In winter 2022, our project team received word that the $2,000,000 application was successful. Since then, our team has been overseeing the administrative process for the 42-month grant term. Each home receiving remediation is required to undergo an environmental assessment per the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended. Environmental reviews are eligible to be completed by a Responsible Entity, which is a local unit of government or state. Since METEC is a non-profit organization, HUD requires a local governmental entity encompassing all four zip codes to function as the Responsible Entity to take over the environmental review responsibilities.

As an existing project team member, Tri-County is functioning as the Responsible Entity by providing some oversight. This involves making independent evaluations of possible environmental issues, determining any required scope and content for remediating any compliance issues, and making the final environmental decision concerning project approval. In addition to being the Responsible Entity, TCRPC staff have also undertaken the procurement of housing inspection services and contractors.