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) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will provide funding to the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) to conduct eligible assessment-related activities in the Naugatuck Valley region of Connecticut. Specifically, the agreement will fund NVCOG to inventory, characterize, assess, and develop cleanup plans for brownfield sites, as well as facilitate community involvement activities. NVCOG anticipates completing up to 5 Phase I and 9 Phase II environmental site assessments, 10 community meetings, 8 site-specific cleanup plans, and 3 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization. The agreement has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2028.

This agreement will provide funding for the naugatuck valley council of governments to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in the naugatuck valley region, connecticut.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 5 phase i and 9 phase II environmental site assessments, 10 community meetings, 8 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, 3 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 naugatuck valley region, connecticut.