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NEWS
The Brownfields Impact Fund provides low-interest loans ranging from $50K to $350K for cleanup activities on brownfields. Additionally, grants are available to eligible entities (non-profits and government entities) for $25K up to $350K.
Applications will open on January 20th, 2022 and be accepted on a rolling basis. Loans and grants will be awarded on a first come, first served, based on the readiness of the application and the availability of funds. For the initial 90 days after program launch, only applications for projects located in the target Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) cities will be considered. This will prioritize investment in these communities which have high instances of brownfields, poverty, health disparities and need for revitalization. After 90 days, the program will be open throughout the state
Learn more and prepare to apply today at https://www.njeda.com/brownfieldsimpactfund.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) released a draft “EJ Action Plan: Building Up Environmental Justice in EPA's Land Protection and Cleanup Programs". The plan highlights projects, tools, and practices to be applied to its land pollution prevention and cleanup programs. These programs include Superfund, Brownfields, Emergency Response, Solid Waste Management and Corrective Action, and Underground Storage Tanks. EPA will provide opportunities for meaningful public input at upcoming virtual and in-person public engagement events in 2022.
OLEM's draft Environmental Justice Action Plan is part of a whole-of-government and EPA-wide effort to address the nation's environmental justice challenges in line with the priorities identified by President Biden and EPA Administrator Regan.
You can access the draft plan HERE.
Following the passage of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 6th, the EPA will be making significant investments in the health, equity, and resilience of American communities. The law includes $1.5 Billion to scale-up community-led Brownfields Revitalization, so that blighted and polluted sites in communities across America can be assessed, cleaned up and made available for safe reuse, spurring job creation and economic opportunity in areas that need it most. For more information,
For more information visit https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure.
Click here to review the fact sheet.
In December, EPA released The Revitalization Handbook - Addressing Liability Concerns at Contaminated Properties (2019 Edition). This information can be useful to stakeholders who are involved in the development of contaminated sites. The handbook summarizes the federal statutory provisions and EPA cleanup enforcement documents that may be able to address the liability concerns of parties involved in the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated sites. This document summarizes key legal and policy changes since the 2014 version.
EVENTS
Tribal Nation Listening Session
December 8 | 1:00—3:00pm Eastern
To join the tribal listening session, go to: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1612751709
State and Territory Listening Session
December 10 | 1:00—3:00pm Eastern
To join the state listening session, go to: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1604297808
There will be a brief overview of the Brownfields provisions in BIL, and then we look forward to hearing from our state and tribal partners about the best ways to maximize the benefits of this historic investment in our communities and Section 128(a) funds.
Sessions will not be recorded, but presentation slides can be shared.
For more information on Section 128(a) funding, see the Section 128(a) Fact Sheet.
NYC BROWNFIELD PARTNERSHIP REDEVELOPMENT ROUNDTABLE
When - December 15, 2021 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Location - Virtual (link provided with registration confirmation)