Project Synopsis. During this period we held weekly meetings with internal project staff to discuss the progress of the project. We continued to pursue mill participation. Port Xxxxxxxx Paper Company (PTPC) joined the project on January 11. A news release announcing this partnership was sent out on January 22. A participation letter to be signed by Ecology’s director was drafted. We held the third and fourth Mill Collaboration Meetings on December 4 and January 15. Representatives from the xxxxx and Earth Economics attended. At the December 4 meeting, we discussed: • change in Earth Economics project management • milestone chart • stakeholder meetings and online survey lessons learned • next industrial sector to possibly be footprinted • indicators • footprint aggregation tool • how to measure sustainability in the pulp and paper industry • water indicator set • carbon footprint challenge • possibility of a media packet • baseline year for each mill At the January 15 meeting, we brought PTPC up to speed and discussed draft indicators collected to date. We finalized the first round of stakeholder meeting notes. Emails containing the notes from each meeting were sent to interested parties. A draft list of indicators was compiled. We updated the web page on a regular basis. The comment period for the online comment form/survey deployed to collect stakeholder input on indicators ended on November 15, 2007. The data was collected and included in the indicator development process. Media packet development is underway. We and Earth Economics concluded that the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) did not need to be updated during this quarter. We made the decision to use the carbon footprint calculation tool developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and International Council of Forest and Products Associations (ICFPA) for the carbon footprint challenge. Xxxx Xxxxxx attended the EPA Symposium on Integrated Approaches for Energy, Climate, and Environment in Chapel Hill, North Carolina January 8 – 10, 2008. Topics covered included harnessing the power of performance-based programs to address climate change and energy issues, permitting for sustainability, case studies for integrated planning, moving form waste management to materials management, sustainable energy, innovative monitoring, using a sector approach to address energy and climate, biofuels, and innovative technology. Several people were interested in Ecol...
Project Synopsis. This grant should be directed to increase COVID vaccination within Michigan. will be used to support awardee and local Health Department (HD) staffing, communications campaigns, pandemic preparedness, mass vaccination and all COVID-19 vaccine response work. Completion of the Vaccination Situation Report. Allowable expenses include staffing, communications, and supplies to support COVID-19 vaccination events, including PPE, vaccine refrigerators, data loggers, vaccine coolers, and indirect costs for COVID-19 related work. Are not allowable expenses: Vehicles purchasing, Food, Alcoholic beverages, Building purchases, construction, capital improvements, Entertainment Cost, Goods and services for personal use and Promotional and/or Incentive Material such as: Mugs/Cups, Pens, or Bags. Mobile testing deployment to high-risk areas of need. Walk or drive up testing. Partnerships with community organizations. Eliminate barriers by offering no appointments or prescription. Testing and include vaccinations and health screening. Services include social determinant assessments and linkage to services and care. FSRs should be submitted no later than thirty (30) days after the close of each quarter and must reflect actual program expenditures, regardless of the source of funds.
Project Synopsis. African children with developmental disorders (including intellectual disability and autism) and their caregivers experience severe challenges. Due to community stigma and parental blame, children with developmental disorders are often locked in their home. Most children with developmental disorders in sub-Saharan Africa do not attend school and receive no formal support. Affected families often live in poverty as care responsibilities mean caregivers are unable to work. Caregivers report severe stress and social isolation; many caregivers report mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts. This project aims to improve the wellbeing and mental health of children with developmental disorders and their caregivers, by developing and evaluating a model of care with and for local communities. First, we propose to train persons who know the local child community well (e.g. health workers or teachers) to help them identify children with developmental disorders and to raise community awareness. Identified children will be referred to the new Caregivers Skills Training (CST) programme developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Second, we will test how well the CST works and whether the programme provides value for money. The CST teaches caregivers strategies to support their child’s development and reduce challenging behaviours. The programme also addresses caregiver wellbeing, and because the programme is delivered in groups it helps parents escape social isolation. Third, we will involve local leaders, teachers, health workers and parents of children with developmental disorders in the development of the care model so that barriers to accessing health and education services can be overcome, and to promote community-based support and inclusion. Our team has previously adapted and pilot-tested the CST programme in Ethiopia and Kenya, showing that the training can be delivered by non-specialist facilitators and is liked by caregivers. In this new project we propose to conduct the first large scale evaluation of the impact of the programme across both countries, including rural and urban settings. In addition to comparing families who participated in the programme with families who have not yet taken part, we will collect information from each setting to explore context-specific issues. Local communities and stakeholders have been involved in all our previous studies in Kenya and Ethiopia. This project will benefit from their ongoing input to make sure...
