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 the bear PAW development corporation to RE-capitalize a revolving loan fund as authorized by cercla 104(K)(5)(a)(II) in in hill, blaine, liberty, chouteau and phillips counties and the fort belknap and rocky BOY's indian reservations, montanaactivities:this agreement will provide funding for the bear PAW development corporation, (BPDC) to RE-capitalize a revolving loan fund from which to make loans and subgrants to clean up brownfield site(S) and conduct other necessary activities to prudently manage the RLF. Additionally, (BPDC) will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to oversee the environmental site activities and will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for each site that is remediated. (BPDC) 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:subgrants will be provided to eligible entities (municipalities and non-profits) to procure the services of a qualified environmental professional to oversee and subcontract the remediation of contamination of sites throughout the bear PAW development corporation ) in hill, blaine, liberty, chouteau and phillips counties and the fort belknap and rocky BOY's indian reservations, montana. Outcomes:BPDC will issue approximately 5 loans and 2 subgrants to remediate at least 7 brownfield site(S); anticipates holding 7 community meetings, finalizing 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 hill, blaine, liberty, chouteau and phillips counties and the fort belknap and rocky BOY's indian reservations, montana.