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 $500,000 EPA Cooperative Agreement award under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will fund Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities in Brinkley, Arkansas. Specifically, the funding will enable the recipient to inventory, characterize, and assess brownfield sites, as well as develop cleanup plans and facilitate community involvement. Key planned outcomes include 19 Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, 6 community meetings, 5 site-specific cleanup plans, and 5 planning documents to support brownfield revitalization. The award period runs from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027.

This agreement will provide funding for central arkansas planning and development to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act 104(k)(2) in brinkley, arkansas.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 19 phase i and phase II 10 environmental site assessments, holding 6 community meetings, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 5 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 4 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near hot springs, arkansas and surrounding areas.