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 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will fund remediation activities at a brownfield site in the City of The Dalles, Oregon. The recipient, North Wasco County School District 21, will conduct environmental site assessments, develop a community involvement plan and administrative record, and report on progress and accomplishments through the EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). The project aims to remediate one brownfield site, hold three community meetings, finalize one analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submit quarterly reports, ultimately benefiting the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near The Dalles. The award period is from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

This agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) to north wasco county school district 21. The recipient will conduct remediation activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(3) in the city of the dalles, oregon. Activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to clean up a brownfield site. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities, will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for the site(s), and 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 will remediate one brownfield site and anticipates holding three community meetings, finalizing one analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting quarterly reporting. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near the city of the dalles, oregon.