In order to qualify for the assessments, the property must be contaminated or suspected thereof. Also, the program is open only to public or non-profit entities, such as municipalities and community development corporations. The EPA's selection process will be aimed at projects where a party has concrete redevelopment plans for the site once the assessment is complete.
Redevelopment can involve the creation of commercial, industrial, recreational or conservation uses.
The deadline for application is December 18. The New England Office of the Environmental Protection Agency is currently offering a select number of free site assessments to municipalities and other entities interested in redeveloping abandoned, contaminated properties.