The approval of several new projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act would help create and maintain many Illinois environmental jobs. Click here to view environmental job listings.

Doug Scott, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency director recently announced the draft Intended Use Plans for federal stimulus funds have been submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The plans also are available on the agency’s Web site for public review and comment. Public comments will be accepted through April 24.

The list includes state funding of eligible entities that have applied to the IEPA seeking financial assistance to fund waste water and drinking projects. The IUPs serve as planning documents for the agency and explain the activities anticipated under the funding.

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