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

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 awarded the City of Marion, Alabama a $388,000 cooperative agreement under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818). The funding will support the City of Marion in conducting eligible assessment-related activities authorized under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Section 104(k)(2) in Marion, Alabama from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026.

Specifically, the City of Marion will use the funding to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning and community involvement activities for nine brownfield sites. This will include conducting nine Phase I and six Phase II environmental site assessments, holding six community meetings, and developing six site-specific cleanup plans. The City will also submit sixteen quarterly reports on progress. The work conducted under this cooperative agreement aims to benefit residents, business owners, and brownfields in and near Marion, Alabama. No subawards are included in the assistance agreement.

This action approves an award in the amount of $388,000 to the city of marion to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in marion, alabama.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, 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:the recipient anticipates conducting 9 phase i and 6 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 6 community meetings, developing 6 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 brownfields in and near marion, alabama.