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 under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) for michigan city sanitary district to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in michigan city, indiana.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, 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 anticipates conducting 13 phase I and 8-10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 6-9 community meetings, developing 5-10 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 12 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near michigan city, indiana.