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 agreement will provide funding to central vermont regional planning commission to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in all 20 municipalities in washington county (including the capital city of montpelier) and three municipalities in orange county, 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 22 phase i and up to 14 phase II environmental site assessments, holding up to 30 community meetings, developing up to 6 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing up to 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 all 20 municipalities in washington county (including the capital city of montpelier) and three municipalities in orange county, vermont.