96270623

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 for Niagara County to re-capitalize a revolving loan fund as authorized by CERCLA 104(K)(5)(A)(II) in Niagara County, New York.

Activities: 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. The recipient will also create a community involvement plan and administrative record for each site that is remediated. The recipient 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: Subawards will be used to remediate contaminated sites in order to facilitate property's redevelopment.

Outcomes: The recipient will issue approximately 5 loans and 12 subgrants to remediate 17 brownfield sites. They anticipate holding several community meetings, finalizing 17 analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting several quarterly reports. The work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near Niagara County, New York.

County Of Niagara

6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

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

EPA Region 2: New York City [EPA - RO]

Niagara, New York United States

County-Wide

EPA-OLEM-OBLR-I-RLF-NC-R2

Infrastructure $3,900,000 (53%) percent this Cooperative Agreement was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/30/27 to 09/30/29 and the total obligations have increased 90% from $3,900,000 to $7,400,000.