The Route 66 Partnership
Exploring Cleanup and Redevelopment Opportunities
SANTA MONICA ^^SAN BERNAMNO
LdSANGEIfS
EPA-909-R-06-003
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ADEQ Route 66 Initiative Web Site
http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/ust/66/index.html
EPA Region 9 Route 66 Web Site
http://www.epa.gov/region9/waste/brown/66/index.html
EPA Region 9 UST Program Web Site
http://www.epa.gov/region09/waste/ust/index.html
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Route 66 Partnership: Exploring Cleanup and Redevelopment Opportunities report could not
have been completed withoutthe support of various entities and individuals. Participating federal,
state, and local agencies deserve acknowledgement for their contributions not only to this report but
also to the overall Route 66 project mission. We would also like to recognize the City of Winslow, the
City of Holbrook, Navajo County, the Winslow Chamber of Commerce, and the Holbrook Chamber of
Commerce fortheir efforts and cooperation.
ADEQ
Arizona Department ^^,
of Environmental Quality
U.S. EPA Region 9
Maggie Witt
Route 66 Co-Lead
(415)972-3370
witt.maggie@epa.gov
Laurie Amaro
Route 66 Co-Lead
(415)972-3364
amaro.laurie@epa.gov
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Bill Engstrom
Project Coordinator
(602)771-4309
engstrom.william@azdeq.gov
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Contents
Introduction 2
Route 66: History of the Main Street of America 4
Case Study: Route 66 in Arizona 8
Route 66: Lessons Learned and Recommendations 11
Conclusion 15
Appendix A: Case Study Partnerships and Resources 16
Appendix B: Brief Resource Descriptions 19
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Introduction
i
ADEQ
Arizona Department^-,
uf Environmciuitl Quality
The Route 66 Partnership aims to help small communities identify
opportunities for assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment at leak-
ing underground storage tank (LUST) sites and abandoned gas stations
along Route 66 in Northeastern Arizona. Along this stretch of historic
highway, opportunities for redevelopment abound in the form of aban-
doned gas stations, dry cleaners, and LUST sites. In many cases, these
sites have been out of business or abandoned for years. This report
highlights opportunities for redevelopment partnerships and cooperation
between the State of Arizona, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and other federal agencies, local governments, and landowners.
Additionally, this report seeks to share success stories and lessons learned
by local governments and the State of Arizona from their recent redevelop-
ment efforts presented during the January 2006 Kickoff Meeting.
Environmental contamination is not uncommon along transporta-
tion corridors, especially since vehicles rely on and transport fuel and
other hazardous substances. Leaks and spills often lead to soil, water,
and groundwater pollution, which can be both laborious and expensive to
clean up. With fewer travelers on Route 66 after it was officially decom-
missioned in 1986, communities located on this historic highway faced
significant economic and environmental challenges. Businesses—espe-
cially gas stations—went out of business, leaving behind idle and un-
used properties in the center of towns. Fueling systems at many old gas
stations along Route 66 have since leaked their contents into the soil and
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groundwater, threatening public health
and the environment. Additionally, con-
taminated sites often become brown-
fields—defined by EPA as "real prop-
erty, the expansion, redevelopment, or
reuse of which may be complicated by
the presence or potential presence of
a hazardous substance, pollutant, or
contaminant." Thus, when contamina-
tion occurs, towns and cities deal not
only with cleanup, but also with the
challenge of redeveloping these proper-
ties—many of which have become idle
and unproductive. The stigma of unre-
solved environmental problems keeps
many of these properties from being
redeveloped or revitalized.
The Arizona Department of Envi-
ronmental Quality (ADEQ) launched
the Route 66 Initiative in 2004 to help
with assessment and cleanup ef-
forts at LUST sites along the historic
highway. Since its inception, ADEQ's
Route 66 Initiative has successfully
facilitated the identification and re-
moval of abandoned underground
storage tanks (USTs) and expedited the
cleanup of water and soil contamination
from USTs. Recognizing this progress,
EPA partnered with ADEQ in 2005 to
strengthen redevelopment opportuni-
ties for clean properties and to link
ADEQ's work with EPA's efforts to
revitalize LUST sites. In 2000, EPA's Of-
fice of Underground Storage Tanks had
launched the USTfields Initiative to pro-
mote revitalization efforts at LUST sites
and gas station sites across the country.
