Benefits of the BTA Program
Communities participating in the BTA Program wit!
receive the following:
Written Report
A written report detailing the findings of the
investigation will be provided to help meet some of
the All Appropriate Inquiry requirements for real
estate transfer and to fulfill EPA's requirements for
brownfieids site screening. Results and an
evaluation of any sampling will be included.
Status Letter
An environmental status letter will be issued
indicating the status of the property with regard to
federal agency interest If appropriate, the status
letter may include suggestions for addressing
environmental conditions or a referral to the state
voluntary cleanup program.
Abandoned truck shop, Kansas City, Missouri
Follow-Up Support
A number of federal resources are available to
communities considering a brownfieids redevelop-
ment project EPA may be able to direct appli-
cants to technical and non-technical resources
appropriate to their redevelopment needs.
State BTA Program Contacts
Kansas;
Bridge! Wilson, Remedial Section
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 410
Topeka, KS 66612-1367
(785) 291-3246
Missouri:
Jim Belcher, BrownfieldsAfoluntary Cleanup Section
Missouri Dept of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 17$
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
(573) 526-8913
www.dnr,fllo_taQy/alad/ti .wp/hwpvcp . htrri
Iowa:
Cai Lurtdberg, Supervisor, Contaminated Sites
Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
502 East 3th areet
Des Moines, IA 5031 9-0034
(515) 281-7040
caf.Iundberg ® dnr.state.ia.us
wm.stateja.ys/dM/organte
Nebraska:
Ted Huscher, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
Suite 400, The Atrium
1200 N Street
P.O. Box
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922
(402) 471-2214
Ted.Huseher@NDEQ.State,NE.US
www.ndeq.state.ne.U8
EPA Region 7BTA Program Contacts
Deborah Kennedy (913) 551-7628
For properties in Nebraska, Iowa, and Tribal fencfe borefewrf by 1hese states
Alma Moreno tahm (913) 551-7380
For properties in Kansas, Missouri, and Tribal lands bordered by these states
r7-brownf ields @ epa.gov
Fax (913) 551-8688
US Environments!
Protection Agency
Kansas City, KS 66101
September 2003
EPA-50Q-F-03-243
www.epa.gov/Rsgton7/brownfiefds
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What is a Brownfield?
A brown!ield is "realproperty, the expansion,
redevelopment, or reuse of which may be compli-
cated by the presence or potential presence of a
hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant."
The 2QG2 Brownfields Amendment to the Compre-
hensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act (CERCLA) expanded the definition of
brownfields to include mine-scarred land, properties
contaminated by a controlled substance, and low-risk
petroleum-contaminated properties.
What Is the EPA Brownfields
Targeted Assessment Program?
EPA's Brownfields Targeted Assessment (BTA)
Program is a voluntary program designed to help
public entities and Tribes—especially those without
EPA Brownfields Assessment Pilots/Grants—
minimize the uncertainties of contamination often
associated with brownfields. EPA Region 7 is accept-
ing applications on an on-going basis to conduct
environmental assessments on brownfield properties
in Region 7 (Tribal lands, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas,
and Missouri). Assistance from EPA Region 7, in
partnership with state and tribal environmental
agencies, may encompass one or more of the
following activities on brownfield properties:
« A screening or "all appropriate inquiry" (ASTM
Phase I) assessment, including a background and
historical investigation and a preliminary site
inspection;
« A full (ASTM Phase 11) environmental assessment
including sampling activities to identify the types
and concentrations of contaminants and the
areas of contamination needing cleanup; and
» On a limited basis, proposal of cleanup options
and cost estimates based on future uses and
redevelopment plans.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
BTA funding may only be used on brownfield proper-
ties, and the applicant must fall into one of the
following categories:
* Public entities such as municipalities, counties,
or community development corporations who
apply on behalf of a specific property they own or
plan to obtain;
« Indian Tribes; and
» Recipients of an EPA Brownfields Assessment
Grant if the specific property is not already being
addressed by the assessment grant.
What Properties are Eligible?
« Publicly owned properties; and
* Private properties if substantial public benefit can
be demonstrated.
Former petroleum product tanks, Leavenworth, Kansas
How to Apply
Fill out the application form and send to:
Brownfields Targeted Assessment Program
EPA Region 7
901 North 5th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
What are the Selection Criteria?
Site Jurisdiction and Ownership
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and
may not be a responsible party under CERCLA for
the targeted property. Publicly owned properties and
communities without EPA Brownfieids Assessment
funding will be given priority.
Clear Redevelopment Vision
Properties where a strong redevelopment plan exists,
especiaily those developed with grassroots support,
will be given priority. Applicants with no definite plan
for the property are encouraged to apply if they feel
the site has strong development potential as demon-
strated by past or present interest by developers,
EPA and State Assessment Assistance
Applicants should demonstrate that property assess-
ment assistance from the federal or state government
is essential for reuse of the site.
