This agreement provides funding to commonwealth utilities corporation (CUC) to implement its project to conduct a comprehensive wastewater treatment analysis and feasibility study for the islands of…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $911,302 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) to conduct a comprehensive wastewater treatment analysis and feasibility study for the islands of Tinian and Rota in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The activities under this agreement will allow CUC to evaluate the possible construction of a wastewater treatment facility and bring these two municipalities to a higher level of water health and safety. The anticipated deliverables include preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) in accordance with USDA Rural Utilities Services standards. This study is expected to lead to improved water quality and evaluation of health impacts for the residents of Rota and Tinian. The award date is October 1, 2023, and the ultimate completion date is December 31, 2030.

This agreement provides funding to commonwealth utilities corporation (CUC) to implement its project to conduct a comprehensive wastewater treatment analysis and feasibility study for the islands of tinian and rota as directed in the 2023 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 are a comprehensive wastewater treatment analysis and feasibility study for the islands of tinian and rota in cnmi. The undertaking of this feasibility study will allow CUC to evaluate the possible construction of a wastewater treatment facility and will bring these two municipalities to a higher level of water health and safety. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include preparation of the preliminary engineering report (per) as per the united states department of agriculture (USDA) rural utilities services (RUS) bulletin 1780-2, which are expected to lead to the potential for improved water quality and evaluation of health impacts for the municipalities of rota and tinian. This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $911,302.00. Preaward costs have been approved back to october 1, 2023. See terms and conditions.