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 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 on July 1, 2023 under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will provide funding to the Windham Regional Planning and Development Commission in Vermont. Through this award, the recipient will conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities, including inventorying, characterizing, and assessing up to 10 Phase I and 8 Phase II environmental site assessments. The recipient will also develop up to 7 site-specific cleanup plans/analyses of brownfield cleanup alternatives and up to 7 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization. Additionally, the recipient will hold up to 4 community meetings and submit 16 quarterly progress reports. This funding aims to support brownfield redevelopment efforts that will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in the Windham Region of Vermont.

This agreement will provide funding for the windham regional commission to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in the windham region of 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 10 phase i and 8 phase II environmental site assessments, holding up to 4 community meetings, developing up to 7 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing up to 7 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 the windham region of vermont.