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Regional planners describe $1 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant proposal
Summary
Presenters from the Central Massachusetts Planning Commission told NECCOG that a notice of intent was filed with the EPA for a $1 million, four-year Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and that the effort will seek coordinated participation across Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) regions and local municipalities.
Janet Pierce, Trish Settles (AICP, Deputy Director) and Ian McElwee (Principal Planner) of the Central Massachusetts Planning Commission presented NECCOG with details of a Climate Pollution Reduction (CPR) grant application.
The presenters said the commission submitted a notice of intent to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a $1 million, four-year grant to reduce climate pollution and that Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) maps have been used to identify participating locations. The commission is working with local municipalities to develop collaborative program elements and eligible activities under the CPR application.
NECCOG members received the presentation as an informational item; the minutes do not record a motion or vote to endorse the project at this meeting. Presenters listed coordination steps and indicated municipal collaboration will be part of grant implementation if awarded.
"Climate Pollutant Reduction Grant (CPR) application was submitted with notice of intent with EPA, $1 million, 4 year grant," the minutes record as the presentation summary.
Next steps identified in the minutes include ongoing local coordination and potential follow-up should the EPA invite full proposals.
