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 mohawk valley edge to capitalize a revolving loan fund (RLF) as authorized by cercla 104(K)(3) in oneida county and herkimer county, new york. Activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding for the recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund (RLF) from which to make loans and subgrants to clean up brownfield site(S) and conduct other necessary activities to prudently manage the RLF. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to oversee the environmental site activities, will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for each site that is remediated, and will report on program income, interim progress, and final accomplishments by completing and submitting relevant portions of the property profile form and brownfields RLF form using EPA's assessment, cleanup and redevelopment exchange system (ACRES). Subrecipient:subawards will be awarded to eligible entities for cleanup activities at eligible sites.outcomes:further, the recipient will issue approximately 3 loans and 6 subgrants to remediate 9 brownfield site(S); anticipates holding 8 community meetings, finalizing 9 analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 20 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near oneida county and herkimer county, new york.