EPA Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Program

EPA Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Offers funding for site assessments to determine the extent of contamination at brownfield sites, including those in South Carolina.

EPA Region 7 Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Application | US EPA EPA Region 7 Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Application For assistance or other TBA questions, please contact: Sandeep Mehta , Region 7 Brownfields TBA Coordinator, 913-551-7763 or 1-800-223-0425 EPA provides contractor assistance to research historic property uses, conduct environmental sampling, identify cleanup options, and estimate associated cleanup costs at brownfield properties.

Eligible applicants can access up to $100,000 worth of technical assistance for eligible properties. All questions in this application must be answered to receive consideration for assistance. Privately owned properties can be assessed under this program as long as they are sponsored by an eligible applicant.

EPA accepts applications on a rolling basis. Return to: Brownfields and Land Revitalization in Region 7 Important Steps for Form Preparers Download and complete the TBA Site Access Agreement for Municipality/Nonprofit (pdf) TBA Site Access Agreement for Tribal Entity (pdf) , according to the agreement instructions, and submit the form as an attachment by email . Review the TBA Applicant Considerations (below).

Completely fill out the EPA Region 7 TBA Application (below). All applicants must complete and submit the application below, as well as the appropriate Site Access Agreement (see Step 1 above) to receive consideration for assistance. NOTE: EPA cannot provide a method to save a partially completed application form for later retrieval; the application form on this page must be completed in one session.

TBA Applicant Considerations Private party sponsored by an eligible applicant Property must meet definition of a Brownfields site: Real property whose reuse is complicated by real or perceived contamination. Must have permission to access property (including permission to collect samples on-site and in buildings if appropriate). Access conferred either as property owner or through consent agreement with property owner.

Absence of Liability for Hazardous Substance Cannot be responsible for a release of contamination. Conducted a due diligence review before purchase. Properties Not Eligible for Funding Properties listed, or proposed for listing, under the Superfund National Priorities List.

Facilities subject to U.S. EPA unilateral administrative orders, court orders, administrative orders on consent, or judicial consent decrees issued to, or entered into, by parties under CERCLA. Facilities that are subject to the jurisdiction, custody or control of the U.S. Government. Some ineligible properties may be eligible with a “property specific determination.

” Contact EPA for more information. Priorities for EPA Region 7 TBA Resources: Tribal Nations and rural communities. Relatively small sites with near-term redevelopment potential.

Project distribution throughout the Region 7 geographic area. Applicants to EPA’s Brownfields Competitive Grant program whose proposals were not selected for funding. TBA deliverables developed are public documents, releasable under the Freedom of Information Act.

EPA provides deliverables to the applicant and keeps them on file. Deliverables will take 3 to 9 months (or longer) to complete, based on project complexity and overall workload.

Applicant agrees to provide EPA with project information and photos when the site is redeveloped, including information on: Environmental benefits, such as reduction in vehicle miles traveled, water quality improvement, etc. EPA Region 7 TBA Application All questions in the application below must be answered to receive consideration for assistance.

Non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) If Non-Profit, please attach support letter from municipality where property is located. If Private entity, please attach support letter from municipality where property is located.

Name of organization(s) or individual(s) requesting Brownfields Assessment Primary Contact Name of the applying organization Name and title of the primary contact representing the organization(s) or individual(s) making this request Applying organization address Primary contact telephone # A copy of your application will be sent to this address. Web address of applying organization's website.

DO NOT enter "http://" or "https://": it may cause a form error. Site Description and History Address(es) of the property requested to be assessed Multiple properties/parcels Web link to a map of the property location (e.g., Google map or Bing map) - DO NOT enter "http://" or "https://": it may cause a form error.

Current owner(s) name, business address, and phone number (if different than applicant) Name, business address, and phone number Total acreage of property Number of buildings on property (e.g. Usable, partially razed, gutted by fire, etc.) Building(s) description and past use(s) ((i.e.) manufacturing, residential, commercial, service station, dry cleaner) Is there known or suspected contamination on the property?

What are the known or suspected contaminants? (Hazardous substances as defined in 40 CFR Part 30, e.g., solvents, pesticides, creosote, metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.), dry cleaning products; controlled substances as defined under the Controlled Substances Act, e.g., methamphetamines, other illegal drugs) What are the sources of contamination?

Are there current uses on the property, e.g. residences, community gardening, commercial activities? Describe. Are there any perceived health concerns to the users of the site?

Is the property or building(s) listed on the state or National Register of Historic Places? Is the property a "Brownfield"? Does the property meet the definition of a “Brownfield” as contained in federal Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (Section 211(a)(39) of the Public Law 107-118 (H.

R. 2869)), i.e., real property whose reuse has been complicated by real or perceived contamination. Learn more about the definition of a "Brownfield" Legal permission to enter?