The success of EPA's USTfields pilot
project prompted provisions in the 2002
Brownfields Law designating grant
money for petroleum-contaminated
sites. The USTfields project showed
many examples of successful LUST site
redevelopment.
Since 2005, the Route 66 effort
has developed into an interagency
collaboration—called the Route 66
Partnership—that seeks to facilitate
relationships and cooperation to help
Route 66 communities expedite clean-
ups and promote redevelopment. The
Partnership highlights opportunities for
technical and financial assistance from
federal, state, local, and private part-
ners to support assessment, cleanup,
and revitalization efforts. ADEQ and
EPA have also partnered with local,
state, and federal agencies to ensure
participation from those with a stake in
the project or with resources to con-
tribute. By providing recommendations
and lessons learned, the Partnership
aims to transfer knowledge not only to
Route 66 projects in other states, but
also to other small-scale redevelopment
projects located along transportation
corridors across the country.
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Route 66: History of
the Main Street of America
For over four decades, Route 66 operated as the country's main
east-west artery, connecting Chicago and Los Angeles and everything in
between with over 2,000 miles of continuously paved roadway. Like other
communities located along major waterways, railways, and highways, cit-
ies and towns located along Route 66 reaped the benefits of the highway.
In the early twentieth century, the arrival of the automobile signaled a
period of significant and ongoing change in America. Affordable and ac-
cessible vehicles meant increased mobility—people could travel farther
than they had gone in horse-drawn wagons in a fraction of the time. But
poor road conditions in these early years restricted automobile travel.
To address this obstacle, Congress created new legislation for highway
construction in 1925. The next year, the numerical designation Route
66 was assigned to the network of roads connecting Chicago and Los
Angeles. After it had been completed, Route 66 crossed three time zones
and extended through eight states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma,
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
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Communities located along "The
Mother Road"—as it was termed by
John Steinbeck—thrived with new busi-
nesses. Motels and diners sprang up to
cater to travelers. Gas stations became
the new icon for America's increas-
ingly mobile society. With the growing
volume of cars and trucks on the road,
some Route 66 towns sported gas sta-
tions and fuel pumps on virtually every
corner.
By the early 1950s, plans for a new
interstate system foreshadowed the
demise of Route 66. In uenced by the
speed and safety of four-lane highways
in Europe, President Eisenhower's ad-
ministration promoted federal sponsor-
ship of a nationwide interstate system.
In 1956, Congress responded with the
Federal Highway Act and within 14
years, modern, divided highways by-
passed nearly all segments of Route 66.
In 1986, Route 66 was officially decom-
missioned. Though parts of the route
are no longer drivable, 85 percent of the
highway is still in use by local and tour-
ist traffic. This includes portions that
serve as the main streets of many cities
and towns along the former route.
As traffic moved to neighboring
interstates, communities along Route
66 experienced economic and environ-
mental hardships. With fewer travelers,
many businesses closed down, leaving
behind neglected, abandoned proper-
ties. Abandoned gas stations were
especially problematic because leaks
from USTs containing petroleum and
other pollutants contaminated the soil
and groundwater. Today, leaking USTs
remaining from Route 66's heyday con-
tinue to cause problems. The struggling
economies of these bypassed commu-
nities do not have the necessary funds
to cover the costs of environmental as-
sessment and cleanup. The results are
brownfields and abandoned properties
that blight communities and may pose
environmental and health hazards.
"We have targeted resources along Route 66 to clean up contaminated properties and
help communities put them back into productive use. This is a great way to invest in the
future of these communities and protect the environment."
Steve Owens, Director
ADEQ
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Underground
Storage Tanks
Throughout the history of the United States,
transportation corridors have played an important
role in the growth and development of communi-
ties, towns, and cities. In many instances, towns
and cities emerged as transportation hubs along
waterways, railways, and roadways. The income de-
rived from transportation at these locations allowed
these towns and cities to develop economically,
becoming bustling centers for business and indus-
try. While these transportation corridors yielded
benefits, they also posed unique challenges and
problems—especially related to the environment.
Across America, there are tens of thousands of
abandoned gas stations and leaking underground
storage tank sites where contamination from leaks
may pose a threat to human health and the environ-
ment. UST risks, technologies, and cleanup pro-
grams throughout the nation aim to address these
threats. The following gives essential background
on underground storage tank issues and EPA pro-
grams for cleanup and redevelopment.
What is an Underground Storage Tank?
An underground storage tank (UST) is atank and any connected under-
ground piping that has at least 10% of its combined volume underground.
