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 EPA Region 5 Brownfields Multipurpose Cooperative Agreement, awarded under CFDA 66.818, will provide $500,000 to the Harrison Township Board of Trustees in Montgomery County, Ohio to conduct eligible assessment-related activities. The funding will support the inventory, characterization, assessment, cleanup planning, and community involvement activities for brownfield sites within Harrison Township. Key anticipated deliverables include 18 Phase I and 10 Phase II environmental site assessments, 7 community meetings, 4 site-specific cleanup plans, and 2 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

This agreement will provide funding for harrison township board of trustees to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in montgomery county, within harrison township, ohio.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 18 phase I and 10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 7 community meetings, developing 4 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 2 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 montgomery county within harrison township, ohio.