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• How can residents communicate with EPA about activities at the Norwood Landfill site?

  This EPA website ( www.epa.gov/norwood ) is dedicated to the investigations in the Norwood community. We encourage you to use the site and submit any questions you might have through the form that appears on the website. We also welcome any feedback you might have on the webpage.

  • Last published: March 12, 2024

• Where can residents get the most accurate and up-to-date information on the Norwood Landfill site?

  The www.epa.gov/norwood website is the site with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding EPA’s investigations in the Norwood community.

  • Last published: March 11, 2024

• This opportunity does not include Focus Area 1, AOC/Toxics. Many AOC may have underserved community populations. Does EPA have guidelines for how to operate in AOCs without causing duplication interference in that program?

  The principal recipient may fund subaward projects within AOCs, provided the primary focus of the project meets the eligibility requirements. EPA will work closely with selected principal recipients as part of our substantial involvement to ensure there is adequate coordination with state and federal AOC programs.

  • Last published: September 5, 2024

• If I want to talk with EPA about sampling on my property or ask a specific question about my property, who should I contact?

  Please contact Katie Page, EPA Community Involvement Coordinator, at 215-814-2409 or [email protected] to ask any questions related to your property.

  • Last published: June 17, 2024

• Is it required that the principal recipient conduct a competitive RFP process upon award of the GLRI grant?

  Establishing the Project RFA is a key element of the GLEJGP. All subawards to Project Subrecipients must be awarded using a fair and transparent process evaluating the following: An evaluation of any possible Project Subrecipient's entity’s abilities to carry-out the project and sustain expected outcomes after the initial project period…

  • Last published: August 5, 2024

• If a state does not have any federal or state recognized tribal lands, can PR applicants include outreach projects in similar communities that are not formally recognized? Does the screening need to rely on tools of economic factors?

  Applicants do not need to rely solely on EJ Screen or the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool to justify inclusion of communities that may not be formal recognized. If applicants can make the case for why these communities are underserved and have needs that could be met through this…

  • Last published: September 5, 2024