Montana remediation contracts
63 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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municipalities with the most remediation contracts
Top vendors in Montana remediation
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | 8 | $14.9M |
| CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES | 5 | $2.8M |
| FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX TRIBES | 4 | $1.9M |
| HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. | 2 | $9.6M |
| BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | 2 | $1.5M |
| FORT BELKNAP INDIAN COMMUNITY | 2 | $2.0M |
Recent remediation contracts in Montana
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAF, NEW DES TASK ORDER NEEDED FOR MOUAT SUPERFUND SITE. RI/FS WORK | Montana (EPA federal awards) | HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. | $776K | — |
| 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 FOR BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES).SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THIS AGREEMENT TO EVALUATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND CATALYZE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES, FOCUSING ON THREE TARGET AREAS; MIDTOWN, SOUTHSIDE, AND THE EAST BILLINGS URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL ALLOW THE RECIPIENT TO FACILITATE REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN THOSE TARGET AREAS INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL REUSE PLANS OF CREATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AN ANIMAL SHELTER/VETERINARIAN CLINIC, A COMMUNITY CENTER WITH EXPANDED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING OPTIONS, AND AN UP-AND-COMING GREEN, WALKABLE LIVE/WORK/PLAY COMMUNITY DISTRICT. FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING FIVE PHASE I AND FIVE PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING SIX COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING FOUR SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING TWO PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING SIXTEEN QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | $500K | — |
| 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 TO THE FORT BELKNAP INDIAN COMMUNITY TO CONDUCT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(3) IN LODGEPOLE, MONTANA, AND FORT BELKNAP AGENCY, MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO CLEAN UP FOUR BROWNFIELD SITE(S). ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR THE SITE(S), AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL REMEDIATE THREE BROWNFIELD SITE(S) AND ANTICIPATES HOLDING TWO COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING THREE ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING 12 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR FORT BELKNAP AGENCY, MONTANA, AND LODGEPOLE, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | FORT BELKNAP INDIAN COMMUNITY | $500K | — |
| 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 TO THE CITY OF HARLOWTON TO CONDUCT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(3) IN THE CITY OF HARLOWTON AT THE HARLOWTON RAILYARD SITE IN MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO CLEAN UP A BROWNFIELD SITE(S). ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR THE SITE(S), AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL REMEDIATE/ABATE ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL AND LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM THE 17,000 SQUARE FOOT ROUNDHOUSE AND EXCAVATE AND DISPOSE OF 5,150 CUBIC YARDS OF PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOILS AND SEDIMENTS AT THE RAILYARD'S EXISTING PERMITTED LANDFARM AT ONE LARGE BROWNFIELD SITE. ADDITIONAL WORK INCLUDES TWO COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING AN ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, CREATING A PUBLIC RELATIONS PLAN AND SUBMITTING 12 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR THE CITY OF HARLOWTON, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF HARLOWTON | $500K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY FOR STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS, TO CAPITALIZE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS (RLFS), AND SUPPORT INSURANCE MECHANISMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE CROW TRIBE'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. THE CROW TRIBE WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE RESERVATION. THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CROW TRIBE BEING AWARDED A TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM CERCLA (128(A) GRANT. THE FIRST YEAR WILL PRIMARILY FOCUS ON DEVELOPING THE SITE INVENTORY AND ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC RECORD. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH BUILDING CAPACITY TO ESTABLISH THE REMAINING PROGRAM ELEMENTS.ACTIVITIES:THE CROW TRIBE WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE CROW RESERVATION. THIS INITIAL YEAR WILL PRIMARILY FOCUS ON THE TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES AND THE PUBLIC RECORD. THIS AWARD INCLUDE A SMALL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT (TAG) $20,000 TO ASSIST THE CROW TRIBE WITH A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE REPURPOSING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CROW TRIBAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE CROW TRIBE WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS 1 SITE THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OR BY CONDUCTING LIMITED TRANSACTION SCREENS, CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH, TRAINING, OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF 3 SITES, AND MAINTAIN THE FOUR CORE ELEMENTS, THE PUBLIC RECORD, AND PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CROW TRIBE OF INDIANS | $202K | — |
| 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 FOR BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BPDC), A NON-PROFIT, TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN HILL, BLAINE, LIBERTY, CHOUTEAU AND PHILLIPS COUNTIES AND THE ROCKY BOY'S INDIAN RESERVATION, MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:BPDC HAS18 SITES IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF PHASE I/II ASSESSMENTS AND/OR CLEANUP PLANNING WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF OUR REGION WHICH RANGE IN SIZE FROM 0.13 ACRES TO 42 ACRES. OF THESE 18 SITES, 4 ARE PETROLEUM SITES, 2 CONTAIN SOLVENTS, AND 12 ARE SUSPECTED TO CONTAIN ASBESTOS AND LEAD-BASED PAINT IN BUILDING MATERIALS. WE HAVE SELECTED 4 PRIORITY SITES TO HIGHLIGHT IN THIS APPLICATION BASED ON THEIR LOCATIONS WITHIN THE TARGET AREAS AS WELL AS REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL AND COMMUNITY NEED, BULLHOOK CLINIC HOMES, HAVRE POLICE/FIRE STATION, HAVRE SENIOR CENTER, AND THE FORMER BOX ELDER LANDFILL. FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 6 PHASE I AND PHASE II 9 SAMPLING AND ANALYSES PLANS FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 4 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING 4 SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING 2 PLANNING DOCUMENTS OR SITE REUSE PLANS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING 16 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR THE 6 COUNTY AREA AND THE ROCKY BOYS RESERVATION IN MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF NORTHERN MONTANA | $500K | — |
| 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 FOR NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (NCMEDD, DBA SWEETGRASS DEVELOPMENT) TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN THE BLACKFEET NATION, CASCADE COUNTY, GLACIER COUNTY, PONDERA COUNTY, TETON COUNTY, AND TOOLE COUNTY, MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING FIVE PHASE I AND FIVE PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING SIX COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING TWO SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING TWO PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING SIXTEEN QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR GLACIER, TOOLE, TETON, PONDERA, AND CASCADE COUNTIES, MONTANA AS WELL AS THE BLACKFEET INDIAN RESERVATION IN MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC | $500K | — |
| 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 FOR GREAT FALLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY INC. TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN CASCADE COUNTY, MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE RECIPIENT WILL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DOWNTOWN GREAT FALLS; THE WEST BANK OF THE MISSOURI RIVER (WBM); AND SMALL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT CASCADE COUNTY (CC) THAT STRUGGLE TO MOVE SITES FORWARD, ESPECIALLY WITH ABANDONED MINES IN THE AREA. THE GOAL IS TO REINVEST IN THIS AREA SO THAT PEOPLE WANT TO LIVE, VISIT, AND WORK HERE BY RESOLVING ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND IMPLEMENTING VISIONING AND PLANNING EFFORTS IN LINE WITH THEIR STRATEGIC PLAN. FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 12 PHASE I AND 5 PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 18 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING 5 SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING 5 PLANNING DOCUMENTS (REDEVELOPMENT ROADMAPS) TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING 16 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR CASCADE COUNTY, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | GREAT FALLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. | $500K | — |