Federal regulations apply only to USTs storing either petroleum or certain
regulated substances.
What causes a leaking underground storage tank?
Until the mid-1980s, most USTs were made of bare steel, which is likely to
corrode overtime and allow an UST to leak its contents. Leaking under-
ground storage tanks (LUSTs) can also be caused by faulty installation,
negligence, or inadequate operating and maintenance procedures.
Improving Technology and Safety:
Old Tanks vs. New Tanks
Old Tanks
Old tanks and piping are made of corrodible, bare steel, with no corrosion
protection.
New Tanks
New tanks are made of non-corrodible material (i.e. fiberglass reinforced
plastic) and also have cathodic protection and corrosion-resistant coating.
How have concerns about USTs/LUSTs been addressed?
In 1984, Congress added Subtitle I to the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA), requiring EPA to develop a program to regulate
USTs and prevent leaks. Since then, EPA has worked with state and local
agencies to ensure compliance and conduct enforcement activities. When
leaks occur despite these efforts and regulations, EPA and other agencies
respond by working togetherto clean up contaminated sites.
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What kinds of issues do LUSTs pose for the public
and the environment?
Groundwater Pollution. Petroleum and hazardous substances stored in
USTs contain chemicals that can move quickly through soil and contaminate
groundwater, the source of drinking water for nearly half of all Americans.
Vapor Intrusion. When hazardous substances or petroleum leak into soil or
groundwater, vapors from these chemicals can sometimes travel through
the soil and into nearby buildings, contaminating indoor air. Though vapor
intrusion is uncommon, it should nonetheless be monitored and considered
at USTand LUST sites.
Safe and Smart Redevelopment at LUST sites
By approaching assessment and cleanup with an end use in mind, property
owners and developers can determine the level of cleanup necessary forthe
planned redevelopment. For example, cleanup and remediation activities
at LUST sties will vary greatly depending on whetherthe site will be rede-
veloped into a parking lot or a childcare center. As long as the potential risk
to human health and the environment has been minimized and regulators,
redevelopers, property owners, and the public are fully aware of the environ-
mental conditions, redevelopment at LUST sites can produce far-reaching
benefits forthe community.
Prior to 2002, petroleum-contaminated sites were not eligible for fund ing
from the EPA Brownflelds Program. To encourage reuse of these sites,
EPAs Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) launched the USTflelds
Initiative in 2000. Through this pilot project, 50 petroleum-contaminated sites
were awarded $100,000 each to conduct assessments and cleanups. The
success of the USTflelds pilot prompted provisions in the 2002 Brownflelds
Law designating 25% of Brownflelds grant money for petroleum-contaminat-
ed sites. The 50 USTflelds pilots and other examples demonstrate that suc-
cessful redevelopment at former LUST sites is possible. For example, at the
Whitney Screw site in Nashua, NH, funds from the USTflelds pilot covered
the cost of removing four abandoned USTs. The site now houses the state's
largest bicycle dealer, Goodale's Bike Shop.
ADEQ
Arizona fX-partniirnl^^ „
of Envimnmenl.il Qn.ililv
ADEQ launched the Route 66
Initiative in 2004 to address assess-
ment and cleanup efforts at LUST
sites in small and economically
challenged communities along
Route 66. Through this program,
ADEQ has assisted UST owners,
operators, and property owners
in completing site investigations,
initiating cleanup efforts when
necessary, and closing LUST sites.
ADEQ funds corrective actions
through the State Lead Program
at sites where the owner is un-
known, unwilling, or technically
or financially unable to perform
the necessary activities. Addition-
ally, through its Brownfields State
Response Grant (SRG) Program,
ADEQ highlights the availability
of SRG funding to assist with the
economic development and re-
vitalization of eligible sites along
the Route 66 corridor. In October
2005, the Route 66 Initiative de-
veloped into a collaborative pro-
gram when ADEQ partnered with
EPAs Pacific Southwest Regional
Office to achieve their common
LUST cleanup and community
redevelopment goals. This inter-
agency partnership—the Route
66 Partnership—seeks to further
emphasize revitalization and help
communities explore the redevelop-
ment of historic UST sites along
old Route 66.
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"The Route 66 Initiative is an excellent example of how partnerships can make
a significant difference in the underground tank cleanup program. I am pleased that
EPA's Region 9 Office and Arizona, along with other stakeholders—tank owners,
industry, and community members—will work together to identify viable cleanup
options for historic Route 66's blighted sites and make them safe so communities can
productively reuse them."
