BROWNFIELDS PROJECT

A Brownfields site is defined as an abandoned, idle, or under-used industrial or commercial facility where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination. The goal of the EPA grant is to identify and address environmental contamination issues so that Brownfields properties can be readied for reuse and redevelopment. For the property to be eligible for remediation grant funding, there can be no financially viable responsible party connected to the Brownfields site.

EPA has selected the City of San Bernardino for two Brownfields assessment grants. Hazardous Substances grant funds will be used to conduct up to 6 Phase-I and 2 Phase-II Environmental Site Assessments. Petroleum grant funds will be used to conduct up to 10 Phase-I and 3 Phase-II environmental site assessments. Grant funds will also be used to develop an inventory of sites and support community outreach activities

EDA is currently soliciting sites to include in this grant funded program, and is accepting public comment and site nominations for Brownfields sites within the grant’s pre-defined study area of the City until 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2008.

Información en Español

Study Areas:

• Study Area - East Map
• Study Area - West Map

Press Releases/Meeting Notices

• July 7, 2008

Public Presentations

• July 7, 2008 – Mayor receives EPA Brownfields Grant Award
• July 28, 2008 – Public Meeting

Brownfield Information

• Grant Fact Sheet
• Grant Workplan
• EPA approved Brownfields Study Area

Updates on Brownfields Project

• Phase-1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Phase-2 ESAs

RFQs/RFPs

• July 2008 RFQ
• Q&As August 11, 2008
• August 2008 RFP - Brownfields Inventory
• Q&As September 3, 2008

For questions, comments, or site nominations contact:
Kathleen Robles
Krobles@sbrda.org
Office: 909-663-1044
Fax: 909-888-9413