Brownfields in EPA Region 9

EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.

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Targeted Brownfields Assessments

Subtitle A of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act authorizes EPA to establish a program to perform Targeted Brownfields Assessments such as Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments at properties within Region 9 at no cost to local governments, quasi-governmental agencies and Tribes. Information gathered from Targeted Brownfields Assessments gives local governments and prospective purchasers a better understanding of potential contamination issues at brownfields in their communities. EPA will characterize a brownfield to determine the nature and extent of the contamination. Results are provided to the community to assist them in redevelopment planning.

Learn More

Contact Lisa Hanusiak at hanusiak.lisa@epa.gov or (415) 972-3152 for more information.

Technical Assistance to Brownfields

The Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program provides free assistance to communities and stakeholders. Program providers serve as independent resources and can provide expert technical assistance and guidance for parties interested in acquiring, assessing, cleaning up and redeveloping brownfield properties. In Region 9, the Center for Creative Land Recycling offers free technical assistance and training program services to EPA Brownfields Grant recipients and those seeking Brownfields Grants.

Grant Resources

Region-Specific Resources

  • Vacant to Vibrant, Land Renewal
    EPA’s Pacific Southwest region, in collaboration with our technical assistance provider, the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR), is pleased to announce our initiative – Vacant to Vibrant, Land Renewal – to share exciting, historic funding opportunities available to your community.
  • Presentation: The Art of ARC (pdf) (1.98 MB, October 10, 2024)
    EPA Region 9 presentation on The Art of ARC: Tips for Drafting and Submitting a Brownfields Grant Application in FY25.
  • The Art of Arc: Webinar Recording (October 10, 2024)
    This webinar provides the opportunity to engage with entities who have been through the application process and ask questions to a panel of professionals with EPA Brownfields grant experience. During this session, we discussed common challenges and strategies for overcoming them, highlighted important changes to the guidelines, and outlined how to engage effectively with EPA and CCLR during the solicitation.

Fact Sheets

Success Stories

Find out how EPA Brownfields Grant recipients are transforming properties across Region 9 to improve and protect the environment, boost the local economy and enhance communities now and for years to come. See also:

State Cleanup Programs

Federally Recognized Tribes with Brownfields Programs

Events

Upcoming events will appear here when available.

Contacts

Lisa Hanusiak - Brownfields Coordinator
hanusiak.lisa@epa.gov
(415) 972-3152

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Last updated on March 25, 2025