Cliff Rothenstein, Director
Office of Underground Storage Tanks U.S. EPA Washington, D.C.
Case Study: Route 66 in Arizona
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Arizona contains over 200 miles of original Route 66 roadway that
runs through the northern part of the state. Along this stretch of highway,
approximately 350 sites with leaking underground storage tanks or piping
have been reported. Prior to ADEQ's Route 66 Initiative, 250 or 70 percent
of these LUST sites had been successfully closed, with cleanup either
completed or not needed. The remaining 100 sites still needed to be as-
sessed and potentially cleaned up.
Approximately 50 percent of these remaining sites are concentrated
in three small towns in Northeastern Arizona—Winslow, Holbrook, and
Joseph City. Many of these sites pose unique challenges due to site-spe-
cific issues, including hydrogeologic conditions. Through the Route 66
Initiative, ADEQ has focused special attention on these towns and works
closely with LUST site owners, consultants, and the community to move
LUST sites through the cleanup and closure process. To facilitate these
close working relationships, ADEQ has assigned project case managers
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Demographic and Economic Snapshot
Population (2000)
Median Annual
Household Income (1999)
Annual Per Capita
Income (1999)
Unemployment
Rate (2004)
Families Below
Poverty Level
Winslow
9,520
$29,741
$12,340
6.0%
17.5%
Holbrook
4,917
$31,746
$13,912
5.3%
16.6%
Navajo
County
97,470
$28,569
$11,609
8.7%
23.4%
U.S.
281 ,421 ,906
$41 ,994
$21 ,587
5.5%
9.2%
to each municipality or town. ADEQ also has a rural representative based in St.
Johns, Arizona, to assist in fostering close relationships with local officials and
interested parties.
While over three decades have passed since Interstate 40 bypassed Route
66 in Arizona, the towns of Winslow, Holbrook, and Joseph City continue to face
economic challenges initiated by the shift from the highway to the interstate (see
table, "Demographic and Economic Snapshot"). Due to these unfavorable eco-
nomic circumstances, barriers to redevelopment at closed LUST sites and aban-
doned tank sites remain. Many former gas stations along Route 66 in Winslow,
Holbrook, and Joseph City continue to remain idle and unproductive. Through the
Route 66 Initiative, ADEQ is able to help improve the environmental conditions in
these communities. And because the Initiative provides assistance for LUST site
assessments and cleanups along Route 66, property owners and municipalities
are no longer burdened with the full economic responsibility of these cleanups.
The Route 66 Partnership—as the redevelopment extension to ADEQ's Route
66 Initiative—aims to combine research, stakeholder interaction, and partnerships
to explore viable opportunities for community revitalization. However, the action
and steps toward redevelopment must occur at the local level of government
around each site. To ensure projects align with existing local goals and interests,
ADEQ and EPA have formed partnerships with the City of Winslow, the City of
Holbrook, and Navajo County. These local government agendas already include
plans to prioritize redevelopment as a means of achieving community beautifica-
tion and economic development. Holbrook recently initiated a project to restore
and preserve its historic downtown with money from the State Heritage Fund
Grant. This grant is made possible by $20 million in Arizona Lottery revenues set
aside annually for parks, trails, natural areas, historic preservation, and wildlife
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f
ADEQ's
Accomplishments
on Route 66
During the first two years of
ADEQ's Route 66 Initiative, 22
LUST sites were closed state-
wide and required no further
action. In the Winslow-Holbrook
area, work plans for correc-
tive actions were approved for
15 sites that are being cleaned
under contract with UST owners,
operators and volunteers, and
another six sites that are being
cleaned up under the direction
of ADEQ. ADEQ also addressed
an additional 35 sites along
Arizona's stretch of Route 66, in-
cluding the removal of numerous
"orphan" tanks underthe State
Municipal Tank Closure Program
(MTCP). Most of these were in
the Winslow-Holbrook area.
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conservation. Winslow has also initiated its own revitalization program, the Renais-
sance Downtown Redevelopment Project. Moreover, Winslow Mayor Allan Affeldt
(elected in 2005 and an advocate of redevelopment), purchased and renovated the
local cultural and historic landmark, La Posada Hotel, originally constructed in 1929.
However, despite local interest and ambition, the economic atmosphere in
Winslow, Holbrook, and Joseph City continues to thwart redevelopment.
