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 $492,681 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will fund remediation activities at a brownfield site(s) in Pima County, Arizona. The recipient, Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department, will conduct cleanup as authorized under CERCLA 104(k)(3) and competitively procure a qualified environmental professional to perform site activities. The agreement also requires the recipient to create a community involvement plan, maintain an administrative record, and report on progress using EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). The anticipated outcomes include remediating one brownfield site, holding monthly community meetings, finalizing an analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting quarterly reports. The project period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028.

This agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) to pima county regional wastewater reclamation department. The recipient will conduct remediation activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(3) in pima county, arizona. This assistant agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $492,681. Pre-award costs are approved back to 07/01/2024. See terms and conditions. Activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to clean up 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).subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:further, the recipient will remediate one brownfield site(s) and anticipates holding monthly community meetings, finalizing the associated analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near 2600 west sweetwater drive, arizona.