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 under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) for the city of grass valley to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in the city of grass valley, california. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $500,000.activities:activities performed under this project will support moving potentially contaminated infill and other properties, which are often mine-scarred lands, back into productive use. Project activities include: - development of a request for proposal/request for qualifications (RFP/RFQ) and/or other materials related to selecting a contractor (qualified environmental professional) - brownfields site inventory and eligibility determinations - development of qapp and saps - completion of phase i and phase II environmental assessments - development of cleanup and reuse plans - community engagement - regular reporting subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:longer term outcomes include the redevelopment of contaminated infill properties to support additional housing and/or job creation opportunities that are consistent with the city's general plan designations for each property. Other deliverables and goals include: - continue to educate the community on the issues associated with legacy mining that both hinder development of lands planned for redevelopment and create potential safety concerns. - help reduce the financial uncertainty of the cleanup costs and stimulate redevelopment or development of these contaminated lands. - obtain CA dtsc review and approval of four or five cleanup plans (raws). - complete strategic planning to mitigate hazards and reuse land for possible renewable energy production and public use. - once the CA dtsc approves the cleanup plans, the city can leverage public funds and/or private funds for infrastructure improvements and construction of housing and non-residential development, and for recreational, renewable energy development, and possibly sustainable agricultural uses. - ability to better promote the development and redevelopment of infill parcels which helps reduce urban sprawl, commute lengths, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. - complete at least two phase i and five phase II environmental assessments.