Targeted Brownfields Assessments in Region 10
A Targeted Brownfields Assessment is an environmental investigation that documents environmental conditions at a property under consideration for redevelopment.
The EPA can provide communities and nonprofit organizations with free environmental assessments, cleanup planning, and visioning services for brownfield properties with redevelopment potential.
For questions about how we can help your community reach your revitalization goals, contact EPA Region 10's Targeted Brownfields Assessment Coordinator Molly Vaughan ([email protected]), 907-271-1215.
About Targeted Brownfields Assessments
A Targeted Brownfields Assessment may encompass one or more of the following activities:
- An "all appropriate inquiries" assessment (Phase I), which includes a background and historical investigation and a site inspection.
- A full site assessment (Phase II), including sampling activities to identify areas of contamination and types and concentrations of contaminants.
- A determination of how much more investigation is needed and/or the evaluation of cleanup or containment options and costs, based on planned uses after redevelopment.
- Working closely with your state environmental agency. Our goal is a seamless transition into your state or Tribe’s program, if necessary.
Additional qualifications:
- Applicants must show community need and have redevelopment plans for the contaminated property.
- Applicants should apply on behalf of a specific site which it currently owns or can obtain or is “abandoned”.
- Sites where the applicant could be considered a responsible party for the contamination are not eligible for Targeted Brownfields Assessment assistance.
A printable version of this information is also available: Fact Sheet: Region 10 Targeted Brownfields Assessment Program (pdf)