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 federal 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 $400,000 to the Village of Richton Park, Illinois to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities. Specifically, the funding will support the village in inventory, characterizing, assessing, and conducting cleanup planning and community involvement on brownfield properties. The recipient will also competitively procure and direct qualified environmental professionals to carry out site assessment activities. Expected outcomes include 18 Phase I and 10 Phase II environmental site assessments, 2 community meetings, 3 site-specific cleanup plans, and 16 quarterly progress reports. This work aims to benefit the residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in and around Richton Park.

This agreement will provide funding for the village of richton park to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in richton park, illinois.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 18 phase I and 10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 2 community meetings, developing 3 site-specific cleanup plans/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 richton park, illinois.