Project Grant 08E00775

This $244,507 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 supports the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's participation in activities associated with the Superfund State, Political Subdivision, and Indian Tribe Site-Specific Cooperative Agreements federal grant program. Specifically, the award funds the review of remedial investigation and feasibility studies, proposed plans, and records of decision at Superfund sites in Illinois where EPA is the lead agency for remedial action. It also covers the review of site-related information, attendance at meetings, and participation in five-year reviews. The goals of the Superfund program include conducting site characterization activities and undertaking response planning and implementation actions at sites on the National Priorities List. The award period is from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.