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's Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will provide $768,689 to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to conduct eligible assessment-related activities on brownfield sites within the Colville Reservation in Washington. The funding will support the tribe in undertaking a range of activities, including: inventorying, characterizing, and assessing brownfield sites; developing cleanup plans and analysis; conducting community involvement; and reporting on progress and accomplishments. Specifically, the tribe anticipates completing 9 Phase I and 14 Phase II environmental site assessments, developing 2 site-specific cleanup plans, and submitting 20 quarterly reports over the 5-year period of performance from October 2023 through September 2028. This work is intended to benefit the residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in and around the Colville Reservation.

This agreement will provide funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) for confederated tribes of the colville reservation to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in the colville reservation, 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:further, the recipient anticipates conducting 9 phase i and 14 phase II environmental site assessments, holding community meetings, developing 2 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 20 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near the colville reservation, washington.