How will these communities fund revitalization and make
redevelopment projects at LUST sites and abandoned gas stations
attractive to redevelopers or investors? With limited money and
staff at the local level, how will these governments track down
assistance from outside sources?
I PS can provide a viable solution. By working with other
organizations and agencies, these communities can take advantage of a wide array
of available resources—both technical and financial. Appendix A provides a "snap-
shot" of some specific programs available to assist Winslow, Holbrook, and Joseph
City with their redevelopment projects along Route 66. Appendix B lists some
additional programs at the federal and state level that offer financial or technical
assistance for redevelopment. (It is by no means meant to be an exhaustive list.)
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"ADEQhas done an excellent job of assessing and cleaning up many contaminated
properties along Route 66. The EPA is proud to join ADEQto take the project one
step further and explore ways to help local communities create more businesses where
people can 'get their kicks' on Route 66."
Jeff Scott, Director
Waste Management Division
EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Office
Route 66: Lessons Learned
and Recommendations
The Route 66 Partnership in Arizona can provide insight and lessons learned to
similar projects in other parts of the country. Like Winslow, Holbrook, and Joseph
City, other communities located along transportation corridors have contamination,
brownfields, and redevelopment issues. There are a variety of agencies, programs,
and organizations that offer resources for communities pursuing redevelopment
projects. Federal agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment, the Department of Transportation, and EPA provide assistance and funding
through a variety of applicable programs (many of which were discussed at the
Route 66 Kickoff Meeting). The following recommendations and lessons learned
from the Route 66 Partnership are intended to provide general guidance both for
stakeholders in the Route 66 Partnership, as well as others pursuing small-scale
redevelopment projects at brownfields sites around the country.
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Forge Partnerships
A partnership involves two or more parties committed to a common task, shar-
ing risk and generating rewards for all the partners. When partnerships function
effectively, results and goals are achieved more efficiently. While the Route 66
Partnership is still in its infancy, the project's efforts have already yielded positive
results. At the Route 66 Kickoff Meeting, representatives from partnering agencies
began to discuss ways they could work together and pool resources. Both Winslow
and Holbrook made progress toward securing grants by working with EPA, the
Department of Commerce, the ADEQ Brownfields Program, and each other.
Facilitate Communication
For environmental assessments, cleanups, and redevelopment projects,
communication is important during every step of the process. Property owners,
regulators, and public and private stakeholders should maintain open lines of
communication to ensure that environmental and human health concerns are ad-
dressed and that community interests are taken into consideration. Communication
plays a central role in forming and maintaining partnerships. The Route 66 Kickoff
Meeting provided an excellent forum to initiate conversations and communication.
Many participants, including agency representatives, walked away from the meet-
ing with fresh information about programs offered by their peers and contacts for
future cooperation.
Be Creative and Resourceful
For many communities, figuring out where to look for help and partnerships
can be a challenge. When it comes to brownfields redevelopment, creativity and
resourcefulness play a major role. By thinking creatively and taking advantage of
available resources, communities can expand their redevelopment opportunities.
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Route 66 Kickoff Meeting
In January 2006, ADEQ, EPA, and municipal and county governments kicked off
the Route 66 Partnership with a two-day meeting in Winslow and Holbrook. Over 60
people attended, creating a network of stakeholders that included representatives
from approximately 20 agencies and organizations, local press, private industry,
business owners, bankers, community members, and UST and LUST site owners.
At the meeting, participants learned about various programs, agencies, and orga-
nizations that offer financial or technical assistance for potential redevelopment
projects (listed in Appendices A and B). Additionally, speakers from Washington
D.C., Texas, and Washington state discussed success stories from other parts of
the country. Through presentations, breakout discussions, and Q&A sessions, each
stakeholder group gained a better understanding of their respective implementa-
tion challenges, options, and possible next steps for cleanup and redevelopment.
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5
Assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment at LUST sites will clearly involve EPA
and state environmental agencies; however, since these sites are also closely linked
to transportation, economic development, tourism, and commerce (among others),
other state and federal agencies may also have resources available for brownfields-
related projects, Many businesses and organizations in the private and non-profit
sectors also offer various forms of assistance, In Arizona, state, local, and federal
agencies have identified a range of resources that can be tapped for redevelop-
ment projects along Route 66 (see Appendices A and B),
Develop a Plan
Creating a plan is the first and most important step in undertaking any task,
But the planning process requires more than just creating a road map—it requires
analytical thinking, problem solving, and research. When clone properly, planning
can both streamline the process and facilitate well informed decision making.
