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Announcements, Press Releases, and Speeches
- For remarks of Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at the Brownfields 2002
Conference, click here.
- EPA ADMINISTRATOR CHRISTIE WHITMAN ANNOUNCES EPA AND 21
OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER IN EFFORT TO REVITALIZE
BROWNFIELDS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
Spurred on by the Bush Administration's commitment to brownfields
and the new brownfields law, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and its federal partners have renewed their commitment to work together
in a timely manner to prevent, assess, safely clean up, and sustainably
reuse brownfields. more...
- Grant Funding Guidance for State and Tribal Response Programs
The Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization
Act (SBLRBRA) was signed into law on January 11, 2002. The Act amends
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA), as amended, by adding Section 128(a). more...
- Draft Proposal Guidelines for Brownfields Job Training Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is interested in obtaining
the views of interested stakeholders on a draft of the Agency's fiscal
year 2003 Brownfields Job Training Grant Application Guidelines. more...
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 - EPA ANNOUNCES GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS ON
BROWNFIELDS SITES IN EIGHT STATES
- EPA Press Advisory
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September 25, 2002
- DRAFT BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP, AND REVOLVING LOAN FUND
GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES (FY 03 GUIDELINES) AND PUBLIC MEETING
The Environmental Protection Agency has developed a draft for the
fiscal year 2003 Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup, and Revolving Loan
Fund Grant Application Guidelines (FY 03 Guidelines). more...
- BROWNFIELDS COMMUNITIES GET $675,000 IN SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
FOR JOB TRAINING
EPA has selected 11 supplemental pilot grants totaling $675,000 under
the Brownfields Job Training and Development Demonstration Pilots.
These are the second round of supplemental Brownfields job training
pilot grants to be awarded (the first round was in May). In communities
impacted by Brownfields, project officials will use the supplemental
funding to continue their efforts to train residents in procedures
for the handling and removal of hazardous substances.
- EPA Press Advisory
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(33K) 3 Pages ]
September 11, 2002
- List of Supplemental Job Training Awards
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September 11, 2002
- EPA AWARDS $405,000 TO COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO
SUPPORT BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION AND SMART GROWTH
U. S. EPA Deputy Administrator Linda Fisher today announced $405,000
in grants to nine communities around the country under the "Smart
Growth: Saving Open Space, Revitalizing Brownfields" program.
- EPA News Release
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July 24, 2002
- EPA ANNOUNCES $3.8 MILLION TO CLEAN UP PETROLEUM FROM UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANK SITES AT GAS STATIONS IN 26 STATES
EPA Deputy Administrator Linda Fisher today announced 40 pilots totaling
$3.8 million in grants to 26 states and three tribes to clean up properties
contaminated from leaking underground storage tanks.
- EPA News Release
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July 1, 2002
- EPA ADMINISTRATOR WHITMAN ANNOUNCES $14.6 MILLION IN GRANTS
TO HELP 80 COMMUNITIES REVITALIZE ABANDONED PROPERTIES
EPA Administrator Christie Whitman recently announced $14.6 million
in Brownfields grants to assess the contamination of abandoned properties
in 80 communities around the nation. Since its inception, EPA's Brownfields
Program has contributed over $280 million in pilots and grants to
spur assessment, cleanup and redevelopment at brownfields sites.
- EPA ADMINISTRATOR WHITMAN ANNOUNCES $21.5 MILLION TO REVITALIZE
BLIGHTED COMMUNITIES IN 17 STATES
EPA Administrator Christie Whitman today announced $21.5 million in
Brownfields Grants to clean up and revitalize blighted communities
in 17 states. In a ceremony in Oakland County, Michigan, Whitman said,
"We are here today to announce the awarding of $21 million dollars
in funds to help clean up Brownfields across America. This money will
go to help communities turn neighborhood eyesores into community assets,
much like what is going on here at this site."
