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DESCRIPTION: THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,649,611 TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND EPA IN-KIND(CONTRACT NUMBER 47QTCA20D0006 IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF (GEORGIA'S) CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS, AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE (STATE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT) AND US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THIS AGREEMENT WILL FUND STATEWIDE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT AIR, WATER, AND LAND. ACTIVITIES PERFORMED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ISSUING PERMITS; CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS; EVALUATING COMPLIANCE; PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; REPORTING DATA; MONITORING AIR QUALITY; AND TAKING ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS. EXPECTED OUTPUTS/OUTCOMES INCLUDE TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS; FACILITIES HAVING ADEQUATE PERMITS AND CONTROLS IN PLACE, COL