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 agreement will provide funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) for regional planning commission to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act (CERLCA) 104(K)(2) in new orleans, louisiana. 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 15 phase I and 4 phase II environmental site assessments, 4 lead and asbestos surveys, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing one area-wide reuse document to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near ST. Bernard parish, louisiana.