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 award from 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 Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities in 39 communities across York, Cumberland, and Oxford counties in Maine. The activities are expected to include conducting up to 10 Phase I and 10 Phase II environmental site assessments, holding 4 community meetings, developing 10 site-specific cleanup plans, and preparing 10 planning documents to support brownfield revitalization. The award has an initial performance period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028. The funding will assist the recipient in addressing environmental contamination and facilitating the redevelopment of brownfield sites in the targeted Maine communities.

This agreement will provide funding for southern maine planning and development commission to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in 39 communities in york, cumberland, and oxford counties of maine.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 10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding four community meetings, developing 10 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 10 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 39 communities in york, cumberland, and oxford counties of maine.