, HOSTING TWO (VIRTUAL) PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS PER YEAR, AND PRODUCING A 'SPEAK NOW AND PRODUCTION' VIDEO FOCUSED ON HEALTHY INDOOR AIR QUALITY. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING OKLAHOMA CITIES: NEWKIRK, KAW CITY, BRAMAN, | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | KAW NATION | $135K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:UNDER THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY OF SECTION 103 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT AND SECTION 60105(A) OF THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT, THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF CHEROKEE NATION'S AIR MONITORING ACTIVITIES WITH NEW AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY, CHEROKEE NATION WILL USE THE FUNDS TO EITHER MAINTAIN, OPERATE, OR UPGRADE THREE EXISTING AIR MONITORING STATIONS AT THE CHEROKEE NATION RESERVATION LOCATED IN TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA. ONE OF THE PRIMARY GOALS OF THIS INFLATION REDUCTION ACT INVESTMENT IS TO SUPPORT THE JUSTICE40 GOAL THAT '40 PERCENT OF THE OVERALL BENEFITS OF CERTAIN FEDERAL INVESTMENTS FLOW TO DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.' CHEROKEE NATION REPRESENTS A DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY THAT IS MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM THE DISPROPORTIONATE AND ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL, HUMAN HEALTH, CLIMATE-RELATED, AND OTHER CUMULATIVE IMPACTS, AND THEIR ADVERSE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES. THE CHEROKEE NATION HAS SHOWN CONCERN FOR AIR QUALITY WITHIN ITS 14 COUNTY JURISDICTION THAT ENCOMPASSES AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES. THE TRIBE WOULD LIKE TO MANAGE TRIBAL AIR QUALITY WITHIN THE TRIBAL JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES. IDENTIFYING AND PURCHASING AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT WITH THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE MORE IMMEDIATE DATA AND DATA INTERPRETATION THAT WILL ASSIST THE TRIBE TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR AIR QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WITH TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES AND ACCESS TO REAL-TIME INFORMATION. THE CHEROKEE NATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS (CNEP) OPERATES AN AMBIENT AIR MONITORING NETWORK OF SITES AND INSTRUMENTS THAT MONITOR CRITERIA POLLUTANTS AND METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS. AS THE LEAD TECHNICAL AGENCY FOR THE INTER-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL (ITEC), THE CNEP ALSO PROVIDES TECHNICAL SERVICES TO ITEC MEMBER TRIBES INVOLVED IN MONITORING OF CRITERIA POLLUTANTS AND OTHER PARAMETERS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY. THE MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CNEP'S AIR PROGRAM PERSONNEL INCLUDE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MONITORING STATION SHELTERS AND INSTRUMENTS; AUDITING INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE; COLLECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND REPORTING OF DATA; AND ENTERING DATA IN THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) AIR QUALITY SYSTEM (AQS). THESE GRANT FUNDS WILL SUPPORT THESE MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES. THESE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT FUNDS ALSO WILL HELP TO ACCELERATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN THIS COMMUNITY OVERBURDENED BY POLLUTION AND MEET CHEROKEE NATION'S NEED TO UPGRADE ITS AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN SITE OPERATIONS WHILE KEEPING THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY INFORMED ON AIR EMISSION LEVELS. THREE AIR MONITORING SITES ESTABLISHED ON THE RESERVATION (KNOWN AS STILWELL, ROLAND, AND PRYOR SITES) EITHER WILL RECEIVE THESE EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TO AGING EQUIPMENT OR RECEIVE NEW EQUIPMENT TO MONITOR RAIN AND CALIBRATE PARTICULATE MATTER INSTRUMENTS. EACH OF THESE SITES CONTAIN AN UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INFLATION REDUCTION ACT DEFINED DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY AND A JUSTICE40 DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY PER THE AGENCY'S ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SCREEN (EJSCREEN). THE THREE LOCATIONS OF THE MONITORING SITES ARE SEQUOYAH COUNTY, CHERRY TREE, AND MAYES COUNTY, OKLAHOMA. POLLUTANTS TO BE MONITORED INCLUDE OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDE AND PARTICULATE MATTER - THREE CONTRIBUTORS TO GREENHOUSE GAS EFFECTS . ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS GRANT ARE: - REPLACING AGING AIR SHELTER AND AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT WITH FEDERAL REGULATORY-GRADE OR EQUIVALENT INSTRUMENTATION AND A NEW AIR SHELTER AT CHEROKEE NATION'S ROLAND AIR MONITORING SITE, AND - PURCHASING FLOW METERS FOR CALIBRATING AND PERFORMING FLOW CHECKS FOR PARTICULATE MATTER INSTRUMENTS AND AUDITING PURPOSES FOR USE AT THREE OF THE TRIBE'S EXISTING MONITORING SITES (CITY OF STILWELL, ROLAND, AND PRYOR). THE THREE LOCATIONS OF THE MONITORING SITES ARE IN SEQUOYAH COUNTY, CHERRY TREE, AND MAYES COUNTY, OKLAHOMA - ONLY DISADVANTAGED COUNTIES. POLLUTANTS TO BE MONITORED INCLUDE OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDE AND PA | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHEROKEE NATION | $118K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO QUAPAW NATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO ADMINISTER A COMMUNITY AIR TOXICS MONITORING EVALUATION IN A TARGETED AREA OF CONCERN NEAR COMMERCE, OK, WHICH IS WITHIN THE QUAPAW NATION RESERVATION. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT AMBIENT AIR MONITORING PROCESSES FOR AIR TOXICS PARAMETERS AND DATA REPORTING TO COMPLY WITH THE CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA) AND OTHER FEDERAL REGULATIONS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING A COMMUNITY AIR TOXICS ASSESSMENT IN TARGETED AREA OF CONCERN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ODEQ) IN ACCORDANCE WITH EPA MONITORING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP), AND SUBMISSION OF AIR TOXICS MONITORING DATA TO THE AIR QUALITY SYSTEMS (AQS) DATABASE BY ODEQ AND THEIR LABORATORY CONTRACTOR. THIS EVALUATION WILL INVOLVE THE MONITORING AND SAMPLE COLLECTION OF AIR TOXICS PARAMETERS. SUBMISSION OF QUALITY ASSURED DATA TO AQS WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY ODEQ, WHILE MONITORING AND LABORATORY SERVICES WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE QUAPAW NATION AIR MONITORING PROGRAM.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE QUALITY ASSURED AIR TOXICS DATA COLLECTED AND SUBMITTED INTO AQS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE UNINTERRUPTED FLOW OF NON-CONTINUOUS AIR TOXICS DATA SUBMITTED TIMELY WITH 75% DATA COMPLETENESS SUBMISSIONS OF AIR MONITORING DATA TO AQS, QUARTERLY, TO EDUCATE QUAPAW NATION OFFICIALS AND ITS RESIDENTS ON THE STATUS OF AIR QUALITY IMPACTING ITS COMMUNITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE QUAPAW NATION COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | QUAPAW NATION | $58K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) SECTION 60105(C) TO CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA RESERVATION (RESERVATION) TO EXPAND THE TRIBES' BASELINE AIR QUALITY MONITORING ON THE RESERVATION LOCATED IN DURANT, OKLAHOMA. SPECIFICALLY, THE FUNDS WILL COVER THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION WITH HIGH AIR QUALITY INSTRUMENTATION AND MULTIPLE SENSORS TO BE DEPLOYED NEAR MCALESTER, OKLAHOMA (PITTSBURGH COUNTY). THIS AQSYNC AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION IS A COMPACT AND LOW-POWERING MONITORING STATION THAT PROVIDES FAST MEASUREMENTS OF THESE AIR POLLUTANTS - OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDES, NITROGEN DIOXIDE, CARBON OXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, TOTAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, AND PARTICULATE MATTER RANGING IN DIAMETER SIZES - ALL POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTORS TO GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION - AS WELL AS BENZENE, TOLUENE, ETHYLBENZENE, TOLUENE, AND XYLENE (BTEX). BTEX COMPOUNDS ARE FOUND IN PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SUCH AS GASOLINE, COAL, AND WOOD TARS, AND WILL BE MONITORED THROUGH A SPECIAL BTEX SENSOR MODULE. THE MODULE IS A COLLECTION OF SENSORS PACKED IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS MONITORING CONTINUOUSLY OF THE BTEX PARTICLES IN REAL TIME. THE STATION ALSO WILL INCLUDE A METEOROLOGICAL STATION WITH A SONIC ANEMOMETER TO KEEP TRACK OF AIRLFOW AND TURBULENCE MEASUREMENTS. DATA GENERATED FROM THE SENSOR WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT A BASELINE STUDY OF THE LEVELS OF AIR POLLUTION AND POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTING SURROUNDING ANTHROPOGENIC SOURCES (SUCH AS INDUSTRY) TO THE AIR POLLUTION. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACTIVITIES WILL ASSIST IN FULFILLING DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES MONITORING FOR AIR QUALITY AS THE LAND OF THE CHOCTAW NATION RESERVATION IS CONSIDERED DISADVANTAGED ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY JUSTICE40 THRESHOLD AND THE CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE SCREENING TOOL. THE RESERVATION MEETS MULTIPLE BURDEN THRESHOLDS AND THE SOCIOECONOMIC THRESHOLD. INSTALLING THE AQSYNC WITH A BTEX SENSOR NEAR MCALESTER, OKLAHOMA WILL COMPLETE A BASELINE STUDY TO DETERMINE IF FUTURE AIR MONITORING IS JUSTIFIED. THE RESULTS WILL BE COMPARED TO USEPA NATIONAL AIR STANDARD CONCENTRATIONS. SINCE THE BASELINE STUDY WILL BE COMPLETED DURING THIS FIVE YEAR GRANT PERIOD, CONTINUED FUNDING WILL NOT BE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE PROJECT. CHOCTAW NATION WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCURING THE EQUIPMENT, DEPLOYING THE SENSORS, DEVELOPING A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN, CONDUCTING MONITORING ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDING PROGRESS AND FINAL REPORTS TO THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFICER DURING THIS GRANT PERIOD. ACTIVITIES:THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WILL BE PERFORMED BY CHOCTAW NATION DURING THIS GRANT PERIOD: #9679; PURCHASE AND DEPLOYMENT OF AN AQSYNC AIR MONITORING STATION WITH BENZENE, TOLUENE, ETHYLBENZENE, AND XYLENE SENSOR MODULE NEAR MCALESTER, OKLAHOMA. THIS AQSYNC AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION IS A COMPACT AND LOW-POWERING MONITORING STATION THAT PROVIDES FAST MEASUREMENTS OF THESE AIR POLLUTANTS - OZONE, NITROGEN OXIDES, NITROGEN DIOXIDE, CARBON OXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, TOTAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, AND PARTICULATE MATTER RANGING IN DIAMETER SIZES - ALL POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTORS TO GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION - AS WELL AS BENZENE, TOLUENE, ETHYLBENZENE, TOLUENE, AND XYLENE (BTEX). #9679;DEVELOPMENT OF A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN FOR CONDUCTING AIR MONITORING SENSOR ACTIVITIES. #9679;GENERATION AND ANALYSIS OF AIR MONITORING DATA FROM THE SENSOR BY CHOCTAW NATION TRIBAL MEMBERS. #9679;DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLETION OF A BASELINE STUDY OF THE LEVELS OF AIR POLLUTION AND POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTING SURROUNDING ANTHROPOGENIC SOURCES (SUCH AS INDUSTRY) TO THE AIR POLLUTION BY CHOCTAW NATION TRIBAL MEMBERS. #9679;DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER FUTURE AIR MONITORING WILL BE NEEDED ON THE RESERVATION BASED ON THE BASELINE STUDY RESULTS. THE RESULTS WILL BE COMPARED TO UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL AIR STANDARD CON | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA | $85K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO KAW NATION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO CONDUCT AN EMISSIONS INVENTORY, CONDUCT AIR MONITORING IN NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA, PROVIDE OUTREACH ASSISTANCE, AND BUILD CAPACITY IN AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PURCHASE AND INSTALL PM2.5 AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT, INITIATE DATA COLLECTION, AND CONDUCT AN EMISSIONS INVENTORY OF THE SURROUNDING AREA. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF WILL ASSIST IN EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATE ON REGIONAL AND NATIONAL WORKGROUP MEETINGS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PURCHASING AND INSTALLING PM2.5 AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT IN NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA, INITIATING DATA COLLECTION, AND CONDUCTING AN EMISSIONS INVENTORY OF THE AREA SURROUNDING THE NEWKIRK SITE. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF WILL ASSIST IN EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL WORKGROUP MEETINGS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROCURING AND INSTALLING EQUIPMENT TO COLLECT PM2.5 AIR MONITORING DATA USING A BAM 1020 AIR QUALITY OR T640 AIR MONITOR AT THE NEWKIRK SITE, REPORTED DATA INTO THE AIR QUALITY SYSTEM AND REGIO DATABASES, AN EMISSIONS INVENTORY IN THE SURROUNDING AIR SHED, PARTICIPATION IN AIR QUALITY CONFERENCES AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PM2.5 DATA INCLUDED IN NATIONAL DATABASES, MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF RELATED TO AIR QUALITY, BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF AIR QUALITY IN THE NEWKIRK AREA, AND MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE COMMUNITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE KAW NATION TRIBAL COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA RESIDENTS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | KAW NATION | $72K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO KAW NATION. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL REVIEW AND COMMENT ON AIR PERMITS, COLLECT AIR QUALITY EMISSIONS DATA FROM NEARBY CONOCO REFINERIES, GAS STATIONS, AND OTHER LOCAL PLANTS, AND MONITOR FOR CRITERIA POLLUTANTS IN BRAMAN, OKLAHOMA.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 105 PROGRAM INCLUDING: 1) TO IMPLEMENT NATIONAL PRIORITIES AS DEFINED IN EPA NATIONAL GUIDANCE AND CONSISTENT WITH EPA'S STRATEGIC PLAN; 2) ACTIONS MANDATED BY STATUTE OR REGULATION; 3) PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DELEGATED TO THE RECIPIENT (TRIBE) FOR WHICH EPA PROVIDES SECTION 105 GRANT FUNDING. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING AN EMISSIONS INVENTORY, AIR MONITORING FOR PARTICULATE MATTER, PROVIDING REVIEWS AND COMMENTS ON AIR PERMITS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE AN EMISSIONS INVENTORY REPORT FOR AREAS SURROUNDING CONOCO REFINERIES AS WELL AS KAW NATION GAS STATIONS AND DRY CLEANERS, CONDUCTING AIR MONITORING FOR PARTICULATE MATTER 2.5 (PM2.5) NEAR BRAMAN, OKLAHOMA, COMMENTS PROVIDED ON AIR PERMITS POTENTIALLY IMPACTING TRIBAL LANDS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE ATTAINMENT OF MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE AND EMERGING THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM AIR POLLUTION (CAA 105(A)). THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM'S TRIBAL RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | KAW NATION | $68K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO KAW NATION. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL REVIEW AND COMMENT ON AIR PERMITS, UPDATE EMISSIONS INVENTORY DATA FROM NEARBY CONOCO REFINERIES, GAS STATIONS, AND OTHER LOCAL PLANTS, AND MONITOR FOR CRITERIA POLLUTANTS IN BRAMAN, OKLAHOMA.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 105 PROGRAM INCLUDING: 1) TO IMPLEMENT NATIONAL PRIORITIES AS DEFINED IN EPA NATIONAL GUIDANCE AND CONSISTENT WITH EPA'S STRATEGIC PLAN; 2) ACTIONS MANDATED BY STATUTE OR REGULATION; 3) PROGRAM ACTIVITIES DELEGATED TO THE RECIPIENT (TRIBE) FOR WHICH EPA PROVIDES SECTION 105 GRANT FUNDING. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UPDATING THE EMISSIONS INVENTORY, CONTINUE MONITORING FOR PARTICULATE MATTER, PROVIDING REVIEWS AND COMMENTS ON AIR PERMITS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE AN UPDATED EMISSIONS INVENTORY REPORT FOR AREAS SURROUNDING THE CONOCO REFINERIES AS WELL AS KAW NATION GAS STATIONS AND DRY CLEANERS, CONDUCTING AIR MONITORING FOR PARTICULATE MATTER 2.5 (PM2.5) NEAR BRAMAN, OKLAHOMA, COMMENTS PROVIDED ON AIR PERMITS POTENTIALLY IMPACTING TRIBAL LANDS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE ATTAINMENT OF MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE AND EMERGING THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM AIR POLLUTION (CAA 105(A)). THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE KAW NATION RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | KAW NATION | $54K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ODEQ). SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PURCHASE LOW-COST SENSORS FOR NON-REGULATORY AMBIENT AIR MONITORING PROJECTS. THESE DEVICES WILL BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT ODEQ'S HEALTH ADVISORY NETWORK AND INCREASE MONITORING COVERAGE IN UNDERSERVED RURAL AREAS THAT ARE IMPRACTICAL TO GATHER OTHERWISE REGULATORY-GRADE DATA. THIS WILL PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH VALUABLE DATA FOR MAKING DAY-TO-DAY DECISIONS REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND PERSONAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REVIEWING AND COMPARING EPA PROPOSED EQUIPMENT FOR PURCHASE AND DETERMINE IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS NEED TO BE MADE ON ENHANCEMENTS AT VARIOUS AIR MONITORING SITES BASED ON CURRENT NEEDS. PREPARING AND INITIATING PROCUREMENT REQUEST(S) FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE(S). PURCHASING SAID EQUIPMENT. TAKE DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT UPON VERIFICATION OF FUNCTIONALITY OF EQUIPMENT AND MOVE FORWARD WITH PAYMENT OF VENDOR INVOICES. DEPLOY EQUIPMENT TO FIELD LOCATIONS. RENEW ANNUAL LICENSING. PLAN, CONTROL, AND MONITOR EXPENDITURES OF MANPOWER AND STATE/FEDERAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES. COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND SUBMIT TO EPA.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: #9679; DEPLOYMENT OF AIR QUALITY SENSORS IN/NEAR LOW-INCOME OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; #9679; NEAR REAL-TIME AIR QUALITY DATA AVAILABILITY FOR LOW-INCOME OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; #9679; DEVELOPMENT OF TRAININGS AND OUTREACH MATERIALS; #9679; ASSESSMENTS OF COMMUNITY-BASED AIR QUALITY CONCERNS; #9679; DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION TO GUIDE AIR QUALITY SENSOR USAGE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: #9679; NUMBER OF STAFF, COMMUNITY GROUPS, ETC. TRAINED TO USE AIR QUALITY SENSORS AND/OR ASSOCIATED DATA; #9679; INCREASED COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND EDUCATION; #9679; INCREASED ACCESS TO INFORMATION SO THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN UNDERSTAND AIR QUALITY IN THEIR COMMUNITY; #9679; INFORMED POLICY AND DECISION MAKING BY LOCAL/STATE AGENCIES; #9679; INCREASED NUMBER OF CITIZENS WITH ACCESS TO LOCAL SCALE AIR QUALITY DATA; #9679; INCREASED NUMBER SENSORS DEPLOYED IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; #9679; IDENTIFICATION OF COMMUNITIES EXPERIENCING AIR QUALITY ISSUES WHERE DATA WAS PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE UNDERSERVED RURAL AREAS IN OKLAHOMA. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $53K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE DELAWARE NATION IN ITS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS AIR POLLUTION CONCERNS ON THE TRIBE'S RESERVATION AND SURROUNDING TRIBAL LANDS IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA. THIS GRANT WILL ALLOW THE TRIBE TO BUILD CAPACITY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND AIR MONITORING APPROACHES, CONDUCT INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENTS ON TRIBAL MEMBER HOMES, PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL WORK GROUPS, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 103 AUTHORITY INCLUDING: 1) RESEARCHING TOPICS PERTAINING TO AIR QUALITY TO INCREASE DEPARTMENT'S KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING, 2) PARTICIPATION IN TRAINING FOR AIR MONITORING REQUIREMENTS, 3) CONDUCTING 8 TRIBAL MEMBER HOME ASSESSMENTS IN A 15 MILE RADIUS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION, 5) PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL WORK GROUPS, AND 5) PROVIDING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED OUTPUTS FROM THIS AGREEMENT ARE INCREASED TRIBAL STAFF CAPACITY THROUGH DOCUMENTED TRAINING, PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL WORK GROUPS, AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY. OUTCOMES INCLUDE A#8239;BROADENED AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE DELAWARE NATION'S AIR SHED AS WELL AS RESEARCH EMERGING THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM AIR POLLUTION, THE REVIEW, RESEARCH, AND ASSESSMENT OF AIR QUALITY CONCERNS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE DELAWARE NATION RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTANTS IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY. | Oklahoma (EPA federal awards) | DELAWARE NATION | $36K | — |