Revitalization Through TCEQ Brownfields Kristy Livingston, Brownfields Program Manager, Remediation Division, TCEQ

What are Brownfields? “Brownfield site" means 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. Property where redevelopment is hindered by real or perceived contamination.

Abandoned Gas Stations

Abandoned Buildings

Vacant Properties

Purpose of the Brownfields Program To assist in the redevelopment of properties that are dormant or underutilized due to liability associated with real or perceived contamination.

Economic Benefits of Brownfields Redevelopment Create jobs Increase tax revenues Spur economic growth Tap into financial incentives Reuse existing infrastructure

Community Benefits of Brownfields Redevelopment Improve quality of life Reduce blight Enhance community Promote environmental stewardship Decrease urban sprawl

Program Process Planning & Application Assessments & Activities   Assessments & Activities   Cleanup Planning   Cleanup & Redevelopment  

Application- Property Eligibility Planning & Application   Properties that are NOT Eligible: Federal property National Priority List (NPL)/Superfund sites Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) sites Permitted sites Sites under orders

Application- Applicant Eligibility Applicant must be a governmental entity or nonprofit Cities/Towns/Counties/Local Governments Regional Councils of Governments (COGs) Economic Development Corporations (EDCs) Redevelopment Agencies Federally Recognized Tribes Applicant must NOT be a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) as defined by CERCLA Planning & Application  

Application- Link Planning & Application   https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/ remediation/bsa/forms/10076.pdf

Assessments Site Assessments Conducted by State Contractor: Assessments & Activities   Site Assessments Conducted by State Contractor: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Research, interviews, site inspection Should be completed prior to, and within 180 days of, purchase Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Samples (soil, water)

Activities Site Activities Conducted by State Contractor: Assessments & Activities   Site Activities Conducted by State Contractor: Geophysical Investigation Tank Pulls Technical Assistance TCEQ Partners with EPA, Federal and State Entities, Local Redevelopment Agencies, and Applicants to Facilitate Cleanup, Transferability, and Revitalization

Cleanup Planning TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program Funding Opportunities   TCEQ Voluntary Cleanup Program Assistance with application Fee waivers Funding Opportunities Brownfields Grant Writing Workshops Grant Support Letters Partner Agencies

Redevelopment Parks Community Enrichment Housing Retail Transportation Cleanup & Redevelopment   Parks Community Enrichment Housing Retail Transportation Mixed Use

Redevelopment Examples Belo Garden, Dallas, Texas Historically- Former parking lot Currently- Greenspace/park/water garden Discovery Green, Houston, Texas Historically- Former parking lots adjacent to convention center Currently- Greenspace/park/events complex

BSA G127 - Chestnut Project (Lost Pines Art Center) Bastrop, Texas Historically- Storage and processing of cotton seed and other grains/Office space/Container storage/Automotive repair facility BSA Activities- Phase I and II Currently- Lost Pines Art Center

BSA G147 - St. Philip’s Food Pantry (Our Community Pantry) Dallas, Texas Historically- Gasoline station/Automotive repair/Convivence store/Dry Cleaner (0.3 acres) BSA Activities- Phase I and II (with tank pull) Currently- St. Philip’s- Our Community Pantry- Staffed by North Texas Food Bank

BSA G103 – Goodwin Webberville (Guadalupe-Saldaña) Austin, Texas Also known as Guadalupe-Saldana Net Zero Subdivision Historically- Unauthorized dump (8 acres) BSA Activities- Phase I and II Currently- Residential consisting of a mix of single-family and townhouse units

VCP 1671 – Montgomery Plaza Fort Worth, Texas Historically- Former Montgomery Ward (46 acres) Currently- Residential housing/retail complex/dining

VCP 1830 – Crestview Station Austin, Texas Historically- Former chemical research facility (71 acres) Currently- CapMetro train station/residential housing/office/retail complex

Workshops Partnership with Railroad Commission of Texas, Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB), and EPA Schedules and registration can be found: https://www.ksutab.org/ Refer to TCEQ Brownfields Website for more information.

ATX Brownfields Tour Visit TCEQ Superfund/Brownfields Information booth downstairs for a Tour Brochure

For Further Information TCEQ Brownfields Program: www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/bsa BRNFLDS@tceq.texas.gov 1-833-436-3271 TCEQ Brownfields Program Manager: Kristy Livingston Kristian.Livingston@tceq.texas.gov 512-239-2252