Brownfields in New England

The Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, Public Law 107 - 118

EPA began a pilot Brownfields Program in 1994 to provide funds and technical assistance to help communities assess, clean up, as sustainably reuse Brownfields. On January 11, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act into law, which authorizes up to $250 million per year for Brownfields grants, including up to $50 million in state and tribal funding.

The Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, Public Law 107 - 118 - EPA Headquarters updates, text of bill, fact sheets, and announcements for implementation

Remarks By the President in Signing of H.R. 2869, The Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act

Brownfields Grant Application Assistance and Guidelines

Grant Funding Guidance for State and Tribal Response Programs (PDF) (10 pp., 48 KB, about PDF)

Brownfields Programs Assessment Revolving Loan Fund Cleanup Job Training EPA Targeted Brownfields Assessments State & Tribal Funding Showcase Communities

EPA Fact Sheets

• Benefits of Brownfields Legislation (PDF) (1 p., 80 KB, about PDF)
• Summary of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (PDF) (8 pp., 137 KB, about PDF)
• Legislative History Document (PDF) (52 pp., 162 KB, about PDF)