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

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission was awarded a $500,000 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 66.818) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 on July 1, 2023. The funding will enable the Commission to conduct 21 Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, develop 10 site-specific cleanup plans and analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and support community involvement activities in Chittenden County, Vermont. The grant also provides resources for the Commission to competitively procure and manage qualified environmental professionals to carry out the project activities. The Commission will report on progress and results through EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). This federal grant award aims to assist the Commission in assessing, planning, and revitalizing brownfield sites within the county to benefit local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders.

This agreement will provide funding for chittenden county regional planning commission to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in chittenden county, vermont.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 21 phase i and phase II environmental site assessments, holding community meetings, developing 10 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near chittenden county, vermont.