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 $1,500,000 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 funding to the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) to conduct eligible brownfield assessment-related activities in Orange County, California. The agreement will fund activities such as inventorying, characterizing, and assessing brownfield sites, as well as cleanup planning and community involvement efforts. The recipient anticipates conducting 14 or more Phase I and up to 14 Phase II environmental site assessments, holding 3 or more community meetings, developing multiple site-specific cleanup plans, and submitting up to 16 quarterly reports. This work is intended to benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near Orange County.

This agreement will provide funding to orange county council of governments (occog) to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in orange county, california. This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $1,500,000. Preaward costs are approved back to 7/1/2024. Refer to terms and conditions. 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 14 or more phase i and up to 14 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 3 or more community meetings, developing multiple site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing multiple planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting up to 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near orange county, california.