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 $500,000 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 66.818) awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 provides funding to the City of Saco, Maine to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities. Under this 4-year award, the City will inventory, characterize, assess, and perform cleanup planning for up to 13 brownfield sites. The City will also procure and oversee qualified environmental professionals to carry out site assessment activities and develop cleanup plans. Reporting requirements include submitting quarterly progress updates and relevant portions of the EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) Property Profile Form. This work is expected to benefit the residents, businesses, and other stakeholders in and around Saco, Maine.

This agreement will provide funding for city of saco to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cercla 104(k)(2) in saco, maine.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 13 phase i and II 8 environmental site assessments, at least 1 community meetings, 8 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, 8 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 saco, maine.