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Brownfields is a term used to describe abandoned or underused sites where redevelopment or reuse is complicated by the presence or perceived presence of contamination. Environmental Protection Agency “EPA’s” Brownfields Program provides funds to empower communities to prevent, inventory, assess, clean up, and reuse brownfield sites. Community-wide Assessment Grants are appropriate for communities that are beginning to address their brownfield challenges.
Murray will seek to identify potential brownfield sites. Having a site reuse plan will directly influence how that site(s) are characterized, assessed, and cleaned up. Assessment Grant funds can be used for the direct costs associated with the inventory, site prioritization, community involvement, site reuse planning, assessment, and cleanup planning for brownfield sites. Assessment Grant funds may not be used to conduct cleanup activities.
A focus on multiple brownfield sites will result in more coordinated strategies for cleanup and area revitalization for an area-wide approach to planning for the assessment, cleanup, and reuse of these brownfield sites. If the grant is awarded to Murray City, Murray City will identify potential Brownfield Sites in the target area. Murray will perform community outreach through local channels and will review the suggested brownfield sites provided by community members.
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