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The Morning Journal - Cleaning up the County; Lorain Port Authority Gets $400,000 for Brownfield Sites

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Date: May 31, 2012
Issues: Environment

By Morning Journal Staff

The Lorain Port Authority will receive $400,000 to assess brownfield sites.

The money was announced through the Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup and Revolving Loan Fund Grants.

"Ohio's brownfield sites can be opportunities for redevelopment and new growth," said Sen. Sherrod Brown, who also announced the money. "These funds will help support assessment, cleanup and decontamination efforts critical for the safety and economic success of communities across the state, including Lorain County."

The EPA has selected the Lorain Port Authority for two brownfields assessment grants of $200,000 each.

Hazardous substances and petroleum grant funds will be used to conduct 10 Phase I and five Phase II environmental site assessments.

Grant funds also will be used to compile an inventory of brownfield sites, conduct community involvement activities and develop an area-wide plan for the Black River corridor.


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