1. Technical Assistance to Brownfields Sabine E. Martin, Ph.D., P.G. Blase A. Leven, P.G. Terrie Boguski, P.E. Center for Hazardous Substance Research Kansas State University September, 2007

2. Technical Assistance to Brownfield (TAB) Communities A national programA national program Funded by EPA headquarters via grants to 5 different Hazardous Substances Research Centers; free to communitiesFunded by EPA headquarters via grants to 5 different Hazardous Substances Research Centers; free to communities K-State is affiliated with the Midwest HSRC and assists communities in Indiana and other EPA Region 5 & 7 statesK-State is affiliated with the Midwest HSRC and assists communities in Indiana and other EPA Region 5 & 7 states

3. TAB Assistance to Communities Tailored to specific needsTailored to specific needs Typically coordinated through the city, tribal or non-profit brownfields project managerTypically coordinated through the city, tribal or non-profit brownfields project manager May include:May include: Review of EPA grant applications Review of EPA grant applications Help finding a consulting firm Help finding a consulting firm Review of project plans, technical reports Review of project plans, technical reports Assistance with community outreach Assistance with community outreach Other assistance, as needed and agreed upon Other assistance, as needed and agreed upon Communities accepted on a ‘first come’ basis.Communities accepted on a ‘first come’ basis. Depends on staff/funding availabilityDepends on staff/funding availability

4. The Application Process Contact usContact us We’ll set up a meeting to discuss assistance needsWe’ll set up a meeting to discuss assistance needs Review needs and TAB capabilityReview needs and TAB capability Agree on a course of actionAgree on a course of action Get startedGet started

5. Sites Receiving TAB Assistance Layfayette, INLayfayette, IN Rittman, OHRittman, OH Wittenberg, WIWittenberg, WI City of Atchison, KSCity of Atchison, KS City of Dakota City, NECity of Dakota City, NE City of Des Moines, IACity of Des Moines, IA

6. Community Outreach Redevelopment PlanningRedevelopment Planning

7. Technical Presentations Workshops and Community MeetingsWorkshops and Community Meetings

8. Special Projects Des Moines, IA GIS-based redevelopment properties web siteDes Moines, IA GIS-based redevelopment properties web site

9. TAB Contacts Sabine Martin & Blase LevenSabine Martin & Blase Leven 1-800-798-7796 785-532-6519 1-800-798-7796 785-532-6519 smartin1@k-state.edu smartin1@k-state.edusmartin1@k-state.edu baleven@k-state.edu baleven@k-state.edubaleven@k-state.edu Terrie Boguski 913-780-3328 tboguski@k-state.eduTerrie Boguski 913-780-3328 tboguski@k-state.edu tboguski@k-state.edu