This agreement provides funding to the town of hull, MA, to implement its project to develop a regional comprehensive wastewater management plan (rcwmp) and environmental impact report as directed…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 awarded $1.0 million to the Town of Hull, Massachusetts, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on June 21, 2025, to develop a Regional Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (RCWMP) and associated environmental documentation. The agreement, which extends through January 31, 2028, funds the selection and engagement of a consulting engineering firm to develop the comprehensive wastewater management plan and prepare required environmental compliance documents, including an Environmental Notification Form (ENF) under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and a full Environmental Impact Report. No subawards are included under this agreement.

The deliverables encompass environmental review documentation, public engagement activities, and governance framework development. The project will execute a public outreach plan and establish the governance structure for creating a regional utility serving Hull, Cohasset, and Scituate. The anticipated environmental outcomes include improved water quality through remediation of failing septic systems and reduced nutrient impairment in the Gulf River, Cohasset Harbor, and Massachusetts Bay, with intended beneficiaries extending to residents of the three participating municipalities and all users of the affected waterbodies.

This agreement provides funding to the town of hull, MA, to implement its project to develop a regional comprehensive wastewater management plan (rcwmp) and environmental impact report as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a wastewater engineering project. Workplan activities consist of selecting a consulting engineering firm and having the selected firm develop a wastewater management plan. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the submission of an environmental notification form (ENF) under the massachusetts environmental policy act (mepa) and filing of an environmental impact report. The mepa review will detail the scope for phase 2 of the environmental process and include input from the public comment period. Furthermore, the funding will be used to develop and implement a public outreach plan and to establish the framework and governance for creating a regional utility. The expected outcomes include the environmental benefits of improved water quality from failing septic systems; and reduced nutrient impairment of the gulf river, cohasset harbor, and massachusetts BAY. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the towns of hull, cohasset, and scituate and all users of the impacted waterbodies.