1. Introduction to Brownfields

2. Overview EPA definition of a brownfield
Examples of potential brownfield sites
Examples of contamination types
Examples of reuse ideas
What is not a brownfield
Liability information
Benefits of the brownfield process
Brownfield resources
Next steps
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3. What are Brownfields? Breakdown of EPA definition:
Land or building +
Known or suspected contamination +
A plan to use the land or building for something else =
Brownfield site
EPA definition: Real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence of potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminate.

4. Examples of Potential Brownfield Sites
Common sites types in Alaska
Abandoned tank farms
Old BIA schools
Abandoned canneries
Former military sites
Dump sites
55 gallon drum caches
Former gas stations
Many more!

5. Examples of Contaminates
Common types in Alaska
Petroleum products
Lead
Solvents
Lead-acid batteries
Asbestos
Many more!

6. Examples of Reuse Ideas
Common Reuses in Alaska
Community gardens
Tribal Halls
City Offices
Subsistence resources gathering area
Playgrounds
Culture Camps
Housing developments
Many more!

7. What is Not a Brownfield
Additional eligibility considerations
A site without a reuse or redevelopment plan
Sites with potentially viable responsible parties
Sites that are on federal lands
Sites listed in the National Priorities List
Sites that have an administrative order under CERCLA

8. Liability Information
Information about Alaska’s statues
Liability- Alaska Statute (a)
Liability Defenses
Strict Liability (Liable w/o regard to fault or negligence)
Joint and Several Liability (one party or many parties can be held liable)
Retroactive
Responsible Parties can be:
Owner and operator (past and present)
Generators or arrangers
Transporters
Spillers
Act of war
Act of God
Innocent Landowner – “Due Diligence”
Involuntary Acquisition of Property by a State or Local Government Unit
Native Corporations – ANCSA
State government – Alaska Statehood Act
*To obtain the defenses above… upon discovery of contamination, must report and being operations to contain and cleanup; so these are partial defenses as to past cleanup costs/damages*

9. Benefits of Brownfield Process
Environmental Benefits
Economic Benefits
Social Benefits
Cleanup removes contaminates, protecting human health and the environment
Cleanup lessens the likelihood of contaminates migrating off-site
Keeps other land pristine by reusing land that was previously developed
Can restore land so that its safe for food production
Reuse of existing structures helps keep costs down
Reusing a brownfield site can raise the value of neighboring properties
Increase employment opportunities
Improves the health, safety, and security of the community by getting rid of contamination and safety risks like condemned structures
Creates opportunities for development (such as affordable housing) in core areas of communities
Can provide opportunity for traditional lifestyle activities by restoring subsistence resources

10. Brownfield Resources
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s Brownfield Assessment & Cleanup Program
Applications are accepted once a year, funding permitting
Competitive process where applications are ranked against all others received within Alaska
Services, not money, are awarded to successful applicants
Services can include assessment and cleanup, and are free

11. Brownfield Resources Applications are accepted throughout year
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Targeted Brownfield Assessment Program
Applications are accepted throughout year
Free services, not money, are awarded to successful applicants
Assessment services can rage rom research of historic use of a site to taking samples to determine if the site is contaminated

12. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Competitive Grants
Brownfield Resources
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Competitive Grants
Applications are accepted once a year, funding permitting
Grants are available for assessment and cleanup
Applications compete for funding against all other submitted nationwide
$200,000 max award for assessment or cleanup; 20% match required for cleanups
Eligibility doesn’t include tribes but can work with ANSCA Corporations to submit grants

13. Identifying Brownfields in the Community!
What’s Next?
Identifying Brownfields in the Community!
We have to identify potential brownfield sites before we can do anything about them. If anyone has any areas of concern please talk to me or fill out a site survey form so we can start building a potential brownfield site inventory.

14. THANK YOU! CaSandera Johnson 907-842-6248 cjohnson@bbna.com Phone