Does the applicant have legal permission to enter the property to conduct the property assessment activities, including collecting environmental samples for testing? (Applicant must obtain access to property for EPA contractor to conduct a Phase II assessment) Physical accessibility of property?

Is the property physically accessible for assessment, including free of debris or materials that may obstruct entry onto the site or into buildings? Are all buildings physically safe to enter? (EPA may visit the property or request photos to confirm its physical accessibility) Is the applicant the property owner?

If "YES", answer the following. If "NO", skip to Community Description Did the applicant generate or dispose of any of the contaminants? If "Yes", please explain in the next field.

If 'yes', please explain. Did the applicant own the property when contamination occurred? If "Yes", please explain in the next field.

If 'yes', please explain. When was the property acquired? Purchase (Price $ w/fillable box) How was the property acquired?

Measures taken to prevent release of contaminants? If the applicant owns the property, describe measures taken to ensure potential pollutants, contaminants and hazardous substances are not released from the property and do not present a threat to human health or the environment. Property investigation for contaminants?

If the applicant owns the property and purchased the property after January 11, 2002, did the applicant conduct an investigation into the potential presence of pollutants, contaminants or hazardous substances at or near the property? If so, identify the investigations and dates. Affiliation with any former owner or operator?

If the applicant owns the property, is the applicant affiliated with or related to any former owner or operator of the property (e.g., family, contract, corporate or financial arrangement, etc.), or with any person who may have generated hazardous substances located at or near the property, or with any person who may have transported or arranged for the transportation of hazardous substances located at or near the property?

If 'yes', explain the relationship Regardless of property ownership, is the applicant aware of any federal, state, or local agency inquiry or order regarding any party’s responsibility for contamination or hazardous waste at the property? If ‘yes’, please explain. Properties Not Eligible for Funding Properties listed, or proposed for listing, under the Superfund National Priorities List .

Facilities subject to U.S. EPA unilateral administrative orders, court orders, administrative orders on consent, or judicial consent decrees issued to, or entered into, by parties under CERCLA . Facilities that are subject to the jurisdiction, custody or control of the United States Government. Some ineligible properties may be eligible with a "property specific determination".

Contact EPA for more information. What assistance does the applicant request from EPA?

(Check all that apply): Phase I: A screening assessment, including a background and historical investigation and a preliminary assessment Phase II: A full site assessment, including sampling activities to identify the types and concentrations of contaminants and the areas of contamination to be cleanup up Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA): Establishment of cleanup options and cost estimates based on futures uses and redevelopment plans Hazardous Materials Survey Hazardous Materials Survey: Includes asbestos, lead-based paint, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) surveys in addition to a hazardous materials inventory.

Other (i.e. Asbestos Survey, Lead-based paint Survey, Area Wide Inventory/Planning, Community Involvement Support, etc.) Estimated Costs associated with the assessment needs identified above: Describe difficulties related to perceived contamination that have hindered reuse of the property: Briefly describe public interest and/or community involvement in property reuse planning activities to date.

Time frame for proposed assistance Is the time frame in which EPA assistance is needed, time sensitive? Proposed assistance completion date When would you like the deliverable/assistance completed? Note: A Phase I will take a minimum of 3-4 months, and a Phase II a minimum of 8-9 months.

Please factor these time frames into your response. If the project is “time sensitive,” please explain with date and timing details: Is the applicant already working with a local or state regulatory agency concerning property contamination? If yes, identify the local or state regulatory agency and briefly describe their involvement at the property.

Briefly describe the conclusions from any previous property assessment activities. Identify client, consultant, and approximate dates of past studies. Briefly describe public interest and/or community involvement in property reuse planning activities to date.

Briefly describe why this property is a priority for the applicant. Is the applicant currently receiving federal Brownfields assistance, such as a Brownfields Assessment grant or 128(a) funding? If “Yes,” briefly describe why this funding cannot be used for this property.

Property Reuse and Redevelopment Describe the applicant’s proposed Reuse Plan and the time frame for redevelopment? What are the redevelopment plans for the property, and what is the time frame for redevelopment? Is funding in place, or anticipated, for redevelopment?

What are the funding sources or financial incentives associated with the redevelopment? (e.g. tax incentives, etc.) What are the funding sources? Does this funding include property cleanup, if needed?

EPA’s TBA program is for assessment only, no cleanup money is being offered as part of this program "I understand I must complete, sign, and email the Consent for Access Agreement" I understand that I must complete, sign, and email the Consent for Access Agreement in order for my Targeted Brownfields Application to be considered.

Sending Additional Documentation Check if you will be sending additional documentation (e.g. reports, maps, etc.) to the TBA Coordinator. Brownfields and Land Revitalization Contact Us about Brownfields and Land Revitalization Contact Us about Brownfields and Land Revitalization to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on April 9, 2026