Brownfields Redevelopment and Hazardous Site Management
Brownfields Redevelopment
Brownfields are properties once used for industrial, manufacturing or other commerical uses that are lying abandoned or underused due to the suspicion of hazardous substance contamination. In the early 1990s, citizens expressed their concerns that these areas were contributing to urban blight and joblessness, and unknown environmental liabilities were preventing communities, developers and investors from restoring these properties to productive use and revitalizing impacted neighborhoods.
In 1994, US EPA responded to these concerns with an approach that paved the way for innovative and creative ways to assess, clean up, and redevelop brownfields sites. The 2002 Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act expands potential federal financial assistance for brownfields revitalization, including grants for assessment, cleanup and job training.
Within the regulatory landscape of brownfields revitalization, EI meets clients' needs in all aspects of brownfields redevelopment. With our interdisciplinary approach, emphasis on broad stakeholder participation, and strong public-private relationships, EI has helped clients resolve brownfields liability issues and leverage millions of dollars for site assessment and cleanup. EI's experience in the legal, technical and political aspects of brownfields enables our clients to harness this redevelopment potential for the betterment of their communities and businesses.
Hazardous Site Management
EI prides itself on helping clients achieve cost-effective response actions under CERCLA and state hazardous waste laws. EI has provided advice on all phases of response actions -- preliminary assessment, remedial investigation and risk assessment, feasibility study, and remedy selection and implementation.
EI has managed projects for sites involving a wide variety of contaminants including PCBs, dioxin, furans, metals, and petroleum products. EI helps responsible parties and governments achieve effective and efficient cleanups through practical approaches protective of health and the environment.
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Articles and Publications
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Community Outreach: The Key to Effective Brownfields Redevelopment
Brownfields: Where the Market Makes Green
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