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 Pensacola, Florida a $376,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818). The funding will support the City in conducting 14 Phase I and 6 Environmental Site Assessments, holding 6 community meetings, developing 1 site-specific cleanup plan/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 6 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 12 quarterly reports. The work funded under this agreement will assess and develop cleanup and reuse plans for brownfield sites in and near the City of Pensacola to benefit local residents, businesses and communities. No subawards are included in the agreement. The performance period is from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026.

This agreement provides funds in the amount of $376,000 under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) for the city of pensalcola to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in city of pensacola, florida. 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 14 phase i and 6 environmental site assessments, holding 6 community meetings, developing 1 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 6 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 12 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and brownfield in and near city of pensacola.