Project Synopsis. Based on the information made available to ECHO, we understand our professional services have been requested to provide a boundary survey of a parcel located in Eagle Ridge Unit One Subdivision (STRAP: 29‐45‐25‐01‐0000A.1000, Folio ID: 10260400).
Project Synopsis. During the execution of the previous MOU between CTDOT and UCONN (MOU‐S2319‐1‐2019‐ 10), there were areas that were deemed to need further investigation. They were: • Insufficient coverage along state borders, particularly in the northwest portion of the state • Connectivity issues with GPS satellites for the devices the inspectors are using on certain projects • The need to upgrade software operating the ACORN network and test the replacement software • Continued verification of CTDOT surveying and construction operations to ensure that the system works throughout the state using active projects C. Objective CTDOT requires real‐time network positioning to support the activities of construction inspectors, engineers, and surveyors. The inspectors will use the RTN in conjunction with SCS900 software (Trimble) along with the 3D CADD models (Bentley) to perform post‐ construction assessment of deliverables from contractors. Survey Operations will use the RTN for positioning activities that do not require geodetic‐quality accuracy. The 2022‐2027 objectives are to maintain and operate ACORN in a production mode.
Project Synopsis. During this period we held weekly meetings with internal project staff to discuss the progress of the project. Biweekly contract management meetings with Earth Economics were also held. A participation letter was signed by Ecology’s director and sent to Port Xxxxxxxx Paper Company (PTPC). We held stakeholder meetings for Port Xxxxxxxx Paper Company on February 28 and March 4. Seventy-eight stakeholders signed in at the February 28 meeting, received an overview of the project, and were given an introduction to sustainability indicators. We provided an open microphone for questions and comments. Seventy-two stakeholders signed in at the March 4 meeting. They created lists of indicators and then individually ranked which indicators were most important to them personally. We deployed the online comment form/survey March 5–26 to collect stakeholder input on indicators. We included this input in the indicator development process. We have received approximately one hundred written comments to date. Media packet development is still underway. We held Collaboration Meetings on April 4 and April 10. Representatives from each of the xxxxx and Earth Economics attended. We discussed indicator selection and data collection/analysis at both meetings. Due to interest in regional economic indicators and the multiplier effect, Earth Economics solicited Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx from the University of Washington to conduct economic input-output modeling as an indicator. We met with Xx. Xxxxxx and reviewed the most recent version of the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) Input-Output Model (I/O model). We concluded that the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) did not need to be updated during this quarter. We secured three peer reviewers: • Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx of the Global Footprint Network • Dr. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx of the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics at the University of Vermont • Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx also of the University of Vermont We received and reviewed Earth Economics’ draft incentives report. We met with Earth Economics and discussed the draft report and planned next steps for incentives project completion. Earth Economics sub-contracted with the Center for Sustainable Economies to conduct the waste stream reduction research. Xxxxx Xxxxx gave a presentation on the project to the Mid-Columbia Sustainable Business (MCSB) Network on March 28. Boise Incorporated has joined MCSB. Xxxxx attended Ecology’s Toxics Reduction Units’ Continuing Education (...