End-use planning is especially helpful when dealing with assessment, cleanup, and
redevelopment activities. By approaching assessment and cleanup with an end use
in mind, property owners and developers can determine the level of cleanup neces-
sary for the planned redevelopment. For example, if developers plan to redevelop a
contaminated site into a parking lot, it may not be necessary to cleanup the prop-
erty to residential cleanup levels.
To facilitate planning, Winslow and Holbrook have already engaged the local
community in public meetings and design charrettes (planning sessions involving
citizens, designers, and others) to collaborate on a vision for development. Holbrook
has secured a grant to conduct an inventory of possible LUST sites for redevelop-
ment, providing potential developers with the information they need to plan and
make well-informed decisions.
Emphasize the Community's Role
The local community—no matter how big or small—plays a central and de-
termining role in the success of brownfields redevelopment projects. While state
and federal agencies and other organizations may provide tools like grants and
technical assistance, implementation must occur at the local level, For assessment,
cleanup, and redevelopment projects, it is also important for local governments to
keep the community informed and involved in the process. Since the beginning of
the project, Winslow, Holbrook, and Navajo County have conducted outreach to
keep the public up-to-date and encourage participation,
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Conclusion
While each of the activities highlighted above have contributed to progress in
the Route 66 Partnership, none of these could have been achieved without first cre-
ating a vision. A vision is an image of success formed in terms of a contribution to
society—what each member of the group sees as the ultimate goal and destination
of the group's work. At the outset, those involved in a common effort (partners and
the community) should work together (communicate and plan) to create a common
vision. Visioning can be the cornerstone of success for cleanup and redevelopment
projects.
When the Route 66 Partnership was initially formed, ADEQ and EPA drafted a
vision statement explaining the purpose and objective—to help Route 66 communi-
ties expedite cleanup and promote redevelopment. By facilitating relationships and
cooperation and partnering with local, state, and federal agencies, EPA and ADEQ
leveraged a broad range of interest and support. Today, the vision and scope of the
Route 66 effort extends much further than the group members had envisioned at
the outset. The Route 66 Partnership offers opportunities for technical and finan-
cial assistance to support assessment, cleanup, and revitalization efforts. Further-
more, through this case study and the accompanying recommendations, ADEQ
and EPA aim to transfer knowledge not only to Route 66 projects in other states, but
also to other small-scale redevelopment projects located along transportation cor-
ridors across the country.
Since the January 2006 Kickoff Meeting, the Cities of Winslow and Holbrook
have taken steps to realize the project's vision by applying for grants from state
and federal partners. These communities, ADEQ, and EPA are confident that, by
adhering to these recommendations and lessons learned, successful cleanup and
redevelopment can be achieved, yielding results that re ect the past and resound
into the future on Route 66 and beyond.
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Appendix A
Case Study Partnerships and Resources
(For brief descriptions of these resources/programs, see Appendix B.)
Department, Agency,
or Organization
Federal Resources
Available Resources
Brownflelds Assessment
Funding Information
Up to $200,000 available.
Web Sites and Contact Information
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
Brownflelds Revolving
Loan Fund Grants
Up to $1,000,000 per eligible
entity available.
Brownflelds Cleanup
Grants
Up to $200,000 available.
Carolyn Douglas
Brownflelds Team Leader
U.S. EPA Region 9
(415)972-3092
douglas.carolyn@epa.gov
Brownflelds JobTraining
Grants
Up to $200,000 available.
U.S. Small Business
Administration
Various Loan
Guarantee Programs
SBA has programs for as little
as $300 to as much as $1.5 mil-
lion.
National Park Service
Route 66 Corridor
Preservation Program
Cost-share grants in amounts
between $5,000 and $50,000.
Kaisa Barthuli
Rt. 66 Corridor Preservation Program
(505) 988-6701
kaisa_bart huli@nps.gov
State Resources
ADEQ LUST Program
Arizona Department
of Environmental
Quality
State Assurance Fund (SAF)
assists eligible UST owners,
operators, and others in meet-
ing the potentially high costs
of LUST investigations and
cleanups.
www.azdeq.gov/environ/ust/index.html
(ADEQ UST Program)
Brownflelds Assistance
Program
State Response Grant sec-
tion: Site specific grants up to
$50,000 available.
www.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/cleanup/
brownfields.html
Arcelious Stephens
ADEQ Brownflelds Coordinator
(602) 771 -4401
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Department, Agency,
or Organization
Available Resources Funding Information
Web Sites and Contact Information
County and Municipal
Tank Closure Program
(CMTCP)
Total initial program funding of
$2.4 million. Completes UST clo-
sure at no cost to the property
owner or community.
