The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) can assist local governments and other qualified parties with application for Federal Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan and Cleanup (ARC) Grants.  These grants can help fund activities such as site assessment and cleanup.  The DERR can provide support letters and technical assistance for these projects.  The DERR can also conduct Targeted Brownfields Assessments (TBAs) for eligible communities, governments or nonprofit groups.  The TBAs are not grants, rather the DERR provides direct technical assistance to the community through site assessment. The TBAs provide screening data that may assist with future planning and development of the property.  The Executive Director may issue Enforceable Written Assurances to bona fide prospective purchasers, contiguous property owners and innocent landowners.

The Petroleum Storage Tank Trust Fund (PST Fund) provides funding for environmental cleanup of leaks of petroleum products from underground storage tanks (USTs).  The PST Fund is similar to environmental insurance in that UST owner/operators pay a fee (premium) and a deductible.  For more information, contact John Menatti at (801) 536-4159 or jmenatti@utah.gov.

Under the Targeted Brownfields Assessment program, EPA Region 8 contractors conduct environmental site assessments and cleanup planning for public agencies and nonprofits, and at privately owned sites with public benefit projects. Contact William Rothenmeyer at 303-312-6045 or rothenmeyer.william@epa.gov.

Under the EPA’s Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Communities program, the Community Brownfields Foundation (CBF) and CCLR provide in-kind technical assistance and training to communities and other stakeholders on brownfields issues with the goal of increasing the community's understanding and involvement in brownfield cleanup and revitalization. The TAB grants serve as an independent source of information assisting communities with community involvement, better understanding the health impacts of brownfield sites, science and technology relating to brownfield site assessment, remediation, and site preparation activities, brownfield finance questions, and information on integrated approaches to brownfield cleanup and redevelopment.  Contact Jesse Silverstein at 303-962-0942 or jesse@communitybrownfieldsfoundation.org.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to award $600 million in TIGER II (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grants. Funds for the TIGER II program are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area or a region.

Eligible applicants include State and local governments, including U.S. territories, tribal governments, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other political subdivisions of State or local governments, and multi-State or multi-jurisdictional groups applying through a single lead, eligible applicant.

Pre-applications must be submitted by July 16, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Final applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by August 23, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The DOT pre-application system will open no later than June 15, 2010 to allow prospective applicants to submit pre-applications. DOT will evaluate all applications and announce the projects that have been selected to receive TIGER II Discretionary Grants no sooner than September 15, 2010.

Public comment on the NOFA will be accepted until May 28, 2010. For more information, see Question 3 of the FAQ (link below).

- Fact Sheet

- Full announcement and FAQ

- Interim Notice of Fund Availability

EDA announces general policies and application procedures for grant-based investments under the Public Works, Planning, Local Technical Assistance, and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs that will promote comprehensive, entrepreneurial and innovation-based economic development efforts to enhance the competitiveness of regions, resulting in increased private investment and higher-skill, higher-wage jobs in areas experiencing substantial and persistent economic distress.

Current Closing Date for Applications: September 30, 2010 - Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received.

For more information, visit http://www.eda.gov/PDF/FY09-EDAP-FFO-FINAL.pdf

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) advances economic growth by assisting communities experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment. EDA requests proposals for the following programs: Public Works, Planning, Local Technical Assistance, and Economic Adjustment Assistance. Under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program, EDA has allocated $14.7 million to the Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund, which supports projects that foster economic competitiveness while enhancing environmental quality. Proposals are being accepted and are being reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Eligible Entities: State and local governments, nonprofit organizations

Application Due: September 30, 2010

For more info, including contact info, go to the following link:

The Underground Storage Tank Program involves notification, installation, inspection, removal, and compliance with State and Federal UST regulations concerning release prevention and remediation.

The Utah State Legislature passed the Voluntary Release Cleanup Program statute during the 1997 legislative session. This legislation created the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP).  The purpose of the program is to encourage the investigation and cleanup of sites where there is a suspected or confirmed contaminant release, threatening public health and the environment and creating a stigma potentially blocking economic redevelopment.  Successful completion of a project under the VCP results in the applicant receiving a “Certificate of Completion,” which provides a release of liability as outlined in the statute and may help clear the way for the property to be returned to beneficial reuse. 

Registration Open!

The 2010 Western Brownfields Workshop
Missoula, Montana - September 14 - 16

EPA is now accepting registrations for the 2010 Western Brownfields Workshop in Missoula, Montana, September 14-16. This collaborative interactive workshop offers EPA Brownfields grantees in Regions 8, 9, and 10 an opportunity to network with other grantees, EPA representatives, and other public, private, and nonprofit Brownfields experts. It is is open to veteran and new EPA Brownfields grantees, those parties interested in applying for EPA Brownfields grants, federal and state partners, and consultants invited by grantees.

The workshop is free, but registration is required. Download the registration form. Any questions or completed registration forms should be directed to wbwregistration@sra.com.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to award $600 million in TIGER II (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grants. Funds for the TIGER II program are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the Nation, a metropolitan area or a region.

Eligible applicants include State and local governments, including U.S. territories, tribal governments, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other political subdivisions of State or local governments, and multi-State or multi-jurisdictional groups applying through a single lead, eligible applicant.

Pre-applications must be submitted by July 16, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Final applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by August 23, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The DOT pre-application system will open no later than June 15, 2010 to allow prospective applicants to submit pre-applications. DOT will evaluate all applications and announce the projects that have been selected to receive TIGER II Discretionary Grants no sooner than September 15, 2010.

Public comment on the NOFA will be accepted until May 28, 2010. For more information, see Question 3 of the FAQ (link below).

- Fact Sheet

- Full announcement and FAQ

- Interim Notice of Fund Availability

EDA announces general policies and application procedures for grant-based investments under the Public Works, Planning, Local Technical Assistance, and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs that will promote comprehensive, entrepreneurial and innovation-based economic development efforts to enhance the competitiveness of regions, resulting in increased private investment and higher-skill, higher-wage jobs in areas experiencing substantial and persistent economic distress.

Current Closing Date for Applications: September 30, 2010 - Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and processed as received.

For more information, visit http://www.eda.gov/PDF/FY09-EDAP-FFO-FINAL.pdf

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) advances economic growth by assisting communities experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment. EDA requests proposals for the following programs: Public Works, Planning, Local Technical Assistance, and Economic Adjustment Assistance. Under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program, EDA has allocated $14.7 million to the Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund, which supports projects that foster economic competitiveness while enhancing environmental quality. Proposals are being accepted and are being reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Eligible Entities: State and local governments, nonprofit organizations

Application Due: September 30, 2010

For more info, including contact info, go to the following link:

February 3-5, 2011
Charlotte, NC

Today, more than ever, we are faced with environmental and economic challenges that will define our generation, shape our future, and test our resilience as cities, regions, states and a nation. Join leaders from across the U.S. as we tackle these challenges head-on and demonstrate smart growth solutions that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create a green economy, assure a healthy population, and expand transportation and housing options for all Americans.

The program will kick off on Thursday morning and continue through Saturday afternoon and includes a dynamic mix of plenaries, breakouts, implementation workshops, specialized trainings, and coordinated networking activities. Exciting tours of local model projects from Charlotte, NC and surrounding cities will be featured. There will be something for everybody, from veteran experts to smart-growth novices, with nearly 90 sessions and workshops. Learn from hundreds of speakers who cross disciplines to share insights, and valuable tools and strategies for making smart growth a success in your community.

Plan to join us, and others, from across the U.S. next February for the smart growth event of the year! Visit www.NewPartners.org to get more details.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the 14th National Brownfields Conference will be held on April 3-5, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!