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Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment. On this site, you can find information about US EPA Region 4's Brownfields Program including the Brownfields Law, US EPA Brownfields Grants, technical tools and resources as well as information on brownfields projects across the county. EPA's revitalization efforts to clean up and reuse of contaminated properties include not only brownfields, but also Superfund, RCRA, Underground Strorage Tank and Federal Facilities sites. More Brownfields Basic Information.

As part of its mission to protect human health and the environment, the U.S. EPA is dedicated to revitalizing all types of contaminated land to productive economic and green space use. On this site you can find a variety of information and links about revitalization of other contaminated sites. More Land Revitalization Basic Information

EPA's Land Research website (http://www.epa.gov/ord/lrp) provides information on the innovative science solutions being developed by EPA's Land Research Program to preserve the nation's land, restore contaminated properties, and protect public health from exposure to environmental contaminants. The site includes a description of the program, fact sheets, science topic experts, links to ORD technical support centers, research publications, research accomplishments, and links to tools, models, and information.


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FY09 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants
The FY09 Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants have been posted to the brownfields website at: http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/applicat.htm. The proposal deadline is November 14, 2008. More...

Organizations Receive $1.5 Million for Brownfields Training, Research, and Technical Assistance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding 10 grants for brownfields training, research, and technical assistance projects with national scope and impact. More than $1.5million in funding will support brownfields assessment, cleanup, and revitalization across the country. More...

Kansas State University Provides TAB EZ Software for Assessment and Cleanup Grants
Kansas State University (KSU),under the Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities (TAB) cooperative agreement #TR83389401 with EPA, has developed a software tool called "TAB EZ". TAB EZ can assist communities that are applying for assessment and cleanup grants under EPA's Fiscal Year 2009 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) grant competition. TAB EZ was developed by KSU and CABEM Technologies, Inc. as a public service. TAB EZ is available free of cost to everyone nationwide. More information about TAB EZ is available at http://www.tabez.org/.

Communities in 43 states, 2 Tribal Nations and 2 territories will share over $74 million in EPA Brownfields Grants
These communities will share over $74 million in EPA Brownfields grants to help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. Since the beginning of the Brownfields program, EPA has awarded 1255 assessment grants totaling $298.6 million, 230 revolving loan fund grants totaling $217.7 million, and 426 cleanup grants totaling $78.7 million. See the official EPA News Release, April 7, 2008.

EPA's New Ecological Restoration Tool is Online!
This web site is a resource for project managers and others seeking information and guidance on ecological restoration and land revitalization. The page includes a glossary of restoration terms and a set of principles for ecological restoration; as well as information and links to resources on soil health and amendments, native and invasive plant species, and ecosystem-based restoration. Also featured is a comprehensive list of region-by-region and state-by-state federal and local resources for ecological restoration projects, including the Federal Highway Administration's publication, "Roadside Use of Native Plants." The website address is: http://www.cluin.org/products/ecorestoration/

New Website for Brownfield Insurance Programs
A new website is available for those needing information about and assistance with insurance for brownfield projects. The site provides access to insurers, brokers, and attorneys with specialized capacities to address brownfield insurance matters. Additional brokers and attorneys are invited to add their qualifications and share documents they have written. Listing is free and easy to do.

The site also offer a library that includes funded reports, journal articles, and case studies of insurance usage, as well as a glossary of terms. Reports currently on the site include "State Brownfield Insurance Programs - 2006" and "Environmental Insurance Products Available for Brownfield Redevelopment- 2005."

BrownfieldsInsurance.org was developed by Kristen Yount and Peter Meyer of Northern Kentucky University under a cooperative agreement with EPA. For more information, go to www.BrownfieldsInsurance.org.

Information on US EPA's Brownfields Program is available at: http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/.

Region 4 State Brownfields and Land Revitalization Sites

The following map can be used to gather information on different site types in Region 4. By clicking on the state web page links, you will be leaving the EPA.gov domain and entering an external link. This link provides additional information that may be useful or interesting and is being provided consistent with the intended purpose of the EPA Web site. However, EPA cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided by this link or any other linked site. Exit EPA Disclaimer

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Region 4 State Map Kentucky UST Kentucky Brownfields Kentucky RCRA Kentucky Mine reclamation Kentucky Voluntary cleanup Kentucky Hazardous site inventory Kentucky Superfund Tennessee Brownfields Tennessee UST Tennessee RCRA Tennessee Mine reclamation Tennessee Voluntary cleanup Tennessee Hazardous site inventory Tennessee Superfund Mississippi Brownfields Mississippi UST Mississippi Mine reclamation Mississippi Voluntary cleanup Mississippi Hazardous site inventory Mississippi Superfund Alabama Brownfields Alabama UST Alabama RCRA Alabama Mine reclamation Alabama Voluntary cleanup Alabama Hazardous site inventory Alabama Superfund Florida Brownfields Florida UST Florida RCRA Florida Mine reclamation Florida Voluntary cleanup Florida Hazardous site inventory Florida Superfund Georgia Brownfields Georgia UST Georgia RCRA Georgia Voluntary cleanup Georgia Hazardous site inventory Georgia Superfund South Carolina Brownfields South Carolina UST South Carolina RCRA South Carolina Mine reclamation South Carolina Voluntary cleanup South Carolina Hazardous site inventory South Carolina Superfund North Carolina Brownfields North Carolina UST North Carolina RCRA North Carolina Voluntary cleanup North Carolina Hazardous site inventory North Carolina Superfund

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