This action approves an award in the amount of $500,000 to the city of ashland to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in ashland, kentucky

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. 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 16 phase i and 8 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 16 community meetings, conducting 8 site eligibility determinations (seds), conducting 8 site-specific quality assurance project plans (ssqapps), preparing 8 analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives (abcas) and submitting 17 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near the city of ashland, kentucky.