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What if there is a gap in coverage of the GLEJGP?
EPA has set up national technical assistance centers (TCTACs), including one solely for tribes and tribal nations, that are geared towards communities. There are two in Region 5: one in Minneapolis and one in Chicago. The TCTACs are separate from this RFA ; however, they cover the entire Great Lakes…
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Does EPA have a minimum threshold/definition for the Regional scale program? In other words, what does Regional mean or is it open to applicants to determine at any scale?
GLNPO wants to be extremely flexible and encourage PRs to think about which regions they could expect to effectively cover when creating their application. There are no additional criteria from EPA on how big or small the Project RFA should be.
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Where can I go to learn more?
PitWatch.org is the online home of the Berkeley Pit Public Education Committee. This volunteer committee educates residents, students, and the public about the environmental management of the Berkeley Pit. Information includes the geology, hydrology, current events, and ongoing academic research associated with the Berkeley Pit. This committee frequently shares their…
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Who pays for it?
Norfolk Southern will cover costs associated with home and place of business cleaning.
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Who is eligible for home cleaning?
Anyone who lives in the village of East Palestine limits or within the 1-mile by 2-mile Ohio-Pennsylvania evacuation area is eligible for this service (see map). Priority will be given to those that have been relocated. If you’re interested, you can let us know by calling 330-775-6517 , filling out…
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Do I have to sign an access agreement?
Yes. After you meet with representatives from EPA and Norfolk Southern to discuss the cleanup of your home or place of business and agree to move forward with the cleaning, you will be asked to sign an access agreement. This form documents the occupant giving EPA permission to access the…
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I rent. Can I give permission for cleaning, or does it have to go through the owner?
You should review your lease to ensure there is not an issue and contact your property owner for clarification as needed.
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Who is eligible?
Anyone within the village of East Palestine, Ohio limits or within the 1-mile by 2-mile Ohio-Pennsylvania evacuation area is eligible for this service.
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Could a regional application, include an entire state?
Yes, with the caveat that the entire state must fall within the historic bounds of the Great Lakes basin. For example, if the Principal Recipient is proposing a GLEJGP for the state of Illinois, projects may fall in the portion of the state within the Great Lakes basin, but not…
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How do I notify the EPA that I am interested?
You can let us know by calling 330-775-6517 , or visiting the EPA Community Welcome Center or the Norfolk Southern Family Assistance Center. If you previously contacted EPA to inquire about interest in the program, there is no need to contact us again. Please note that there will be an…
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How can I get involved?
EPA encourages the public to review our Community Involvement Plan (pdf) (66pp, 6MB) that lays out our specific community involvement activities, and how to become involved at the Site. You can also contact our Community Involvement Coordinator, Mackenzie Meter ( [email protected] ), for site updates and to be added to…
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Does funding through this grant include municipalities within the Chicago River watershed?
Yes, including the historic Chicago River watershed.
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Will basin wide PR serve areas without a designated PR for smaller part of the region, or will their service areas overlap?
If the Project RFA will be serving the entire basin, I.e., a basin-wide GLEJGP, this could be delegated within a coalition (if it is a coalition that has applied). Otherwise, the PR organization will be serving the entire basin. If there is a basin-wide PR as well as a smaller…
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