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 Hernando, Mississippi a $409,000 cooperative agreement under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818). From July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026, the City of Hernando will conduct eligible assessment-related activities to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning for brownfield sites in and near Hernando. Specifically, the City will complete 10 Phase I and 6 Phase II environmental site assessments, hold 3 community meetings, develop 3 site-specific cleanup plans/analyses of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submit 15 quarterly reports. The funding will also support the City competitively procuring qualified environmental professionals to perform assessment activities. The work conducted under this cooperative agreement will benefit residents, business owners, and the brownfield community in Hernando, Mississippi.

This action approves an award in the amount of $409,000 to the city of hernando under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in hernando, mississippi. 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:further, the recipient anticipates conducting 10 phase i and 6 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 3 community meetings, developing 3 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 15 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and brownfield in and near hernando, mississippi.