| 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 FOR MONTANA WEST ECONOMIC WEST FOUNDATION (MWEDF) TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN DOWNTOWN WHITEFISH, SOUTHERN KALISPELL, EVERGREEN, AND COLUMBIA FALLS, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT RECIPIENT, MONTANA WEST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (MWEDF), WILL BE GRANTING 100% OF THE GRANT FUNDS TO MONTANA WEST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (MWED) AS A SUBRECIPIENT TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT. WHILE THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS SHARE STAFF AND BOARD LEADERSHIP, THEY ARE TWO SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES. ALL STAFF ARE EMPLOYED BY MWED UNDER A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TWO ENTITIES. OUTCOMES:THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT GRANT MANAGMENT, PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND PROCURE A QEP TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS AND PLANNING. FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 10 PHASE I AND PHASE II 8 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 4 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING 4 SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING 1 PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING 16 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA WEST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC | $500K | — |
| 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 FOR MISSION WEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN LAKE COUNTY, SANDERS COUNTY, AND MINERAL COUNTY IN MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 6 PHASE I AND 8 PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 4 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING 2 SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING 1 PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING 16 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR LAKE COUNTY, SANDERS COUNTY, AND MINERAL COUNTY IN MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | $500K | — |
| TASK ORDER FOR EAST HELENA OU2 SUPERFUND SITE, RI/FS | Montana (EPA federal awards) | HYDROGEOLOGIC, INC. | $8.8M | — |
| DES RI/FS - FLAT CREEK IRON MOUNTAIN MINE AND MILL SUPERFUND SITE | Montana (EPA federal awards) | OTIE-PWT JV, LLC | $1.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROGRAM FOR LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN ADDRESSING LEAKING USTS AND ABANDONED SITES ACROSS THEIR LANDS. THESE ACTIONS HELP PREVENT RELEASES OF PETROLEUM AND OTHER HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INTO THE ENVIRONMENTACTIVITIES: - THE FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR LUST FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRIBAL AND EPA STANDARDS. - MAINTAIN THE LUST INVENTORY SYSTEM (ABANDONED TANK SURVEY) WITH NECESSARY UPDATES OR CHANGES. - UPDATE INVENTORY OF ABANDONED TANKS - REVIEW FACILITY FILES, CAPTURE INFORMATION FOR INVENTORY SYSTEM, AND INPUT DATA INTO SYSTEM - RESPOND TO ANY SUSPECTED RELEASES AND REPORT TO EPA IMMEDIATELY. - OBSERVE AND PARTICIPATE IN LUST REMEDIATION, SAMPLING ACTIVITIES, AND TANK REMOVALS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR LUST FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRIBAL AND EPA STANDARDS. INCREASED DOCUMENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT ALL LUST FACILITIES ON THE RESERVATION ARE ADDRESSED ACCORDING TO TRIBAL AND EPA LUST REGULATIONS. IMPROVE STAFF TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM AND INCREASE PROGRAM ACTIVITY. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX TRIBES | $30K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO CSKT'S LUST PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ITS LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION, AND ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM ARE TO INVESTIGATE SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES AND TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THESE RELEASES. ACTIVITIES:THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INVESTIGATING SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES, OVERSEEING AND ENFORCING CORRECTIVE ACTION BY OWNERS OR OPERATORS, AND PERFORMING DIRECT CORRECTIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES WHEN THOSE OWNERS OR OPERATORS ARE UNKNOWN, UNWILLING, OR UNABLE TO PERFORM THOSE ACTIVITIES THEMSELVES. THE WORK SHOULD INCLUDE MAINTAINING AND UPDATING AN INVENTORY DATABASE OF LUST SITES, TRAINING, OVERSIGHT OF FIELD ACTIVITIES, COMPLETING AN ABANDONED TANK SURVEY, AND FISCAL/PROGRAM REPORTING. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE IS THE TRIBAL CLEANUP DATA THAT IS ENTERED INTO THE LUST4 SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY OUTCOME IS A REDUCTION IN THE TRIBAL INDIAN COUNTRY BACKLOG OF UST RELEASES FOR WHICH CLEANUPS HAVE NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY IS THE TRIBAL CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES | $30K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE ROCKY BOYS RESERVATION. THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL BE FOCUSED ON THE IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND POTENTIAL CLEANUP OF MULTIPLE SITES. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 11 TRAILER HOME SITES WILL BE FIRST PRIORITY FOR ASSESSMENT. A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN WILL BE DEVELOPED PRIOR TO SITE WORK.ACTIVITIES:CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THIS FUNDING WILL BE FOCUSED ON THE HIRING OF A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL, DEVELOPMENT OF A QAPP, ASSESSING, AND CLEANING UP MULTIPLE SITES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS AT LEAST 15 SITES THROUGHOUT THE ROCKY BOYS RESERVATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN ENHANCED TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, MORE EDUCATED AND AWARE COMMUNITY AND ULTIMATELY CLEANED UP PROPERTIES THAT CAN BE PUT INTO RE-USE. TRIBAL HOUSING NEEDS ARE A TOP PRIORITY. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | THE CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE OF THE ROCKY BOY RESERVATION | $469K | — |
| 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 FOR BEARTOOTH RCANDD AREA INC. TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN CARBON COUNTY, BIG HORN COUNTY, SWEET GRASS COUNTY, STILLWATER COUNTY, AND THE RURAL AREAS IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF BILLINGS; THIS AREA INCLUDES LANDS ON THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE RESERVATION AND ON THE CROW RESERVATION MONTANA. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING SIX PHASE I AND NINE PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING 10 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING THREE SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, DEVELOPING 6 OR MORE PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING QUARTERLY REPORTS THROUGH OUT THE YEAR. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR CARBON COUNTY, BIG HORN COUNTY, SWEET GRASS COUNTY, STILLWATER COUNTY, AND THE RURAL AREAS IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF BILLINGS; THIS AREA INCLUDES LANDS ON THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE RESERVATION AND ON THE CROW RESERVATION MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | BEARTOOTH RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA, INCORPORATED | $460K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS SUPPORT AGENCY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AWARDS FUNDS TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE AT THE SMURFIT-STONE MILL FRENCHTOWN SUPERFUND SITE. THIS AWARD ALLOWS MDEQ TO SUPPORT GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING, THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GROUNDWATER CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL, WASTE AREAS SOURCE IDENTIFICATION, HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTS, BASELINE ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT, AND AIR DISPOSITION OF CONTAMINANTS. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: 1. REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE PREPARATION AND/OR REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION DOCUMENTS, MAINTENANCE OF PROJECT FILES, SUPPORT ABIDING BY STATE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS, DEVELOPMENT OF QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS, CONSULTATIONS, AND PRP DISCISSIONS, PROJECT ADMINISTRATION, AND TRAINING; 2. REMEDIAL DESIGN ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE NEGOTIATION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND STATE SUPERFUND CONTRACTS, PREPARATION AND/OR REVIEW OF REMEDIAL DESIGN DOCUMENTS; 3. REMEDIAL ACTION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PREPARATION AND/OR REVIEW OF REMEDIAL ACTION DOCUMENTS, CONDUCTING FIELD INSPECTIONS, ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY RELATIONS; 4. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT COORDINATION/CONTRACTED SERVICES MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS, PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENTS, REVIEW AND COMMENT ON DOCUMENTS AND OTHER CONTRACT DELIVERABLES, AND THE PROCUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTOR SERVICES; 5. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACTED SERVICES, INCLUDING PROVIDING DIRECTION AND OVERSIGHT FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; 6. SUPPORT FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL, INCLUDING CONFORMING TO EPA QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PRELIMINARY PLANNING DOCUMENTS FOR REMEDIAL DESIGN, DRAFT AND FINAL REMEDIAL DESIGN REPORTS, DRAFT AND FINAL RECORDS OF DECISIONS AND ACTION MEMORANDA, UPDATED SITE FILES, WRITTEN SUMMARIES THAT IDENTIFY APPLICABLE OR RELEVANT AND APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS, VERBAL OR WRITTEN RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR SITE INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC, REMEDIAL DESIGN WORK PLANS AND SAMPLING PLANS, REMEDIAL ACTION WORK PRODUCTS SUCH AS BID PACKAGES AND RESPONSES THERETO, COMMUNITY RELATIONS WORK PRODUCTS SUCH AS DRAFT FACT SHEETS AND PRESS RELEASES, CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS, AND QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE STATE'S SUBSTANTIAL INVOLVEMENT IN REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT THEREFOR, REMEDIAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT OF REMEDIAL ACTION, MANAGEMENT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTED SERVICES, AND THE DEFINITION OF STATE ADHERENCE TO ESTABLISHED AND DEFINED QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESSES IN SERVICE TO THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT AT THE SMURFIT-STONE MILL FRENCHTOWN SUPERFUND SITE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE COMMUNITIES THAT RESIDE IN, WORK NEAR, AND/OR VISIT THE CONTAMINATED AREA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $453K | — |
| 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 FOR NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE TO CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN THE NORTH CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION, MONTANA.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES).SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT PLANS TO: TARGET 11 AIR FORCE HOMES, THE OLD FOX STATION, CADY'S GAS SITE, AND THE OUR STORE PROPERTY FOR ASSESSMENTS; HOLD AT LEAST 4 COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND ONE DEDICATED MEETING FOR THE FAMILIES IMPACTED AND RESIDING IN THE AIR FORCE HOMES; DEVELOP AND UPDATE AN ENVIRONMENTAL WEBPAGE DIRECTLY LINKED TO NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE'S WEBSITE ON THE GRANT'S PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS; DEVELOP SITE-SPECIFIC CLEANUP PLANS/ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES; DEVELOP PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION; AND SUBMIT 12 QUARTERLY REPORTS DURING THE GRANT PERIOD. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF LAME DEER, NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION, MONTANA AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF THE INDIAN TRIBE. ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE RESERVATION IF FUNDS ALLOW. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE | $448K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM GRANTS ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STATES, US TERRITORIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS TO (1) ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE FOUR STATUTORY ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128(A)(2), (2) MAINTAIN AND UPDATE, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES, PURSUANT TO CERCLA 128(B), THAT INCLUDES THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND THE NAME AND LOCATION OF SITES AT WHICH RESPONSE ACTIONS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND (3) CONDUCT A LIMITED NUMBER OF BROWNFIELD SITE ASSESSMENTS OR CLEANUPS THAT WILL HELP ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE STATE OR TRIBAL NATION'S RESPONSE PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBE'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION. ACTIVITIES:THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE TRIBES WILL CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH, CONDUCT CLEANUP AND REUSE PLANNING, AND WILL BUILD CAPACITY TO OPERATE A BROWNFIELDS OVERSIGHT PROGRAM.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBE'S VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGES COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION, DEVELOP AND ENFORCE SOLID WASTE CODES, IDENTIFY NEW BROWNFIELD SITES, AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF CLEANUP AT BROWNFIELD SITES. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES | $447K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS REMOVAL RESPONSE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AWARDS FUNDS TO LINCOLN COUNTY TO SUPPORT AIR QUALITY MONITORING AT OPERABLE UNIT 3 OF THE LIBBY ASBESTOS SUPERFUND SITE.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE COLLECTION AND SHIPMENT OF SAMPLES, THE UPLOADING OF SUBSEQUENT RESULTS TO EPA'S DATABASE, AND THE SUBMISSION OF INTERIM REPORTS AND CLOSEOUT DELIVERABLES TO EPA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE PREVENTION OF RECONTAMINATION AMONG OTHER OPERABLE UNITS AT THE LIBBY ASBESTOS SUPERFUND SITE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE, WORK, AND RECREATE IN LINCOLN COUNTY, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | COUNTY OF LINCOLN | $395K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDS $341,831.00 TO THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES SELIS QLIPSE CULTURE COMMITTEE (SQCC) TO MITIGATE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES CAUSED BY CLEANUP ACTIVITIES AT THE ANACONDA SMELTER NPL. THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL ALLOW THE TRIBES TO CARRY OUT ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MITIGATION PLAN THAT FURTHER THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION AND PERPETUATION OF THE TRIBES' CULTURE AND LANGUAGE, AND FURTHER EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE TRIBES' CULTURE AND HISTORY, ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIONS TO BE PERFORMED AT THE ANACONDA SMELTER SITE ARE APPROVED TO MITIGATE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS THE CSKT SELIS QLIPSE CULTURE COMMITTEE (SQCC) CAUSED BY CLEANUP ACTIONS AT THE ANACONDA SMELTER NPL SITE. CSKT - SQCC SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TASKS THAT ALIGN WITH THE APPROVED CSKT CULTURAL RESOURCES MITIGATION WORK PLAN. -PLACE CSKT-SQCC ETHNOGEOGRAPHIC INTERPRETIVE SIGNS IN ANACONDA AREA -DESIGN AND DEVELOP ETHNOGEOGRAPHY WEBSITE AND APPLICATION -PUBLICATION OF SK #695;SK #695;STUACUTE;LEX #695;S MDASH; NAMES UPON THE LAND: VOL. 1: ABORIGINAL TERRITORIES -PURCHASE FIREPROOF DATA SAFE TO SAFEGUARD IRREPLACEABLE CULTURAL COLLECTION SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CSKT IN CULTURAL MITIGATION ACTIVITIES IDENTIFIED AS PART OF THE RECORD OF DECISION AT ANACONDA SUPERFUND SITES IN THE STATE OF MONTANA WHERE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR CLEAN-UP ACTIVITY. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AWARD NCLUDE CSKT AND THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MONTANA. THE DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES EXPECTED THROUGH THIS AWARD ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE EPA, THE CSKT- SQCC, THE ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY AND ANACONDA DEER LODGE COUNTY SHALL COORDINATE REGARDING THE LOCATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CSKTSQCC ETHNOGEOGRAPHIC INTERPRETIVE SIGNS IN THE ANACONDA AREA (COMPONENT 2.A). 