Brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), funded under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818), will provide $500,000 to the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) to conduct eligible brownfield assessment activities in Franklin County, Massachusetts. The funding will support FRCOG in conducting up to 6 Phase I and II environmental site assessments, 4 site-specific cleanup plans/analyses of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and 20 community meetings to engage stakeholders. Additionally, FRCOG will inventory, characterize, assess, and plan for the cleanup of brownfield sites, as well as report on progress and accomplishments. This award aims to facilitate the expansion, redevelopment, and reuse of brownfield properties in the region, benefiting the residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.

This agreement will provide funding for franklin regional council of governments to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cercla 104(k)(2) in franklin county, massachusetts.activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning and community involvement related activities. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities. Also, the recipient will report on interim progress and final accomplishments by completing and submitting relevant portions of the property profile form using EPA's assessment, cleanup and redevelopment exchange system (acres). Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:further, the recipient anticipates conducting up to 6 phase i and II, 4 environmental site assessments, 20 community meetings, 4 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives,4 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near in franklin county, massachusetts.