Targeted Brownfields Assessment Program

Targeted Brownfields Assessment Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Region 9). This program offers free property assessments and cleanup planning to governments, Tribes, and non-profits for brownfield sites within EPA Region 9. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Application | US EPA Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Application EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.

For assistance or other TBA questions, please contact: Scott Stollman, EPA Region 9 Brownfields Project Manager Return to: Brownfields and Land Revitalization in EPA Region 9 IMPORTANT NOTES TO APPLICANT!! TBA Applicant Considerations Priorities for EPA Region 9 TBA Resources IMPORTANT NOTES TO APPLICANT!! Free viewers and readers are available to access documents on our website.

If you encounter issues with assistive technology, please contact us . EPA cannot provide a method to save a partially completed form for later retrieval; the form on this page must be completed in one session. To assist with planning to complete this form in one sitting, please utilize the "Pre-Application Checklist" document from step 2 below.

Review the TBA Applicant Considerations (below). Prepare to fill out the application form by completing the Pre-Application Checklist and Information Gathering (docx) Completely fill out the Application Form (at bottom of this page) using your completed Pre-Application Checklist (step 2 above). Site Access Agreement for Targeted Brownfields Assessment (EPA Region 9) (pdf) (237.

1 KB, September 2024) according to the instructions in the form and submit by email .

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 onsite and in buildings if appropriate) Access conferred by property owner consent 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 United States Government. Some ineligible properties may be eligible with a “property specific determination.

” Contact EPA for more information.

Priorities for EPA Region 9 TBA Resources Economically distressed communities, including rural communities, Native American tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations Relatively small sites with near-term redevelopment potential Project distribution throughout the EPA Pacific Southwest Region 9 geographic areas of California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and Pacific Island territories Communities that have not yet accessed EPA Brownfields and Land Revitalization assistance.

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 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 9 Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Application EPA cannot provide a method to save a partially completed form for later retrieval; the form on this page must be completed in one session.

To assist with planning to complete this form in one sitting, please utilize the " Pre-Application Checklist and Information Gathering (docx) ". You must also complete and submit the Site Access Agreement for Targeted Brownfields Assessment (EPA Region 9) (pdf) (237. 1 KB, September 2024) (and submit by email ) to have your application considered.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR ASSISTANCE. *INDICATES A REQUIRED FIELD.

Native Hawaiian organization Non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) 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 Address of Applying Organization A copy of your application will be sent to this address.

Applying Organization's Website Address of the Property Requested to be Assessed Weblink to a Map of the Property Location e.g. Google/Bing Maps. Current Owner(s) Name, Business Address, and Phone Number (if different than applicant) Total Acreage of Property Number of Buildings on the Property Building(s) Description and Past Use(s) Is there known or suspected contamination on the property? What are the known or suspected contaminants?

What are the sources of contamination? Are there current uses on the property, e.g. residences, community gardening, commercial activities? Describe.

Are there 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" » (opens a new browser window). 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.

If 'yes', please explain. Did the applicant generate or dispose of any of the contaminants? If "Yes", please explain in the next field.

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? 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 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.

Provide information on the surrounding community/neighborhood, such as demographic information, and why this assistance is needed. Time Frame for Proposed Assistance Is the time frame in which EPA assistance is needed, time sensitive? What assistance does the applicant request from EPA?

(Check all that apply): Phase I: Property Records search and report Phase II: Environmental Assessment (sampling, analysis, report) Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives 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. 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? Does this funding include property cleanup, if needed?

I understand that I must complete, sign, and email the Site Access Consent Form in order for my Targeted Brownfields Application to be considered. * Indicates a required field. 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 1, 2026