Federal Legislation Water Quality Monitoring and Human Health


monetary and other consideration. That sounds like a dirty pay-off, but it’s not! The prospective purchaser must be able to show that the contamination occurred prior to their ownership, that they made all appropriate inquiries into previous ownership and uses of the facility, and a number of other provisions which basically amount to demonstrating good judgment and good faith and never having been affiliated with the party responsible for the contamination.


The Act provides grants for assessments, revolving loan funds, direct cleanups, and job training. It allows up to 10 percent of the grant funds to be used to monitor the health of exposed populations. Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants provide funding to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances. Brownfields Job Training Grants provide environmental training for residents of brownfields communities. Brownfields Cleanup Grants provide direct funding for cleanup activities at certain properties, and to help with planned green space, recreational, or other nonprofit uses.


Why it’s important for citizens to know about: Brownfields legislation creates opportunities for site redevelopment. Citizens should be aware that as they work with key stakeholders in their communities that Brownfields legislation provides opportunities through the revolving loan fund and other tools to help with site revitalization and reuse efforts. The legislation also funds the Brownfields programs operated by EPA. EPA has a number of useful tools to also help citizens with these efforts.


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