Remediate all contaminated brownfields

Rationale: Remediating contaminated brownfields reduces exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment and improves water and air quality, which ultimately contributes to decreased risk of illnesses, birth defects, and chronic conditions.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Brownfield Remediation (Full Credit):

To achieve full credit, demonstrate compliance with the following requirements:

1. Identify all contaminated brownfields within the project.
2. Ensure all contaminated brownfields within the project are remediated.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a brownfield as "real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contamination."

Common brownfield sites may include former dry cleaning sites, landfills, gas stations/auto mechanic shops, manufacturing or chemical plants, and military facilities.

Common contaminants found at brownfields may include petroleum, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), solvents, asbestos, and metals, including lead, mercury, and arsenic.

Option 2 - Brownfield Remediation Plan (Full Credit):

The project may achieve full credit by demonstrating compliance with the following requirements:

1. Identify all contaminated brownfields within the project.
2. Implement a brownfield remediation plan that is at least as rigorous as the Fitwel Brownfield Remediation Plan.

The Fitwel Brownfield Remediation Plan can be found here.

3. Conduct a site identification history as outlined in the requirements of Section 1 of the Fitwel Brownfield Remediation Plan.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a brownfield as "real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contamination."

Common brownfield sites may include former dry cleaning sites, landfills, gas stations/auto mechanic shops, manufacturing or chemical plants, and military facilities.

Common contaminants found at brownfields may include petroleum, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), solvents, asbestos, and metals, including lead, mercury, and arsenic.

Option 3 - No Existing Brownfields (Full Credit):

Confirm that there are no recognized contaminated brownfields within the project by demonstrating compliance with the following requirements:

Community

1. Conduct a site identification history that details the site's prior land use(s).
2. Identify the site's property classification showing that the site does not include any hazardous uses*.
3. Confirm that there are no recognized contaminated brownfields within the project.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a brownfield as "real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contamination."

Common brownfield sites may include former dry cleaning sites, landfills, gas stations/auto mechanic shops, manufacturing or chemical plants, and military facilities.

Common contaminants found at brownfields may include petroleum, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), solvents, asbestos, and metals, including lead, mercury, and arsenic.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated plans
• Official records
• Certified statements
• Annotated photographs