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Technical Assistance for Brownfields ProgramEPA Region 1UConn TAB: Spring 2022 BrownfieldsMunicipal Assistance ProgramNefeli Bompoti, PhDProgram ManagerDecember 8th, 2021Tab.program.uconn.edu
WebinarOutlineIntroduction to UConn TABOverview of ServicesSpring 2022 Municipal Assistance ProgramQ&A
What is UConn TAB?Supported by the US EPA Technical Assistance for Brownfields Program, the UConnTAB supports New England communities to advance investigation, cleanup andredevelopment of abandoned, potentially contaminated sites, protect public healthand promote environmental justice.
Our Services at a glanceDirect tionCommunityEngagement
Equitable RepresentationSTATES & TRIBESEqual Distribution of Resources in all 6 NewEngland States and TribesGeographic DiversityRural & Urban CommunitiesSmall and Larger Towns, CitiesEnvironmental Justice Communitieswill receive priorityCOMMUNITIESREGIONAL PLANNINGORGANIZATIONSTab.program.uconn.edu
Municipal Assistance Program forNew England Communities
What is theUConn TABMunicipalAssistanceProgram (MAP)?Communities participate inthe service-based learningBrownfields Corps courseoffered at the University ofConnecticut and receiveassistance free-of-chargeon brownfields projects
UConn TAB MAPFallSemesterEPA Brownfields GrantProposalReview of EPA Brownfield GrantsAssistance with research andtechnical components of the grantSpringSemesterTechnical SupportSupport of technical brownfieldprojects and communityengagement actiities
UConn TAB MAP TimelineJune – RFP for FallSemesterJuly – Projectscreening &interviews withapplicantsJanuary – Selectedprojects assigned tostudents for SpringsemesterAugust – Selectedprojects assigned tostudents for FallSemesterJanuary – Projectscreening &interviews withapplicantsNovember – RFP forSpring Semester
Spring 2022 MAPSummary of environmentalsite conditionsSummaries & data gapanalysis of previousenvironmental assessementsPhase II Scope of Work andBudget EstimatesRedevelopment options forpriority sitesBrownfields InventoriesCommunity Engagement andOutreach Materials
Summary ofEnvironmental SiteConditionsDesktop study for specificbrownfield sites: Site description Previous record review Summary of environmentalsite conditions Design of site layout Collection of maps andaerials
Summaries& data gapanalysisReview previoussite investigationreports andpreparation ofsummaries anddata gap analysisfor a particularbrownfield site
Sampling strategyPhase II Scope ofWork and BudgetEstimates Type of samples to be collected (medium - soil/GW/vapor) Contaminants of concern (COCs) Location & Depth Budget
Redevelopmentoptions for prioritysites in amunicipality or aregion Overview of zoning regulations Summary of market studies & economicdevelopment strategies Propose site uses
BrownfieldsInventories- List of brownfield sites (Excelspreadsheet & Google map)- Develop methodology andcriteria for prioritization- Prioritize sites- Conduct additional investigationfor priority sites- Summarize methodology andresults in a report
Community Engagement andOutreach MaterialsConduct community engagement anddevelop outreach materials for a particularcommunity impacted by the presence ofbrownfieldsWebsite MaterialsSurvey MaterialsPrepare a communityengagement eventStafford Brownfields ields
Who can apply? Municipalities Regional Planning Organizations Redevelopment Agencies Non-profit Organizations 501(c)(3) Tribal Governments
Fill out the online form:How to posalsspring-2022/Deadline Extended: Apply by December 23rdInitial review and communication with the applicants:Early January 2022Announcement of selected proposals: January 15th
Applicant Commitment Assign a contact person Meet and communicate with UConn TAB team & students Provide resources for the project
AnticipatedScheduleIntroductory meeting with thestudents (virtual, January)Virtual Meetings (as necessary)Site Visit (February/March)Final Report & Presentation (virtual,April)
ContactsDr. Maria ChrysochoouDr. Nefeli BompotiProfessor and Department Head,Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of ConnecticutAssistant Research Professor,Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity of ConnecticutE: marisa.chrysochoou@uconn.eduP: 860-486-3594E: nefeli.bompoti@uconn.eduP: 860-486-0611
Q&ATab.program.uconn.edu
Supported by the US EPA Technical Assistance for Brownfields Program, the UConn TAB supports New England communities to advance investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of abandoned, potentially contaminated sites, protect public health and promote environmental justice. Tab.program.uconn.edu
