We’ve all heard the term “Brownfields.” For many, it’s a lackluster term that elicits visions of a brown ugly piece of land – and often that description is not too far off! For others, it’s a potential diamond in the rough that just needs the right cut and a little polishing to make it shine.

Brownfield sites are abandoned, idled or underused industrial and commercial properties where there is real or perceived contamination that is inhibiting the redevelopment of that property.

Prior to the Land Recycling Act in 1992 (and subsequent revisions), redevelopment of Brownfield sites was uncommon as many potential buyers/developers were concerned that they would be responsible for the contamination that they knew, or thought was there. The Land Recycling Act changed that by formalizing a voluntary cleanup process and the associated liability assurances that are available today. In Minnesota, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) leads the Brownfields Program.

重新开发一个棕地可能是昂贵和耗时的。最好是积极主动地与这些网站和聘请一名环境顾问在前端的过程。以下是预期结果：

• Appropriate scope of work is determined.Most commonly in the form of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), this will uncover historical and current uses of the site that may have resulted in contamination at the property.
• Site Investigation.To develop a response action plan that maps out how the contamination will be dealt with during redevelopment.
• Compliance with MPCA Brownfield program.Throughout the process, it is essential to work closely with the MPCA to obtain all of the right liability assurance letters that the MPCA Brownfield program offers.

作为棕地再开发咨询领域的领导者，布劳恩国际贸易公司已经帮助数百名客户完成了这一过程，并帮助他们评估他们的manbet体育滚球场地是否是赠款资金的良好候选地，这可以抵消或支付调查和清理成本。补助金申请程序每年进行两次，需要获得监管部门的批准。为了避免日程上的障碍，一定要在过程的早期讨论潜在的拨款。

在处理棕地现场时，积极主动总是比被动被动便宜。尽早聘请一家经验丰富的咨询公司，你将避免与棕地再开发相关的许多陷阱。有关棕地的更多信息，请联系Mark Ciampone或我们经验丰富的环境咨询人员。