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REGION I

VERMONT—A one-acre property built in 1850 along the shore of
the Salmon Falls River in the City of Sorriersworth was originally
used as a railroad storage warehouse. The property was used
by the railroad until the late 1970s. After sitting vacant for many
years, the property became a dry cleaner from the 1980s to
the early 2000s. In 2005, the New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services (DES) used Section 128(a) Response
Program funding to conduct the first assessment on the property.
After several more assessments, in 2017, the New Hampshire
DES used Section 128(a) funding to conduct cleanup activities
on the property to excavate soil contaminated by volatile
organic compounds (VOCs). The city also filed a groundwater
management permit with the New Hampshire DES to facilitate long-
term monitoring of the remaining dissolved phase contaminants.
The city recently sold the property and the construction of a
24-unit condominium building has started on the property. The
redevelopment is schedule to be completed in early 2023.

REGION 2

NEW YORK—A former underutilized block in downtown Buffalo
was transformed into affordable housing and a much-needed
grocery store in the neighborhood. The property originally
consisted of several smaller mixed-use properties but served
as a parking lot for many decades. As part of the downtown
revitalization plan, the city worked with the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) to
assess and cleanup the site. In 2017, the NYS DEC used
Section 128(a) Response Program funding to provide oversight

Construction of the affordable housing apartment building in downtown Buffalo, New York.

of assessment activities, and in 2019, NYS DEC oversaw the
excavation and disposal of over 50,000 tons of impacted soil and
the removal of three 500-gallon underground storage tanks. In
2021, construction began on a new grocery store and a seven-
story building with 201 affordable apartments, with below-market
rents. The new complex is next to the Buffalo & Erie County
Public Library and the NFTAbus terminal. The grocery store and
apartment complex are set to open by the end of 2022.

REGION 3

DELAWARE—A brownfields property in Wilmington's Ninth
Ward has a long manufacturing history. Originally built in
1917 as a chemical laboratory for DuPont, the property has
served many uses over the years, including a gun powder
and dynamite manufacturer and a chemical plating plant. The
property ceased operation in 2000 and remained vacant and
in disrepair until 2006. In 2008, the Delaware Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) used
Section 128(a) Response Program funding to provide oversight
of an emergency action to remove contaminated surface and
subsurface soils in the vicinity of old chrome plating tanks and
drums and other containers of hazardous chemicals and wastes
that remained on the property after the business closed. After
extensive cleanup over many years that included: 650 tons of
non-hazardous construction debris, 19 tons of hazardous building
debris, 3,700 tons of contaminated soil and hazardous waste,
and approximately 25,000 gallons of chromium contaminated
groundwater, the property was ready for redevelopment. In 2020,
the property was redeveloped into the Wilmington Brew Works,
one of the first fully operational breweries to open in Wilmington
in over 60 years. A wood fired pizza restaurant was redeveloped
on a portion of the main building, with office space planned for
the remaining portions of the building.

REGION 4

NORTH CAROLINA—The 2,5-acre Dillon Supply Company
property, a longstanding Raleigh business, operated as a steel
fabrication facility, a foundry, a forklift repair/maintenance shop,
and other industrial operations for nearly 100 years. The property
stopped operations in the early 2000s and remained underutilized
for many years. In 2015, the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) used Section 128(a) Response
Program funding to conduct an environmental assessment.

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The assessment revealed asbestos and lead-based paint
contamination, and petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil.
The North Carolina DEQ provided oversight of the asbestos and
lead abatement and the excavation of petroleum-contaminated
soil. After cleanup, the property was transformed into a 17-story,
$100 million office, retail, and residential complex within walking
distance of Union Station and the Contemporary Art Museum
(CAM) of Raleigh. With a nod to its past, The Dillon is a beacon of
success for downtown Raleigh. Since it opened its doors in 2019,
The Dillon has opened several new restaurants and attracted
retail stores in the neighborhood.

REGION 5

MICHIGAN— A former warehouse on Paint Creek in Rochester
sat vacant and dormant for over 20 years. In 2017, Frank Rewold
& Sons Construction Company worked with the city to purchase
the property for their new headquarters building. In 2018, the
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality used Section
128(a) Response Program funding to oversee the cleanup of
the property. The cleanup activities included the excavation and
removal of nearly 5,500 tons of contaminated soil and buried
debris from the property. The cleanup and redevelopment efforts
also included a vapor mitigation system installed beneath the
building to prevent exposure to occupants, a direct contact barrier
to prevent contact with contaminated soils, and a 50,000-gallon
stormwater system that collects and treats 80 percent of rain
before it reaches Paint Creek. In 2021, the company opened its
new 50,000 square-foot headquarters building in time for the
company's 100-anniversary celebration. The building was cited
as an example of economic development and environmental
stewardship working together.

