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 $1,500,000 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) will provide funding to the North Central Illinois Council of Governments to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities in Illinois. The key activities include conducting 27 Phase I and 15 Phase II environmental site assessments, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans, and creating 4 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization across 6 counties. The recipient will also hold semi-annual community meetings and submit 16 quarterly progress reports. This funding aims to address contaminated properties and support redevelopment efforts that will benefit residents, business owners, and stakeholders in the region.

This agreement will provide funding to north central illinois council of governments, illinois to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in 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 27 phase is and 15 phase IIS environmental site assessments, holding semi-annual community meetings, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 4 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near bureau, grundy, lasalle, marshall, putnam, and stark counties in illinois.