EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Announces $1 Million Grant to Clean up Contaminated Land, Support BeltLine in
Redevelopment of sites creates local jobs and greenspace
Contact Information: Davina Marraccini, 404-562-8293, marraccini.davina@epa.gov
(
“Rehabilitating these sites will protect human health and the environment and create new economic possibilities for these communities,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “EPA is providing solutions in these challenging economic times, and making clear that – in
“Brownfields initiatives demonstrate how environmental protection and economic development work hand-in-hand,” said Stan Meiburg, Acting EPA Regional Administrator in
There are an estimated 950 brownfield properties within
40 in the other targeted corridors. The grant is expected to result in the cleanup of 10 to 15 sites and help with cleanup and land-use planning of other sites.
A health impact assessment of the BeltLine found that brownfields redevelopment can help reduce urban
sprawl and lead to healthier communities by creating more greenspace and walkable areas. Cleanups funded through the Revolving Loan Fund grant will reduce potential human exposure to contaminants and help spur redevelopment of idle properties into economically productive uses and greenspace.
The grant will help to assess, clean and redevelop abandoned, contaminated properties known as brownfields. Brownfields are sites where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. In addition, the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002 expanded the definition of a brownfield to include mine-scarred lands or sites contaminated by petroleum or the manufacture of illegal drugs. Grant recipients are selected through a national competition.
The Brownfields Program encourages cleanup and redevelopment of
Additional information on the EPA Region 4 brownfields grant recipients and their projects is available at: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/bf
Information on the national EPA Brownfields Program, including brownfields activities under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is also available at: http://www.epa.gov/brownfields
Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser.
View all Region 4 News Releases
![]() | You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
|
Sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355
No comments:
Post a Comment