REGION 6

TEXAS— The former Holmes Road Dump, also known as the
"Sunnyside Landfill," was used by the City of Houston from the
early 1900s until the early 1970s. After it was capped, the 240-
acre former landfill sat dormant for more than five decades. In

2021,	Texas Railroad Commission used Section 128(a) Response
Program funding to conduct an environmental assessment on
the property. The assessment revealed that the property needed
an updated methane venting system and a reinforced cap. In

2022,	the property was approved to be transformed into a solar
power farm. Sunnyside Energy will turn the former landfill into the
largest urban solar farm in the United States. Over 70 megawatts
of solar panels will be installed over 224 acres. In addition to
solar, a bio-digester and battery storage will contribute to the
energy performance. The project will generate electricity to supply
over 12,000 homes and will provide power discounts for low-
income residents. The city will break ground in early 2023, with
the plan to have the system fully operational by July 2023.

REGION 7

MISSOURI—A property in downtown Kanas City was built in the
1890's and used for various retail and manufacturing businesses
before serving as a Folgers Coffee Co. plant for more than seven
decades. The property contains two buildings that were both
used to turn out coffee in the familiar red Folgers cans. In later
years, the plant switched to packet production, until it shut down
in 2012. In 2016, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) used Section 128(a) Response Program funding to
conduct an environmental assessment that identified lead-based
paint and asbestos in the buildings and soil contamination on
the property. The environmental issues at the property were
remediated, with an emphasis on salvage and recycling rather
than sending waste to landfills. After asbestos and lead-based
paint abatement was conducted in 2019, it was determined that
an engineered barrier (i.e., paved parking lot) and use restrictions
would be protective of human health and the environment for
its intended use. in 2020, the property was redeveloped as the
Roaster's Block, an apartment complex containing 169 rental
units, a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
The basement of the north building was redeveloped for non-
residential purposes, including storage, office, and a fitness
center, while the south building includes underground parking
in both the basement and sub-basement floors. A swimming
pool and courtyard were constructed between the buildings.
Original heavy timber, brick and concrete were repurposed in the
redevelopment of the property.

The redeveloped Roaster's Block apartment complex in Kansas City, Missouri.

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REGION 8

indoor air quality safety concerns, the city moved its offices from
the building to another location. After sitting idle for many years,
in 2018, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
used Section 128(a) Response Program funding to conduct an
environmental assessment on the property. In 2020, the city
conducted asbestos and lead-based paint abatement and initiated
the restoration of the building. The building was restored and now
serves as the Tombstone Marshall's Office.

REGION 10

OREGON—Cully Park embodies a city-community partnership
to restore a landscape that was altered beyond recognition.

Prior to the city's acquisition, the Cully Park property was the
25-acre Killingsworth Fast Disposal landfill. The landfill was
permanently closed in 1990 and fell under the Orphan Landfill
designation where it was taken over by the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ). The city purchased the property in
2002 and implemented a master plan in 2009. In 2011, the Oregon
DEQ used Section 128(a) Response Program funding to conduct
the first environmental assessment on the property. The Oregon
DEQ oversaw the cleanup and the design of the landfill liner and
cap installation. The design closely evaluated soil cap thicknesses,
tree and plant selection, and planting locations to help protect
the landfill liner and extraction system infrastructure. Cully Park
opened in 2019 and features a playground, trails, fitness course,
picnic areas, youth soccer field, Native Gathering Garden,
community garden, dog park, and habitat restoration. The entry
road was rebuilt as a green street. The $12 million renovation was
funded by a variety of public and private funding and dramatically
improved the Cully neighborhood surrounding the park.

REGION 9

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES—

The former 100-acre Flathead Post & Pole facility operated on the
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' (CSKT) Reservation
from the late 1960s until it stopped operation in 1987. The
buildings on the property were deconstructed in the 1990s,
but the remnants of the industrial past remained vacant and
unused for several decades. In 2018, the CSKT used Section
128(a) Response Program funding to conduct an environmental
assessment on the property. Assessment activities revealed
pentachlorophenol (PCP) contamination in surface soil from the
former sawmill and wood treatment operations. In 2021, the tribe
used an EPA Brownfields Cleanup grant to excavate and remove
approximately 196 cubic yards of soil and 250 cubic yards of
wood waste impacted by PCP. Following excavation activities, the
disturbed area was contoured to match surrounding topography,
and the clean soil was reseeded with a native grass mix. In
addition to soil removal efforts, a Groundwater Restriction Zone
was drafted as an institutional control against future groundwater
use in the plume area. The tribe is currently planning the
redevelopment of the property to include a boat launch for access
to the Flathead River, walking and nature trails, a traditional
roundhouse for cultural events and gatherings, and a community
garden for the surrounding neighborhood.

ARIZONA—The Tombstone City Hall building was originally
constructed in 1882. Throughout the years, the building has
served as the fire station, jail, and city officials' offices. The
building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in
1972. However, in 2007, due to mounting structural stability and

Cully Park in Portland, Oregon, formerly the Killingsworth landfill.

The redeveloped Tombstone City Hall building in Arizona.

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