Targeted Brownfields Assessments in Region 3 - How to Apply Criteria

Region 3 TBA Application

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Please review the criteria below before proceeding with your application.

Basic Information

1. Site Control and Ownership Transfer is Not an Impediment
   • Site is publicly owned either by a municipality or through a quasi-public entity such as a redevelopment authority or industrial development corporation.
   • Site is owned by a nonprofit entity such as a community development corporation.
   • Site is privately owned and a clear means of recouping EPA expenditures is available (e.g., through an agreement with the owner or developer or through a lien), or the private entity has performed prior environmental work at the site.
      
2. There is Strong Municipal Commitment
   • There is a strong municipal commitment as demonstrated by a willingness to legally take the property if necessary, establishment of financial incentives, or commitment of municipal resources for other components of the project.
      
3. There is Clear Municipal/Community Support for the Property's Revitalization
   • The site is clearly an integral part of a local development plan and there is no known public opposition.
      
4. There are Adequate Resources and High Developer Interest
   • The municipality or potential site developer has demonstrated an ability to leverage additional funds for cleanup and other future work at the site; and/or the site has strong development potential as demonstrated by past or present interest by a developer(s).
      
5. EPA Assessment Assistance is Crucial
   • Lack of site assessment is the major obstacle to redevelopment and other resources are not available for assessing the site.
      
6. There is State/Congressional Support
   • The state/congressional members have no objection to federal involvement or the redevelopment project.
      
7. Existing Information Supports Directing Resources To The Site
   • Based on existing information, the site is likely to have low to moderate levels of contamination.
   • Commitments are in place for the cleanup and redevelopment of the site.
   • Redevelopment will result in benefits to the community, such as an increase in jobs for the surrounding residents.
      
8. The Project Area has a Clear Need for Revitalization
   • The project has significant deterioration, which provide a clear need for revitalization.
      
9. There is State Support
   • There is clear coordination between EPA Region 3 and the state
     program.
      
10. The Project is Consistent with other Economic Redevelopment Initiatives
    • Site has an important linkage to other EPA/state initiatives.
    • A direct health/environmental threat will be mitigated or site revitalization will serve to spur further beneficial activity in nearby locations.
    • There is consistency with other federal agency Brownfields efforts, e.g., economic redevelopment efforts

11. The reuse has a resiliency or adaptation component  

    If applicable, describe how the proposed reuse will address resiliency or adaptation.  Consider factors such as Renewable Energy, Urban Agriculture, Green Infrastructure, Flood Mitigation, Green Building, Transit-oriented development /walkability, Expanding Parks and Recreation, etc. 
     

12. Lead Hazards
    
    If applicable, are there known lead hazards (such as lead based paint) present on the property and/or are there existing structures on the site that are older than 1976 which will be remediated by the reuse through either cleanup or demolition? Additional information regarding lead hazards can be found at https://www.epa.gov/lead. 
     

EPA Region 3 Contact

If you have questions regarding the application process or TBAs in general, please contact:

Christian Smith
US EPA Region 3 (3LD51)
1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
[email protected]
215-814-3302