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

The City of Waterloo, Iowa Planning Department Division has received a $642,400 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (CFDA 66.818) program. Through this funding, the department will conduct asbestos abatement activities at the former Rath Building located at 1442 Sycamore Street, Waterloo, IA 50703. Additionally, the department will procure qualified environmental professionals to perform site assessments, create a community involvement plan, and report on project progress and accomplishments. This work aims to facilitate the redevelopment and reuse of the brownfield site and benefit the local residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in the area.

This agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) for city of waterloo to conduct remediation activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(3) in 1442 sycamore ST., waterloo, IA 50703. The grant funding will be used for the asbestos abatement of the former rath building located at 1442 sycamore ST., waterloo, IA 50703 at the former rath packing company. Activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to conduct an asbestos abatement a brownfield site(s). Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities, will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for the site(s), and 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). The grant funding will be used for the asbestos abatement of the former rath building located at 1442 sycamore ST., waterloo, IA 50703. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near project 1442 sycamore ST., waterloo, IA 50703. Deliverables will include: community involvement plan; quarterly progress reports; inspection reports; abatement clearance report; annual press releases; brownfields web site, and brownfields brochures for community.