This support agency cooperative agreement awards funds to cascade county to support remedial design at the ACM smelter and refinery superfund site.activities:activities to be performed include the…

This support agency cooperative agreement awards funds to cascade county to support remedial design at the ACM smelter and refinery superfund site.activities:activities to be performed include the following support agency activities: comment and coordination on remedial design at operable unit (OU) 1 as IT relates to public use of the railroad corridor; comment on remedial investigation at OU2 as IT relates to the public use thereof; collaboration with the contractor to expedite remedial action under allowable EPA regulations; technical engagement with EPA response actions and coordination with proposed amenities on county-owned parcels in OUS consistent with county-selected land use plans; exploration of financial strategies and partnerships for redevelopment; project management and grant administration.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include review and clarification of the railroad corridor remedial design prepared by the potentially responsible party; review and comment on the remedial investigation, feasibility study, proposed plan, and record of decision on OU2; determination of county involvement prior to the consent decree; updates to the schematic level of the master plan to capture primary end land use improvements; prioritization plan for the installation of improvements; development of grading plans that provide opportunities for end land use development; identification of future land use financial strategies and partnerships for redevelopment. The expected outcomes include the improved general health of the community and environment upon the completion of the remedy and implementation of an institutional control program. The intended beneficiaries include individuals who live, work, or recreate in cascade county, montana.