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 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 provides $918,685 in funding to the Trumbull County Land Reutilization Corporation (TCLRC) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818). The funding will be used for brownfield remediation activities at the former Diversified Resources site in Warren, Ohio. Specifically, the TCLRC will conduct cleanup and disposal of up to 3,400 drums, 200 supersacks of industrial waste, 9,000 tons of waste pile material, and 11 empty above-ground storage tanks. The work also includes proper removal and treatment of chromium-contaminated soil to meet regulatory standards and prepare the site for redevelopment. The award period is from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2027.

This agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) for the trumbull county land revitalization corporation (tclrc) to conduct remediation activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(3) in warren, trumbull county, ohio.activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to clean up a brownfield site(s). Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities, will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for the site 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 will remediate brownfield the former diversified resources site and anticipates holding community meetings as required, finalizing the analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting quarterly reports as required based on the terms and conditions. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near the city of warren, ohio. Specifically, the cleanup will involve the removal and disposal of up to 3,400 drums and 200 supersacks of industrial waste, 9,000 tons of waste pile material, and 11 empty above ground storage tanks (asts). The cleanup will also include proper removal/treatment of chromium contaminated soil. The work is required to meet regulatory standards and prepare the site for RE-development. The remedy will also entail instituting practical land use restrictions (e.g., future mandate commercial/industrial land use and prohibit ground water use for potable purposes) and implement a risk mitigation plan to protect future construction/excavation workers.