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 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 $1,000,000 in funding to the Oregon Cascade West Council of Governments (OCWCOG) to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities in Linn and Benton Counties, as well as the cities of Lebanon and Albany, in Oregon. The key activities to be delivered include: conducting approximately 20 Phase I and 11 Phase II environmental site assessments; holding up to 8 community meetings; developing up to 4 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives; and developing up to 4 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization. The recipient will also report on interim progress and final accomplishments through EPA's ACRES system. This award will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in the targeted areas by assessing brownfield properties and supporting revitalization efforts.

This agreement will provide funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) for oregon cascades west council of governments to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in linn and benton counties as well as the cities of lebanon and albany in the state of oregon. 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 approximately 20 phase i and 11 phase II environmental site assessments, holding up to 8 community meetings, developing up to 4 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing up to 4 planning documents 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 linn and benton counties and the cities of lebanon and albany in the state of oregon.