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 federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided 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 provide $1,500,000 in funding to Hillsborough County, Florida to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities along the Interstate 4 (I4) corridor.

The key products and services to be delivered under this award include conducting 66 Phase I and 10 Phase II environmental site assessments, holding at least 6 community meetings, developing 10 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and creating at least one planning document to initiate brownfields revitalization. The recipient will also report on interim progress and final accomplishments by submitting 16 quarterly reports. This funding will benefit residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near the I-4 corridor in Hillsborough County, Florida.

This agreement approves funding in the amount of $1,500,000 to hillsborough county, florida to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) along the interstate 4 (I4) corridor in hillsborough county, florida.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 66 phase i and 10 phase II environmental site assessments, holding at least 6 community meetings, developing 10 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing at least one planning document 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 i-4 corridor in hillsborough county, florida.