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 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) provides $975,240.00 in funding to the City of Meriden, Connecticut. The agreement supports the recipient's efforts to conduct remediation activities on a brownfield site(s) located in Meriden, as authorized under CERCLA 104(k)(3). Key activities include: 1) competitively procuring and directing a qualified environmental professional to perform environmental site assessments, 2) creating a community involvement plan and administrative record for the site, and 3) reporting on interim progress and final accomplishments. The award aims to benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near Meriden through the remediation and redevelopment of the contaminated property. Work under this agreement is expected to be completed by September 30, 2028.

This agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) to the city of meriden, connecticut. The recipient will conduct remediation activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(3) in meriden, connecticut.activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to clean up a brownfield site(S). Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities, will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for the site, and 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 will remediate a brownfield site and anticipates holding up to four community meetings, finalizing the analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near meriden, connecticut.