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PA EPA SOLICITS GRANTS FOR PROVIDING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Release Date: 02/06/98
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FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 1998
EPA SOLICITS GRANTS FOR PROVIDING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
EPA is requesting applications from local governments for a total of approximately $3.5 million in grants to establish pilot programs as part of a new Presidential initiative called Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking (EMPACT). EMPACT is designed to provide public access to clear, understandable, timely and accurate environmental monitoring data in at least 75 of the larger U.S. metropolitan areas in all 50 states. Environmental monitoring consists of systematic measurements, evaluations, and communication of physical, chemical and biological information. This information on environmental conditions will assist the public in day-to-day decision-making concerning their health and the environment. These pilots will be developed through community partnerships between state, local and tribal governments, universities, not-for-profit organizations and the private sector. Copies of the application can be obtained from the Internet at: https://www.epa.gov/ncerqa/rfa/empact.html. Applications must be received by EPA on May 15, no later than 4 p.m.
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