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

This agreement will provide funding for youth ministries for peace and justice to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in bronx county, new york.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:youth ministries for peace and justice will work with consultant(s) to begin phase i environmental site assessment and characterization and develop a brownfield redevelopment action plan focused on 2-4 identified key sites. Actions steps will be informed by site ownership and location; current use or status and zoning; existing infrastructure, utilities, and site access points; proximity to existing transportation networks; natural and cultural resources or features; flood zone and type (a, AE); adjacent uses; environmental and land use history, including previous owners and operators; and known or suspected contaminants. Further, the recipient anticipates conducting 4 phase i and phase II 4 environmental site assessments, holding 7 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 bronx county, new york.