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Why is NEFCO’s 208 Plan environmentally important to the region?

Under the federal Clean Water Act and Ohio Revised Code, Ohio EPA cannot issue a Permit-to-Install (PTI), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, or Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) monies for wastewater projects that are in conflict with a 208 Plan.  Please visit Clean Water Plan Overview for additional information. 

What is a 208 Plan?

Under the federal Clean Water Act and Ohio Revised Code, Ohio EPA cannot issue a Permit-to-Install (PTI), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, or Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) monies for wastewater projects that are in conflict with a 208 Plan.  Please visit Clean Water Plan Overview for additional information. 

What is an Economic Development District (EDD)?

Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are multi-jurisdictional entities, commonly composed of multiple counties and in certain cases even cross-state borders. They help lead the locally-based, regionally driven economic development planning process that leverages the involvement of the public, private and non-profit sectors to establish a strategic blueprint (i.e., an economic development roadmap) for regional collaboration. For...

What is an Opportunity Zone and are there any in my area?

Qualified opportunity zones were created by the federal 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and designed to spur economic development by bringing private investment to areas that might otherwise have difficulty attracting it. To access the Opportunity Zone Tool visit: Opportunity Zones

Does NEFCO have a CEDS?

Yes! NEFCO's CEDS can be found here

What is a CEDS?

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a locally-based, regionally-driven economic development planning process and document that successfully engages a range of partners, including community leaders and residents, Economic Development Districts (EDDs), tribes, the private sector, educational institutions, and other stakeholders in planning for your region’s future.  For more information visit: CEDS Central

Does NEFCO have a low interest loan program?

Not at this time.

Does NEFCO have grant money for my project?

NEFCO does not distribute grant funding. NEFCO can provide technical assistance in certain situations. 

What is Intergovernmental Review (IGR)?

NEFCO is a designated Areawide Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Review.  NEFCO performs this review on behalf of Summit County.  Organizations required to undergo this process as part of their request for federal and state funds may submit their proposal information to NEFCO to initiate a review.  Only activities affecting Summit County communities are processed for intergovernmental...

Is NEFCO hiring?

Not at this time. Please check back often.

Does NEFCO have demographic information for the region?

A good place to start is StatsAmerica which is a portal to U.S. Data supported by the Economic Development Administration (EDA).  The U.S. Census Bureau is the most comprehensive website for data.  

What is a Council of Governments (COG)?

Councils of governments are governing bodies of any two or more counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts, or other political subdivisions may enter into an agreement with each other, or with the governing bodies of any counties, municipal corporations, townships, special districts, school districts or other political subdivisions of any other state to...

How do I apply for an EDA grant?

The first step in applying for an EDA grant is to contact NEFCO with your project idea. Projects must be consistent with the regional CEDS. Contact Nick Lautzenheiser.

NEFCO FAQs

Where is NEFCO located?

175 S. Main Street, Suite 211, Akron, Ohio 44308

What does NEFCO stand for?

Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization.

Other Clean Water Plan Documents

Clean Water Plan (208 Plan) Documents

Appendix R: Abbreviations/Acronyms Used in the Watershed Action Plan

Phase II: Feasibility Study Final Report

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