Groundwork Elizabeth Inc

DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58) FOR GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA) 104(K)(7). THE RECIPIENT WILL RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND PLACE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF ELIZABETH, NJ IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS WITH SKILLS NEEDED TO SAFELY CONDUCT REMEDIATION WORK AT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE-CONTAMINATED SITES, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE TRAINING IN GREEN REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES AND EMERGENCY PLANNING AND CHEMICAL SAFETY. GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH'S TRAINING GOAL IS TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS, PROMPTING THEM TO CONSIDER FURTHER EXPLORATION UPON GRADUATION. ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL TRAIN GRADUATES TO EARN SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED DURING UNDER THIS PROJECT ARE OSHA 40-HOUR HAZWOPER TRAINING, GWE MICROFOREST/REMEDIATION, OSHA 30-HOUR CONSTRUCTION COURSE, OSHA #5600 DISASTER SITE WORKER TRAINER COURSE AND MUCH MORE. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO UNDEREMPLOYED COMMUNITIES IN ELIZABETH, NJ. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING TO UNDEREMPLOYED COMMUNITIES IN ELIZABETH, NJ. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE: 75 OF INDIVIDUALS RECRUITED, TRAINED, CERTIFIED, AND PLACED IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS IN COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES. 24 OF CLASSROOM STYLE TRAININGS, PRACTICAL TRAININGS, AND CURRICULA MODULES. OF APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND SITE CLEANUP METHODS. 40 OF INDIVIDUALS THAT RECEIVE CERTIFICATIONS IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120 40-HOUR HAZWOPER TRAINING. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: -HELP RESIDENTS OF COMMUNITIES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF JOBS CREATED BY THE ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS AND THE ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP, AND MANAGEMENT OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES AND FACILITIES WHILE ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CONCERNS. -PROVIDE TRAINING THAT LEADS TO SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD. -IMPROVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTIVE PARTNERSHIPS. -REDUCE EXPOSURES TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WORKERS, OCCUPANTS, AND RESIDENTS. -FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ENHANCE THE SKILLS AND AVAILABILITY OF LABOR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION IN PARTICULARLY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE IMPACTED BY A VARIETY OF WASTE FACILITIES, BLIGHTED PROPERTIES, CONTAMINATED SITES, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. -ENABLE RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROMOTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, BOTH ON THE JOB AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

DESCRIPTION:GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH (GWE), ITS PROJECT PARTNERS AND SUBAWARD RECIPIENT WILL BRING TOGETHER A DIVERSE COALITION OF COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS THAT WILL INCREASE PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) MONITORING, DEFINE PM HEALTH COSTS IN ELIZABETH (NEAR PORT-ELIZABETH MARINE TERMINAL), EXPLORE BIODIESEL AS A STRATEGY TO REDUCE EMISSIONS, AND DEVELOP A COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN FOR REDUCING PM IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY AND ITS HEALTH EFFECTS IN THE COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:GROUNDWORK ELIZABETH (GWE) AND ITS SUBAWARD RECIPIENT WILL DEPLOY AIR MONITORS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO MONITOR PM LEVELS AROUND THE PORT. THE CONTRACT RECIPIENT WILL MODEL THE IMPACTS OF DIESEL PM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND THE BENEFITS OF SWITCHING TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS. SUBRECIPIENT:THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE INSTITUTE (EOSHI) AND THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE AND DISEASE (CEED) WITHIN RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR IMPROVED CHARACTERIZATION OF LOCAL AIR QUALITY FOCUSED ON PARTICULATE MATTER AND DIESEL EXHAUST AIR POLLUTION. THEY WILL ASSIST WITH DEVELOPMENT OF A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP), TRAINING OF GWE STAFF AND GREEN TEAMS ON FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR POLLUTION AND HEALTH, SITING AND DEPLOYMENT OF PURPLE AIR MONITORS, TROUBLESHOOTING THE MONITORS, AND ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA.OUTCOMES:THE PM MONITORING WILL HELP DEFINE PM HEALTH COSTS IN ELIZABETH (NEAR PORT-ELIZABETH MARINE TERMINAL). THE CONTRACTED STUDY WILL EXPLORE BIODIESEL AS A STRATEGY TO REDUCE EMISSIONS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE COMMUNITY NEAR THE PORT-ELIZABETH MARINE TERMINAL.

THIS PROJECT WILL ORGANIZE MEMBERS OF THE ELIZABETH, NJ COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE ELIZABETH RIVER AND RESTO

DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP OF PARKLAND, RECREATION AREAS, NATURE RESERVES AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL IMP