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COG approves NEVI emergency TIP amendment requested by CT DOT to protect federal EV funds
Summary
The Northwest Hills COG approved a Connecticut DOT request to adopt an emergency NEVI TIP amendment tied to Buy America requirements intended to protect $52 million in federal funds; the presenter said current phase does not affect the rural COG but could affect future phases.
Eric presented a Connecticut DOT request asking each Council of Governments to approve an emergency NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) TIP amendment that accelerates Buy America compliance to protect $52 million in federal funds. He told the board the current phase does not directly affect this rural COG but warned future phases may consider rural regions.
Board members asked questions about the attachment in the meeting packet and had no substantive objections. Dave moved to approve the NEVI emergency TIP amendment; Denise seconded and the board approved the motion by a voice/reaction vote with no opposition recorded.
Eric also reminded towns about the third TRIP grant round, with applications due April 27 and project sizes ranging from $300,000 to $2 million; staff offered assistance to applicants and to resubmit prior applications with updates.
No specific project allocations were decided at the meeting; towns interested in TRIP funding were asked to contact staff.
