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EPA EXPECTS TO FUND 50 NEW BROWNFIELDS PILOTS IN 2000
Release Date: 10/07/99
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FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, OCT. 7, 1999
EPA EXPECTS TO FUND 50 NEW BROWNFIELDS PILOTS IN 2000
EPA is accepting proposals for the National Brownfields Assessment Pilots which are each funded up to $200,000 over two years. In fiscal year 2000, an additional $50,000 may be awarded to an applicant to assess the contamination of a brownfields site(s) that is or will be used for green space purposes such as parks, playgrounds, trails, gardens, habitat restoration, open space, and green space preservation. A brownfield is a site or a portion of a site that has actual or perceived contamination, as well as an active potential for redevelopment or reuse. Chosen pilots test redevelopment models, direct special efforts toward removing regulatory barriers, and facilitate coordinated environmental assessments and cleanup efforts at the federal, state and local levels. These funds are used to generate interest by pulling together community groups, investors, lenders, developers and other affected parties to address the issues of cleaning up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and returning them to appropriate productive use. EPA expects to select 50 National brownfields assessment pilots by April 2000. All applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 16, 2000. The national brownfields assessment pilots are administered on a competitive basis. Copies of the application package and the solicitation notice can be obtained by calling the RCRA/Superfund Hotline at 1-800-424-9346 or 703-412-9810. Information can also be obtained through the Internet at: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/.
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