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 EPA Region 6 Brownfields Multipurpose Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 66.818) provides $500,000 in funding to the City of Baker, Louisiana to conduct eligible brownfield assessment and cleanup planning activities. The award will support the inventory, characterization, assessment, and community involvement for approximately 15 Phase I and 10 Phase II environmental site assessments, development of 4 site-specific cleanup plans, and 6 planning documents to initiate brownfield revitalization. The funding period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028. This comprehensive EPA grant program aims to address contamination and spur redevelopment of underutilized properties across the United States.

This agreement will provide funding for city of baker to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by comprehensive environmental response, compensation and liability act (CERLCA) 104(K)(2) in city of baker, 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. 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 fifteen phase I and ten phase II environmental site assessments, holding seven community meetings, developing four site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing six planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting sixteen quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near city of baker, louisiana.