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 6 awarded Mcamericas Realty, Inc. a $600,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Under this award, Mcamericas Realty will conduct cleanup activities and administer environmental site assessments for brownfield sites located in the San Juan neighborhood of El Paso, Texas. Specifically, award funds will support remediation of contaminated properties at 203-309 Chelsea Street and development of two Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives reports. Mcamericas Realty will also facilitate public involvement and stakeholder engagement through regular community meetings and quarterly reporting on progress. The work conducted under this Cooperative Agreement aims to benefit residents, businesses and community members in the San Juan neighborhood through brownfield assessment and remediation.

This agreement will provide funding to MC americas realty, INC. To conduct remediation activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(3) in the SAN juan neighborhood, EL paso, texas. Activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to clean up brownfield sites. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities, will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for the sites, 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 will remediate the sites at 203-309 chelsea street, EL paso, texas and anticipates holding regular public meetings, finalizing two analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives (abcas), and submitting 12 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near the SAN juan neighborhood in EL paso, texas.