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Federal Partnerships
Federal Partnerships
- Brownfields Federal Partnership Action Agenda (2004)
- Brownfields National Partnership Action Agenda (1995, 1997, 1999, 2002)
- Brownfields Federal Programs Guide
- Links and Information on Federal Partners
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Brownfields Federal Partnership Action Agenda Progress Report 2004
EPA released a report detailing two years of progress by the Brownfields Federal Partnership at the Brownfields 2004 National Conference. The Brownfields Federal Partnership Action Agenda which was announced in November 2002 contained over 100 commitments from 23 federal organizations to help revitalize communities throughout the nation. The Brownfields Federal Partnership Progress Report shows remarkable progress fulfilling the Action Agenda commitments made by all of the agencies. More than 75% of the commitments have been met.
- Brownfields Federal Partnership Action Agenda - Progress Report (PDF) (46 pp, 286K)
September 2004
- EPA Press Advisory
Brownfields National Partnership Action Agenda
- Brownfields National Partnership Action Agenda 2002
- Brownfields National Partnership Action Agenda 1999
- Brownfields National Partnership Action Agenda 1997
- Brownfields National Partnership Action Agenda 1995
Links and Information on Federal Partners
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- Appalachian Regional Commission
- Federal Housing Finance Board
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Preserve America
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- Economic Development Administration
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- U.S. Department of Energy
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- National Park Service
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. General Services Administration
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Independent agency that oversees Section 106 regulatory process for reviewing effects of Federal and federally-permitted projects on historic properties. Also administers Preserve America program on behalf of the White House.
- Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
"ATSDR announces availablity of Funds for "Enhancement of State, County or Local Public Health Departments Participation in Brownfields Decisions and Action"
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2001 funds for a Cooperative Agreement program for a pilot activity with a select number of local health departments to demonstrate effective public health actions around Brownfields properties. This program addresses the "Healthy People 2010" focus area(s) of Environmental Health.
- Federal Register Notice (Vol. 66, No. 124, p. 34201)
June 27, 2001
- ATSDR Announces Availability of Funds for Public Health Interventions
Around Brownfields Properties
Federal Register Notice (Vol. 63, No. 126, pp 35933-35937)
July 1, 1998
- Federal Register Notice (Vol. 66, No. 124, p. 34201)
- Federal
Housing Finance Board
The Community Investment Cash Advances (CICA) programs of the twelve Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) offer funding, including low-cost, long-term funds for member financial institutions (banks and thrifts) and other eligible lenders to use to provide financing for projects that are targeted to certain economic development and housing activities. Economic development projects include commercial, industrial, manufacturing, social service, infrastructure projects, and public facility projects and activities.
A standby Letter of Credit (LOC) can be a useful tool for housing finance and community lending for economic development, as well as with other credit needs. An LOC is a financial instrument in which the issuing bank promises to pay a third party on behalf of a second party. The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) may issue standby LOCs on behalf of member lenders (banks and thrifts) and certain housing associates, under which the FHLBank agrees to honor drafts or other demands for payment from a third-party beneficiary in the event that the lender cannot fully honor its obligations directly. By guaranteeing the credit obligations and performance of the lender with the AAA credit rating of the FHLBank, the FHLBank's standby LOC allows the lender to borrow funds from other sources on relatively favorable terms.
- National
Endowment for the Arts
In 2002, the program will award up to $1.25 million to support
as many as 20 design competitions, with a focus on school projects.
New Public Works will provide up to $75,000 each to as
many as 10 school design projects, in addition to 10 general projects
that will receive up to $50,000 each. The deadline for letters
of interest is January 11, 2002.
NEA's New Public Works Webpage
- Preserve America Administration initiative that promotes community revitalization, tourism, and public education through preservation and creative use of heritage resources, such as historic mills. Includes programs for community recognition, grants, awards, and education.
- U.S.
Department of Commerce
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and the Economic Development Administration - U.S. Department
of Commerce
[ HTML (7K) | PDF (91K) 5 Pages]
June 2002
- Economic
Development Administration's Brownfields Redevelopment
- National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Memorandum (PDF) (5 pp, 368K)
- News Release
January 15, 2003
- Memorandum (PDF) (5 pp, 368K)
- Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and the Economic Development Administration - U.S. Department
of Commerce
- U.S.
Department of Energy
-
U.S. Department of Energy Energy Department Announces National
Initiative to Redevelop Brownfields with Renewable Energy;
Innovative New Approach Utilizes Solar Energy To Turn Brownfields
Into Brightfields
Fact Sheet
-
U.S. Department of Energy Energy Department Announces National
Initiative to Redevelop Brownfields with Renewable Energy;
Innovative New Approach Utilizes Solar Energy To Turn Brownfields
Into Brightfields
- U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development
Department Of Housing and Urban Development Invites Applications for Seven Urban Empowerment Zones and Forty Renewal Communities
-
The Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 (CRTR Act) authorizes
the designation of nine Round III Empowerment Zones (EZs). Seven
of the Round III EZs are to be designated in urban areas by
the Secretary of HUD. The remaining two Round III EZs are to
be designated in rural areas by the Secretary of Agriculture.
This Notice invites applications for designation of nominated
areas as Empowerment Zones.
- Federal Register Notice
(Vol. 66, No. 139, p. 37877)
July 19, 2001
Additionally, the CRTR Act authorizes HUD to designate up to 40 Renewal Communities within which special tax incentives would be available. The Notice invites applications for designation of nominated areas as Renewal Communities.
- Federal Register Notice
(Vol. 66, No. 152, p. 41432)
August 7, 2001
- Federal Register Notice
- HUD's
Initiative for Renewal Communities, Empowerment Zones, and Enterprise
Communities
- Economic
Development Initiative
Information on availability of $28 million for FY 1998 EDI grants under SuperNOFA II.
- The Effects of Environmental Hazards and Regulation on Urban Redevelopment
- Brownfields and Empowerment
Zones/Enterprise Communities Fact Sheet
Publication Number: EPA 500-F-97-091
[ HTML (7K) | PDF (11K) 2 Pages ]
April 1997
- EPA/Department of Housing and Urban Development Brownfields
Research Project Fact Sheet
Publication Number: EPA 500-F-97-101
[ HTML (4K) | PDF (7K) 1 Page]
April 1997
- Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
[ HTML (9K) | PDF (26K) 4 Pages]
September 1996
- Brownfields
Economic Development Initiative
Super Notice of Funding Availability (SuperNOFA) for Economic Development and Empowerment Programs.
-
The Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 (CRTR Act) authorizes
the designation of nine Round III Empowerment Zones (EZs). Seven
of the Round III EZs are to be designated in urban areas by
the Secretary of HUD. The remaining two Round III EZs are to
be designated in rural areas by the Secretary of Agriculture.
This Notice invites applications for designation of nominated
areas as Empowerment Zones.
- U.S. Department
of the Interior
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program of
the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior
[ HTML (8K) | PDF (22K) 4 Pages]
July 1996
- National Park Service
- Office of Surface
Mining
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program of
the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior
- U.S. Department
of Justice
- Operation Weed &
Seed
A strategy within the U.S.Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs that incorporates community-based initiatives. It is an innovative and comprehensive multi-agency approach to law enforcement,crime prevention, and community revitalization.
- Operation Weed &
Seed
- U.S. Department
of Labor
- Gateway to
Information on the Workforce Investment Act
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response - U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the Employment and Training Administration - U.S.
Department of Labor
[ HTML (6K) | PDF (19K) 3 Pages]
- Gateway to
Information on the Workforce Investment Act