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

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $400,000 Brownfields Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 66.818) to Barry County, Michigan to conduct eligible assessment-related activities on brownfield sites. Specifically, the funding will enable the county to inventory, characterize, assess, and perform cleanup planning and community involvement for up to 12 Phase I and 10 Phase II environmental site assessments. The recipient will also develop 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analyses of brownfield cleanup alternatives and 5 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization. This work aims to benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near Barry County, Michigan.

This agreement will provide funding for barry county, michigan to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in barry county, michigan.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 12 phase I and 10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 6 community meetings, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 5 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 12 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near barry county, michigan.