Rhode Island remediation contracts
28 contracts tracked across 2 municipalities.
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municipalities with the most remediation contracts
Top vendors in Rhode Island remediation
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | 10 | $22.5M |
| STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 4 | $1.5M |
| RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK | 2 | $1.2M |
| HUMAN RIGHTS RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION FOR | 2 | $470K |
| CITY OF WOONSOCKET | 1 | $650K |
| WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL | 1 | $100K |
Recent remediation contracts in Rhode Island
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
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| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 30 PHASE I AND 30 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 33 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING 30 SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES AND/OR PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING 20 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND BROWNFIELD IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CITY OF WOONSOCKET TO CONDUCT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(3) FOR RHODE ISLAND-DORADO PROPERTY/RIVER STREET IN WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO CLEAN UP A BROWNFIELD SITE(S). ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR THE SITE(S), AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS REMEDIATION OF THIS SITE WILL STIMULATE THE ECONOMY, HELP REDUCE LOCAL TAXES, PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT, AND IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL WELLNESS. FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL REMEDIATE 1 BROWNFIELD SITE AND ANTICIPATES HOLDING AROUND 5 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING 3 ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING 12 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR RHODE ISLAND-DORADO PROPERTY/RIVER STREET IN WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF WOONSOCKET | $650K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. ACTIVITIES:RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:RHODE ISLAND'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THEIR VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS TWO SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF FIVE SITES. THE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO CONDUCT AND ATTEND OUTREACH MEETINGS WITH ALL NECESSARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENCIES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE. THE MEETINGS WILL BE AIMED AT THE PUBLIC BY DISCUSSING SITE REDEVELOPMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND REMEDIATIONS. THE OFFICE OF LRSMM STAFF WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO ATTEND SITE-SPECIFIC PUBLIC MEETINGS WHICH ARE DESIGNED FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE UPDATED AND BE ABLE TO COMMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNICAL ISSUES RELATIVE TO INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PETROLEUM. WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY, THE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM STAFF WILL DEVELOP AND UPDATE OUTREACH MATERIALS RELATIVE TO STREAMLINING THE REMEDIATION REGULATIONS PROCESS THAT GROW SMART RHODE ISLAND AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS FEEL ARE NECESSARY TO EXPLAIN THE REGULATORY PROCESS. THE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL REMEDIAL ACTION WORK PLAN (RAWP) PRIOR TO THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. CONDUCT OUTREACH IN ORDER TO MARKET EPA'S AND RHODE ISLAND'S TARGETED BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP PROGRAMS. SITE REMEDIATION, DEPENDING ON FUNDING, MAY DEVELOP A PROGRAM STEMMED AT IMPROVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY BRIDGING GAPS IN CLEANUPS AND POSSIBLY ASSESSMENTS. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $664K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND'S LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ITS LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION, AND ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST CORRECTIVE PROGRAM ARE TO INVESTIGATE SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES AND TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THESE RELEASES.ACTIVITIES:MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INVESTIGATING SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES, OVERSEEING AND ENFORCING CORRECTIVE ACTION BY OWNERS OR OPERATORS, AND PERFORMING DIRECT CORRECTIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES WHEN THOSE OWNERS OR OPERATORS ARE UNKNOWN, UNWILLING, OR UNABLE TO PERFORM THOSE ACTIVITIES THEMSELVES. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES; IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING AN EFFECTIVE LUST PROGRAM; AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES IDENTIFYING SITES CONTAMINATED BY PETROLEUM RELEASES FROM UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, OVERSEEING THE ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION OF SOILS AND GROUNDWATER AT THESE LUST SITES, OR TAKING AUTHORIZED CORRECTIVE ACTION TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THESE RELEASES AND REDUCE THE BACKLOG OF SITES NOT YET CLEANED UP. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR AWARDING ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2025 AND 2026. PARTIAL AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE IS THE STATE CLEANUP DATA THAT IS ENTERED INTO THE LUST4 SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY OUTCOME IS A REDUCTION IN THE BACKLOG OF UST RELEASES FOR WHICH CLEANUPS HAVE NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY IS THE STATE CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $515K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A NEW AWARD TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (RIDOH) TO IMPLEMENT VOLUNTARY TESTING AND REMEDIATION OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES. CONGRESS AUTHORIZED THE GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) 1464(D), AS AMENDED BY SECTION 2107 OF THE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NATION (WIIN) ACT, TO REDUCE CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD. THE WORK ALIGNS WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER AND PILAR 1: CLEAN AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR EVERY AMERICAN OF POWERING THE GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK, AND THE WORK IS A REASONABLE USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL BE PARTNERING WITH AVAILABLE PARTICIPATING LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS/DISTRICTS, A POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 2 OR 3, AND OUTSIDE VENDOR TO FOCUS EFFORTS ON 1) COMMUNICATE RESULTS AND IMPORTANT LEAD INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND LARGER COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; 2) TRAIN SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES ON THE RISKS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND TESTING FOR LEAD; 3) TEST FOR LEAD USING APPROPRIATE TESTING PROTOCOLS AND CERTIFIED LABORATORIES; AND 4) TAKE ACTION BY DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO RESULTS OF TESTING CONDUCTED AND ADDRESSING POTENTIAL ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF POINT-OF-USE (POU) FILTERS, REPLACEMENT OF EFFECTED FIXTURES, AND PIPING, AND INSTALLATION OF WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS.ACTIVITIES:THE RIDOH WILL USE EPA'S 3TS APPROACH TO HELP SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES IMPLEMENT A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM FOR REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER. RIDOH WILL 1) WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES, KEY PARTNERS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY OF LEAD TESTING RESULTS, REMEDIATION STRATEGY AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH THROUGHOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; 2) CONDUCT INITIAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, COLLECT INITIAL AND FOLLOW-UP FLUSH SAMPLES AT IDENTIFIED FACILITIES; 3) TRAIN , SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES ON THE RISKS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTING FOR LEAD AND REMEDIATION PLANNING PROCESS; 4) WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A CONTRACTOR, TEST HIGH