Overview
| State | Massachussets |
|---|---|
| Project No. | 594 |
| Grant No. | DTPH5614GPPT03 |
| Grant Recipient | Berkshire Regional Planning Commission 1 Fenn Street Suite 201 Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
| GOTR | Sam Hall |
| Grantee Contact Info | Melissa Provencher mprovencher@berkshireplanning.org 413-442-1521 x22 |
| Project Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Start Fiscal Year | 2014 (09/25/2014) |
| End Fiscal Year | 2015 (09/24/2015) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $50,000.00 |
Main Objective
Under this grant award Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) will partner with the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG). Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), Massachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC). and Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) to provide technical assistance through education, outreach, training, and engineering review and land use analysis of pipeline safety issues. This project will focus on affected communities in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Worcester and Middlesex Counties that have existing or proposed pipelines and, among other results, will help promote public participation in official proceedings pertaining to pipeline safety issues.
Public Abstract
Under the terms of this agreement, the Recipient must demonstrate completion of the work through the actions it has specified in its Application.
Education Awareness Program:
1. Engage the communily and local officials 2. Develop a multi-facetted education and awareness program with regard to an introduction to pipelines, the roles and responsibilities of local officials frolti proposal through the lifetime of the pipelines, and potential environmental and safety impacts from pipelines during both construction and operation 3. Conduct four (4) public workshops with speakers and distribute educational information in affected counties 4. Compile web based resources for citizens and municipalities on best practices, model ordinances, and emergency response proceduresDeliverables:
* PowerPoint Presentations * Distribution List for Public Workshops * Sign-in Sheets from Public Workshops * Compilation qf educational material * Survey ResultsEnvironmental Review and Land Use Analysis:
1. Create model review and analysis of potential land use impacts (including safety and emergency management considerations, population density, rare and endangered species, historic resources, wetlands and water quality, public water supplies, and ACECs) from the proposed Tennessee Gas Pipeline Northeast Expansion Project path in Berkshire County and potential alternatives.Deliverables:
* Summary report of environmental review and land use analysis including methodology and findingsPipeline Failure Emergency Response Training:
1. Conduct a day-long emergency response training in Berkshire County to raise awareness and improve response abilities of emergency respondersDeliverables:
* Training Materials/Presentation * Distribution List for Training * Sign-in Sheets front Training.Relevant Files & Links
Contract Documents
03 Excuted Base Award Part I.pdf
03 Excuted Base Award Part II.pdf
03 Excuted Base Award Part III.pdf