This action approves funding in the amount of $562,816 to kentucky KY energy and environment cabinet and provides funding from the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA)

EPA's solid waste infrastructure for recycling (swifr) grants for states and territories will fund activities that support long-term planning and data collection needs to demonstrate progress toward the national recycling goal and food loss and waste reduction goal and advance a circular economy for materials, as well as support the state-led implementation of plans to advance post-consumer materials management. The purpose of this award is to enhance the kdep efforts to meet the swifr grants elements. Activities:the state of kentucky will develop a new state-wide KY sustainable materials management (SMM) plan, develop, strengthen, and improve comprehensive data collection efforts that help monitor performance and goals. Subrecipient:interagency agreement/contract with KY commonwealth office of technology (COT) for modifications and improvements to an online reporting tool and database management system.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: one new comprehensive sustainable materials management (SMM) will be developed; all 120 KY counties will be served; 100% of disadvantaged communities will be served; 1 new KY recycling strategy will be developed; 100% of disadvantaged communities will be served; 1 new KY recycling economic impact study and circular economy strategy; all 120 KY counties will be served; 100% of disadvantaged communities will be served; fully functioning new online information reporting system; and, updated websites. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the state of kentucky.