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, provided 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 $500,000 in funding to the City of Barberton, OH to conduct environmental assessment activities. The agreement includes conducting approximately 10 Phase I and 10 Phase II environmental site assessments, developing 10 site-specific cleanup plans, and supporting community involvement efforts in Barberton, OH. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028. The goal of the project is to address brownfield properties in Barberton, where expansion, development, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.

This agreement will provide funding for barberton, OH to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in barberton, 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 approximately 10 phase I and 10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding community meetings, developing 10 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near barberton, ohio.