High Level Perspective: Brownfield Redevelopment at 30,000 Feet Assessment & Remediation
Environmental Site Assessments WHY? Decisions on redevelopment Aids planning Understanding of contaminant issues Cost estimating BCP eligibility
Phase I ESAs OBJECTIVES Provide CERCLA liability protection Lending institution requirements All Appropriate Inquiry/ASTM 1527-13 Identify “Recognized Environmental Conditions”
Phase I ESAs ELEMENTS Historical Research Environmental databases Site visit Identification of concerns Recommendations
Phase II ESAs OBJECTIVES Characterize RECs Identification of contaminants Recommendations ELEMENTS Research Sampling Evaluation Reporting
Phase II ESAs OUTCOMES No further action Remediation required Delineation Monitor Treat Remove Decisions Redevelopment
Funding USEPA Assessment Grants USEPA Remediation Grants USEPA RLF Grants NYSDOS BOA Grants NYSDEC ERP Grants NYS BCP Tax Incentives TIF/PIF
Brownfield Redevelopment at 30,000 Feet Discussion