This agreement will provide funding to the turtle mountain band of chippewa indians to clean up buildings at the SAN haven complex

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $500,000 under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements (CFDA #66.818) federal grant program to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The funding will support the removal of asbestos containing materials, lead-based paint, and PCBs from buildings at the San Haven complex so that they can be safely demolished. This work will address hazardous substances at the brownfield site and aid in the redevelopment or reuse of affected real property. The award period is from August 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024.

Funding will be used to remove asbestos containing materials, lead-based paint and pcbs from the buildings so they can be safely demolished. 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.