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) provides $500,000 in funding to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. The award will support the city in conducting eligible brownfield assessment-related activities, including inventory, characterization, and assessment of brownfield sites, as well as cleanup planning and community involvement. Specifically, the recipient plans to complete 12 Phase I and 12 Phase II environmental site assessments, hold 8 community meetings, develop 3 site-specific cleanup plans, and create 3 planning documents to initiate brownfield revitalization. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

This agreement will provide funding for the city of the dalles to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in the city of the dalles, 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 12 phase i and 12 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 8 community meetings, developing 3 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 3 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 the city of the dalles, oregon.