Brownfields
Many of our communities have properties that are abandoned or underutilized because of suspected environmental contamination from past uses. These properties are commonly referred to as Brownfields.
Brownfield
- noun
1. 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.
2. abandoned or underutilized property that is not being redeveloped because of fears that it may be contaminated with hazardous substances.
In 2005, NVDA created a Brownfield Assessment Program to help address these properties throughout the Northeast Kingdom. The Program provides funding for:
- Phase 1, 2, & 3 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
- Planning for Remediation (clean-up) and Redevelopment
- Technical Assistance with State Programs & Requirements
- Public relations and Site Marketing
NVDA has secured $400,000 in U.S. EPA Brownfield Assessment Grants for "petroleum-based" contaminants and "hazardous-substance" property contaminants. For more information on the program and eligible properties, please contact Laurie Zilbauer.
