DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000 TO CAVELAND SANITATION AUTHORITY, INC. TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY, EFFICIENCY, AND RELIABILITY OF THE HORSE CAVE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 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 INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS, INSTALLATION OF SUPPORT STRUCTURE, INSTALLATION OF SCRAPING/SLUDGE TRANSFER SYSTEM, AND INSTALLATION OF SCUM SWEEP ARM AND CATCH BASIN. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE AN UPGRADED WASTEWATER TREATMENT MECHANISM, INSTALLATION OF A SLUDGE TRANSFER SYSTEM, INSTALLATION OF A SCUM SWEEP ARM AND CATCH BASIN, AND MONTHLY PROGRESS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED TREATMENT PLANT CAPACITY AND RELIABILITY, REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION RISKS, IMPROVED COMPLIANCE WITH NPDES DISCHARGE PERMITS, AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL POPULATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE THE RESIDENTS OF CAVE CITY AND HORSE CAVE CITY, KENTUCKY.