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

Under 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, the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission in Vermont will conduct eligible assessment and cleanup planning activities on brownfield properties. The Commission will inventory, characterize, and assess up to 15 sites, develop 4 site-specific cleanup plans and analysis, and facilitate 4 community meetings to support brownfield revitalization efforts in the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee region. The project aims to benefit residents, business owners, and other stakeholders by addressing contamination and enabling the expansion, redevelopment, and reuse of these properties. The cooperative agreement has an award date of July 1, 2023 and a completion date of September 30, 2027.

This agreement will provide funding for the two rivers-ottauquechee regional commission to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cercla 104(k)(2) in two rivers-ottauquechee region, 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 up to 9 phase i and 6 phase II environmental site assessments, 4 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 two rivers-ottauquechee region, vermont.