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Brownfields 101Brownfields 101& U.S. EPA& U.S. EPA
Florida Brownfields Association ConferenceFlorida Brownfields Association ConferenceNovember 7November 7, 2007, 2007
Brian Brian HoltzclawHoltzclaw, Project Manager, Project ManagerU.S. EPA Region 4 Brownfields Program, Atlanta, GAU.S. EPA Region 4 Brownfields Program, Atlanta, GA
Toll Free 1-800-241-1754; 404-562-8684Toll Free 1-800-241-1754; 404-562-8684
OutlineOutline Background of EPA Brownfields ProgramBackground of EPA Brownfields Program AccomplishmentsAccomplishments Overview of Competitive GrantsOverview of Competitive Grants LeveragingLeveraging Grant Alternatives and Technical SupportGrant Alternatives and Technical Support
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EPAEPA’’s Missions Mission
The mission of the Environmental ProtectionThe mission of the Environmental ProtectionAgency is to protect human health and theAgency is to protect human health and theenvironment.environment.
EPAEPA’’s Missions Mission
The mission of the Environmental ProtectionThe mission of the Environmental ProtectionAgency is to protect human health and theAgency is to protect human health and theenvironment.environment.
We believe that revitalization ofWe believe that revitalization ofcontaminated properties goes hand-in-handcontaminated properties goes hand-in-handwith our mission.with our mission.
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Source: Region 4 NARPMSource: Region 4 NARPMPresentations, 2006Presentations, 2006
Solar System ofSolar System ofContaminated PropertiesContaminated Properties
557,000 Mine Sites557,000 Mine Sites(Abandoned or Inactive)(Abandoned or Inactive)
Benefits of RevitalizationBenefits of Revitalization Removes stigma of contaminationRemoves stigma of contamination Increases tax revenueIncreases tax revenue Facilitates new job growthFacilitates new job growth Utilizes existing infrastructureUtilizes existing infrastructure Takes development pressure off undeveloped landTakes development pressure off undeveloped land Prevents sprawlPrevents sprawl Cleaner airCleaner air Reduces habitat destructionReduces habitat destruction Reduces blight; restores pride in communityReduces blight; restores pride in community Improves public health, reduces safety hazardsImproves public health, reduces safety hazards Many moreMany more
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BROWNFIELDSBROWNFIELDSDEFINITIONDEFINITION
““Real property, the expansion,Real property, the expansion,redevelopment,redevelopment,
or reuse of which may be complicatedor reuse of which may be complicatedby the presence or potential presenceby the presence or potential presenceof a hazardous substance, pollutant,of a hazardous substance, pollutant,
or contaminant.or contaminant.””- - Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002
Brownfields Revitalization Act (2002)Brownfields Revitalization Act (2002)
Legislative authority for grantsLegislative authority for grants
Expands previous Brownfields pilot grant programExpands previous Brownfields pilot grant program Cleanup funds providedCleanup funds provided Non-profits eligible applicants for cleanup or RLFNon-profits eligible applicants for cleanup or RLF
subgrantssubgrants Petroleum sites eligiblePetroleum sites eligible Makes funds available for technical assistance, trainingMakes funds available for technical assistance, training
and researchand research
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Brownfields Revitalization Act (cont.)Brownfields Revitalization Act (cont.)
Helps Liability Concerns re: BrownfieldsHelps Liability Concerns re: Brownfields Provides clarification of the innocent landownerProvides clarification of the innocent landowner
defense defense Gives liability protection to contiguous propertyGives liability protection to contiguous property
owners owners Provides liability protection for bona fideProvides liability protection for bona fide
prospective purchasers ( prospective purchasers (BFPPsBFPPs)) Can purchase with knowledge of contamination and notCan purchase with knowledge of contamination and not
acquire CERCLA liability acquire CERCLA liability All of the above are subject to specific criteriaAll of the above are subject to specific criteria
Federal Laws, EPAFederal Laws, EPAand Brownfieldsand Brownfields
Federal laws are applicable to all contaminated properties.Federal laws are applicable to all contaminated properties.
