DEP Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has multiple roles associated with implementing the ARRA. DEP has received and is administering funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency for clean water infrastructure projects, diesel emission reduction projects, and leaking underground storage tank projects. In addition, DEP has been awarded a nationally competitive grants related to our mission of conserving, protecting and improving the natural resources of the state from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Department will also play an important role performing environmental review and permitting of projects funded with ARRA funds.
Agency’s Stimulus Accountability Officer
Graham J. Stevens
Office of the Commissioner
Phone: (860) 424-4166 / Fax (860) 424-4053
DEP Projects:
Competitive Grant Applications by DEP
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – Coastal & Marine Habitat Restoration
Information on Grant Opportunity
NOAA Announcement
DEP Grant Applications
Forest Service – Wildland Fire Management and Capital Improvement and Maintenance
Information on Grant Opportunity
DEP Applications
Environmental Protection Agency – National Clean Diesel Program
Information on Grant Opportunity
DEP Grant Application
Formal Correspondence
Certification Letters:
Letters of Support:
Required Reports based on provisions in ARRA
The ARRA contains a number of reporting provisions. All reports associated with efforts funded through the ARRA will be posted by the agency as they become available.
DEP utilizes the following Quality Assurance Plan as a framework for collecting and reviewing data elements required to be submitted by Section 1512 of ARRA.
Narratives of Activities Through September 30, 2009
Narratives of Activities Through December 31, 2009
Quarterly Reports to Federal Agencies
Reports Submitted to the US House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
T&I Committee Report - CT DEP Clean Water - May 2009 (XLS)
Contracts and Memorandum of Agreements for all projects receiving ARRA funds.
Diesel Emission Reduction Act
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Loan and Project Grant Agreements
Clean Water Section 604b Water Quality Planning Management Grants
Tingue Dam Bypass Channel Project
Links