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USFWS Mass EEA		Update on Pittsfield Economic Development Authority Obligations Certification of Completion: Pittsfield Economic Development Authority (PEDA) Obligation Housatonic River Trustee Council, Resolution #4, February, 2021, Determination that the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority has met its Obligation to the Trustees General Electric/Housatonic River Natural Resource Restoration: Pittsfield Economic Development Authority (PEDA) Obligation Restoration Project Evaluation Round 4 Documents Final Round 4 Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment Draft Round 4 Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment Round 4 Threshold Criteria Evaluation Summaries Round 4 Restoration Applications Received The following 10 restoration project applications were submitted to the MA SubCouncil: Proposal No. 401 – Japanese Knotweed Control Along the Housatonic River, Native Habitat Restoration LLC (2.5MB) Proposal No. 402 – Churchill Brook Culvert Restoration, Housatonic Valley Association, Inc. (2.9MB) Proposal No. 403 – Land Acquisition Project #1, [Applicant Name and Application Withheld]* Proposal No. 404 – Land Acquisition Project #2, [Applicant Name and Application Withheld] Proposal No. 405 – Calcareous Fen Restoration, Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (5.7MB) Proposal No. 406 – Land Acquisition Project #3, [Applicant Name and Application Withheld] Proposal No. 407 – Alford Springs Culvert Improvement Project, Berkshire Natural Resources Council (4.4MB) Proposal No. 408 – Housatonic River Watershed Education Programs, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Inc. (5.4MB) Proposal No. 409 – Land Acquisition Project #4, [Applicant Name and Application Withheld] Proposal No. 410 – Planning for Flood Resilient and Fish Friendly Road-Stream Crossings in the Berkshire Hills, Housatonic Valley Association, Inc. (6.2MB) * As described in the RP/SEA for the previous round (Round 3) of the Restoration Program, land acquisition projects have unique sensitivities related to confidentiality, and the MA SubCouncil solicited public comment on the process to be used to solicit and evaluate land acquisition applications prior to initiating Round 3 of the Restoration Program. In Round 4, similar to Round 3, land acquisition project applications and specific identifying information is withheld as land transaction negotiations may be adversely affected by public disclosure of project- or parcel-specific information. Accordingly, land acquisition applications are identified only by generic identifier (e.g., Land Acquisition Project #1). Applications for land acquisition projects will be made publicly available after Round 4 funding has been awarded and funded land acquisition projects have closed. Round 4 Response to Applicant's Questions Round 3 Documents Round 3, SubRound 2 Evaluation Summary Memoranda Proposal No. 305 – Jug End Fen Conservation Area – Smith Parcel (The Nature Conservancy) Proposal No, 306 – Jug End Fen Conservation Area – Silkey Parcel (Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game) Proposal No. 307 – Parsons March Conservation Project (Berkshire Natural Resources Council) Proposal No. 308 – Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary (Massachusetts Audubon Society) Round 3, SubRound 2 Threshold Criteria Evaluation Summaries Round 3, SubRound 2 Proposals Proposal No. 305 – Jug End Fen Conservation Area – Smith Parcel (The Nature Conservancy) Proposal No, 306 – Jug End Fen Conservation Area – Silkey Parcel (Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game) Proposal No. 307 – Parsons March Conservation Project (Berkshire Natural Resources Council) Proposal No. 308 – Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary (Massachusetts Audubon Society) Final Amendment to Final Round 3 Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Land Protection and Habitat Conservation Proposed Amendment to Final Round 3 Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Land Protection and Habitat Conservation Round 3, SubRound 2 Response to Applicants' Questions Round 3, SubRound 1 Evaluation Summary Memoranda Proposal No. 302 Green River – Rawlings (Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game) Proposal No, 303 – Hinsdale Flats – Duquette (Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game) Proposal No. 304 – Thomas and Palmer Brook Conservation Project (Berkshire Natural Resources Council) Round 3, SubRound 1 Threshold Criteria Evaluation Summaries Round 3, SubRound 1 Proposals Proposal No. 302 - Green River - Rawlings (Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game) Proposal No. 303 - Hinsdale Flats - Duquette (Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game) Proposal No. 304 - Thomas and Palmer Brook Conservation Project (Berkshire Natural Resources Council) Proposal No. 301 - Fallon Farm Legacy Project (Christopher J. Horton)] Round 3, SubRound 1: Response To Applicants’ Questions Final Round 3 Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Land Protection and Habitat Conservation Draft Round 3 Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Land Protection and Habitat Conservation
