DEC Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup Services Fact Sheet
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Since 2004, the Contaminated Sites Program of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has assisted Alaskan communities in conducting environmental site assessments and cleanups on over 200 brownfield sites.
The intent of the DEC Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup (DBAC) Program is to help identify and reduce the environmental uncertainties or actual conditions so that a brownfield can be put back into productive use. DBACs are awarded as services provided by DEC to provide site-specific technical assistance rather than as grants. All project work and support are completed by DEC and its contractors.
Who is eligible?
Public, quasi-public, and non-profit entities, such as state agencies, cities, boroughs, tribes, native corporations, and community development organizations are eligible applicants. The applicant does not have to own the site to request an assessment, but access to the site must be assured. The applicant must own the site to request a cleanup.
What sites are eligible?
In general, any brownfield site that is NOT a federally owned property is potentially eligible for a DBAC. A brownfield site that is privately held may be considered, but only if the owner is not a viable responsible party and the project can be shown to offer significant public benefit.
Previously completed projects have included the following:
- Phase I/Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
- Hazardous Building Materials Surveys
- Cleanup Planning
- Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives
- Community Engagement and Facilitation
- Asbestos Abatement
- Soil/Groundwater Cleanup
- Reuse Planning
Who is eligible to apply?
Public, quasi-public, and non-profit entities, such as state agencies, cities, boroughs, tribes, native corporations and community development organizations are eligible applicants. The applicant does not have to own the site to request an assessment, but access to the site must be assured. The applicant must own the site to request a cleanup. The applicant must have a reuse or redevelopment plan in place.
Complete a DBAC application no later than November 15th.
Contact DEC Brownfields staff to discuss any questions you may have as soon as possible! More information about DBACs, including questions about eligibility and tips for applying, can be found on the DEC Brownfields Program's Technical Support page.
Have questions? Contact the DEC Brownfields Team at dec.brownfields@alaska.gov.
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