RISK SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES USING 3TS PROTOCOL ; AND 5) DEVELOP A LEAD REMEDIATION PLAN FOR ADDRESSING POTENTIAL ELEVATED LEAD WHERE NECESSARY. THE PLAN INCLUDES THE SAMPLING POST-REMEDIATION TO ENSURE EFFORTS TO REDUCE LEAD LEVELS WERE EFFECTIVE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FOR THIS GRANT AWARD INCLUDE: 1) OUTREACH MATERIALS; 2) TRAINING SESSIONS; 3) SAMPLE SITE PLANS; 4) ANALYTICAL RESULTS FOR SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES; 5) QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL REPORTS. THE EXPECTED OUTPUTS FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: 1) USE THE EPA'S 3TS FOR REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER GUIDANCE TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE PROGRAM; 2) DEVELOP A STATE LEAD IN DRINKING WATER REMEDIATION STRATEGY THAT SUPPORTS A ROBUST TRAINING, MONITORING, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN THAT PROTECTS CHILDREN FROM LEAD EXPOSURE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE; 3) TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, PRIORITIZE REMEDIATION TO TARGET VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS: SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED AND/OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES; ELEMENTARY AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THAT PRIMARILY CARE FOR CHILDREN 6 YEARS AND UNDER; AND OLDER FACILITIES THAT ARE MORE LIKELY TO CONTAIN LEAD PLUMBING; 4) PROVIDE RESULTS OF REMEDIATION DONE IN SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES CARRIED OUT USING GRANT FUNDS TO PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS; 5) ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGULAR LEAD TESTING PROGRAMS; AND 6) ESTABLISH ROUTINE PRACTICES SUCH AS THOSE OUTLINED IN THE 3TS GUIDANCE. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) SCHOOLS OR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, UNABLE TO PAY FOR TESTING, IMPLEMENTING A TESTING PROGRAM AND MITIGATING LEAD EXPOSURE BY UTILIZING THE 3TS TOOLKIT IN DETERMINING BEST ACTION TO TAKE FOR REMEDIATION; 2) THE REDUCTION OF CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN DRINKI | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $263K | — |
| WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL (WRWC) WILL USE FUNDS TO HELP THE COMMUNITY AFFECTED BY THE CENTREDALE MANOR SUPERFUND SITE TO UNDERSTAND IN | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL | $100K | — |
| THIS ACTION INITIATES A NEW TASK ORDER UNDER THE REMEDIAL ACTION FRAMEWORK (RAF)FOR DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (DES)FOR THE PETERSON-PURITAN SUPERFUND SITE. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | $1.4M | — |
| INITIATION OF AN ESO TASK ORDER FOR OVERSIGHT SUPPORT AT THE L&RR SUPERFUND SITE IN NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI CONTRACT NO. 68HE0118D0006 TASK ORDER NO. 68HE0120F0036 | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. | $517K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF RHODE ISLAND'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT RHODE ISLAND. ACTIVITIES:RHODE ISLAND'S BROWNFIELD RESPONSE PROGRAM WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT RHODE ISLAND. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:RHODE ISLAND'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THEIR VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS TWO SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF FIVE SITES. THE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO CONDUCT AND ATTEND OUTREACH MEETINGS WITH ALL NECESSARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENCIES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE. THE MEETINGS WILL BE AIMED AT THE PUBLIC BY DISCUSSING SITE REDEVELOPMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND REMEDIATIONS. THE OFFICE OF LRSMM STAFF WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO ATTEND SITE-SPECIFIC PUBLIC MEETINGS WHICH ARE DESIGNED FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE UPDATED AND BE ABLE TO COMMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNICAL ISSUES RELATIVE TO INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND PETROLEUM. WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY, THE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM STAFF WILL DEVELOP AND UPDATE OUTREACH MATERIALS RELATIVE TO STREAMLINING THE REMEDIATION REGULATIONS PROCESS THAT GROW SMART RHODE ISLAND AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS FEEL ARE NECESSARY TO EXPLAIN THE REGULATORY PROCESS. THE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM WILL REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DEPARTMENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PRACTICES, SPECIFIC TO SITE CLEANUP, BROWNFIELD RE-DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, AND CURRENT STATE LEGISLATION RELATIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. THE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL REMEDIAL ACTION WORK PLAN (RAWP) PRIOR TO THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. CONDUCT OUTREACH IN ORDER TO MARKET EPA'S AND RHODE ISLAND'S TARGETED BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP PROGRAMS. SITE REMEDIATION, DEPENDING ON FUNDING, MAY DEVELOP A PROGRAM STEMMED AT IMPROVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY BRIDGING GAPS IN CLEANUPS AND POSSIBLY ASSESSMENTS. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $700K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'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 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THROUGH THIS MULTI-MEDIA PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP GRANT, THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR AIR, WATER, AND WASTE/TOXICS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND DIRECT RESOURCES AS APPROPRIATE TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO PERFORMED ARE/WILL BE IDENTIFIED IN THE FY24-FY25 AND FY26-FY27 PRIORITIES AND COMMITMENTS LISTS, WHICH ARE IN SUPPORT OF THE CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THIS PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP GRANT.SUBRECIPIENT:THE SUBAWARDS ARE NONPOINT SOURCE IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS, WHICH INVOLVE A RANGE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS TO REDUCE NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION AND OTHER STRESSORS CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 319 WATERSHED-BASED PLANS APPROVED BY EPA. PROJECTS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, RIPARIAN BUFFER RESTORATION AND ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM UPGRADES.OUTCOMES:THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN AIR, WATER, AND LAND BY MONITORING, USING POLLUTION PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT, AND RELEVANT CLEANUP TECHNIQUES, PERMITTING, ENFORCEMENT, STANDARD SETTING, AND/OR INSPECTIONS FOR THE VARIOUS MULTI-MEDIA PROGRAMS. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL PRODUCE MEASURABLE ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH RESULTS TO BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF RHODE ISLAND. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $13.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.ACTIVITIES:RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE RHODE ISLAND VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS TEN SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP UP FIVE SITES. THEY WILL COMPLETE FIVE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS, CLOSURE REPORTS FOR ALL SITES WORKED ON, SITE-SPECIFIC QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS FOR EACH SITE. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $3.