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 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) provides $500,000 in funding to the Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation to conduct remediation activities at a brownfield site located at 3203 West 71st Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The activities under this agreement include cleaning up the brownfield site, procuring and directing a qualified environmental professional to conduct site assessments, creating a community involvement plan and administrative record, and reporting on progress and accomplishments. The recipient anticipates participating in 6 community meetings, finalizing 1 analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. This work is expected to benefit the residents and business owners in and near Cleveland, Ohio, and be completed by September 30, 2028.

This agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) to the cuyahoga county land reutilization corporation, to conduct remediation activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(3) at 3203 west 71ST street, cleveland, ohio. Activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to clean up a brownfield site. 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 1 brownfield site and anticipates participating in 6 community meetings, finalizing 1 analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents and business owners in and near cleveland, ohio.