This action approves an award in the amount of $1,000,000 to lenoir county, north carolina to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in lenoir county, north…

This $1,000,000 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) will support Lenoir County, North Carolina in conducting eligible assessment-related activities for brownfield sites in the county. Specifically, the funding will be used to inventory, characterize, assess, and plan the cleanup of brownfield properties, as well as engage the community. Key deliverables include conducting 35 Phase I and 15 Phase II environmental site assessments, holding 8 community meetings, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans, and submitting 16 quarterly progress reports. This award will directly benefit the residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in and around Lenoir County through the assessment and revitalization of contaminated properties.

This action approves an award in the amount of $1,000,000 to lenoir county, north carolina to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in lenoir county, north carolina.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 35 phase I and 15 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 8 community meetings, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 5 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 lenoir county, north carolina.