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A NEW AWARD TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (RIDOH) TO IMPLEMENT VOLUNTARY TESTING AND REMEDIATION OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES. CONGRESS AUTHORIZED THE GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) 1464(D), AS AMENDED BY SECTION 2107 OF THE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE NATION (WIIN) ACT, TO REDUCE CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD. THE WORK ALIGNS WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER AND PILAR 1: CLEAN AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR EVERY AMERICAN OF POWERING THE GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK, AND THE WORK IS A REASONABLE USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL BE PARTNERING WITH AVAILABLE PARTICIPATING LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS/DISTRICTS, A POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 2 OR 3, AND OUTSIDE VENDOR TO FOCUS EFFORTS ON 1) COMMUNICATE RESULTS AND IMPORTANT LEAD INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND LARGER COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; 2) TRAIN SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES ON THE RISKS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND TESTING FOR LEAD; 3) TEST FOR LEAD USING APPROPRIATE TESTING PROTOCOLS AND CERTIFIED LABORATORIES; AND 4) TAKE ACTION BY DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO RESULTS OF TESTING CONDUCTED AND ADDRESSING POTENTIAL ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF POINT-OF-USE (POU) FILTERS, REPLACEMENT OF EFFECTED FIXTURES, AND PIPING, AND INSTALLATION OF WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS.ACTIVITIES:THE RIDOH WILL USE EPA'S 3TS APPROACH TO HELP SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES IMPLEMENT A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM FOR REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER. RIDOH WILL 1) WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES, KEY PARTNERS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY OF LEAD TESTING RESULTS, REMEDIATION STRATEGY AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH THROUGHOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; 2) CONDUCT INITIAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, COLLECT INITIAL AND FOLLOW-UP FLUSH SAMPLES AT IDENTIFIED FACILITIES; 3) TRAIN , SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES ON THE RISKS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTING FOR LEAD AND REMEDIATION PLANNING PROCESS; 4) WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A CONTRACTOR, TEST HIGH RISK SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES USING 3TS PROTOCOL ; AND 5) DEVELOP A LEAD REMEDIATION PLAN FOR ADDRESSING POTENTIAL ELEVATED LEAD WHERE NECESSARY. THE PLAN INCLUDES THE SAMPLING POST-REMEDIATION TO ENSURE EFFORTS TO REDUCE LEAD LEVELS WERE EFFECTIVE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FOR THIS GRANT AWARD INCLUDE: 1) OUTREACH MATERIALS; 2) TRAINING SESSIONS; 3) SAMPLE SITE PLANS; 4) ANALYTICAL RESULTS FOR SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES; 5) QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL REPORTS. THE EXPECTED OUTPUTS FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: 1) USE THE EPA'S 3TS FOR REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER GUIDANCE TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE PROGRAM; 2) DEVELOP A STATE LEAD IN DRINKING WATER REMEDIATION STRATEGY THAT SUPPORTS A ROBUST TRAINING, MONITORING, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN THAT PROTECTS CHILDREN FROM LEAD EXPOSURE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE; 3) TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, PRIORITIZE REMEDIATION TO TARGET VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS: SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED AND/OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES; ELEMENTARY AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THAT PRIMARILY CARE FOR CHILDREN 6 YEARS AND UNDER; AND OLDER FACILITIES THAT ARE MORE LIKELY TO CONTAIN LEAD PLUMBING; 4) PROVIDE RESULTS OF REMEDIATION DONE IN SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES CARRIED OUT USING GRANT FUNDS TO PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS; 5) ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGULAR LEAD TESTING PROGRAMS; AND 6) ESTABLISH ROUTINE PRACTICES SUCH AS THOSE OUTLINED IN THE 3TS GUIDANCE. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) SCHOOLS OR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, UNABLE TO PAY FOR TESTING, IMPLEMENTING A TESTING PROGRAM AND MITIGATING LEAD EXPOSURE BY UTILIZING THE 3TS TOOLKIT IN DETERMINING BEST ACTION TO TAKE FOR REMEDIATION; 2) THE REDUCTION OF CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN DRINKI | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $336K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) FOR WHAT CHEER FLOWER FARM TO CONDUCT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(3) AT 63 MAGNOLIA STREET IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO CLEAN UP A BROWNFIELD SITE(S). ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR THE SITE(S), AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL REMEDIATE 1 BROWNFIELD SITE(S) AND ANTICIPATES HOLDING UP TO 4 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING UP TO 1 ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING UP TO 16 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR 63 MAGNOLIA STREET, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | WHAT CHEER FLOWER FARM | $500K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. ACTIVITIES:RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGES COMMUNITIES, ASSESS MANY SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, PREPARE ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES AND REMEDIATION OF BROWNFIELD SITES. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $745K | — |
| INITIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND OPERATIONS (ESO) TASK ORDER FOR SUPPORT AT THE CENTREDALE MANOR SUPERFUND SITE IN PROVIDENCE COUNTY, RHODE ISLAND CONTRACT: ESO CONTRACTOR: TBD | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | NOBIS ENGINEERING, INC | $116K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND'S LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ITS LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION, AND ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST CORRECTIVE PROGRAM ARE TO INVESTIGATE SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES AND TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THESE RELEASES. ACTIVITIES:MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INVESTIGATING SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES, OVERSEEING AND ENFORCING CORRECTIVE ACTION BY OWNERS OR OPERATORS, AND PERFORMING DIRECT CORRECTIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES WHEN THOSE OWNERS OR OPERATORS ARE UNKNOWN, UNWILLING, OR UNABLE TO PERFORM THOSE ACTIVITIES THEMSELVES. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES; IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING AN EFFECTIVE LUST PROGRAM; AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES IDENTIFYING SITES CONTAMINATED BY PETROLEUM RELEASES FROM UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, OVERSEEING THE ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION OF SOILS AND GROUNDWATER AT THESE LUST SITES, OR TAKING AUTHORIZED CORRECTIVE ACTION TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM THESE RELEASES AND REDUCE THE BACKLOG OF SITES NOT YET CLEANED UP. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR AWARDING ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2023 AND 2024. PARTIAL AWARD.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE IS THE STATE CLEANUP DATA THAT IS ENTERED INTO THE LUST4 SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY OUTCOME IS A REDUCTION IN THE BACKLOG OF UST RELEASES FOR WHICH CLEANUPS HAVE NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY IS THE STATE CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK PROJECT TO PROVIDE SUBAWARDS TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES IN RHODE ISLAND FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS THROUGH THEIR STORMWATER PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND REALIZATION (SPIRE) PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARDS ADVANCING MUNICIPAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS. A NUMBER OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS HAVE BEEN PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED THROUGH RIIB'S MUNICIPAL RESILIENCE PROGRAM, RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S WATERSHED PLANS, CONSULTANT REPORTS PREPARED THROUGH THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSENT DECREE, PRIORITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, PRIORITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL, AND NUMEROUS LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE, HAZARD MITIGATION, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. THESE PROJECTS WILL INFORM THE FY22 AND FY23 OSG-FUNDED STORMWATER PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND REALIZATION (SPIRE) PROCESS. PROJECT TYPES PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: GREEN STREETS; INFILTRATION BASINS; BIORETENTION/BIOSWALES (E.G., RAIN GARDENS, TREE BOXES); PERMEABLE PAVEMENT; WETLAND/RIPARIAN/SHORELINE CREATION, PROTECTION, RESTORATION; ESTABLISHMENT/RESTORATION OF URBAN TREE CANOPY; REPLACEMENT OF GRAY INFRASTRUCTURE WITH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING PURCHASE AND DEMOLITION COSTS; TRADITIONAL PIPE, STORAGE, AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS (EX. CULVERT RESIZING); AND PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AN ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECT. SUBRECIPIENT:A NUMBER OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS HAVE BEEN PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED THROUGH RIIB'S MUNICIPAL RESILIENCE PROGRAM, RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S WATERSHED PLANS, CONSULTANT REPORTS PREPARED THROUGH THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSENT DECREE, PRIORITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, PRIORITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL, AND NUMEROUS LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE, HAZARD MITIGATION, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. THESE PROJECTS WILL INFORM THE FY22 AND FY23 OSG-FUNDED STORMWATER PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND REALIZATION (SPIRE) PROCESS. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED WILL BE ADVANCED TO PRIORITIZATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN THROUGH THE SPIRE PROGRAM. SUCH PROJECTS WILL INCREASE INFILTRATION AND REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED STORMWATER ALONG ROADWAYS AND EVACUATION ROUTES, AT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES (SCHOOLS, POLICE STATIONS), IN OPEN SPACES (PARKS, PUBLIC ACCESS POINTS, CEMETERIES), AND ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES (RESIDENCES, BUSINESSES). AS A RESULT, THESE PROJECTS WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WATER QUALITY OF BOTH NEAR AND DOWNSTREAM WATER BODIES. PROJECT TYPES PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: GREEN STREETS; INFILTRATION BASINS; BIORETENTION/BIOSWALES (E.G., RAIN GARDENS, TREE BOXES); PERMEABLE PAVEMENT; WETLAND/RIPARIAN/SHORELINE CREATION, PROTECTION, RESTORATION; ESTABLISHMENT/RESTORATION OF URBAN TREE CANOPY; REPLACEMENT OF GRAY INFRASTRUCTURE WITH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING PURCHASE AND DEMOLITION COSTS; TRADITIONAL PIPE, STORAGE, AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS (EX. CULVERT RESIZING); PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AN ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: PLANS, DESIGNS, AND/OR CONSTRUCTED OVERFLOW OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE. ADDITIONAL DELIVERABLES MAY INCLUDE: INTEGRATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN; TECHNICAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS; STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE: THE OUTCOMES PROVIDED FROM THIS GRANT ARE EXPECTED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY REDUCING SEWER OVERFLOWS THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER. PROJECTS WILL INCREASE INFILTRATION | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK | $807K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK PROJECT TO PROVIDE SUBAWARDS TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES IN RHODE ISLAND FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS THROUGH THEIR STORMWATER PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND REALIZATION (SPIRE) PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARDS ADVANCING MUNICIPAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS. A NUMBER OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS HAVE BEEN PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED THROUGH RIIB'S MUNICIPAL RESILIENCE PROGRAM, RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S WATERSHED PLANS, CONSULTANT REPORTS PREPARED THROUGH THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSENT DECREE, PRIORITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, PRIORITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL, AND NUMEROUS LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE, HAZARD MITIGATION, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. THESE PROJECTS WILL INFORM THE FY22 AND FY23 OSG-FUNDED STORMWATER PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND REALIZATION (SPIRE) PROCESS. PROJECT TYPES PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: GREEN STREETS; INFILTRATION BASINS; BIORETENTION/BIOSWALES (E.G., RAIN GARDENS, TREE BOXES); PERMEABLE PAVEMENT; WETLAND/RIPARIAN/SHORELINE CREATION, PROTECTION, RESTORATION; ESTABLISHMENT/RESTORATION OF URBAN TREE CANOPY; REPLACEMENT OF GRAY INFRASTRUCTURE WITH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING PURCHASE AND DEMOLITION COSTS; TRADITIONAL PIPE, STORAGE, AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS (EX. CULVERT RESIZING); AND PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AN ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECT.SUBRECIPIENT:A NUMBER OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS HAVE BEEN PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED THROUGH RIIB'S MUNICIPAL RESILIENCE PROGRAM, RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S WATERSHED PLANS, CONSULTANT REPORTS PREPARED THROUGH THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSENT DECREE, PRIORITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, PRIORITY PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL, AND NUMEROUS LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE, HAZARD MITIGATION, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. THESE PROJECTS WILL INFORM THE FY22 AND FY23 OSG-FUNDED STORMWATER PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND REALIZATION (SPIRE) PROCESS. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECTS PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED WILL BE ADVANCED TO PRIORITIZATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN THROUGH THE SPIRE PROGRAM. SUCH PROJECTS WILL INCREASE INFILTRATION AND REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED STORMWATER ALONG ROADWAYS AND EVACUATION ROUTES, AT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES (SCHOOLS, POLICE STATIONS), IN OPEN SPACES (PARKS, PUBLIC ACCESS POINTS, CEMETERIES), AND ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES (RESIDENCES, BUSINESSES). AS A RESULT, THESE PROJECTS WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WATER QUALITY OF BOTH NEAR AND DOWNSTREAM WATER BODIES. PROJECT TYPES PRELIMINARILY IDENTIFIED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: GREEN STREETS; INFILTRATION BASINS; BIORETENTION/BIOSWALES (E.G., RAIN GARDENS, TREE BOXES); PERMEABLE PAVEMENT; WETLAND/RIPARIAN/SHORELINE CREATION, PROTECTION, RESTORATION; ESTABLISHMENT/RESTORATION OF URBAN TREE CANOPY; REPLACEMENT OF GRAY INFRASTRUCTURE WITH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING PURCHASE AND DEMOLITION COSTS; TRADITIONAL PIPE, STORAGE, AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS (EX. CULVERT RESIZING); PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO AN ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: PLANS, DESIGNS, AND/OR CONSTRUCTED OVERFLOW OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE. ADDITIONAL DELIVERABLES MAY INCLUDE: INTEGRATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN; TECHNICAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS; STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE: THE OUTCOMES PROVIDED FROM THIS GRANT ARE EXPECTED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY BY REDUCING SEWER OVERFLOWS THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER. PROJECTS WILL INCREASE INFILTRATION AND | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND INFRASTRUCTURE BANK | $360K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (RIDOH) AND THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE ARE PROUD TO SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION TO RE-DESIGNATE CRESCENT PARK BEACH AS A LICENSED SWIMMABLE BEACH FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE CITY AND THE METROPOLITAN REGION. AFTER DECADES OF WORK BY SEVERAL DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THIS PROJECT WILL SEE THE RETURN OF PUBLIC SWIMMING TO THIS BEACH AFTER APPROXIMATELY A CENTURY OF NON-USE DUE TO WATER QUALITY ISSUES. RIDOH AND THE CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE SEE THIS PROJECT AS A SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE VICTORY, AND A WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF CLEANUP EFFORTS IN NARRAGANSETT BAY. THE PROJECT WILL ENTAIL THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADA COMPLIANT PUBLIC RESTROOMS AT CRESCENT PARK AND THE HIRING OF LIFEGUARDS AT THE BEACH TO ENABLE FORMAL DESIGNATION AS A SWIMMABLE BEACH. THESE NEW RESTROOMS WILL ALSO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY BY ENHANCING THE MANY PUBLIC EVENTS HELD EVERY YEAR. AS STATED ELSEWHERE IN THIS APPLICATION, THE PROJECT OFFERS SEVERAL BENEFITS TO RESIDENTS OF DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND INCREASES COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE. THE BEACH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE VIA THE EAST BAY BIKE TRAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSIT, MAKING IT A SAFE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY AMENITY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS REGION-WIDE. WITH THE INCREASE OF HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, SPECIFICALLY IN A COMMUNITY THAT SUFFER THE EFFECTS THE MOST, THIS OPPORTUNITY WOULD ALLOW FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS TO HAVE A SAFE, OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SPACE TO USE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. FUNDING REQUEST IS FOR $300,000 OVER THE COURSE OF A 3- YEAR PROJECT PERIOD. ACTIVITIES:TASK 1: CONTINUATION OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TASK 2: PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITIES TASK 3: ONBOARDING OF LIFEGUARDS AND FINALIZED LICENSING OF A NON-PROFIT RECREATIONAL FACILITY SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:- PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITIES AT CRESCENT PARK. THE FACILITIES WILL BE CONNECTED TO PUBLIC WATER AND WILL BE EITHER CONNECTED TO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM OR BE A COMPOSTING TOILET FACILITY. - ADDITION OF LIFEGUARDS AT CRESCENT PARK BEACH. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $300K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT ASSIGNABLE TO SPECIFIC SITES, BUT WILL SUPPORT THE RECIPIENT'S RESPONSE PROGRAM UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION; FISCAL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY; LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING COST RECOVERY AND LITIGATION ACTIVITIES; AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL CLERICAL/TECHNICAL SUPPORT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES COVERED BY THE CORE PROGRAM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT CAN BE DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CATEGORIES: 1. GENERAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION TO SUPPORT CERCLA ACTIVITIES. 2. CERCLA PROGRAM AND INTERAGENCY COORDINATION. 3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION. 4. LEGAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERCLA. 5. FISCAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERCLA. 6. OUTREACH, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND FACILITATION OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR CERCLA. 7. CERCLA RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT CONTRIBUTES TO THE ATTAINMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, BY SUPPORTING RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CERCLA PROGRAM AND BY ENABLING THE STATE TO LEAD OR PARTICIPATE IN SUPERFUND CLEANUPS AND TO CONSULT WITH EPA BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER SUPERFUND CLEANUP ACTIVITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ARE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $187K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT ASSIGNABLE TO SPECIFIC SITES, BUT WILL SUPPORT THE RECIPIENT'S RESPONSE PROGRAM UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION; FISCAL AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY; LEGAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING COST RECOVERY AND LITIGATION ACTIVITIES; AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL CLERICAL/TECHNICAL SUPPORT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES COVERED BY THE CORE PROGRAM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT CAN BE DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CATEGORIES: 1. GENERAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION TO SUPPORT CERCLA ACTIVITIES. 2. CERCLA PROGRAM AND INTERAGENCY COORDINATION. 3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION. 4. LEGAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERCLA. 5. FISCAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERCLA. 6. OUTREACH, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND FACILITATION OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR CERCLA. 7. CERCLA RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT CONTRIBUTES TO THE ATTAINMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, BY SUPPORTING RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CERCLA PROGRAM AND BY ENABLING THE STATE TO LEAD OR PARTICIPATE IN SUPERFUND CLEANUPS AND TO CONSULT WITH EPA BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER SUPERFUND CLEANUP ACTIVITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ARE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | RHODE ISLAND. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | $138K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT TO CONDUCT THEIR 'CENTRAL FALLS LEAD SAFETY PROJECT PHASE II' PROJECT. THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO ENGAGE FAMILIES AT HIGH RISK FOR LEAD POISONING IN LEAD SAFETY WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS; CONDUCT LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAINING FOR CONTRACTORS; ENGAGE LEAD REMEDIATION FUNDERS, ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND STATE OFFICIALS COORDINATING RESOURCES AND IMPLEMENT A NEW PHASE OF A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH STRATEGY TO PROACTIVELY TARGET NEGLIGENT LANDLORDS DODGING LEAD SAFETY LAWS IN WHICH WOULD INCLUDE A POSTCARD CAMPAIGN TO RECRUIT FOR LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAININGS. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: 1) A COMMITTEE OF LOCAL RESIDENTS LED BY PARENTS, TENANTS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS DEVELOPS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OFFICIALS REGARDING LEAD SAFETY AND LEAD LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. 2) CREATE LEAD VIOLATIONS PROACTIVE TARGET LIST OF 50 PROPERTIES CHOSEN BASED ON LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DATA. 3) FAMILIES AT HIGH RISK FOR EXPOSURE TO LEAD HAZARDS EDUCATED ABOUT LEAD PREVENTION RESOURCES AND TENANTS RIGHTS THROUGH CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS. 4)TENANTS AT HIGH RISK FOR EXPOSURE TO LEAD HAZARDS EDUCATED ABOUT LEAD PREVENTION RESOURCES AND TENANTS RIGHTS THROUGH DOOR TO DOOR OUTREACH. 5) LATINO RENOVATION AND REPAIR SPECIALISTS AND HOMEOWNERS TO RECEIVE TRAINING ON THE EPA LEAD PAINT RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING RULE AND LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES. 6) COORDINATED LEAD COMPLIANCE/OUTREACH WORK PLAN WITH TIMELINE. 7) LOCAL HOMES MADE LEAD-SAFE DUE TO OUTREACH REGARDING ABATEMENT RESOURCES AND LEAD LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS GUIDED BY THEIR STAKEHOLDER GROUP. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) A DECREASE IN THE INCIDENCE OF LEAD POISONING AMONG CHILDREN UNDER 6 IN CENTRAL FALLS, RI. 2) INCREASED CAPACITY AMONG CENTRAL FALLS PARENTS, TENANTS, LANDLORDS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN THE FUTURE. 3) IMPROVED COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND EPA LEAD-SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAINING REQUIREMENTS BY WORKERS RENOVATING HOMES AND DAYCARES. 4) IMPROVED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL INSTITUTIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR LEAD ENFORCEMENT, LEAD ABATEMENT FUNDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 5) A GREATER SUPPLY OF LEAD-SAFE HOUSING FOR CENTRAL FALLS RESIDENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL FALLS, RI. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT | $40K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AN ELIGIBLE STATE AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL FOCUS EFFORTS ON 1) COMMUNICATING RESULTS AND IMPORTANT LEAD INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND LARGE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; 2) TRAINING FACILITIES ON THE RISKS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND TESTING FOR LEAD; 3) TESTING FOR LEAD USING APPROPRIATE TESTING PROTOCOLS AND CERTIFIED LABORATORIES; AND 4) TAKING ACTION BY DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO RESULTS OF TESTING CONDUCTED AND ADDRESSING POTENTIAL ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS WHERE NECESSARY.ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) USE THE EPA'S 3TS FOR REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER GUIDANCE TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE PROGRAM; (2) DEVELOP A STATE LEAD TESTING IN DRINKING WATER IN SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT SUPPORTS A ROBUST TRAINING, MONITORING, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN THAT PROTECTS CHILDREN FROM LEAD EXPOSURE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE; (3) TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, PRIORITIZE TESTING TO TARGET VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS: SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED AND/OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES; ELEMENTARY AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THAT PRIMARILY CARE FOR CHILDREN 6 YEARS AND UNDER; AND OLDER FACILITIES THAT ARE MORE LIKELY TO CONTAIN LEAD PLUMBING; (4) PROVIDE RESULTS OF ANY VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD CONTAMINATION IN SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE FACILITY DRINKING WATER CARRIED OUT USING GRANT FUNDS AND NOTIFYING PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE RESULTS; (5) ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGULAR LEAD TESTING PROGRAMS; AND (6) ESTABLISH ROUTINE PRACTICES SUCH AS THOSE OUTLINED IN THE 3TS GUIDANCE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE THE QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL REPORTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: (1) SCHOOLS OR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, UNABLE TO PAY FOR TESTING, IMPLEMENTING A TESTING PROGRAM AND MITIGATING LEAD EXPOSURE BY UTILIZING THE 3TS TOOLKIT IN DETERMINING BEST ACTION TO TAKE FOR REMEDIATION; (2) THE REDUCTION OF CHILDREN'S EXPOSURE TO LEAD IN DRINKING WATER; (3) IMPROVEMENT OF STAFF AND COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE ON LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS; AND (5) WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND LEAD EXPOSURE REDUCTION IN DRINKING WATER; AND (6) ESTABLISHMENT OF ROUTINE PRACTICES SUCH AS THOSE OUTLINED IN THE 3TS GUIDANCE. OTHER OUTCOMES INCLUDE: (1) FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL TO ALLOW FOR A MORE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES AND THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG EXPERTS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF SCHOOL, CHILD CARE, UTILITY, AND HEALTH SECTORS; AND (2) THE ENHANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY, PARENT, AND TEACHER TRUST. | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $615K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58) FOR GWRI- GROUNDWORK RHODE ISLAND TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) 104(K)(7). THE RECIPIENT WILL RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND PLACE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF RHODE ISLAND IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SAFELY CONDUCT REMEDIATION WORK AT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE-CONTAMINATED SITES, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN GREEN REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY PLANNING AND CHEMICAL SAFETY OSHA HAZWOPER (ENGLISH/SPANISH), OSHA 10 - CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY (ENGLISH/SPANISH), LEAD RENOVATOR, REMODELER, PAINTER, INTRO TO BROWNFIELDS/SOIL SAMPLING, CENTER FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION CLEAN WATER CERTIFICATE (ACCREDITED), URBAN TREE STEWARDS, PROVIDENCE TREE KEEPERS. GWRI- GROUNDWORK RHODE ISLAND WILL USE THE FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT, LEAD ABATEMENT, SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL TRAIN GRADUATES TO EARN SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED DURING UNDER THIS PROJECT ARE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SAFELY CONDUCT REMEDIATION WORK AT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE-CONTAMINATED SITES, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN GREEN REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY PLANNING AND CHEMICAL SAFETY OSHA HAZWOPER (ENGLISH/SPANISH), OSHA 10 - CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY (ENGLISH/SPANISH), LEAD RENOVATOR, REMODELER, PAINTER, INTRO TO BROWNFIELDS/SOIL SAMPLING, CENTER FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION CLEAN WATER CERTIFICATE (ACCREDITED), URBAN TREE STEWARDS, PROVIDENCE TREE KEEPERS THAT STUDENTS WILL EARN WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE TRAINING CURRICULUM IN GRANT RECIPIENT'S APPLICATION. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE JOB TRAINING FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO RESIDENTS OF PROVIDENCE AND PAWTUCKET PRIMARILY, AS WELL AS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES INCLUDING CENTRAL FALLS, WOONSOCKET, JOHNSTON, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, AND CRANSTON. SUBRECIPIENT:OUR COALITION MEMBER, GARDEN TIME, WILL RECEIVE A SUBAWARD OF $100,000 DIVIDED INTO PORTIONS BASED ON ITS NUMBER OF TRAINING AND STUDENT OUTPUTS EACH YEAR. GARDEN TIME WILL INVOICE GWRI FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND SHOW HOW FUNDS HAVE BEEN SPENT ON ELIGIBLE EXPENSES. SUBAWARD FUNDS WILL BE COMBINED WITH OTHER FUNDING TO RUN GREEN REENTRY.OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO RESIDENTS OF PROVIDENCE AND PAWTUCKET PRIMARILY, AS WELL AS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES INCLUDING CENTRAL FALLS, WOONSOCKET, JOHNSTON, WARWICK, WEST WARWICK, AND CRANSTON THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE: 72 OF INDIVIDUALS RECRUITED, TRAINED, CERTIFIED, AND PLACED IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS IN COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES; 9 OF CLASSROOM STYLE TRAININGS, PRACTICAL TRAININGS, AND CURRICULA MODULES; 7 OF APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND SITE CLEANUP METHODS; 72 OF INDIVIDUALS THAT RECEIVE CERTIFICATIONS IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120 40-HOUR HAZWOPER TRAINING. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: -HELP RESIDENTS OF COMMUNITIES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF JOBS CREATED BY THE ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS AND THE ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP, AND MANAGEMENT OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES WHILE ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CONCERNS. -PROVIDE TRAINING THAT LEADS TO SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD. -IMPROVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTIVE PARTNERS | Rhode Island (EPA federal awards) | GROUNDWORK RHODE ISLAND | $500K | — |
| PURPOSE: CONGRESS ANNUALLY APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL FUND, INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE. THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACTS ALSO PERMITS HUD TO USE A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY FUNDING. HUD AWARDS EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER GRANTS TO COVER CAPITAL NEEDS ARISING FROM EMERGENCIES AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTERS OCCURRING IN THE SAME FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY). FOR EXAMPLE, PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES (PHAS) WITH CAPITAL NEEDS ARISING FROM A NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER IN FFY 2023 MAY ONLY RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE FFY 2023 EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE. APPROXIMATELY 2,770 PHAS SERVING NEARLY ONE MILLION UNITS, IN ALL 50 STATES AND TERRITORIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. GRANTS ARE AWARDED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS UNTIL THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED. INSURANCE COVERAGE, WHICH IS REQUIRED BY THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (ACC), SHOULD BE A PHA’S PRIMARY SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EMERGENCIES AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTERS. PHAS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PERMANENT RECONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR PRESIDENTIALLY-DECLARED NATURAL DISASTERS. FEMA MAY ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE DURING NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTERS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DEBRIS REMOVAL, DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES, AND ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO REDUCE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE, PROPERTY, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND IS LOCATED ON THE OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/PUBLIC_INDIAN_HOUSING/PROGRAMS/PH/CAPFUND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PUBLIC HOUSING FUNDING CAN BE FOUND BY ACCESSING HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/PUBLIC_INDIAN_HOUSING/PROGRAMS/PH AND REVIEWING THE PUBLIC HOUSING DASHBOARD LINKED UNDER THE “DATA DASHBOARD AND ANALYTICS”.