1. SEACUTE;LISCARON;-QL#787;ISPEACUTE; CENTER FOR CULTURE AND LANGUAGE 2. SEACUTE;LISCARON;-QL#787;ISPEACUTE; ETHNOGEOGRAPHY PROJECT 2A. CSKT-SQCC ETHNOGEOGRAPHIC INTERPRETIVE SIGNS IN ANACONDA AREA 2B. SEACUTE;LISCARON;-QL#787;ISPEACUTE; ETHNOGEOGRAPHY WEBSITE AND APP 3. FIREPROOF DATA SAFE: SAFEGUARDING IRREPLACEABLE CULTURAL COLLECTIONS | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES | $342K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CITY OF MISSOULA TO CLEAN UP THE MRL TRIANGLE BROWNFIELD SITE IN MISSOULA, MONTANA. THE MRL TRIANGLE IS AN 11.42-ACRE SITE. THIS CLEANUP GRANT WILL BE USED TO ABATE ASBESTOS CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS FROM SEVERAL BUILDINGS AND REMOVE POLYCYLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS IN SURFACE SOIL ON THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE SITE. 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. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF MISSOULA | $327K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE BLACKFEET TRIBE TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR BROWNFIELD SITES IN THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION IN MONTANA. THE RECIPIENT WILL IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE BROWNFIELD SITES FOR PHASE I AND II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS. 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. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | BLACKFEET ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM | $300K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX TRIBES TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR BROWNFIELD SITES IN THE FORT PECK INDIAN RESERVATION IN MONTANA. THE PROJECT WILL HELP THE TRIBES ASSESS HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHAMPHETAMINE CONTAMINATION IN PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDEVELOPING HOUSING WITHIN THE RESERVATION. 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. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX TRIBES | $300K | — |
| DESCRIPTION: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. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CASCADE COUNTY COMMISSION | $111K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL CARRY OUT ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSESS TRANSBOUNDARY MINING POLLUTION IN THE UNITED STATES-BRITISH COLUMBIA TRANSBOUNDARY WATERSHED. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE ENGAGEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION TO MONITOR AND ASSESS WATER QUALITY IN THE KOOTENAI/Y WATERSHED. SPECIFIED ACTIONS INCLUDE THE PARTICIPATION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA'S ELK VALLEY AREA BASED MANAGEMENT PLAN, COMPLETION OF CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 303(D) ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY, AND TO PERFORM BENEFICIAL USE ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL APPLICABLE POLLUTANTS FOR LAKE KOOCANUSA AND THE KOOTENAI RIVER. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ENHANCED COORDINATION TO UNDERSTAND THE CAUSES OF TRANSBOUNDARY WATER POLLUTION, AND REMEDIES TO SLOW AND REVERSE CURRENT TRENDS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ADDED TRANSPARENCY ON HOW MINING IS REGULATED AND WHAT THE OBJECTIVES/GOALS FOR WATERSHED REMEDIATION AND RESTORATION ARE ON THE CANADIAN SIDE OF THE BORDER, AS WELL AS IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF KOOTENAI BASIN TRANSBOUNDARY POLLUTION ISSUES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE MONTANA AND THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $107K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD PROVIDES FUNDS TO CLARK FORK RIVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE (CFRTAC) ENABLING THE RECIPIENT TO ACQUIRE INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION REGARDING THE SUPERFUND ACTIVITIES AT THE CLARK FORK RIVER BASIN SUPERFUND SITE.ACTIVITIES:REVIEW AND PROVIDE COMMENT ON WORK PLANS, REPORTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNICATIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OTHER SUPPORTING AGENCIES, AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES REGARDING THE CLARK FORK RIVER BASIN SUPERFUND SITES. INTERPRET HIGHLY TECHNICAL AGENCY SUPERFUND RELATED DOCUMENTS INTO SIMPLER LANGUAGE THE LOCAL AFFECTED COMMUNITY CAN UNDERSTAND. HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS TO GO OVER DECISIONS THAT ARE TO BE MADE REGARDING THE CLARK FORK RIVER BASIN SUPERFUND SITE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:MEANINGFUL AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE AGENCIES (EPA, DEQ, LOCAL GOVERNMENT), LEADING TO EPA AND DEQ INCLUSION OF COMMUNITY NEEDS AND INTERESTS INTO PROJECT DECISION-MAKING TO HELP ENSURE A HIGH-QUALITY REMEDY. TECHNICAL REVIEWS SUPPORTING HIGHER QUALITY WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS. SUPPORTING SUPERFUND REMEDY DEVELOPMENT BY HELPING TO IDENTIFY FUTURE SITE REUSE GOALS AND MANAGEMENT. INCREASED AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE COMMUNITY OF THE NEED FOR AND BENEFITS OF SUPERFUND CLEANUP. THE BENEFICIARY OF THESE OUTCOMES ARE BOTH THE CITIZENS AFFECTED BY THE SUPERFUND SITE AND THE AGENCIES INVOLVED IN MAKING DECISIONS REGARDING THE CLARK FORK RIVER BASIN SUPERFUND SITE. THE COMMUNITY LIVING NEAR THE SUPERFUND SITE BENEFITS BY HAVING A TECHNICAL ADVISOR THAT CAN HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING THE SUPERFUND SITE AND THE AGENCIES BENEFIT IN HAVING AN EDUCATED PUBLIC THAT CAN PROVIDE COMMENTS THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL PRIOR TO DECISIONS MADE FOR THE SUPERFUND SITE. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CLARK FORK RIVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE, INC. | $100K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT MAY FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RECIPIENT IN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE REVIEW OF REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES, PROPOSED PLANS, AND RECORDS OF DECISION AT THE FLAT CREEK/IMM SUPERFUND SITE IN MONTANA WHEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR REMEDIAL ACTION. THIS CAN ALSO INCLUDE REVIEW OF INFORMATION, ATTENDING SITE-RELATED MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATING IN FIVE-YEAR REVIEWS. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MINERAL COUNTY | $60K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES LUST PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ITS LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION, AND ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM ARE TO INVESTIGATE SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES AND TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THESE RELEASES. ACTIVITIES:- THE FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR LUST FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRIBAL AND EPA STANDARDS. - MAINTAIN THE LUST INVENTORY SYSTEM (ABANDONED TANK SURVEY) WITH NECESSARY UPDATES OR CHANGES. - UPDATE INVENTORY OF ABANDONED TANKS - REVIEW FACILITY FILES, CAPTURE INFORMATION FOR INVENTORY SYSTEM, AND INPUT DATA INTO SYSTEM - RESPOND TO ANY SUSPECTED RELEASES AND REPORT TO EPA IMMEDIATELY. - OBSERVE AND PARTICIPATE IN LUST REMEDIATION, SAMPLING ACTIVITIES, AND TANK REMOVALS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR LUST FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRIBAL AND EPA STANDARDS. INCREASED DOCUMENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT ALL LUST FACILITIES ON THE RESERVATION ARE ADDRESSED ACCORDING TO TRIBAL AND EPA LUST REGULATIONS. IMPROVE STAFF TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM AND INCREASE PROGRAM ACTIVITY. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX TRIBES | $60K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE CSKT LUST PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROGRAM FOR LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN ADDRESSING LEAKING USTS AND ABANDONED SITES ACROSS THEIR LANDS. THESE ACTIONS HELP PREVENT RELEASES OF PETROLEUM AND OTHER HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES:- CSKT WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR LUST FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRIBAL AND EPA STANDARDS. - MAINTAIN THE LUST INVENTORY SYSTEM (ABANDONED TANK SURVEY) WITH NECESSARY UPDATES OR CHANGES. - UPDATE INVENTORY OF ABANDONED TANKS. - REVIEW FACILITY FILES, CAPTURE INFORMATION FOR INVENTORY SYSTEM, AND INPUT DATA INTO SYSTEM. - RESPOND TO ANY SUSPECTED RELEASES AND REPORT TO EPA IMMEDIATELY. - OBSERVE AND PARTICIPATE IN LUST REMEDIATION, SAMPLING ACTIVITIES, AND TANK REMOVALS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:CSKT WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR LUST FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRIBAL AND EPA STANDARDS. INCREASED DOCUMENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT ALL LUST FACILITIES ON THE RESERVATION ARE ADDRESSED ACCORDING TO TRIBAL AND EPA LUST REGULATIONS. IMPROVE STAFF TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM AND INCREASE PROGRAM ACTIVITY. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES | $60K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE COALITION FOR A CLEAN CFAC ENABLING THE RECIPIENT TO ACQUIRE INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION REGARDING THE SUPERFUND ACTIVITIES AT THE COLUMBIA FALLS ALUMINUM COMPANY (CFAC) SUPERFUND SITE.ACTIVITIES:REVIEW AND PROVIDE COMMENT ON WORK PLANS, REPORTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNICATIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE U.S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, OTHER SUPPORTING AGENCIES, AND RESPONSIBLE PARTIES REGARDING THE COLUMBIA FALLS ALUMINUM COMPANY (CFAC) SUPERFUND SITES. INTERPRET HIGHLY TECHNICAL AGENCY SUPERFUND RELATED DOCUMENTS INTO SIMPLER LANGUAGE THE LOCAL AFFECTED COMMUNITY CAN UNDERSTAND. HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS TO GO OVER DECISIONS THAT ARE TO BE MADE REGARDING THE COLUMBIA FALLS ALUMINUM COMPANY (CFAC) SUPERFUND SITE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:MEANINGFUL AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE AGENCIES (EPA, DEQ, LOCAL GOVERNMENT), LEADING TO EPA AND DEQ INCLUSION OF COMMUNITY NEEDS AND INTERESTS INTO PROJECT DECISION-MAKING TO HELP ENSURE A HIGH-QUALITY REMEDY. TECHNICAL REVIEWS SUPPORTING HIGHER QUALITY WORK PLANS, REPORTS AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS. SUPPORTING SUPERFUND REMEDY DEVELOPMENT BY HELPING TO IDENTIFY FUTURE SITE REUSE GOALS AND MANAGEMENT. INCREASED AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE COMMUNITY OF THE NEED FOR AND BENEFITS OF SUPERFUND CLEANUP. THE BENEFICIARY OF THESE OUTCOMES ARE BOTH THE CITIZENS AFFECTED BY THE SUPERFUND SITE AND THE AGENCIES INVOLVED IN MAKING DECISIONS REGARDING THE COLUMBIA FALLS ALUMINUM COMPANY (CFAC) SUPERFUND SITE. THE COMMUNITY LIVING NEAR THE SUPERFUND SITE BENEFITS BY HAVING A TECHNICAL ADVISOR THAT CAN HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING THE SUPERFUND SITE AND THE AGENCIES BENEFIT IN HAVING AN EDUCATED PUBLIC THAT CAN PROVIDE COMMENTS THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL PRIOR TO DECISIONS BEING MADE FOR THE SUPERFUND SITE. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | COALITION FOR A CLEAN CFAC | $50K | — |
| RAF DES TASK ORDER FOR: ANACONDA SMELTER SUPERFUND SITE OU4 & 16; OVERSIGHT OF PRP RA AND O&M ACTIVITIES | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CDM FEDERAL PROGRAMS CORPORATION | $4.8M | — |
| EPA REGION 8 DES TASK ORDER SILVER BOW CREEK / BUTTE AREA SUPERFUND SITE (SBCBA) BUTTE MINE FLOODING OU3; ROCKER OU7; BUTTE PRIORITY SOILS OU8; WEST SIDE SOILS OPERABLE UNIT 13 | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CDM FEDERAL PROGRAMS CORPORATION | $501K | — |
| REAC TASK ORDER FOR WORK AT THE LOCKWOOD SOLVENT SUPERFUND SITE; SITE ID:08AK. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | WESTON-TECHLAW JV LLC | $319K | — |
| EMERGENCY AND RAPID RESPONSE SERVICES (ERRS) V FOR EPA REGION 8 OATS ROAD DRUMS SUPERFUND SITE | Montana (EPA federal awards) | ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC | $73K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO THE ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY'S (DEQ) BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. DEQ WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE STATE WILL CONDUCT A RIGOROUS COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH PROGRAM TO DEFINE BROWNFIELD SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES IN IDENTIFYING SITES AND WORKING WITH PROPERTY OWNERS TO SOLICIT INTEREST IN THE PROGRAM. SITES WILL BE IDENTIFIED FOR BOTH ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUPS. DIRECTLY FUNDING BROWNFIELD CLEANUPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE WILL BE A PRIORITY OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.ACTIVITIES:DEQ WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. DEQ IS PROPOSING TO LEVERAGE THE MAJORITY OF THIS FUNDING REQUEST WITH THEIR CURRENT ASSESSMENT GRANT TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE ENTITIES BOTH ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP ASSISTANCE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:DEQ WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE DEQ VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH RIGOROUS TRACKING AND METRICS WHICH DEFINE HOW AND WHERE THEIR ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, UPDATE THE BROWNFIELDS REGULATIONS AND RISK-BASED SCREENING LEVELS AND ASSOCIATED GUIDANCE, AND OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF 13 BROWNFIELD SITES, | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $4.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY FOR STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS, TO CAPITALIZE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS (RLFS), AND SUPPORT INSURANCE MECHANISMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE...] [CERCLA SECTION 128(A) ALSO AUTHORIZES ACTIVITIES BY THE RECIPIENT TO 'ASSIST SMALL COMMUNITIES, INDIAN TRIBES, RURAL AREAS, OR DISADVANTAGED AREAS IN CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9604(K)(7)(A) OF THIS TITLE WITH RESPECT TO BROWNFIELD SITES.' THE ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 9604(K)(7)(A) ARE: 'TO PROVIDE, TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AS APPROPRIATE, TO FACILITATE THE INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, SITE ASSESSMENTS, REMEDIATION OF BROWNFIELD SITES, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, OR SITE PREPARATION.' THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL CONDUCT OUTREACH TO SUPPORT STATEWIDE BROWNFIELD PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, UPDATE REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO BROWNFIELDS REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES, AND CONDUCT ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES AT ELIGIBLE BROWNFIELD SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MONTANA. ACTIVITIES:THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL ALSO UPDATE REGULATIONS AS THEY APPLY TO BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES, CONDUCT SIGNIFICANT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN CITIES AND STATES TO PROMOTE THE STATE AND EPA'S BROWNFIELD PROGRAMS, WILL CONDUCT PLANNING ACTIVITIES AT BROWNFIELD SITES, WILL CONDUCT ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES AT ELIGIBLE BROWNFIELD SITES, AND WILL PROVIDE PROGRAMMATIC OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW AND APPROVAL FOR BROWNFIELD CLEANUPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MONTANA.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE STATE OF MONTANA'S VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO SMALL AND DISADVANTAGES COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SEVERAL SITES THROUGH THE STATE TARGETED BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, THE NUMBER OF WHICH IS DEPENDENT ON THE SIZE AND SCALE OF THE ELIGIBLE SITES. MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY WILL ALSO OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF ALL BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION CLEANUPS IN THE STATE OF MONTANA AS THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR PROVIDING NO FURTHER ACTION LETTERS WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGINEERING AND/OR INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $2.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. [THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE WILL OVERSEE AND INCREASE IN HOUSE CAPACITY AND CONDUCT PLANNING AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION. THE SPECIFIC FOCUS OF THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE: TO CONDUCT IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR STAFF; DEVELOP A BROWNFIELDS WEBSITE TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND A MATRIX TOOL TO PRIORITIZE SITES FOR CLEANUP; AND TO CONDUCT SEVERAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT PROJECTS.ACTIVITIES:NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: DEVELOP AT LEAST ONE BUILDING CODE; DEVELOP A DEDICATED BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM WEBPAGE THAT WILL LINK TO THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM'S WEBPAGE; DEVELOP A PRIORITIZATION MATRIX TOOL FOR SELECTING SITES FOR CLEAN UP; PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL IN HOUSE TRAINING FOR BROWNFIELDS STAFF AND WILL MAKE THE TRAINING AVAILABLE TO OTHER TRIBAL PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION AND INCREASE AWARENESS; HIRE A NEW TECHNICIAN AND PURCHASE LAPTOP FOR NEW TECHNICIAN; HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO DEVELOP CLEAN-UP PLANS AND CONDUCT CLEAN UP ON 8 SITES. THE CONTAMINANTS OF CONCERN INCLUDE PETROLEUM IN SOIL, AND LEAD AND ASBESTOS IN SOILS AND/OR BUILDING MATERIALS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF NORTHERN CHEYENNE'S TRIBE'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THEIR LAND. SPECIFICALLY, NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE WILL DEVELOP A PRIORITIZATION MATRIX TOOL TO PRIORITIZE CONTAMINATED SITES, AND OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF APPROXIMATELY 8 SITES INCLUDING 4 RESIDENTIAL SITES INCREASING THE HOUSING SUPPLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION. THE STAFF OF THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE BROWNFIELDS TEAM WILL INCREASE IN-HOUSE CAPACITY BY THE HIRE OF A TECHNICIAN AND PROVIDING SUBSTANTIAL IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR THEIR TEAM ON ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT AWARENESS. NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE WILL INCREASE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DEDICATED BROWNFIELDS WEBPAGE AND BY OPENING THEIR IN-HOUSE TRAINING TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND OTHER TRIBAL PROGRAMS. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE | $2.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS REMEDIAL RESPONSE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AWARDS FUNDS TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) TO CONDUCT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AT THE LIBBY ASBESTOS SUPERFUND SITE.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SITE-SPECIFIC ACTIONS: 1. OVERSIGHT, INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT; 2. INSPECTION, INCLUDING THE OBSERVATION OF SITE CONDITIONS AND THE COMPOSITION OF AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL THAT DESCRIBES HOW TO INSPECT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN THE REMEDY; 3. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING THE MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, EROSION CONTROL, AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS; 4. CONTRACTED SERVICES, INCLUDING THE PROCUREMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF CONTRACTS FOR TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SERVICES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF A LIST OF PRE-QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND OTHER TECHNICAL SERVICES; 5. ASBESTOS CELL LANDFILL COORDINATION, INCLUDING COORDINATION WITH THE LINCOLN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO TRACK SOLID WASTE, MAINTAIN RECORDS, AND COORDINATE WITH LANDFILL OPERATORS ABOUT REFUSE AND COST ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SITE; 6. ASBESTOS RESOURCE PROGRAM OR EQUIVALENT CONTRACTED SERVICES, INCLUDING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE REMAINING RISKS OF EXPOSURE, THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES TO MANAGE ASSOCIATED RISKS, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INITIATIVES TO REDUCE OR PREVENT THE RISK OF EXPOSURE, INCLUDING INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS, OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, AND A RESPONSE HOTLINE; 7. REIMBURSEMENT FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THE REMEDY, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COST OF INVESTIGATIONS TO PROPERTY OWNERS OR CONTRACTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS; 8. REPORTING, INCLUDING THE COMPOSITION OF QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, REPORTS ON SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, EMERGENCY ACTIONS, AND SAFETY ACTIONS, AND SUMMARIES OF ANNUAL SAMPLING AND MONITORING RESULTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, REPORTS ON SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, EMERGENCY ACTIONS, AND SAFETY ACTIONS, AND SUMMARIES OF ANNUAL SAMPLING AND MONITORING RESULTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE REMEDY TO ENSURE IT REMAINS IN PLACE AND CONTINUES TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE AND WORK NEAR THE CONTAMINATED SITE IN LINCOLN COUNTY, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $2.6M | — |
| 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 GREAT NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO RE-CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS AUTHORIZED BY CERCLA 104(K)(5)(A)(II) IN 15 COUNTIES IN EASTERN MONTANA INCLUDING CARTER, CUSTER, DANIELS, DAWSON, FALLON, GARFIELD, MCCONE, PRAIRIE, POWDER RIVER, ROOSEVELT, ROSEBUD, SHERIDAN, TREASURE, VALLEY, AND WIBAUX COUNTIES, AND THE FORT PECK SIOUX AND ASSINIBOINE INDIAN RESERVATION AND THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION, BOTH FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES, IN MONTANA.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:GREAT NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WILL BE PROVIDING SUBAWARDS IN THE FORM OF LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMEDIATING HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS AND PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL ISSUE APPROXIMATELY FOUR LOANS AND THREE SUBGRANTS TO REMEDIATE SEVEN BROWNFIELD SITE(S); ANTICIPATES HOLDING NINE COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING SEVEN ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING NINETEEN QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR 15 COUNTIES IN EASTERN MONTANA INCLUDING CARTER, CUSTER, DANIELS, DAWSON, FALLON, GARFIELD, MCCONE, PRAIRIE, POWDER RIVER, ROOSEVELT, ROSEBUD, SHERIDAN, TREASURE, VALLEY, AND WIBAUX COUNTIES, AND THE FORT PECK SIOUX AND ASSINIBOINE INDIAN RESERVATION AND THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN RESERVATION, BOTH FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES, IN MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | GREAT NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | $2.3M | — |
| 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 PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT ELIGIBLE ASSESSMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(2) IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MONTANA. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO INVENTORY, CHARACTERIZE, ASSESS, AND CONDUCT CLEANUP PLANNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT ANTICIPATES CONDUCTING 38 PHASE I AND 19 PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS, HOLDING UP TO 10 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, DEVELOPING 5 PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO INITIATE BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION, AND SUBMITTING 20 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR THE COMMUNITIES OF ANACONDA, BUTTE, LIBBY, BILLINGS, AND IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $2.0M | — |
| 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 PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE CITY OF HARLOWTON. THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY CERLCA 104(K)(3) IN THE CITY OF HARLOWTON AT THE HARLOWTON RAILYARD SITE IN MONTANA. THE CITY OF HARLOWTON WILL USE THESE COOPERATIVE ASSISTANCE FUNDS TO REMOVE AND LANDFARM OF UP TO 20,000 CUBIC YARDS OF PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOILS FROM THE RAILYARD SITE. PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOILS THAT ARE LOCATED UNDERNEATH STRUCTURES ON SITE WILL BE TREATED VIA CHEMICAL OXIDATION INJECTIONS. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE RECIPIENT TO CLEAN UP A BROWNFIELD SITE(S). ADDITIONALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPETITIVELY PROCURE (AS NEEDED) AND DIRECT A QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ACTIVITIES, WILL CREATE A COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD FOR THE SITE(S), AND WILL REPORT ON INTERIM PROGRESS AND FINAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING RELEVANT PORTIONS OF THE PROPERTY PROFILE FORM USING EPA'S ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM (ACRES). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL REMEDIATE THE HARLOWTON RAILYARD SITE, AND ANTICIPATES HOLDING FOUR COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING THE ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES FOR THE REMOVAL, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOILS ON SITE, AND SUBMITTING UP TO 16 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR HARLOWTON, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF HARLOWTON | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES' (CSKT) BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. CSKT WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. RECORDS WILL BE DIGITIZED, THE BROWNFIELDS INVENTORY WILL BE EXPANDED, STAFF WILL BE TRAINED IN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, AND ASSESSMENTS AND CLEANUPS WILL BE PERFORMED BY CSKT.ACTIVITIES:CSKT WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SEVERAL SITES WILL BE ADDED TO THE TRIBES' BROWNFIELD INVENTORY AND OUTREACH WILL BE PERFORMED TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITIES TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN THE BROWNFIELD PROGRAM. ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELD SITES WILL BE PERFORMED BY THE TRIBES AS PART OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES (CSKT) WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE CSKT VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, ASSESS SITES AS THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLE BY PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE TRIBE'S BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT PROGRAM AND OVERSEE THE CLEANUP OF THREE SITES, WHILE IMPROVING THE INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD AND SOLID WASTE SITES WITHIN THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | CONFEDERATED SALISH & KOOTENAI TRIBES | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS SUPPORT AGENCY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AWARDS FUNDS TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AT THE BUTTE MINE FLOODING OPERABLE UNIT OF THE SILVER BOW CREEK/BUTTE AREA SUPERFUND SITE. THIS AWARD ALLOWS MDEQ TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL, LEGAL, AND MANAGERIAL RESOURCES TO EPA, ARTICULATE THE STATE'S CONCERNS, AND PROMOTE STATE AND LOCAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE REMEDIATION OF THE SITE. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT AGENCY ACTIVITIES: DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS, PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENTS, REVIEW AND COMMENT ON DOCUMENTS, AND THE PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTOR SERVICES TO SAMPLE WATER QUALITY, MONITOR GROUNDWATER LEVELS, MONITOR SURFACE WATER, CONDUCT MONITORING MANAGEMENT, PREPARE MONTHLY AND ANNUAL DATA REPORTS, PREPARE AN INTERIM REPORT, AND PROVIDE OTHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE MONTHLY DATA REPORTS FOR EACH MONTH OF MONITORING, A DRAFT AND FINAL ANNUAL DATA SUMMARY REPORT, A DRAFT AND FINAL CONSENT DECREE UPDATE REPORT, AN INTERIM REPORT, AND A DRAFT AND FINAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP) FOR THE BUTTE MINE FLOODING OPERABLE UNIT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAMPLING PROVISIONS SPECIFIED IN THE BUTTE MINE FLOODING OPERABLE UNIT CONSENT DECREE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE POPULATIONS AT RISK OF EXPOSURE IN AND AROUND SILVER BOW CREEK/BUTTE AREA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $1.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF FORT BELKNAP'S BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. THE FORT BELKNAP COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.. THE SPECIFIC FOCUS OF THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE TO TO DIGITIZE, ORGANIZE, AND CENTRALIZE ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT FILES, MODERNIZE AND IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM, ENHANCE CAPACITY BY TRAINING STAFF, ENHANCE EXISTING REGULATIONS, AND CONDUCT SEVERAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT PROJECTS.ACTIVITIES:THE FORT BELKNAP COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. ENHANCED RECORDKEEPING, UPDATING REGULATIONS, CONDUCTING UP TO 16 ASBESTOS ABATEMENTS, AND PROVIDING TRAINING FOR STAFF IN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT WILL ALL BE CONDUCTED USING THE FUNDS PROVIDED IN THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE FORT BELKNAP COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE FORT BELKNAP VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, UPDATE HAZARDOUS WASTE CODES, DIGITIZE BROWNFIELDS AND SOLID WASTE RECORDS, PROVIDE TRAINING FOR UP TO 16 STAFF IN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, AND ABATE ASBESTOS IN UP TO 16 STRUCTURES. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | FORT BELKNAP INDIAN COMMUNITY | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S CERCLA SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS ACTIVITIES THAT ESTABLISH OR ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STATE AND TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF THIS FUNDING ARE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE STATE OR TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN CERCLA SECTION 128, AND TO ENSURE THAT STATES AND TRIBES MAINTAIN A PUBLIC RECORD OF SITES INCLUDED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT ('IIJA') PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO CARRY OUT THE SECTION 128(A) GRANT PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF [NAME OF GRANTEE'S] BROWNFIELDS RESPONSE PROGRAM TO MEET THE SECTION 128(A) ELEMENTS. FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES WILL OVERSEE AND PERFORM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT, AND CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS GRANT WILL INCLUDE PUBLIC OUTREACH, ENHANCEMENT OF BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM THROUGH TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT UPDATES, CLEANUP VERIFICATION AND DOCUMENT REVIEW, AND CONDUCTING SITE CLEANUPS AND INVESTIGATIONS.ACTIVITIES:FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: TIMELY SURVEY AND INVENTORY OF BROWNFIELD SITES, WHICH ARE PROPERTIES WHOSE EXPANSION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR REUSE MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES TO ENSURE THAT RESPONSE ACTIONS PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; RESOURCES TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; MECHANISMS FOR APPROVAL OF CLEANUP PLANS, AND VERIFICATION OF COMPLETE RESPONSES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ASSIST IN REMEDIATING AND REUSING BROWNFIELDS SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS GRANT WILL INCLUDE PUBLIC OUTREACH, ENHANCEMENT OF BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM THROUGH TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT UPDATES, CLEANUP VERIFICATION AND DOCUMENT REVIEW, INVESTIGATION OF DUMP SITES AND POTENTIAL PETROLEUM SITES, AND CONDUCTING SITE CLEANUPS FOR APPROXIMATELY 18 RESIDENTIAL SITES AND AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES WILL EXPAND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OF THE FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING HOSTING FOUR PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PRODUCING A BROCHURE AND FACT SHEETS. FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE AND SIOUX TRIBES WILL REDUCE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF CONTAMINATION TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY INVESTIGATING DUMP SITES AND POTENTIAL PETROLEUM SITES, OVERSEEING THE CLEANUP OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT IN 18 RESIDENCES, AND OVERSEEING THE ASSESSMENT AND CLEANUP OF AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL SITE. THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING FOR STAFF IN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, ASBESTOS, BROWNFIELD CLEANUP TECHNOLOGIES, AND OTHER BROWNFIELD TOPICS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF THE BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX TRIBES | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE BLACKFEET TRIBE. EPA'S SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANTS FOR TRIBES AND INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA WILL FUND PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, FUND PROJECTS THAT WILL RESULT IN A DECREASE IN THE GENERATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND/OR AN INCREASE IN THE DIVERSION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FROM LANDFILLS AND INCINERATION; AND/OR FUND PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE OR EXPAND ACCESS TO SOURCE REDUCTION, REUSE, RECYCLING, BACKHAUL, ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, AND COMPOSTING FOR TRIBES AND TRIBAL MEMBERS OF INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE EFFORTS TO MEET THE SWIFR GRANTS ELEMENTS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL DEVELOP A SOLID WASTE CIRCULAR ECONOMY ON THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION WITH OUTREACH EFFORTS CONFIRMED WITH FORT BELKNAP AND ROCKY BOY RESERVATIONS BY EXPANDING RECYCLING PROGRAMS AND RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING MARKETS FOR END PRODUCTS. THE TRIBES WILL CONCENTRATE ON SHREDDING TIRES INTO USABLE CHIPS, COMPOSTING WOOD AND GREEN WASTE TO CREATE HUUML;GELKULTUR GARDEN BEDS, AND CRUSHING AND TUMBLING GLASS INTO A HIGH END VALUE ADDED PRODUCT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO: 1) PURCHASE AND OPERATE A TIRE SHREDDER TO CLEAN UP TRASH TIRE WASTE. 2) PURCHASE RECYCLING BINS AND GLASS CRUSHER TO RECYCLE AND CRUSH GLASS FOR USE AND SALE. 3) DEVELOP ORGANIC COMPOSTING SYSTEM TO COLLECT ORGANICS AND CREATE COMPOST, ALONG WITH COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECTS. 4) COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. 