State Lead Program
Arizona Department
of Environmental
Quality (cont.)
ADEQwill pay 100% of the
cleanup costs for sites where
the property owner did not own
or operate the USTs at the time
of the release.
Mike Latin
State Lead Program and CMTCP
(602) 771 -4308
mrl@azdeq.ogv
Voluntary Remediation
Program (VRP)
All applicants must submit a
non-refundable $2,000 applica-
tion fee with application. Once
a site is accepted into the pro-
gram, a positive balance must
be maintained. An invoice for
$4,000 is issued when the site
is accepted and every time the
balance falls below $1,000. VRP
bills against a site account at an
hourly rate of $110 per hour for
oversight costs.
www.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/cleanup/vol.html
Julie Riemenschneider
VRP Manager
(602) 771 -4411
jjr@azdeq.gov
State of Arizona
Department of
Housing (ADOH)
Small Cities Community
Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
HOME Program
Low IncomeTax Credit
Program
Housing Trust Fund
Program
Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS
Approximately $13 million in fed-
eral CDBG funds are available
per year. Please contact ADOH
or seek information available on-
line at www.housingaz.com for
funds available for non-CDBG
figures.
www.housingaz.com
Sharon Tolman
CDBG (Winslow, Holbrook, &
Navajo County)
(602)771-1042
sharont@housingaz.com
Shelter Plus Care
Supportive Housing
Program
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Department, Agency,
or Organization
Available Resources Funding Information
Historic Preservation
Heritage Fund
Total of $1.7 million annually
distributed through a competi-
tive grant program.
Investment Tax Credit
Program (ITC)
Arizona State Historic
Preservation Office
Commercial State
Property Tax Program
Freezes property tax for a ten
year period.
Web Sites and Contact Information
pr.st ate.az. us/part nerships/grants/hist pres.html
grant s@pr.st ate.az. us
(602) 542-6997
pr.st ate.az. us/part nerships/shpo/t axincen.htm I
Bob Frankeberger
(602) 542-4009
Certified Local
Government Pass-
Through Grants
Up to $10,000 grants available
forthe community.
pr.st ate.az. us/part nerships/shpo/t axincen.htm I
EricVondy
(602) 542-4009
Transportation
Enhancement
Total annual funds of $10 to $14
million. This is a reimbursement
program and requires and 5.7%
cash match.
www.adotenhancement.com
Arizona Department
ofTransportation
Scenic Roads and
Byways
Total annual funds of $30 million.
This is a reimbursement pro-
gram and requires a 20% match www.adotscenicroads.com
in cash, materials, and/or in-kind
services.
Arizona Department
of Commerce
Rural Economic
Development Initiatives
(REDI)
Provides both technical and
matching fund assistance.
Main Street Program
Funds available for minor ex-
terior improvements (i.e. paint,
etc.).
www.azcommerce.com/mainstreet/default02.asp
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Appendix B
Brief Resource Descriptions
Department, Agency,
or Organization
Federal Resources
Grant, Program,
or Resource
U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
Brownflelds Assessment
Grants
Brownflelds Revolving
Loan Fund
Brownflelds Cleanup Grants
Brownflelds JobTraining
Grants
Brief Description
Assessment grants provide funding for a grant recipient to:
• Inventory sites (compile a listing).
• Assess sites (determine existing contamination).
• Conduct cleanup and redevelopment planning (scope and plan process).
• Conduct community involvement (inform and engage community).
For a Community-Wide Assessment Grant:
• Applicable if a specific site has not been identified or if the assessment
will address more than one site within the community.
For a Site-Specific Grant:
• Applicable if the assessment is limited to ONE site.
• Applicant not allowed to substitute another site if the subject site is
determined to be ineligible.
Provides funding to capitalize a revolving loan fund that provides loans to
carry out assessment or cleanup activities at brownflelds sites.
Provide funding to carry out cleanup activities at brownflelds sites.
Funds may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and/or
hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.
Colleges, universities, nonprofit job training centers, local governments,
and tribes are eligible to apply for fund ing to train residents living near
brownflelds sites for future employment in the environmental field.
