For Further Information For more information regarding Brownfields Environmental Site Assessment grants, please contact: Jennie Curé Brownfields Coordinator (602) 771-2296 1-800-234-5677, Ext. 771-2296 Email: [email protected] or visit the ADEQ Web site at: www.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/cleanup/brownfields.html Main Office 1110 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 771-2300 (800) 234-5677 (602) 771-4829 (Hearing impaired) For more information about ADEQ, please visit our Web site at: azdeq.gov Updated April 2013 Publication No. C 09-01 printed on recycled paper Historical Uses Typically Associated with Brownfields • Abandoned gas stations • Old factories, mills and foundries • Airports and landing strips • Landfills and dump sites • Mine-scarred lands • Dry cleaners • Junk yards and auto repair shops

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Page 1: Brownfields General brochure - azdeq.gov · Productively reusing Brownfields reduces urban sprawl, increases the tax base, cleans up the environment, encourages urban revitalization

For Further InformationFor more information regarding

Brownfields Environmental Site Assessmentgrants, please contact:

Jennie CuréBrownfields Coordinator(602) 771-22961-800-234-5677, Ext. 771-2296Email: [email protected]

or visit the ADEQ Web site at: www.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/cleanup/brownfields.html

Main Office1110 W. Washington St.

Phoenix, AZ 85007(602) 771-2300(800) 234-5677

(602) 771-4829 (Hearing impaired)

For more information about ADEQ, pleasevisit our Web site at: azdeq.gov

Updated April 2013Publication No. C 09-01

printed on recycled paper

Historical Uses TypicallyAssociated with Brownfields

• Abandoned gas stations

• Old factories, mills and foundries

• Airports and landing strips

• Landfills and dump sites

• Mine-scarred lands

• Dry cleaners

• Junk yards and auto repair shops

Page 2: Brownfields General brochure - azdeq.gov · Productively reusing Brownfields reduces urban sprawl, increases the tax base, cleans up the environment, encourages urban revitalization

WWhhaatt aarree BBrroowwnnffiieellddss??Real property, the expansion, redevelopment,

or reuse of which may be complicated by thepresence or potential presence of a hazardoussubstance, pollutant, or contaminant.

WWhhaatt iiss tthhee BBrroowwnnffiieellddss AAssssiissttaannccee PPrrooggrraamm??

Through the EPA, the State Response Grantis used to reimburse ADEQ for costs to managethe Brownfields Program, conduct outreachactivities, and for state targeted site assessmentprojects. Additionally, applicants may apply toADEQ for their sites to be part of theBrownfields Assistance Program. The programcan provide financial and technical assistancefor Phase I and Phase II Environmental SiteAssessments or clean up.

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• Hazardous substances • Petroleum products• Pesticides• Metals• Asbestos

WWhhyy iiss BBrroowwnnffiieellddssDDeevveellooppmmeenntt IImmppoorrttaanntt??

Brownfields properties are often abandoned,with owners no longer maintaining the propertyor paying taxes. Abandoned properties canquickly become eyesores, and may attractvandalism and illegal dumping, which degradethe environment, depress our communities,and potentially put our health at risk.

WWhhaatt wwoouulldd bbee tthhee AAddvvaannttaaggeeooff aa BBrroowwnnffiieellddss RReevviittaalliizzaattiioonnPPrroojjeecctt iinn MMyy CCoommmmuunniittyy??

Productively reusing Brownfields reducesurban sprawl, increases the tax base, cleans upthe environment, encourages urban revitalizationand creates jobs for the community.