The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $262,572 Project Grant to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) under the State Programs for Control of Coal Combustion Residuals (CFDA 66.820) program. The grant funds will be used by Ohio EPA to implement the EPA-approved Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) surface impoundment regulatory program at electric utilities and independent power producers in Ohio. Key activities include funding two full-time environmental specialist positions to develop and approve updated CCR rules, create public participation guidance materials, prepare and submit a CCR permitting program application to the EPA, and develop training materials on the new CCR rules. The measurable outcomes of this grant include an updated Ohio EPA CCR regulatory framework, guidance materials for public engagement, and the submission of the state's CCR permitting program application to the EPA. The grant period of performance is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $262.6k | 9/28/24 |