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 cooperative agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will provide funding to the City of Tumwater, Washington to conduct brownfield assessment activities. Specifically, the city will inventory, characterize, and assess priority brownfield sites, including a former brewery, vacant warehouse complex, and vacant office complex. The funding will also support cleanup planning and community involvement activities. Outcomes include approximately 15 Phase I and 10 Phase II environmental site assessments, several community meetings, 5 site-specific cleanup plans, and quarterly reporting. This work aims to benefit the residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in and near Tumwater.

This agreement will provide funding for the city of tumwater to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in tumwater, washington.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: priority sites include a 4-acre former brewery facility, a 22-acre vacant warehouse complex with a decommissioned power station, and a 12-acre office complex that has been vacant since 2020. The recipient anticipates conducting 15 phase i and 10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding several community meetings, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near tumwater, washington.