EPA has delegated the regulationEPA has delegated the regulationof the less contaminated of the less contaminated brownfieldsbrownfields to the to theStates and Tribes (nationally, 48,000 propertiesStates and Tribes (nationally, 48,000 propertieshave been cleaned up through state responsehave been cleaned up through state responseprograms); State/Tribal Brownfieldsprograms); State/Tribal Brownfieldsprograms have evolved into less burdensomeprograms have evolved into less burdensome& intrusive programs than long-standing& intrusive programs than long-standingenforcement-led programs. See enforcement-led programs. See ““An UpdateAn Updatefrom the Statesfrom the States”” at: at:epaepa..govgov//brownfieldsbrownfields/pubs//pubs/stst_res__res_progprog_report._report.htmhtm
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Available Brownfields GrantsAvailable Brownfields Grants
AssessmentAssessment
CleanupCleanup
Revolving Loan FundsRevolving Loan Funds
Job TrainingJob Training
Eligible Sites include those possiblyEligible Sites include those possiblycontaminated with:contaminated with:
Hazardous SubstancesHazardous Substances Petroleum ContaminationPetroleum Contamination Asbestos & Lead Paint are eligibleAsbestos & Lead Paint are eligible Controlled Substances (e.g., Controlled Substances (e.g., MethMeth labs) labs) Mine-Scarred LandsMine-Scarred Lands Other environmental contaminantsOther environmental contaminants
Note:Note: It is not uncommon for some suspected It is not uncommon for some suspectedbrownfields sites to be investigated and found freebrownfields sites to be investigated and found freeof contamination.of contamination.
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Who Is Eligible to Apply?Who Is Eligible to Apply?Local GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsLand Clearance Authorities/Quasi-GovernmentalLand Clearance Authorities/Quasi-Governmental
Entities Under Local Governmental ControlEntities Under Local Governmental ControlState Legislated Government EntitiesState Legislated Government EntitiesRegional Councils of Government or Group ofRegional Councils of Government or Group of
Local GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsRedevelopment Agency (StateRedevelopment Agency (State
Chartered/Sanctioned)Chartered/Sanctioned)StatesStatesTribesTribesNonprofits (Cleanup & Job Training Only)Nonprofits (Cleanup & Job Training Only)
National Picture of EPANational Picture of EPA’’ssBrownfields GrantsBrownfields Grants
Since 1995, EPA has awarded 1,911Since 1995, EPA has awarded 1,911community-based grants, worth $593.7M.community-based grants, worth $593.7M.This has helped:This has helped: Assess more than 11,083 parcelsAssess more than 11,083 parcels Leverage more than $9.9 billion inLeverage more than $9.9 billion in
brownfields cleanup and redevelopmentbrownfields cleanup and redevelopmentfunding from the private and public sectors.funding from the private and public sectors.
Generate more than 45,575 jobsGenerate more than 45,575 jobs
* EPA OBCR HQ Detailed Monthly Management Reports as of Sept. 2007
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Regional Picture of EPARegional Picture of EPABrownfields GrantsBrownfields Grants
Region 4 has acquired $57.2M in grantRegion 4 has acquired $57.2M in grantfunding; 201 competitive grants over 12 yearsfunding; 201 competitive grants over 12 yearsof the Brownfields Program (of the Brownfields Program (““10-11% of10-11% ofnational pienational pie””).).
For Region 4 communities: 805 propertiesFor Region 4 communities: 805 propertieshave been assessed, over 1,987 acres; 5have been assessed, over 1,987 acres; 5cleanups; $940.5 million has been leveragedcleanups; $940.5 million has been leveraged(redevelopment and cleanup dollars);(redevelopment and cleanup dollars);and 3,040 jobs have been created.and 3,040 jobs have been created.