		Round 2 Documents Final Round 2 Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment Round 2 Draft Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment Round 2 Threshold Criteria Announcement Round 2 Habitat Restoration Proposals Received Round 2 Land Protection - Summary of Housatonic River Natural Resource Damages Restoration Process
		Round 1 Documents Final Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment Draft Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment Evaluation Summary Memos Public Comments Final Results of Round 1 Threshold Criteria Evaluation Review Team Guidance Documents – These documents, which were sent to Review Team members on March 21, 2006, are provided here to assist members of the public in their evaluation of restoration proposals. Please note that dates proposed for return of the Evaluation Forms are being revised. RFR and RFI Documents Received


		Background Documents Consent Decree - The comprehensive remediation and restoration of the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site is being performed pursuant to a court-ordered Consent Decree. Memorandum of Agreement - (MOA) This MOA provides a framework for intergovernmental coordination among the Trustees, and for implementation of their activities in furtherance of their natural resource trustee responsibilities. MOA Resolutions #1: Designation of Ex Officio Delegates. [11/25/02] #2: Restoration Support Activities. [9/14/04] #3: Silver Lake Restoration Enhancement Activities. [10/4/04] #4: NOAA Withdrawal from MA SubCouncil. [10/5/04] #5: EOEA Transfer of Funds for Oversight of Trustree Related Work. [11/18/04] #6: Transfer of Funds for DOI Restoration Planning Activities. [08/31/05] #7: Transfer of Funds for MA SubCouncil Restoration Planning Activities . [06/20/06] #8: Release of Funds for USFWS Restoration Planning Activities. [08/10/07] #9: Release of Funds for EOEA Restoration PlanningActivities. [08/24/07] #10: Release of Funds to EOEA for Restoration. [11/27/07] #11: Release of Funds for Restoration to the NHESP of the EOEA. [07/08/08] #12: Release of Funds for Restoration to the NHESP of the EOEA. [10/02/09] #13: Release of Funds for EOEA Restoration Planning Activities. [10/07/09] #14: Release of Funds to EOEA for Restoration. [11/30/09] #15: Restoration Support Activities. [02/05/10] #16: Release of Funds for USFWS Restoration Planning Activities. [03/26/10] #17: Release of Funds for EOEA Restoration Planning Activities. [05/24/10] #18: Release of Funds to the EOEA for Restoration. [06/15/10] #19: Release of Funds to the EOEA for Restoration. [08/20/10] #20: Release of Funds for Restoration to the NHESP of the EOEA. [08/20/10] #21: Release of Funds to the EOEA for Restoration. [11/01/10] #22: Release of Funds to the EOEA for Restoration. 06/21/11] #23: Release of Funds for MassDEP Restoration Planning Activities. [08/23/11] #24: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration. [09/09/11] #25: Ex Officio Member Withdrawal from the MA SubCouncil. [01/18/12] #26: Release of Funds to the EOEA for Restoration. [03/28/12] #27: Release of Funds to the EOEA for Restoration. [04/27/12] #28: Release of Funds to the EOEA for Restoration. [05/21/12] #29: Release of Funds to the EOEA for Restoration. [08/21/12] #30: Release of Funds for MassDEP Restoration Planning Activities. [08/21/12] #31: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration. [10/04/12] #32: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration. [09/04/13] #33: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration. [11/07/13] #34: Release of Funds for MassDEP Restoration Planning Activities. [11/07/13] #35: Release of Funds for USFWS Restoration Planning and Implementation Activities. [05/08/14] #36: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration. [04/13/15] #37: Release of Funds for MassDEP Restoration Planning Activities. [04/13/15] #38: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration Planning Implementation Monitoring and Oversight Support. [06/10/15] #39: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration. [08/15/15] #40: Release of Funds for MassDEP Restoration Planning and Oversight. [09/15/15] #41: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration. [10/07/15] #42: Funds for Restoration to be Reallocated and Administered by MassDEP. [10/26/15] #43: Approval to Allocate Funds from the USFWS to the HVA. [03/23/16] #44: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration. [11/21/16] #45: Relase of Funds for MassDEP Restoration Planning, Monitoring and Oversight Activities. [11/21/16] #46: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration [8/29/17] #47: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration [10/25/17] #48: Release of Funds to MassDEP for Restoration [11/01/17] #49: Authorization of Funds for Trustee Oversight [12/20/17] #56: Release of Funds to DER for Restoration [7/15/19] Memo: Clarification on Ex Officio Roles on MA SubCouncil MA SubCouncil contract with Stantec Consulting (formerly Woodlot Alternatives) for oversight of restoration.


