The Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 awarded Barnstable County, Massachusetts a $1,719,676 cooperative agreement under the Geographic Programs - Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program (CFDA 66.129). The award will support the development of pilot Responsible Management Entities (RMEs) in up to four communities in southeastern Massachusetts while simultaneously installing Enhanced Innovative/Alternative Septic Systems (EIAS). Specific activities include working with communities to establish RME frameworks, developing financial resources to fund RMEs and EIA installations, establishing a technical advisory committee, monitoring existing and new EIAS, and sharing results with other communities. Subawards will subsidize EIA installation costs, particularly in environmental justice areas. Anticipated outcomes are the establishment of up to four RME frameworks, installation of EIAS, enhanced monitoring data, a financial mechanism to support RMEs, and ultimately reduced nitrogen levels in coastal embayments. The award period is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 11/17/22 | ||
| Not listed | $1.2m | 9/12/22 |