Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 awarded $500,000 through a cooperative agreement to the Town of Pulaski under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818), effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029. The agreement authorizes the Town to conduct eligible assessment-related activities pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Section 104(k)(2) to address brownfield properties in Pulaski, Virginia that may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.

Under this cooperative agreement, the Town of Pulaski will deliver comprehensive brownfield assessment and planning services including inventorying, characterizing, and assessing properties through 13 Phase I and 4 Phase II environmental site assessments; developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans and alternatives analysis; conducting 5 community meetings to support stakeholder engagement; developing planning documents to facilitate brownfields revitalization; and procuring qualified environmental professionals to direct site assessment activities. The Town will report interim progress and final accomplishments through quarterly reports (16 total) submitted via the EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). These activities are designed to benefit residents, business owners, and stakeholders throughout the Pulaski area. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.