		Planning Documents Details on the planning process can be found on the Restoration Planning page. FINAL Restoration Project Selection Procedure - 6/30/05 FINAL Restoration Planning Strategy - 2/18/05 FINAL Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) - 5/27/07


		Meeting Minutes and Presentations Round 4 Public Meeting Notes from Draft Round 4 RP/SEA Public Meeting - 5/1/19 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees at Draft Round 4 RP/SEA Public Meeting – 5/1/19 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation given at Draft Round 4 RP/SEA Public Meeting – 5/1/19 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees at pre-GAA Informational Meeting for Round 4 – 6/26/18 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Notes from pre-GAA Informational Meeting for Round 4 – 6/26/18 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation given at pre-GAA Informational Meeting for Round 4 – 6/26/18 - Lenox, MA Rounds 1-3 Open House: Public Meeting Attendees at GE/Housatonic River Restoration “Open House” – 5/1/18 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Notes from GE/Housatonic River Restoration "Open House" - 5/1/18 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation given at the GE/Housatonic River Restoration “Open House” – 5/1/18 - Lenox, MA Round 3: Public Meeting Attendees at Public Information Meeting for Round 3 Proposed Amendment – 10/27/16 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Notes from Public Information Meeting for Round 3 Proposed Amendment – 10/27/16 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation given at Public Information Meeting for Round 3 Proposed Amendment – 10/27/16 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Notes from Applicants Conference for Subround 2 - 12/10/15 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation given at Applicants Conference for Subround 2 - 12/10/15 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees at Applicants Conference for Subround 2 - 12/10/15 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Notes from Pre-GAA Public Information Session for Subround 2 - 9/17/15 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation given at Pre-GAA Public Information Session for Subround 2 - 9/17/15 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees at Pre-GAA Public Information Session for Subround 2 - 9/17/15 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Notes from Applicants Conference for Subround 1 - 6/17/14 - Lenox, MA P owerPoint Presentation given at Applicants Conference for Subround 1 - 6/17/14 - Lenox, MA P ublic Meeting Attendees at Applicants Conference for Subround 1 - 6/17/14 - Lenox, MA P ublic Meeting Minutes from Pre-RFR Information Session for Subround 1 - 8/05/13 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation given at Pre-RFR Information Session for Subround 1 – 8/05/13 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees at Pre-RFR Information Session for Subround 1 - 8/05/13 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation given at Draft Round 3 RP/SEA Public Meeting – 8/23/12 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees at Draft Round 3 RP/SEA Public Meeting - 8/23/12 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Minutes from Draft Round 3 RP/SEA Public Meeting - 8/23/12 - Lenox, MA Round 2: Public Meeting Minutes - 8/03/10 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees - 8/03/10 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation Given at Public Information Meeting - 8/03/10 Public Meeting Minutes - 2/25/09 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees - 2/25/09 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation Given at Applicant Conference - 2/25/0 9 Public Meeting Minutes - 9/25/08 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees - 9/25/08 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation Given at Public Information Meeting - 9/25/08 Round 1: Public Meeting Minutes - 7/09/07 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees - 7/09/07 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation Given at Public Information Meeting (Round 1 Draft Restoration Plan and Supplemental Environmental Assessment) - 7/9/07 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Minutes - 9/21/06 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees - 9/21/06 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation Given at Public Information Meeting (Results of Evaluations of Proposals and Ideas) - 9/21/06 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Minutes - Threshold Criteria Results - 4/27/05 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Attendees - Threshold Criteria Results - 4/27/06 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation Given at Public Information Meeting (draft Threshold Criteria results) - 4/27/06 - Lenox, MA Public Meeting Minutes from the Applicant Conference - 2/07/06 Public Meeting Attendees - 2/7/06 Power Point Presentation Given at Applicant Conference - 2/7/06 Public Meeting Minutes - 11/1/05 - Lenox, MA PowerPoint Presentation Given at Public Information Meeting - 11/1/05 Public Meeting Minutes - 5/11/2005 - Lee, MA PowerPoint Presentation Given at Public Information Meeting - 5/11/05 Public Meeting Minutes - 10/25/04 - Lee, MA Public Meeting Minutes - 12/16/04 - Pittsfield, MA Citizen’s Coordinating Council PowerPoint Presentation Given at CCC Meeting (update provided by MassDEP) – 11/18/15 – Lenox, MA


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