This action provides funding in the amount of $500,000 to assist the city of ripley to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cercla 104(K)(2) in ripley,…

This $500,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) provides funding to the City of Ripley, Mississippi to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities. Specifically, the funding will enable the city to inventory, characterize, assess, and develop cleanup plans for brownfield sites, as well as undertake community involvement activities. The city anticipates conducting 12 Phase I and 8 Phase II environmental site assessments, 5 hazardous materials surveys, holding 40 community meetings, and developing 4 site-specific cleanup plans. This work is expected to benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and around Ripley, Mississippi. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

This action provides funding in the amount of $500,000 to assist the city of ripley to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cercla 104(K)(2) in ripley, mississippi.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 8 phase II environmental site assessments, 5 hazmat surveys, holding 40 community meetings, developing 4 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 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 ripley, mississippi.