FY2007 Funding to Region 4: $9.2MFY2007 Funding to Region 4: $9.2M
FY 2007 CompetitiveFY 2007 CompetitiveGrant Funding forGrant Funding forCommunities in theseCommunities in theseStates/TribesStates/Tribes AL - $800kAL - $800k FL - $2.0MFL - $2.0M GA - $1.0MGA - $1.0M KY - $1.4MKY - $1.4M MS - $400kMS - $400k NC - $2.0MNC - $2.0M SC - $800kSC - $800k TN - $800kTN - $800k Tribes - $0KTribes - $0K
Kinds of FY 2007Kinds of FY 2007Competitive grant fundingCompetitive grant funding Assessment - $6.0MAssessment - $6.0M RLF - $1.0MRLF - $1.0M Cleanup - $2.2MCleanup - $2.2M
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FLORIDA EPA Brownfields Funding
June 2007
Tallahassee Pensacola J acksonvilleJacksonville
Orange Park P ensacola Orange Park
Gainesville New 2007 Grants Clearwater Stuart Ocala- 2 Clearwater2 Stuart2 Homestead Tampa Miami Tampa2 Miami2 Clearwater Orlando OrlandoPre-existing Open Grants
Hollywood Clearwater Miami2 Cocoa-2 Jacksonville Clearwater2 Ocala Stuart Kissimmee-2
Cocoa Ocala2 Ta Ta mpa Tampa C le ar water-2 Tampa Cocoa2 Pensacola Homestead Sem ole Jacksonville Stuart Sa Miami Sain t P etersburg Saint Petersburg3 Lake Worth Tampa Miami2
Clearwater Stuart Miami Sarasota Stuart Closed Grants
Clearwater Ocala Clearwater Fort Lauderdale Opa-locka Miami Lake Worth Fort Myers Fort Myers Pensacola Pensacola Lake Worth Gainesville Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg Hollywood Sarasota Fort Lauderdale Jacksonville Seminole Miami Stuart Hollywood Opa-locka Miami2 Tallahassee Miami22 Miami3 Tampa
Homestead - 2 Homestead-2 Homestead Unsuccessful 2007 Grants Kissimmee1 Pensacola Tallahassee2 Kissimmee2 Saint Petersburg Tampa Orange Park Saint Petersburg2 Tampa Orlando Tallahassee Saint Petersburg
Types of Funding Unsuccessful 2006 Grants Assessment Grants Homestead Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg Cleanup Grants Lake Worth Saint Petersburg2 Seminole Job Training Grants Orange Park Seminole Revolving Loan Fund Grants Orlando Tampa
Status of Grants For more information on Region 4's EPA does not warrant the accuracy, Brownfields Grants please Red = New FY 2006 Active Grants completeness, or timeliness of the
visit http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/reg4.htm information shown. The information Blue = Pre-Existing Active Grants herein is subject to revision and is not in final form. EPA shall not be Black = Closed Out Funding liable for any detrimental reliance Map Author: Ravishankar A. Rao Green = Unsuccessful 2007 Grants upon the information shown. 404-562-8349
-DRAFT- Date Created: June 2007 Orange = Unsuccessful 2006 Grants This map has not been submitted Map Name: Fl601_07.mxd to the EPA peer review process.
For Florida Only: EPA’s Region 4 Brownfields Grant Statistics(1995-present)
$5.82M$5.82M
[Inclusive is 2[Inclusive is 2TBAsTBAs
($0.54k) & 2($0.54k) & 2JT GrantsJT Grants($0.34k)]($0.34k)]
22(0.85M)(0.85M)
001717
($4.1M)($4.1M)
2323FloridaFlorida
InactiveInactiveGrantsGrants
$10.1M$10.1M
[Not inclusive[Not inclusiveis FDEPis FDEPfundingfunding$816.5k$816.5k(FY08);(FY08);
$4.3M total)$4.3M total)
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($4.45M)($4.45M)
44
($0.8M)($0.8M)
1818
($4.85M)($4.85M)
2727FloridaFlorida
ActiveActiveGrantsGrants
$ Total$ TotalRLFRLFCleanupCleanupAssessmentAssessment# Grants# GrantsTotalTotal
Note: FL has fared very well in 12 years [50 or 25% of R4’s total # BF grants and $15.92M or 28%of R4’s BF grant monies]; Source: EPA Region 4’s Active and Inactive Grant Tracking Spreadsheets
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What kind of grant fundingWhat kind of grant fundingis available?is available?
Assessment Grant ProgramAssessment Grant Program
To inventory, characterize, assess, and conductTo inventory, characterize, assess, and conductplanning and community involvement related toplanning and community involvement related tobrownfieldbrownfield sites sites
Community-wide or site-specific (single site)Community-wide or site-specific (single site) $200K hazardous substance (including asbestos,$200K hazardous substance (including asbestos,
lead paint, other environmental hazards)lead paint, other environmental hazards) $200K petroleum-only contamination$200K petroleum-only contamination Up to $350K per property with approved waiverUp to $350K per property with approved waiver No more than 2 applications per eligible entityNo more than 2 applications per eligible entity Must apply separately for hazardous substancesMust apply separately for hazardous substances
and petroleumand petroleum
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Assessment Grant Program Success StoryAssessment Grant Program Success StoryJackson, MississippiJackson, Mississippi
Sim’s Drycleaners
Police Substation
Revolving Loan Fund Grants ProgramRevolving Loan Fund Grants Program To make low interest loans toTo make low interest loans to
carryout carryout cleanup activitiescleanup activities at atbrownfields properties.brownfields properties.
