CT EPA Assessment Program
Purpose: to fully qualify the environmental condition of a site so that remediation and redevelopment can occur.
Source of Funds: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Use of Funds: environmental assessment activities (Phase II, III) and preparation of a work plan for an eligible site.
Eligibility:
Applicants:
- Statewide to municipalities, regional planning commissions and non-profits who partner with a municipality
- the applicant cannot be potentially liable for the contamination or affiliated with any other party that is potentially liable
Property:
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Property is underutilized or abandoned
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There is real or perceived contamination by hazardous substances or petroleum products associated with prior use of the property
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Redevelopment of the property is economically viable
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Property is not listed on the National Priorities List
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Property is not subject to any Federal or State enforcement orders
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Property is not under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the U.S. Government
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No viable responsible party who can address the contamination has been identified
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All appropriate inquiry (or the equivalent federal environmental due diligence standard) was conducted prior to acquisition of the property
Content Last Modified on 7/1/2009 4:06:37 PM
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