Brownfields: How to Use Them, How They Have Changed and How They Affect You. ASTI Environmental

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1 Presented By: Doug Brown ASTI Environmental Brighton (o) Grand Rapids (o) (c) Brownfields: How to Use Them, How They Have Changed and How They Affect You Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference Lansing, MI 10:15 A.M 11:45 A.M. April 2, 2008 ASTI Environmental Presented By: Doug Brown Brownfields to Wetlands since 1985 Obtained $50 Million in incentives in 2007 Dealmakers Over 4,000 projects in the City of Detroit 7,000 total projects

2 Investigation ASTI Environmental Restoration Remediation Compliance What is a Brownfield Presented By: Doug Brown "DEFINITION OF BROWNFIELD SITE- Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601) is amended by adding at the end the following: `(39) BROWNFIELD SITE- `(A) IN GENERAL- The term `brownfield site' means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. `(B) EXCLUSIONS- The term `brownfield site' does not include-- `(i) a facility that is the subject of a planned or ongoing removal action under this title; `(ii) a facility that is listed on the National Priorities List or is proposed for listing; `(iii) a facility that is the subject of a unilateral administrative order, a court order, an administrative order on consent or judicial consent decree that has been issued to or entered into by the parties under this Act; `(iv) a facility that is the subject of a unilateral administrative order, a court order, an administrative order on consent or judicial consent decree that has been issued to or entered into by the parties, or a facility to which a permit has been issued by the United States or an authorized State under the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321), the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C et seq.), or the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.);

3 Brownfield Mythbusters Presented By: Doug Brown Too Expensive Too Time Consuming Too Difficult Brownfield Detroit, MI Harbortown

4 Brownfield Detroit, MI Comerica Park Brownfield Detroit, MI Ford Field

5 Brownfield Detroit, MI Compuware Brownfield Detroit, MI Tiger Stadium

6 Brownfield Pontiac, MI Silverdome Brownfield Grand Rapids, MI DeVos Place

7 Brownfield Jackson, MI Brownfield Allen Park, MI Fairlane Green

8 We re #1 Michigan Brownfield Sites Completed in In Progress 200 Acreage Redeveloped 10,201 Private Investment in Billion Public Incentives in Million Direct Jobs 28,550 Part Time Construction Jobs Sources; Best Available Information from DEQ, EPA, and MEDC 40,000

9 Brownfields ,000 People will Attend 350 Exhibitors 300 Endorsers 100 Sponsors 25 Receptions 10 Walking/Bus Tours Brownfield Transaction Forum May 5 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1,000 Developers with $50 Billion in Net Worth 2 ½ Hours of Deal Making 1,000 Properties for Sale 20 States and 3 Countries

10 Questions? Environmental Doug Brown Brighton (o) Grand Rapids (o) (c) Investigation - Remediation - Compliance - Restoration