- EPA News Release
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(20K) 2 Pages ]
May 3, 2002
- List and links to fact sheets on these pilots
- Listing of Pilots by EPA Region
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(27K) 2 Pages ]
May 3, 2002
- Alphabetical listing by state
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May 3, 2002
- EPA Administrator Announces Brownfields Program Partnership
with Habitat for Humanity International
EPA Administrator Christie Whitman today signed a memorandum-of-understanding
with Habitat for Humanity International that will begin a partnership
to build efficient housing on former brownfields properties. The agreement
outlines each organization's pledge to work together to bring this shared
goal to completion. Today's announcement marks another step in
the EPA's longstanding efforts to promote economic vitality, while protecting
our nation's environment and safeguarding public health.
- EPA News Release
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(87K) 1 Page ]
February 13, 2002
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
[ PDF (653K) 6 Pages ]
February 13, 2002
- MOU Signing Ceremony Program
[ PDF (175K) 3 Pages ]
February 13, 2002
- Photographs of MOU Signing Ceremony Program
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February 13, 2002
- President's Request Fosters Environmental Partnerships
Administrator Christie Whitman today announced President Bush's proposed
Fiscal Year 2003 budget request of $7.7 billion to support EPA's mission
of protecting human health and the environment. The budget request
includes more than a 100 percent increase in funding for Brownfields,
significant increases for watershed protection and a $200 million
overall increase over last year's request.
- EPA News Release
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(97K) 2 Pages ]
February 4, 2002
For more information, see Summary
of the EPA's Budget.
- President Signs Legislation to Clean Environment & Create Jobs
President Bush signed bipartisan legislation that will encourage the
cleanup and redevelopment of old industrial properties cleaning up
our environment, creating new jobs and protecting small businesses
from frivolous lawsuits. The President also announced that his FY
03 budget will double the funds available through the EPA in FY 02
- from $98 million to $200 million - to help states and communities
around the country clean up and revitalize brownfields sites.
For more information, visit The Small
Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (H.R.
2869) Legislation page
Meetings and Deadlines
- December 16, 2002 - Proposals Due for Brownfields Assessment,
Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants
EPA is accepting proposals for national brownfields assessment, revolving
loan fund and cleanup grants. These grants are part of the new Small
Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act signed
by President Bush in January 2002 to help states and communities around
the country clean up and revitalize Brownfield sites.
- EPA Web Error Notice
There was an error in the HTML version of the Proposal Guidelines
for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants.
Applicants who used the HTML version of the Proposal Guidelines
for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants
should contact their Regional Brownfields
Coordinator.
December 13, 2002
- November 13-15, 2002 - Brownfields 2002 Conference Charlotte,
North Carolina
Brownfields 2002, a forum on brownfields redevelopment for all stakeholder
groups. The Annual Brownfields Conference provides an opportunity
to learn about successful brownfields redevelopment and to share your
experiences with other stakeholders. Program sessions will be offered
for beginning, intermediate, and seasoned stakeholders. Please mark
your calendars for November 13-15, 2002.
For more information, visit the Brownfields 2002 Web site at: http://brownfields2002.org/ 
For information on previous Brownfields Conferences visit http://www.epa.gov/swerosps/bf/bfconf.htm
- August 30, 2002 - Applications Due for the First Annual National
Award for Smart Growth Achievement
This competition is open to local or state governments and other
public sector entities that have successfully created smart growth.
Smart growth development approaches have clear environmental benefits,
including improved air and water quality, greater preservation of
critical habitat and open space and more cleanup and re-use of brownfield
sites.
For more information visit: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm
- July 12, 2002 - Application Due for 2002 Phoenix Award
For more information, visit the Phoenix Award Web site at: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/hosting/phoenixawards
For more information, visit the Brownfields 2002 Web site at: http://brownfields2002.org/
- June 5, 2002 - Presentation Summary Due for Brownfields 2002
Conference Call For Presentations (PDF)
http://brownfields2002.org/PDF/bf2002call.pdf
For more information, visit the Brownfields 2002 Web site at: http://brownfields2002.org/
For Information on previous Brownfields Conferences visit http://www.epa.gov/swerosps/bf/bfconf.htm
- January 11, 2002 - Deadline for Submitting Letters of Interest
for the National Endowment for the Arts' New Public Works Program
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.
For more information, visit NEA's New Public Works Webpage at:
http://apps.rgp.ufl.edu/research/fyi/back_issues/v27n11/fyi038.cfm.
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