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How Do I Know I Have a Problem

How Do I Know I Have a Problem. Agency of Natural Resources Brownfields Reuse Initiative Patricia Coppolino, Brownfields Coordinator. How Do I Know I Have a Problem. Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, encourages brownfield

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How Do I Know I Have a Problem

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  1. How Do I Know I Have a Problem Agency of Natural Resources Brownfields Reuse Initiative Patricia Coppolino, Brownfields Coordinator

  2. How Do I Know I Have a Problem Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, encourages brownfield reuse projects as a means of accomplishing positive environmental and human health impacts while advancing sound land-use practices. 

  3. How Do I Know I Have a Problem The Brownfields Reuse Initiative comprises several programs designed to provide brownfield developers with tools to help deliver projects in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.  The Initiative’s programs focus on three areas: - limitation of environmental liability (BRELLA); - technical assistance(Phase I, II, CAFI, CAP); - financial assistance (grant of service/loans)

  4. How Do I Know I Have a Problem The programs are administered either directly by the Department or, in some instances, in collaboration with the Department’s Initiative partners the US Environmental Protection Agency, Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Vermont’s eleven Regional Planning Commissions.

  5. How Do I Know I Have a Problem What kind of property is being purchased? Manufacturing, commercial, service, paper plant, former drycleaner, autobody Think about impacted building materials What is surrounding the property? Industrial, drycleaning, gas stations What is the History of the property? What it is now may not always be what it was….. Is it a site, was it a site, does it have a registered UST or was it a RCRA generator?

  6. How Do I Know I Have a Problem What is an easy way to get the answers to ALL THOSE QUESTIONS??? Check the WMID or Environmental Interest Locator http://maps.vermont.gov/imf/sites/ANR_NATRESViewer/jsp/launch.jsp http://www.anr.state.vt.us/WMID/Brownfields.aspx Call Trish

  7. How Do I Know I Have a Problem Ok, so there might be a problem…..how do I pick a consultant? Here are some basic questions to help inform your decision:

  8. How Do I Know I Have a Problem • How many redevelopment sites have you worked on that were once a……. • How many sites have you worked on that have been entered into the BRELLA program? • Has your company ever received a Notice of Alleged Violation from the VTDEC? • What is your experience working on a site with several other contractors and coordinating with many different schedules and permitting needs • How many sites have you worked on that were contaminated with…. • How many projects has your company worked on that have had a TSCA element involved? What type of clean-up plan did you implement? (Self Implementing or Risk Based)

  9. How Do I Know I Have a Problem • Does your company also conduct other types of environmental permitting assistance – Water Quality (Stormwater, floodplain), Wastewater, Air Pollution, Waste Management (RCRA) or Water Supply? • Does the company have a pre-approved EPA QAPP? If yes –what is RFA number? • Capacity to meet redevelopment schedule? • Working relationship with state? • Reference at state? • Most complicated project – why? • Ability to provide reasonable answers that are easily understood. • The consultant understands the importance of Phase I and assessments based on identified RECs • Workplanis comprehensive, well written and addresses your requestsand there is no apprehension about having the state review the workplan.

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