This cooperative agreement will provide funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) for the paden city development authority to conduct eligible assessment-related…

This cooperative agreement will provide funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) for the paden city development authority to conduct eligible assessment-related activities in paden city, west virginia, as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2). 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.activities: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, 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:the recipient anticipates conducting 11 phase i and 6 phase II environmental site assessments, 5 lead based paint and asbestos surveys, holding 12 community meetings, developing 8 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 12 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near paden city, west virginia.