Social and Economic Benefits
Projects that will result in significant social and
economic benefits for the community will be given
priority. Factors such as job creation, increased
neighborhood stabilization, and any other recogniz-
able benefits to the community wilt be considered.
Former meat packing plant, Esthenille, Iowa
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, S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION
BROWNFIELDS TARGETED
APPLICATION FORM
Use only for Properties within Region ?
Iowa, Kansas^ Missouri. Nebraska, and Tribal Lands bordered l>y these states
APPLICANT;
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
CONTACT PERSON; PHONE-
PROPERTY NAME:
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
CITY: COUNTY: STATE: ZIP:
CURRENT PROPERTY OWNER NAME (if different from above);
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
PHONE:
IF PROPERTY IS OWNED BY APPLICANT, DID APPLICANT OBTAIN THE PROPERTY THROUGH:
D FORECLOSURE D PURCHASE D OTHER (SPECIFY): _ , , _
DATE PROPERTY OBTAINED:
IF PROPERTY IS NOT OWNED BY APPLICANT, WILL APPLICANT OBTAIN THE PROPERTY THROUGH:
D FORECLOSURE D PURCHASE D OTHER (SPECIFY): . ,.,,._ , l;.,m , ,. .___
IF PROPERTY IS NOT OWNED BY APPLICANT, WILL APPLICANT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN LEGAL PERMISSION FOR EPA OR EPA'S
REPRESENTATIVES TO ENTER THE PROPERTY TO CONDUCT SITE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES? D YES D NO
EXPLAIN:
IS THERE ANY REASON TO BELIEVE THE PROPERTY IS CONTAMINATED WITH: D CERCLA-RELATED HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES D PETROLEUM D CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, OR IS D MINE-SCARRED LAND?
D YES (describe below) .O NO D UNKNOWN
(hazardous substances as defined in 40 CFR Part 30, e.g., solvents, pesticides, creosote, metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, etc.), dry cleaning
products; controlled substances as defined under the Controlled Substances Act, e.g., methatnphetcunines, other illegal drugs)
IF PROPERTY IS OWNED BY APPLICANT, BED APPLICANT
(1) GENERATE OR DISPOSE OF ANY OF THE CONTAMINANTS? O YES (describe below) O NO D UNKNOWN
(2) OWN THE PROPERTY WHEN CONTAMINATION OCCURRED? D YES (describe below) D NO D UNKNOWN
REGARDLESS OP PROPERTY OWNERSHIP, SS APPLICANT AWARE OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCY INQUIRY OR
ORDER REGARDING ANY PARTY'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTAMINATION OR HAZARDOUS WASTE AT THE PROPERTY?
D YES (describe below) D NO
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE INVOLVEMENT / ROLE OF AGENCY IN ENFORCEMENT AND / OR OVERSIGHT OF THE INQUIRY OR ORDER:
REVISED HWt-MJJ
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PROPERTY ZONING: TOTAL ACREAGE OF PROPERTY: (attach site map, if available)
PAST PROPERTY USEJ «ype of manufacturing, etc.) ' APPROXIMATE PATES
BUILPINGS_ON PROPERTY SQUARE FOOTAGE CQjmTIOM(usable, gutted, razed,etc.)
PRIOR PROPERTY/SITE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES: D COMPLETED O NONE Q UNKNOWN
DESCRIBE CONCLUSIONS OF PRIOR SflB ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (or attach "conclusion" section of report(s»:
IF REPORTS ARE UNAVAILABLE, IDENTIFY CONSULTANT, CLIENT, AND APPROXIMATE DATE OF STUDY:
PROPERTY/SITE ASSESSMENT NEEDS
DESCRIBE DIFFICULTIES RELATED TO PERCEIVED CONTAMINATION THAT HAVE HINDERED REUSE OF THE PROPERTY:
ANTICIPATED FUTURE TOE: D RESIDENTIAL D RECREATIONAL D COMMERCIAL /RETAIL D INDUSTRIAL
D OTHER (SPECIFY): ,
DESCRIBE APPLICANT'S PROPOSED REUSE PLAN:
SOURCES (tax incentives, etc.):
(EPA's BTA program is for site assessment only; cleanup money is not being offered as part of this program.)
DESCRIBE PUBLIC INTEREST AND / OR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN PROPERTY REUSE PLANNING:
SUBMIT COMPLETED FORMS TO; Aima Moreno Latei (for properties in Kansas, Missouri, or Tribal lands bordered by these states), or
Deborah Kennedy (for properties in Nebraska, Iowa, or Tribal lands bordered by these states)
BROWNFffiLDS TARGETED ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 7
901 North 5"" Street
Kansas City, Kansas 66101
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