Cooperative Agreement 00E03541

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.