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 $500,000 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 fund the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission to conduct environmental assessment and cleanup planning activities in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties, Illinois. Specifically, the grant will support 15 Phase I and 8 Phase II environmental site assessments, 7 community meetings, development of 4 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and 3 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization. The goal is to address and revitalize contaminated or potentially contaminated properties ("brownfields") to benefit residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in the tri-county region, with an initial focus in the City of Peoria. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

This agreement will provide funding for TRI-county regional planning commission to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in peoria, tazewell, and woodford counties, with an initial focus in the city of peoria, 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 15 phase i and 8 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 7 community meetings, developing 4 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 3 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 peoria, tazewell, and woodford counties with an initial focus in the city of peoria, illinois.