U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA)
Various Loan Guarantee
Programs
SBA has programs for as little as $300 to as much as $1.5 million. These
loans are made through a bank, and SBA can guarantee as much as 85%
of the loan. This depends on the type of the loan and the purpose of the
loan.
National Park Service
Dedicated to collaboration with partners to provide funding, technical
assistance, and education toward the long-term preservation of the most
representative and significant resources of the historic Route 66 Corridor.
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Department, Agency,
or Organization
State Resources
Grant, Program,
or Resource
ADEQ UST Program
Brownflelds Assistance
Program
Brief Description
The program aims to protect public health and the environment by pre-
venting regulated substance releases and reducing risks associated with
contaminated sites.
Provides funding and technical assistance to assess and clean up prop-
erty where reuse is complicated by the presence or potential presence
of hazardous substances or pollutants. ADEQ receives federal funding
forthis program for its State Response Grants (SRG), which are used to
fund assessment grants.
Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality
County and Municipal Tank
Closure Program
State Lead Program
Voluntary Remediation
Program
The program completes UST closure at no cost to the property owner or
the community. Funding is also available to reimburse counties, cities or
towns for application costs. The site must be located in unincorporated
areas of counties or incorporated communities of fewer than 15,000
people; the UST must be abandoned or orphaned; and the county, city, or
town must apply.
Conducts corrective actions that the agency determines are necessary
to protect human health and the environment at sites where the owner
is unknown, unwilling, or technically or financially unable to perform the
necessary work.
Allows interested parties to volunteer and work cooperatively with the
ADEQ to clean up contaminated properties and return the site to benefi-
cial use.
Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant
(CDBG)
HOME Program
A federally-funded program which may be used in a variety of ways to
provide for community, economic and infrastructure development pro-
grams, projects and services.
A federal HUD program offering funding for home ownership assistance,
tenant-based rental assistance, rental housing production, rehabilitation,
acquisition, or combinations of these.
Low IncomeTax Credit Program
State of Arizona
Department of Housing
Housing Trust Fund Program
A federal program designed to induce the acquisition, rehabilitation, or
construction of multi-family development through tax credits to sponsors
of eligible housing.
A exible state-funded program which may be used in a variety of ways
for any housing or supportive housing activity for low- and moderate-in-
come people.
Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS
Shelter Plus Care
Supportive Housing Program
A federal program to provide new housing, housing assistance, and ser-
vices for persons af icted with AIDS.
A federal program that provides rental assistance for hard-to-serve
homeless persons with disabilities in connection with leveraged support-
ive services.
A federal program designed to develop supportive housing and services
that will allow homeless persons to live as independently as possible.
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Department, Agency,
or Organization
Grant, Program,
or Resource
Historic Preservation Heritage
Fund
Brief Description
Must involve listed or eligible properties.
Government entities and non-profits may apply.
Two criteria: does it demonstrate good planning; and what is the public
benefit?
Arizona State Historic
Preservation Office
Investment Tax Credit Program
(ITC)
Commercial State Property Tax
Program
Federal program provides 20% income tax credit for rehabilitating
commercial buildings.
Must involve listed or eligible properties.
Freezes property tax for a ten-year period, thus allowing rehabilitation
of property paying only 1 % of increased property taxes due to rise in
assessed value.
Certified Local Government
Pass-Through Grants
Used for non-construction work (surveys, signage, etc.).
Only available to Certified Local Governments.
Transportation Enhancement
Arizona Department of
Transportation
The Transportation Enhancement (TE) program was developed to
enhance surface transportation by developing projects that go above
and beyond what transportation departments typically do. The ADOT
Transportation Enhancement and Scenic Roads Section administers this
federally-funded program.
Scenic Roads and Byways
The Scenic Roads and Byways program provides federal funding to
protect, preserve, and enhance national and state-designated Scenic By-
ways. The ADOT Transportation Enhancement and Scenic Roads Section
administers this federally-funded program.
Rural Economic Development
Initiatives (REDI)
Arizona Department of
Commerce
Main Street Program
The REDI program provides direct assistance to rural communities in
organizing an economic development program or effort, and evaluating
community resources. Qualified rural economic development programs
and organizations can be recognized through REDI accreditation.
The Main Street Program fosters economic development within the con-
text of historic preservation by working as a partner with local and state
agencies, property owners, and business people to revitalize downtown
areas.
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