[CPEO-BIF] USEPA Brownfields 2003 Workshops

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The following was posted by Steven C. Linder
<Linder.Steven@epamail.epa.gov wrote>
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USEPA Brownfields 2003 Workshops

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region 9 Brownfields
Team is hosting six California workshops to assist communities
interested in applying for brownfields assessment, cleanup, and
revolving loan fund grants.  The grants provide funding to assist
communities that plan to return contaminated (or potentially
contaminated) properties back to productive use.  The workshops will
focus on helping participants understand the basic elements of the
grant programs, the process for submitting grant proposals, and the
required proposal elements.  Representatives from USEPA Region 9 will
be present to help answer your questions.

This will be the second year that funding for brownfields grants will
be awarded under the new Small Business Liability Relief and
Brownfields Act (SBLRBA) signed by President Bush on January 11, 2002.
The final guidelines for applying for Brownfields Grants will be
available by early October on USEPA’s Brownfields Program Website
at:

<http://www.epa.gov/swerosps/bf/index.html

What topics will be covered in the workshops?
 ·     What is a brownfield?
 ·     What are the types of funding available for brownfields?
 ·     How and when to apply for a brownfields grant?
 ·     What are the key elements of a brownfields proposal?
 ·     What assistance is available for preparing a grant proposal?

Who should attend?
 Individuals interested in preparing proposals for brownfields funding
 or deepening their understanding of the brownfields program,including:
 ·     State,
 ·     Tribal, or
 ·     Local governmental officials;
 ·     Representatives from Land Clearance Authorities or other
       quasi-governmental entities;
 ·     Regional councils;
 ·     State sanctioned redevelopment agencies
 ·     Representatives of non-profit organizations; and,
 ·     Other individuals interested in partnering with an eligible
entity to apply for brownfields funding.

Note: See the proposal guidelines for a complete list of the entities
eligible to apply for these grants.

How much does the workshop cost?
 All workshops are free of charge.  Pre-registration is  NOT required.

For information regarding the workshop agenda and attendance, please
contact either:

Thomas Mix at (415) 972-3248 or mix.thomas@epa.gov
Wallace Woo at (415) 972-3270 or woo.wallace@epa.gov

For information regarding workshop directions and accommodations,
please contact the individuals listed below.

Locations, Dates, and Times

 Fresno
 October 2nd 10:30-1:30
 San Joaquin Conference Room
 Central Valley RWQCB
 Fresno Branch Office
 1685 "E" Street
 Fresno, CA 93706-2020
 Phone: (559) 445-5116
 Contact: Kevin Shaddy (DTSC) (559) 297-3929

 Sacramento
 October 6th 9:30-12:30
 Board Room
 Cal Center
 8800 Cal Center Drive
 Sacramento, CA 95826
 Phone: (916) 255-3545
 Contact: Megan Cambridge (916) 255-3727

 Oakland
 October 8th 9:00-12:00
 Ronald V Dellums Federal Building
 1301 Clay Street
 Main Auditorium, Third Floor, North Tower
 Oakland, CA

 Redding
 October 9th 9:00 – 12:00
 Main Conference Room
 Central Valley RWQCB
 Redding Branch Office
 415 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 100

 Phone: (530) 224-4845
 Contact: Eric Rapport (530) 224-4998, Karen Clementsen (530) 224-4852

 San Diego
 October 15th 1:00 - 4:00
 Regional Board Meeting Room
 San Diego RWQCB
 9174 Sky Park Court
 Suite 100,
 San Diego, CA 92123-4340
 (858) 467-2952
 Contact: John Anderson (858) 467-2975

 Los Angeles
 October 16th   9:00 - 12:00
 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Offices
 911 Wilshire, (in downtown L.A.)
 12th Floor Conference Room
 Los Angeles, CA
 Contact: Mike Schultz (213) 452-3373

 Steven C. Linder, P.E.
 EPA Region 9
 75 Hawthorne Street
 San Francisco, CA  94105
 415-972-3369

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