5) CREATE TRAINING MANUALS AND VIDEOS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: CLEANUP 5 TRASH TIRE SITES. EXPAND RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING. HOLD COMMUNITY MEETINGS. CREATE AND SHARE TRAINING MATERIALS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: REDUCTION IN TRASH TIRES IN COMMUNITY, CREATION OF TIRE CRUMB RESOURCE FOR LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUCTION. COLLECTION OF GLASS AND CREATION OF CRUSHED GLASS FOR USE AND SALE. COLLECTION OF ORGANICS AND CREATION OF COMPOST. CREATION OF COMMUNITY GARDENS. EDUCATION OF COMMUNITY ON RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING OPTIONS, AND BENEFITS TO ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY. TRAINING AND DISPERSAL OF INFORMATION REGARDING NEW RECYCLING SYSTEMS AND PRODUCTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE BLACKFEET RESERVATION, FORT BELKNAP RESERVATION, AND ROCKY BOYS RESERVATION, AS WELL AS GENERAL HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | BLACKFEET ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE STATE OF MONTANA'S LUST PROGRAM. SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR ITS LUST CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES ASSESSMENT, REMEDIATION, AND ENFORCEMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE LUST CORRECTIVE PROGRAM ARE TO INVESTIGATE SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES AND TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THESE RELEASES. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING AN EFFECTIVE LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PROGRAM AND TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN MAKING PROGRESS IN CLEANING UP PETROLEUM LEAKS BY INITIATING AND COMPLETING CLEANUPS, AND REDUCING THE BACKLOG OF SITES NOT YET CLEANED UP. SPECIFICALLY, MONTANA DEQ'S PETROLEUM TANK CLEANUP SECTION (PTCS) HAS IDENTIFIED FOUR MAJOR GOALS ESSENTIAL TO HELPING US MEET DEQ'S MISSION TO PROTECT, SUSTAIN, AND IMPROVE A CLEAN AND HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT TO BENEFIT PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS: 1. DRIVE PETROLEUM RELEASES TO A NEW MILESTONE OF PETROLEUM CLEANUP TO CONTINUE MOVING SITES TOWARDS CLOSURE. 2. IMPLEMENT DATABASE IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILD EFFICIENCY IN CAPTURE AND RETRIEVAL OF PTCS INFORMATION. 3. IMPLEMENT TOOLS TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC BUSINESS PROCESS CHANGES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, REDUCE REDUNDANCY, AND BETTER MANAGE RESOURCES. 4. UTILIZE ALL AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THE NUMBER OF SITES ADDRESSED. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE: PTCS WILL CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT STEPS TO INTEGRATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FACTORS INTO LUST PROGRAMMATIC PLANNING AND ACTIVITIES, CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GUIDANCE. THIS WILL INCLUDE THE EVALUATION OF CUMULATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. DURING FFY 2024 PTCS WILL COMPLETE COMPLIANCE MONITORING TO MOVE TWO RELEASES TO CLOSURE WHICH EXCEED 80% FOR POLLUTION SOURCES, SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS, HEALTH DISPARITIES, AND CRITICAL SERVICE GAPS AS IDENTIFIED ON THE EJSCREEN MAPPING TOOL. THE PROPERTY OWNERS ALSO LACK THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR REQUIRED ENVIRONMENTAL WORK. JUSTICE40 REPORTING: MONTANA WILL REPORT LOCATION DATA FOR ALL NEW LUST CLEANUPS COMPLETED IN LUST4 AT MID-YEAR AND END-OF-YEAR. ACTIVITIES:MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INVESTIGATING SUSPECTED PETROLEUM RELEASES, OVERSEEING AND ENFORCING CORRECTIVE ACTION BY OWNERS OR OPERATORS, AND PERFORMING DIRECT CORRECTIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES WHEN THOSE OWNERS OR OPERATORS ARE UNKNOWN, UNWILLING, OR UNABLE TO PERFORM THOSE ACTIVITIES THEMSELVES. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING AN EFFECTIVE LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (LUST) PROGRAM AND TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN MAKING PROGRESS IN CLEANING UP PETROLEUM LEAKS BY INITIATING AND COMPLETING CLEANUPS, AND REDUCING THE BACKLOG OF SITES NOT YET CLEANED UP. SPECIFICALLY, MONTANA DEQ'S PETROLEUM TANK CLEANUP SECTION (PTCS) HAS IDENTIFIED FOUR MAJOR GOALS ESSENTIAL TO HELPING US MEET DEQ'S MISSION TO PROTECT, SUSTAIN, AND IMPROVE A CLEAN AND HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT TO BENEFIT PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS: 1. DRIVE PETROLEUM RELEASES TO A NEW MILESTONE OF PETROLEUM CLEANUP TO CONTINUE MOVING SITES TOWARDS CLOSURE. 2. IMPLEMENT DATABASE IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILD EFFICIENCY IN CAPTURE AND RETRIEVAL OF PTCS INFORMATION. 3. IMPLEMENT TOOLS TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC BUSINESS PROCESS CHANGES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, REDUCE REDUNDANCY, AND BETTER MANAGE RESOURCES. 4. UTILIZE ALL AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THE NUMBER OF SITES ADDRESSED.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE IS THE STATE CLEANUP DATA THAT IS ENTERED INTO THE LUST4 SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY OUTCOME IS A REDUCTION IN THE BACKLOG OF UST RELEASES FOR WHICH CLEANUPS HAVE NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARY IS THE STATE CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY | $1.2M | — |
| 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 BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS AUTHORIZED BY CERCLA 104(K)(3) IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RECIPIENT TO 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:ALL CLEANUP ACTIVITIES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH SUBAWARDS (LOANS AND SUBGRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES).OUTCOMES:THE RECIPIENT'S TARGET AREA WITHIN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY IS BILLINGS' DOWNTOWN CORE, WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO NEIGHBORHOODS - THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) AND THE EAST BILLINGS URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT (EBURD). THE CBD IS THE CITY'S CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND INNOVATION. THE EBURD IS AN AGING INDUSTRIAL AREA CHARACTERIZED BY RAIL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES, BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANIES, AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTERS, ODD STREET LAYOUT, AND VERY LITTLE HOUSING. BOTH AREAS ARE BECOMING ATTRACTIVE FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT, BUT THOSE EFFORTS ARE HAMPERED BY THE EXISTENCE, POTENTIAL, OR PERCEPTION OF CONTAMINATION. THE RLF PROGRAM WILL CARRYOUT THE COMMUNITY'S PRIMARY VISION FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THESE AREAS AND FOCUS ON CREATING A SUSTAINABLE, CONNECTED DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR WITH A STRONG COMMUNITY IDENTITY AND DIVERSE ECONOMIC INTERESTS. FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL ISSUE APPROXIMATELY 3 LOANS AND 2 SUBGRANTS TO REMEDIATE 5 BROWNFIELD SITE(S); ANTICIPATES HOLDING 10 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING 5 ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING 20 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | $1.0M | — |
| 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 NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ALSO KNOW AS SWEETGRASS DEVELOPMENT, TO CAPITALIZE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS AUTHORIZED BY CERCLA 104(K)(3). SWEETGRASS DEVELOPMENT IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION CREATED IN 2004 TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTIES OF CASCADE, GLACIER, PONDERA, TETON AND TOOLE, AS WELL AS THE BLACKFEET NATION AND LITTLE SHELL TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF MONTANA. SWEETGRASS CURRENTLY HAS AN RLF INVENTORY OF 10 SITES WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA THAT ARE READY FOR CLEANUP. OF THESE, SIX ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE TARGET AREA AND INCLUDE 4 PETROLEUM SITES, 2 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SITES (ASBESTOS AND LEAD-BASED PAINT), AND RANGE IN SIZE FROM 0.161 ACRES TO 2 ACRES. IN ADDITION TO THESE SITES, THERE ARE AN ADDITIONAL 15 MORE ON OUR ASSESSMENT INVENTORY ANTICIPATED TO BE READY FOR CLEANUP WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE RECIPIENT TO 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:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: FURTHER, THE RECIPIENT WILL ISSUE AN ANTICIPATED NUMBER OF 2 LOANS AND 2 SUBGRANTS TO REMEDIATE 4 BROWNFIELD SITE(S); ANTICIPATES HOLDING A MINIMUM OF 4 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FINALIZING A MINIMUM OF 4 ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES, AND SUBMITTING 20 QUARTERLY REPORTS. WORK CONDUCTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN AND NEAR0 THE COUNTIES OF CASCADE, GLACIER, PONDERA, TETON AND TOOLE, AS WELL AS THE BLACKFEET NATION AND LITTLE SHELL TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF MONTANA. OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE CLEANED UP PROPERTIES CONTAMINATED WITH MATERIALS THAT INHIBIT THE RE-USE OF THE PROPERTY, RE-USE AND REVITALIZATION OF THE TARGET AREAS. | Montana (EPA federal awards) | NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC | $1.0M | — |