Project Synopsis. Funding for COVID Workforce Development to establish, expand, and sustain a public health workforce, including school nurses. Reporting requirements will be provided at a later date. Eligible purchases include: • Hiring personnel (including wages and benefits) for roles that may range from senior leadership positions to early career or entry-level positions (including, but not limited to permanent full-time and part-time staff, temporary or term-limited staff, fellows, interns, and contractors or contracted employees). Examples of personnel include professional or clinical staff, disease investigation staff, school nurses and school- based health services personnel, program staff, administrative staff, and any other positions that may be required to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. • Purchase of equipment and supplies necessary to support the expanded workforce including personal protective equipment, equipment needed to perform the duties of the position, computers, cell phones, internet costs, cybersecurity software, and other costs associated with support of the expanded workforce (to the extent these are not included in recipient indirect costs). • Administrative support services necessary to implement activities funded under this section, including travel and training (to the extent these are not included in recipient indirect costs). PROJECT: COVID-19 Mobile Testing Start Date: 10/1/2022 End Date: 10/1/2023 Mobile testing deployment to high-risk areas of need. Walk or drive up testing. Partnerships with community organizations. Eliminate barriers by offering no appointments or prescription. Testing and include vaccinations and health screening. Services include social determinant assessments and linkage to services and care. Please submit monthly project updates via email to Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx0@xxxxxxxx.xxx and Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxxxxX@xxxxxxxx.xxx no later than the 15th of each calendar month. Submit quarterly narrative progress reports utilizing the template provided via email to Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx at Xxxxxxxx0@Xxxxxxxx.xxx and Xxxx Xxxxxxxx XxxxxxxxX@xxxxxxxx.xxx in accordance with the following schedule: Reporting Period Report Due Date October 1 - December 31 January 31 January -March 31 April 30 April 1 - June 30 July 31 October 1 - Septmeber 30 (entire FY) October 31
Project Synopsis. Name of the Owner : Public Establishment of Electricity for Generation and Transmission (PEEGT), Syrian Arab Republic
Project Synopsis. Project Title Strengthening of statistics health information system and its harmonisation with EU requirements Project number SR 2003-004-995-03-06/0001 Country Slovak Republic Overall Objective The overall objective of the project is to complete the implementation of the Acquis concerning monitoring of health statistics and creation of a system of health monitoring. Specific Objective The specific objective of the project is to ensure methodological and technical strengthening of capacities for statistical health information according to EU requirements/ EUROSTAT Planned results Health indicators methodology developed Requirements of analytical software determined Responsible employees of Ministry of Health SR (MoH) and Institute of Health Information and Statistics (IHIS) trained on the implementation of the new developed methodology Health information file in accordance to actual requirements of EU Acquis (EUROSTAT), OECD and WHO Planned reports Inception report Final report Project activities: Elaborate comparative analysis of health indicators; harmonise and redefine the required methodology and terms of health indicators with regard to the requirements of the international organisations Specify technical requirements for the hardware (HW) and software (SW) for the usage of the new developed methodology and develop terms of reference Organise training course on the (actual stage) implementation of the new methodology for staff of MoH and IHIS in the Slovak Republic (training is planned to be provided together with SW contractor expert to be procured under a different service contract. In case the SW will not be developed in time, the training will be theoretical and not alongside the practical use of the software) Support the development of a system of health accounts In the case of objective reasons, that will not allow the running of the pilot testing, the following another activity is proposed to be realised after approval of both sides: Assess the functionality of the new system according to a set of criteria Project Partner Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic Beneficiary institutions Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic Institute of Health Information and Statistics
Project Synopsis. The purpose of this project is to fund nursing case management support for children 6-16 years of age with elevated lead levels in Berrien County, as well as children under 6 years of age with an elevated blood lead level who are not enrolled in a Medicaid Health Plan in Berrien County. This project also supports funding to InterCare FQHC, as needed, for reimbursement blood lead sample analysis at $7.00 each. Finally, this project supports efforts to increase blood lead testing within Berrien County, with high priority to Xxxxxx Harbor. This funding can support Berrien County in identifying barriers to blood lead testing, reduction strategies for these identified barriers and methods to increase access to blood lead testing, focusing messaging on blood lead testing for children and pregnant persons. N/A N/A PROJECT: PFAS Response (All Locations) Start Date: 10/1/2022 End Date: 9/30/2023 The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Environmental Health (DEH), in consultation and collaboration with local health departments, provides drinking water recommendations to residents with private residential xxxxx contaminated with PFAS. Local health departments are eligible for PFAS Response funding when filtration or another source of drinking water is recommended as a health protective measure. • Educational outreach such as, but not limited to, education regarding drinking water testing and results. • Interim provision of water filtration systems or an alternate source(s) of water until a determination is made by MDHHS DEH that filtration or alternate water is no longer recommended. • Follow-up with residents who have received a water filter to offer free replacement filter cartridges every six months. Local health departments requesting funds for PFAS response will provide an estimated budget as well as a description of expenses on forms DCH-0385E and -0386E. PFAS Response funds are not capacity building funds but are limited-term funding to achieve a critical public health response on behalf of MDHHS DEH for environmental public health needs related to PFAS. • Water filters certified for PFAS reduction. • Installation of certified water filters by a plumber licensed in the State of Michigan. • Replacement water filter cartridges provided approximately every 6 months or after 800 gallons of water has been filtered, depending on residents’ water usage. • Alternate water such as water coolers/dispensers or bottled water, as need is de...