Up to $1M per eligible entityUp to $1M per eligible entity
40%-cleanup 40%-cleanup subgrantssubgrants
60%loans60%loans
Coalitions may applyCoalitions may apply
Cost share of 20%Cost share of 20%
EPA-Grant Recipient-LoanEPA-Grant Recipient-LoanRecipientRecipient
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Revolving Loan Fund ProgramRevolving Loan Fund ProgramSuccess StorySuccess Story
Palm Beach, Florida
Cleanup Grant ProgramCleanup Grant Program
To carry out cleanup activities at To carry out cleanup activities at brownfieldbrownfield sites sites Up to $200K per propertyUp to $200K per property Hazardous substances or petroleum-onlyHazardous substances or petroleum-only
contaminationcontamination May apply for up to 3 properties: May apply for up to 3 properties: Separate proposalsSeparate proposals
for each propertyfor each property Non-profits may applyNon-profits may apply Cost share 20%Cost share 20% Must have a FEE SIMPLE TITLE Must have a FEE SIMPLE TITLE by 6/30/2008by 6/30/2008
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Cleanup Grant Program Success StoryCleanup Grant Program Success StoryAtlanta Youth Soccer AssociationAtlanta Youth Soccer Association
Job Training Grants Training for residents in communities impacted byTraining for residents in communities impacted by
BrownfieldsBrownfields
Empowers local community residentsEmpowers local community residents
Increased opportunities for future employment in theIncreased opportunities for future employment in theenvironmental fieldenvironmental field
Up to $200,000Up to $200,000
2 Year Project Period2 Year Project Period
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Where do EPA Grants fit in aRevitalization Approach ?
Step 1: Site AssessmentStep 1: Site Assessment& Reuse Options& Reuse Options
Research local businesses that may have depositedResearch local businesses that may have depositedhazardous substanceshazardous substances
Prioritize potential redevelopment project areasPrioritize potential redevelopment project areas(e.g., ability to contribute to tax base, catalyze(e.g., ability to contribute to tax base, catalyzenew private investment, create jobs for residents,new private investment, create jobs for residents,location/accessibility/visibility)location/accessibility/visibility)
Conduct a Phase I Assessment; and Phase II Conduct a Phase I Assessment; and Phase IIAssessment (if necessary) **Assessment (if necessary) **
–– Investigates present and past activities at the site to Investigates present and past activities at the site to identify environmental contamination identify environmental contamination
Evaluate reuse options in light of contamination Evaluate reuse options in light of contamination ** = EPA Brownfields Grants** = EPA Brownfields Grants
Step
1
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If You Have a Need for aIf You Have a Need for aBrownfields Grant,Then StartBrownfields Grant,Then Start
Now !Now ! Again, Again, deadline for FY-09 Brownfields Grant Cycledeadline for FY-09 Brownfields Grant Cycle
is estimated for October 10, 2008.is estimated for October 10, 2008.
Get help with grant-writing assistance from FLGet help with grant-writing assistance from FLRegional Planning Councils (Regional Planning Councils (kycaddkycadd.org.org) and other) and othersources. Get examples of proposals from successfulsources. Get examples of proposals from successfulgrantees (grantees (epaepa..govgov//brownfieldsbrownfields//plocatplocat..htmhtm))
Attend face-to-face workshops and an internet-basedAttend face-to-face workshops and an internet-based““Tips and TricksTips and Tricks”” workshop on writing Brownfields workshop on writing Brownfieldsgrants (forthcoming).grants (forthcoming).
Proposal Guidelines for BrownfieldsProposal Guidelines for BrownfieldsAssessment, RLF, and Cleanup GrantsAssessment, RLF, and Cleanup Grants
Note that these WILL change for FY-09 grants,Note that these WILL change for FY-09 grants,however, to get a sense of what we are looking for,however, to get a sense of what we are looking for,visit EPA Website at:visit EPA Website at:www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/epa-oswer-obcr-07-01.pdf
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What are the Proposal Basics ?What are the Proposal Basics ?
Threshold CriteriaThreshold Criteria ASSESSMENT GRANTS:ASSESSMENT GRANTS: A. Applicant EligibilityA. Applicant Eligibility B. Letter from the State/Tribal Environmental AuthorityB. Letter from the State/Tribal Environmental Authority C. Site Eligibility/Property Ownership Eligibility-Site SpecificC. Site Eligibility/Property Ownership Eligibility-Site Specific
REVOLVING LOAN FUND GRANTS:REVOLVING LOAN FUND GRANTS: A. Applicant EligibilityA. Applicant Eligibility B. Description of JurisdictionB. Description of Jurisdiction C. Letter from the State/Tribal Environmental AuthorityC. Letter from the State/Tribal Environmental Authority D. Cleanup Authority/Oversight StructureD. Cleanup Authority/Oversight Structure E. Cost ShareE. Cost Share F. Legal Authority to Manage a Revolving Loan FundF. Legal Authority to Manage a Revolving Loan Fund
CLEANUP GRANTS:CLEANUP GRANTS: A. Applicant EligibilityA. Applicant Eligibility B. Letter from the State/Tribal Environmental AuthorityB. Letter from the State/Tribal Environmental Authority C. Site Eligibility/Property Ownership EligibilityC. Site Eligibility/Property Ownership Eligibility D. Cleanup Authority/Oversight StructureD. Cleanup Authority/Oversight Structure E. Cost ShareE. Cost Share
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Example: Assessment RankingExample: Assessment RankingCriteriaCriteria
Budget (10)Budget (10) Community Need (15)Community Need (15) Site Selection ProcessSite Selection Process
(6)(6) Sustainable Reuse ofSustainable Reuse of
Brownfields (12)Brownfields (12) Creation and/orCreation and/or
Preservation ofPreservation ofGreenspace/OpenGreenspace/OpenSpace (5)Space (5)
Pre-Award CommunityPre-Award CommunityNotification (12)Notification (12)
Ongoing CommunityOngoing CommunityInvolvement (16)Involvement (16)
Reduction of Threats toReduction of Threats toHuman Health and theHuman Health and theEnvironment (26)Environment (26)
Leveraging ofLeveraging ofAdditional ResourcesAdditional Resources(10)(10)
ProgrammaticProgrammaticCapability (20)Capability (20)
Know that a Single BrownfieldsKnow that a Single BrownfieldsGrant =Grant =
Seed MoneySeed Money
“Seed money provides startup projects with the capital required for theirinitial development and growth.”
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Financial Leveraging =Financial Leveraging =Magnifying MoniesMagnifying Monies
“Equity-growing sources such as: Public Grants; Private Grants(Corporations/Foundations); Individual Donors/Investments;
Appropriations; Collaborative Resources, etc.”
City of Atlanta Leveraging =$1.7B with one $200k grant(Beltline project) City of Montgomery
Leveraging = $450M with one$200k grant (Hotel & MinorLeague Baseball Stadium)
What is Financial Leveraging?What is Financial Leveraging?
Financial leveraging is finding & usingresources in such a way that the potentialpositive outcome is enhanced.
– With apologies to Wikipedia
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Why Leveraging ?Why Leveraging ? Communities cannot live by Communities cannot live by EPA BrownfieldsEPA Brownfields
grant breadgrant bread alone ! alone ! Communities have unmet resource needs of aCommunities have unmet resource needs of a
project -- project -- financialfinancial, but also human,, but also human,institutional, technical, and legal.institutional, technical, and legal.
Communities are able to accomplish thingsCommunities are able to accomplish thingsthey could not otherwise have accomplished.they could not otherwise have accomplished.
Facts on EPA BrownfieldsFacts on EPA BrownfieldsLeveraging (National)Leveraging (National)
Since the beginning of the program, EPA hasawarded Brownfields grants worth $593.7M.
Grantees have leveraged (per EPA’sconservative tracking system) more than $9.9billion in brownfields cleanup andredevelopment funding from the private andpublic sectors.
For every federal Brownfields grant dollar, atleast $16.68 has been leveraged.
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Grant Alternatives and TechnicalGrant Alternatives and TechnicalSupportSupport
Grant Alternative: Targeted BrownfieldsGrant Alternative: Targeted BrownfieldsAssessment (TBA) ProgramAssessment (TBA) Program
Contact your State Brownfields Coordinator, KimContact your State Brownfields Coordinator, KimWalker 850-245-8934 and Olga Perry, U.S. EPAWalker 850-245-8934 and Olga Perry, U.S. EPARegion 4; 404-562-8534Region 4; 404-562-8534
Eligible entities: states, tribes, and municipalities.Eligible entities: states, tribes, and municipalities.Targets especially those without EPA BFTargets especially those without EPA BFAssessment grants. Assessment grants. TBAs TBAs help minimize help minimizeuncertainties of contamination.uncertainties of contamination.
Region 4 awards 3-4/ Region 4 awards 3-4/ TBAs TBAs per year on anper year on anapplication basis; they are less than $100,000 each;application basis; they are less than $100,000 each;at no-cost to eligible party.at no-cost to eligible party.
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TBA Program (cont.)TBA Program (cont.) A TBA may encompass one or more of the followingA TBA may encompass one or more of the following
activities:activities: A screening or "all appropriate inquiry" (Phase I)A screening or "all appropriate inquiry" (Phase I)
assessment, including a background and historicalassessment, including a background and historicalinvestigation and a preliminary site inspection;investigation and a preliminary site inspection;
A full (Phase II) environmental assessment, includingA full (Phase II) environmental assessment, includingsampling activities to identify the types and concentrationssampling activities to identify the types and concentrationsof contaminants and the areas of contamination to beof contaminants and the areas of contamination to becleaned; andcleaned; and
Establishment of cleanup options and cost estimates basedEstablishment of cleanup options and cost estimates basedon future uses and redevelopment plans.on future uses and redevelopment plans.
Refer to Fact Sheet at:Refer to Fact Sheet at:epaepa..govgov//brownfieldsbrownfields/facts//facts/tbatba_0403._0403.pdfpdf
Refer to Application outlined at:Refer to Application outlined at:epaepa..govgov/region4/waste/bf//region4/waste/bf/tbaapplictbaapplic..pdfpdf
EPA Technical SupportEPA Technical Support
An EPA Region 4 An EPA Region 4 ““Prospective Purchaser InquiryProspective Purchaser Inquiry(PPI)(PPI)”” Response Team conducts conference calls Response Team conducts conference callswith interested parties to aid the real estatewith interested parties to aid the real estatemarketplace (>50 since October, 2005). Purpose is tomarketplace (>50 since October, 2005). Purpose is toaid revitalization and reuse of contaminatedaid revitalization and reuse of contaminatedproperties. Although geared to the more toxicproperties. Although geared to the more toxicSuperfund Sites, they can take exceptions to assistingSuperfund Sites, they can take exceptions to assistingother contaminated properties. (Contact Billother contaminated properties. (Contact BillDenman; 404-562-8939; Denman; 404-562-8939; [email protected]@epaepa..govgov))
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Support (cont.)Support (cont.)
Tools and Technical InformationTools and Technical Informationepaepa..govgov//brownfieldsbrownfields//toolsandtechtoolsandtech..htmhtmExamples:Examples:- Brownfields and Land Revitalization- Brownfields and Land Revitalization
Technology Support Center; Technology Support Center; brownfieldstscbrownfieldstsc.org.org- Assessment & Cleanup Tools, Land Use &- Assessment & Cleanup Tools, Land Use &Institutional Controls, Facilitation Support, etc.Institutional Controls, Facilitation Support, etc.
Support (cont.)Support (cont.) Technical Assistance to Brownfields CommunitiesTechnical Assistance to Brownfields Communities
Program Program ttooscprogramscprogram.org/tab-overview.html.org/tab-overview.html State and Tribal Response Program GrantsState and Tribal Response Program Grants
epaepa..govgov//brownfieldsbrownfields/state_tribal./state_tribal.htmhtm Publications (e.g., Federal Brownfields Program Guide,Publications (e.g., Federal Brownfields Program Guide,
etc.)etc.)epaepa..govgov//brownfieldsbrownfields/news//news/bf_2005pubs._2005pubs.htmhtm
National Brownfields Website, refer to site map forNational Brownfields Website, refer to site map forpartnerships, success stories, initiatives, etc.partnerships, success stories, initiatives, etc.www.www.epaepa//brownfieldsbrownfields
Check out other useful Brownfields Resources Check out other useful Brownfields Resources –– like likeNALGEP or NADO.NALGEP or NADO.
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2008 National Brownfields2008 National BrownfieldsConferenceConference
May 5-8, 2008, DetroitMay 5-8, 2008, Detroitwww.brownfields2008.orgwww.brownfields2008.org
Free registrationFree registration
Start Planning Your Travel ArrangementsStart Planning Your Travel Arrangements Use the Use theBrownfields 2008 Web site to plan your trip to theBrownfields 2008 Web site to plan your trip to theconference.conference.
Brownfields National Homepageepa.gov/brownfields
EPA Region 4 Brownfieldsepa.gov/region4/waste/bf
Brownfields Coordinator:Brownfields Coordinator:Mike Norman; 404-562-8792Mike Norman; 404-562-8792
Florida Brownfields Coordinator:Florida Brownfields Coordinator:Brian Brian HoltzclawHoltzclaw; 404-562-8684; 404-562-8684