The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 awarded a $158,114 Project Grant under the Superfund State and Indian Tribe Core Program Cooperative Agreements (CFDA 66.809) to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The funding supports non-site-specific activities that enhance DEEP's capacity to participate in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) hazardous waste cleanup and environmental remediation programs. Key activities include clerical support for Connecticut's Superfund program, general Superfund program management, and interagency coordination between DEEP and the EPA. This grant helps DEEP maintain the infrastructure and expertise needed to effectively implement CERCLA requirements and conduct CERCLA-related activities across the state. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
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