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.\ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS <br /> i W UV-7 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS <br /> DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION <br /> ONE WINTER STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108 617-292-5500 <br /> DEVAL L.PATRI CK IAN A.BOWLES <br /> Governor <br /> Secretary <br /> TIMOTHY P.MURRAY LAURIE BURT <br /> Lieutenant Governor Commissioner <br /> May 18,2010 <br /> To All Interested Parties: <br /> On behalf of the Patrick Administration,I am pleased to present the 2010 Intended Use Plan(IUP),which details the <br /> projects,borrowers and amounts that will be financed through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund(CWSRF) <br /> program. The CWSRF is a joint federal-state financing program that provides subsidized interest loans to <br /> wastewater systems for water pollution abatement projects. As noted in Table 1,Massachusetts is offering <br /> approximately$350 million to finance clean water projects across the Commonwealth. Approximately$268.3 <br /> million will fund 38 new projects and an additional$68.5 million will be allocated funding for previously approved <br /> multi-year projects. An additional$13+million will fund planning projects and an emergency set-aside account. <br /> The Project Priority List(PPL) of the Fugal IUP is presented in Table 2. <br /> Congress has compelled states to distribute a share of the 2010 CWSRF grant as additional subsidy. Massachusetts <br /> will direct$10.36M in additional subsidy to projects in Environmental Justice Communities of low income and to <br /> projects that contain renewable energy components. The funds will be distributed in a pro-rated share to all of.the <br /> proponents meeting either criteria and who execute a construction contract on or before April 1,2011. <br /> The investment in clean water infrastructure is expected to be a boost to the engineering and construction industries <br /> in Massachusetts. The principal forgiveness is intended to catalyze action on infrastructure improvements, even <br /> during these difficult budget times. The wide availability of contractors and engineers, and an abundant supply of <br /> materials have created a favorable bidding environment for project owners. The addition of the principal <br /> forgiveness to the SRF Borrowers makes this an ideal time to pursue these infrastructure projects. <br /> In the upcoming weeks,the Division of Municipal Services and the Water Pollution Abatement Trust(the Trust) <br /> will conduct joint meetings with IUP-listed proponents to detail the next steps in the SRF process. Since SRF <br /> project financing requires coordination between engineering and financing professionals,participation of both in the <br /> sessions is strongly recommended.Details of the"Borrowers Meetings"will arrive under separate cover. <br /> MassDEP appreciates the efforts that proponents invested in the development of applications.We know that <br /> significant effort goes into every application,and appreciate your efforts to enhance and protect the quality of waters <br /> of the Commonwealth. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Steve McCurdy,Director <br /> MassDEP Municipal Services <br /> This information is available in alternate.format.Call Donald M.Gomes,ADA Coordinator at 617-556-1057.TDD Service-1-800-298-2207. <br />