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 international sonoran desert alliance to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in northern sonoran desert communities in arizona. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $500,000. Pre-award costs are approved back to 07/01/2025. See 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). Pre-award costs for travel and other are included for attendance of the 2025 national brownfields conference.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:further, the recipient anticipates conducting 5 phase i and 2 phase II environmental site assessments, conducting 5 hazardous building material surveys, holding 12 community meetings, developing 3 cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives (abcas), developing 5 reuse plans to facilitate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 15-16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in northern sonoran desert communities.