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 action approves an award in the amount of $1,560,000 to mississippi department of environmental quality under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) throughout the entire state of 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 35 phase i and 26 environmental site assessments, holding at least 8 community meetings, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 4 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 20 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and brownfield in and around the state of mississippi.