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 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will provide $500,000.00 in funding to the Municipality of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. The award, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, will support environmental site assessment and cleanup planning activities in the target areas of Barceloneta. Specifically, the recipient will conduct approximately 12 Phase I and 11 Phase II environmental site assessments, develop 6-10 site-specific cleanup plans, hold 8-12 community meetings, and report on progress through the EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement.

This agreement will provide funding to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cercla 104(k)(2) in the target areas located in the municipality of barceloneta, puerto rico. 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:further, the recipient anticipates conducting approximately twelve (12) phase i and eleven (11) phase II environmental site assessments, holding community meetings (8-12), developing site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives (6-10), developing planning activities to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting quarterly reports (16). Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near the municipality of barceloneta, puerto rico.