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Virginia Coastal Program: 1997 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary

Project Task:

FY1997 Task 6

Grantee:

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Project Title:

Public Information

Project Description as Proposed:

DEQ plans to continue to help inform the public about Virginia's coastal zone, and promote understanding and public involvement in various activities. Specific efforts include: development of public participation and public information opportunities for Virginia's tributary strategies; Clean Air Act requirements, including a public information campaign for the new Northern Virginia vehicle emissions inspection program; DEQ Internet project, an on-line information resource that enhances opportunities for local government and public involvement; Chesapeake Bay Program Communications Subcommittee, focusing on public involvement in tributary strategies; media relations, including news releases for the Coastal Program and other issues affecting Virginia's coastal zone. Funds under this task are used to print and mail DEQ Update, a monthly newsletter on regulatory issues, including the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia's coastal zone.

Federal Funding:

$33,739

Project Contact:

Bill Hayden, 804.698.4447

Project Status:

Grant Closed

Final Product Received:

Final Project Summary and Deliverables

Project Summary Provided by Grantee:

Form C Summary from grantee

Form C Continued

Form C Cont-d

Form C end

Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov

A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov