ACRPC Brownfields Program

***NEW GRANT AWARDED IN MAY 2007***

What are brownfields?
brown·fields
n.  
real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

Brownfields are properties that may be affected by hazardous waste material. Contamination may stem from current or past activities on or near the property. Redeveloping brownfields can reduce public and environmental health concerns, revitalize economic centers, improve housing and neighborhoods, and reduce sprawl.  

ACRPC’s Role
ACRPC can provide financial assistance to eligible public and private property owners and prospective purchasers conducting environmental site assessments and remediation planning on properties with suspected petroleum contamination. Former gas stations, sites with underground storage tanks, and automotive repair facilities are examples of potential candidates. The ultimate goal of our Brownfields Program is to help return sites with real or perceived contamination to productive uses that benefit the public good.

The Brownfields Program is overseen by a steering committee that meets monthly. The committee works to bring candidate sites into the program, advises program outreach activities, and selects consultants to complete Environmental Site Assessments for properties participating in the program. The steering committee is also responsible for reviewing, choosing, and prioritizing applicant sites to receive grant funding.

The Brownfields Program is being conducted under ACRPC’s current grant agreement with the EPA. ACRPC was awarded $200,000 in 2006 to pursue this program. A .pdf brochure describing the ACRPC program can be downloaded here.

For additional information, please contact Amy Diller at ACRPC.

Brownfields Committee Members:
Renny Perry (chair)
Kathleen Ramsey (vice-chair)
Brain Bauer
Elissa Close
Jeremy Grip
Jonathan Heppell
Judy Kowalcyzk
Charles Makovec

Staff:   
Amy Diller
Adam Lougee