00E03582

Description:
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) for Downriver Community Conference to re-capitalize a revolving loan fund as authorized by CERCLA 104(K)(5)(A)(II) in 22 member communities located primarily in the Downriver areas of SE Michigan and Lenawee and Washtenaw Counties, collectively known as the Downriver Brownfields Coalition (see workplan for further details).

Activities:
Specifically, this agreement will provide funding for the recipient to re-capitalize a revolving loan fund from which to make loans and subgrants to clean up brownfield site(s) and conduct other necessary activities to prudently manage the RLF. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to oversee the environmental site activities, will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for each site that is remediated, and will report on program income, interim progress, and final accomplishments by completing and submitting relevant portions of the Property Profile Form and Brownfields RLF Form using EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES). Subrecipient: RLF loans and subgrants for the remediation and mitigation of contaminated sites in the Downriver Community Conference member communities.

Outcomes:
Further, the recipient will issue approximately 7 loans and/or subgrants to remediate up to 7 brownfield site(s), 4 of which in areas identified as disadvantages. Anticipates holding at least 7 community meetings for the new projects, finalizing analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives for each project, and submitting quarterly reports as required throughout the grant cycle and as defined by the award terms and conditions. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near DCC Brownfields Coalition member community areas in Michigan.

Downriver Community Conference

1 - PILLAR 1: CLEAN AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR EVERY AMERICAN 1.1 - TBD

66.818 - Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements

EPA Region 5: Chicago [EPA - RO]

Wayne, Michigan United States

County-Wide

EPA-OLEM-OBLR-I-RLF-NC-R5

Infrastructure $3,000,000 (60%) percent this Cooperative Agreement was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/30/28 to 09/30/30 and the total obligations have increased 67% from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000.