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE DEFINITIONS OF “EMERGENCY” AND “NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER” ARE USED IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER GRANTS: • EMERGENCY: AN UNFORESEEN OR UNPREVENTABLE EVENT OR OCCURRENCE THAT POSES AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS (INCLUDING FIRE SAFETY) THAT MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF FUNDING. EXAMPLES OF EMERGENCIES ARE BOILER FAILURE, WATER INTRUSION CAUSING MOLD GROWTH, SEWER LINE FAILURE, AND SEVERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. A PHA MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT IT HAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT. • NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER: AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT, SUCH AS AN EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD, OR HURRICANE, AFFECTING A PUBLIC HOUSING PROPERTY OWNED AND MANAGED BY A PHA, BUT EXCLUDING AREAS COVERED BY A PRESIDENTIALLY-DECLARED EMERGENCIES AND MAJOR DISASTERS UNDER THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT, AS THOSE AREAS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA). CAPITAL FUND DISASTER FUNDING CAN ONLY BE USED FOR ACTIVITIES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF A PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT ONLY IF THE PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT WAS DAMAGED BECAUSE OF AN EMERGENCY OR NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SAFETY MEASURES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS THAT CAN INCLUDE RELOCATION AND THE COST TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING TO PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS UNTIL PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS CAN BE REPAIRED AND CAN BE COVERED BY THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER GRANT (SUCH AS HOTEL, MOVING VAN RENTAL, TEMPORARY STORAGE, BOXES.). ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE GRANTEE’S APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS CAN INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO ELEVATOR FAILURES IN ELDERLY BUILDINGS, WATER PIPE BURST AND FLOODING SITUATIONS, SEWAGE BACKUP AND INTRUSIONS, SEISMIC ACTIVITY DAMAGE, TREE ROOT INTRUSION, FAILED HVAC SYSTEM, AND BOILER LOSS DURING COLD WEATHER. ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING EMERGENCY/DISASTER CAPITAL FUNDS ARE THE IMMEDIATE SAFETY MEASURES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS AND THE REMEDIATION OF THE SPECIFIC APPROVED EMERGENCY/DISASTER PROJECT. THE MEASURABLE OUTCOME OF THIS GRANT IS THAT HUD WILL BE ABLE TO TRACK THE AMOUNT OF DOLLARS SPENT ON EMERGENCY AND DISASTER ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION. ; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING EMERGENCY/DISASTER CAPITAL FUNDS ARE LOW-INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS. | Rhode Island (HUD federal awards) | JAMESTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY | $289K | — |
| PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTRATIVE COST (AC) FUNDS IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE BASIC OPERATION OF FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FHAP) PARTICIPATING AGENCIES TO SUPPORT THE LIFECYCLE OF COMPLAINT PROCESSING. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES THAT ACCEPTABLY PROCESS 100 OR MORE CASES DURING A REPORTING YEAR WILL RECEIVE NO LESS THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE AGENCY'S AMOUNT FOR THE PRECEDING YEAR, IN ADDITION TO COMPLAINT PROCESSING (CP) FUNDS, CONTINGENT ON FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATIONS. AGENCIES THAT ACCEPTABLY PROCESS FEWER THAN 100 CASES WILL RECEIVE A FLAT RATE, CONTINGENT ON FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATIONS. FOR A LIST OF CURRENT FHAP PARTICIPATING AGENCIES, VISIT THE HUD FHAP WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/FAIR_HOUSING_EQUAL_OPP/PARTNERS/FHAP/AGENCIES; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE USE OF AC FUNDS IS GOVERNED BY THE FHAP REGULATIONS SET FORTH AT 24 C.F.R. § 115.304(C), THE TERMS OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, AND THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS (UAR). AGENCIES RECEIVING AC FUNDS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HUD WITH A STATEMENT OF HOW THEY INTEND TO USE THE AC FUNDS. SAID STATEMENT WILL BE LATER USED TO MEASURE THE SPECIFIC DELIVERABLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURPOSE OF THE AC FUND FOR EACH FHAP AGENCY VIA THE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT. GIVEN THE FACT THAT EACH FHAP PARTICIPATING AGENCY HAS DIFFERENT ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS, THE AC FUND DOES NOT INDICATE THE EXPECTATION OF SPECIFIC MEASURABLE OUTPUTS. HUD MAY REQUIRE THAT SOME OR ALL AC FUNDING BE DIRECTED TO ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO CREATE, MODIFY, OR IMPROVE LOCAL, REGIONAL, OR NATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONCERNING FAIR HOUSING MATTERS (INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF STATE-OF-THE-ART COMPUTER SYSTEMS, OBTAINING, AND MAINTAINING INTERNET ACCESS, ETC.).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: ALL SUCH ACTIVITIES MUST SUPPORT THE AGENCY’S ADMINISTRATION IN AN EFFORT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO ADMINISTRATE AND MANAGE FAIR INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF FAIR HOUSING LAWS. THE OUTCOMES FROM USE OF THIS FUNDING WILL ADDRESS MATTERS AFFECTING FAIR HOUSING THAT ARE COGNIZABLE UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. EACH PARTICIPATING FHAP AGENCY IS EVALUATED EVERY TWO YEARS THROUGH A PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT. THIS REPORT QUANTIFIES FHAP PERFORMANCE PER REQUIRED MEASURABLE OUTCOMES OUTLINED IN THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER C.F.R. § 115.306. FHAP AGENCIES ARE GIVEN A PASSING SCORE OR IN CASES WHERE IT DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIRED OUTCOMES, THE FHAP AGENCY IS PLACED ON A PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN WHICH DETAILS THE REQUIRED IMPROVEMENT AND TIMELINE FOR REMEDIATION. THE INFORMATION GATHERED BY THE PAR AND PIP IS REPORTED BACK TO THE FHAP PARTICIPATING AGENCY AS AN INTERNAL REPORT NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED PUBLICLY. ; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ANY PERSON OR GROUP OF PERSONS AGGRIEVED BY A DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, DISABILITY, FAMILIAL STATUS, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. ALSO INCLUDES ORGANIZATIONS (E.G. FAIR HOUSING GROUPS) THAT HAVE SUFFERED AN INJURY AS A RESULT OF A DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE. ; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD. | Rhode Island (HUD federal awards) | HUMAN RIGHTS RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION FOR | $225K | — |
| PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THESE FUNDS IS FOR AN AGENCY PARTICIPATING IN THE FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FHAP), TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TRAINING (T) FUNDS. THIS MAY INCLUDE AGENCIES THAT ALSO RECEIVE CAPACITY BUILDING (CB) FUNDS. TRAINING FUNDS ARE FIXED AMOUNTS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF AGENCY EMPLOYEES TO BE TRAINED. TRAINING FUNDS SHALL BE ALLOCATED BASED ON THE FHAP APPROPRIATION. FOR A LIST OF CURRENT FHAP PARTICIPATING AGENCIES THAT MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE T FUNDS VISIT THE HUD FHAP WEBSITE AT: HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/FAIR_HOUSING_EQUAL_OPP/PARTNERS/FHAP/AGENCIES; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: TRAINING FUNDS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR HUD-APPROVED OR HUD-SPONSORED TRAINING. AGENCY-INITIATED TRAINING OR OTHER FORMALIZED TRAINING MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY. HOWEVER, SUCH TRAINING MUST FIRST BE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (GTR) AND GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL MONITOR (GTM). SPECIFICS ON THE AMOUNT OF TRAINING FUNDS THAT AN AGENCY WILL RECEIVE AND, IF APPLICABLE, AMOUNTS THAT MAY BE DEDUCTED, WILL BE SET OUT IN THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT EACH YEAR. EACH AGENCY MUST SEND STAFF TO MANDATORY FHAP TRAINING SPONSORED BY HUD, INCLUDING, BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING TRAINING ACADEMY AND THE NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING POLICY CONFERENCE. IF THE AGENCY DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN MANDATORY HUD-APPROVED AND HUD-SPONSORED TRAINING, TRAINING FUNDS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE AGENCY'S OVERALL TRAINING AMOUNT. ALL STAFF OF THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE FAIR HOUSING LAW MUST PARTICIPATE IN HUD-APPROVED OR HUD-SPONSORED TRAINING EACH YEAR.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAS THE NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE TO ADMINISTER AND MANAGE FAIR INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF ITS FAIR HOUSING LAW AND ADDRESS MATTERS AFFECTING FAIR HOUSING THAT ARE COGNIZABLE UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. EACH PARTICIPATING FHAP AGENCY IS EVALUATED EVERY TWO YEARS THROUGH A PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT (PAR). THIS REPORT QUANTIFIES FHAP PERFORMANCE PER REQUIRED MEASURABLE OUTCOMES OUTLINED IN THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, THE ANNUAL FHAP GUIDANCE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER C.F.R. § 115.306. FHAP AGENCIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIRED OUTCOMES MAY BE PLACED ON A PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP) WHICH DETAILS THE REQUIRED IMPROVEMENT AND TIMELINE FOR REMEDIATION. THE INFORMATION GATHERED BY THE PAR AND PIP IS REPORTED BACK TO THE FHAP PARTICIPATING AGENCY AS AN INTERNAL REPORT NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED PUBLICLY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ANY PERSON OR GROUP OF PERSONS AGGRIEVED BY A DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, DISABILITY, FAMILIAL STATUS OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. ALSO INCLUDES ORGANIZATIONS (E.G., FAIR HOUSING ADVOCACY GROUPS) THAT HAVE SUFFERED AN INJURY AS A RESULT OF A DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS. | Rhode Island (HUD federal awards) | HUMAN RIGHTS RHODE ISLAND COMMISSION FOR | $245K | — |
| PURPOSE: CONGRESS ANNUALLY APPROPRIATES FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL FUND, INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE. THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACTS ALSO PERMITS HUD TO USE A PORTION OF THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY FUNDING. HUD AWARDS EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER GRANTS TO COVER CAPITAL NEEDS ARISING FROM EMERGENCIES AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTERS OCCURRING IN THE SAME FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY). FOR EXAMPLE, PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES (PHAS) WITH CAPITAL NEEDS ARISING FROM A NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER IN FFY 2023 MAY ONLY RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE FFY 2023 EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE. APPROXIMATELY 2,770 PHAS SERVING NEARLY ONE MILLION UNITS, IN ALL 50 STATES AND TERRITORIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. GRANTS ARE AWARDED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS UNTIL THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER SET-ASIDE FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED. INSURANCE COVERAGE, WHICH IS REQUIRED BY THE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT (ACC), SHOULD BE A PHA’S PRIMARY SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EMERGENCIES AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTERS. PHAS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PERMANENT RECONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR PRESIDENTIALLY-DECLARED NATURAL DISASTERS. FEMA MAY ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE DURING NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTERS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DEBRIS REMOVAL, DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES, AND ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO REDUCE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE, PROPERTY, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND IS LOCATED ON THE OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WEBSITE: HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/PUBLIC_INDIAN_HOUSING/PROGRAMS/PH/CAPFUND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PUBLIC HOUSING FUNDING CAN BE FOUND BY ACCESSING HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/PUBLIC_INDIAN_HOUSING/PROGRAMS/PH AND REVIEWING THE PUBLIC HOUSING DASHBOARD LINKED UNDER THE “DATA DASHBOARD AND ANALYTICS”.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THE DEFINITIONS OF “EMERGENCY” AND “NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER” ARE USED IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER GRANTS: • EMERGENCY: AN UNFORESEEN OR UNPREVENTABLE EVENT OR OCCURRENCE THAT POSES AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS (INCLUDING FIRE SAFETY) THAT MUST BE CORRECTED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF FUNDING. EXAMPLES OF EMERGENCIES ARE BOILER FAILURE, WATER INTRUSION CAUSING MOLD GROWTH, SEWER LINE FAILURE, AND SEVERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. A PHA MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT IT HAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT. • NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER: AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENT, SUCH AS AN EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD, OR HURRICANE, AFFECTING A PUBLIC HOUSING PROPERTY OWNED AND MANAGED BY A PHA, BUT EXCLUDING AREAS COVERED BY A PRESIDENTIALLY-DECLARED EMERGENCIES AND MAJOR DISASTERS UNDER THE ROBERT T. STAFFORD DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT, AS THOSE AREAS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING FROM THE FEDERAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA). CAPITAL FUND DISASTER FUNDING CAN ONLY BE USED FOR ACTIVITIES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF A PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT ONLY IF THE PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT WAS DAMAGED BECAUSE OF AN EMERGENCY OR NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SAFETY MEASURES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS THAT CAN INCLUDE RELOCATION AND THE COST TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING TO PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS UNTIL PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS CAN BE REPAIRED AND CAN BE COVERED BY THE EMERGENCY AND NON-PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED NATURAL DISASTER GRANT (SUCH AS HOTEL, MOVING VAN RENTAL, TEMPORARY STORAGE, BOXES.). ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE GRANTEE’S APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS CAN INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO ELEVATOR FAILURES IN ELDERLY BUILDINGS, WATER PIPE BURST AND FLOODING SITUATIONS, SEWAGE BACKUP AND INTRUSIONS, SEISMIC ACTIVITY DAMAGE, TREE ROOT INTRUSION, FAILED HVAC SYSTEM, AND BOILER LOSS DURING COLD WEATHER. ; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING EMERGENCY/DISASTER CAPITAL FUNDS ARE THE IMMEDIATE SAFETY MEASURES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS AND THE REMEDIATION OF THE SPECIFIC APPROVED EMERGENCY/DISASTER PROJECT. THE MEASURABLE OUTCOME OF THIS GRANT IS THAT HUD WILL BE ABLE TO TRACK THE AMOUNT OF DOLLARS SPENT ON EMERGENCY AND DISASTER ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION. ; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING EMERGENCY/DISASTER CAPITAL FUNDS ARE LOW-INCOME PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS. | Rhode Island (HUD federal awards) | HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, RI, THE | $2.0M | — |