4th Quarter 2000, Issue 9

How will the daylook?

A general and informal discussionabout brownfields basics will takeplace over breakfast. This will allownot only those new to brownfieldsredevelopment an opportunity tolisten but also benefits anyone whofeels the need for a refresher.

Several concurrent sessions willtake place in the morning. To help ustailor these discussions to meet yourneeds, please complete and returnthe (enclosed) session interest surveyinsert.

Statewide BrownfieldsConference Update

After lunch, a panel consisting ofthose communities that have com-pleted or are near completion of aproject will share their experienceswith brownfields redevelopment.Members of the panel will representcommunities of different sizes thathave used a variety of resources.Panel members will be available forone-on-one discussions as well.

Additional concurrent workshopswill take place in the afternoon.There will also be an optional bustour in the afternoon to take inter-ested participants to brownfield sitesin Bloomington. City staff will act as

Mark yourcalendars!

Have you ever won-dered what other communitiesyour size have done to promotebrownfields redevelopment? Do youthink other communities may havesimilar issues ? Where did they get themoney to do cleanup? Well, wonderand look no further. On Tuesday,

“tour guides” with IDEM staff pro-viding necessary support.

Those interested in sponsoring aportion of the conference shouldcontact Tracy Concannon. In addi-tion, there will be an exhibit hall openall day featuring public and privateresource information.

Look for a conference registra-tion form and exhibit space reserva-tion information in the next issue ofthe Brownfields Bulletin and onour web page in January 2001.

March 27, 2001, the Indiana Depart-ment of Environmental Management(IDEM), Indiana Development

Finance Authority (IDFA), IndianaUniversity Environmental

Management Associa-tion (IUEMA), and city

of Bloomington will be host-ing the first Statewide Brownfields

Conference – Indiana 2001: LocalLessons Learned in Bloomington,Indiana at the Bloomington Conven-tion Center.

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RISC User’s GuideBrownfields Program Chapter – new kid on the block

Current Activities

IDEM’s proposed Risk Inte-gratedSystem of Closure (RISC) policyprovides a systematic approach for con-sistently and rationally implementing thelaws and rules that govern site inves-tigation and closure. The RISC Tech-nical Guide and RISC User’s Guide are infinal draft.

Previous draft RISC User’s Guidedocuments have only made references to brownfieldsredevelopment and the Brownfields Program. At the time,the program did not appear to warrant a separate chapterlike other Office of Land Quality (OLQ) programs.

As IDEM’s new and innovative Brownfields Program,which facilitates property redevelopment, continues togrow and coordinate activities with other OLQ programs,the need for objective, standard reporting for on-siteactivities has become apparent. RISC is a means tothis end.

The Brownfields Program intends to follow RISCprocedures for conducting its own BEAs. RISC prin-ciples will also be the standard to which BrownfieldsProgram grant and loan participants and Site Status Letterand Comfort Letter properties will be evaluated. Although

NOW available!

The Brownfields Program has a new Stakeholders’ Guide to Brownfields Redevelopment brochure for

the Private or Non-Profit Developer and Environmental Consultant describing their roles in brownfields redevel-

opment in Indiana. Interested stakeholders may obtain a copy of this new brochure by calling Tracy Concannon

or by accessing it on the Brownfields Program web page at

www.state.in.us/idem/olq/brownfields/pdf_files/stakeholders_guide.pdf.

the Brownfields Program does not have itsown closure levels, sites being proposed for

redevelopment must still meet IDEM’sinvestigative and remedial standards to

be protective of human health and theenvironment.

To assist participants inaddressing contamination, the

Brownfields Program often coordinates withother OLQ programs. These programs include the Volun-tary Remediation Program (VRP), the Leaking Under-ground Storage Tank (LUST) Program, the AbandonedTank Community Assistance Program (ATCAP), theImmediate Removals Program, the Remedial ResponseProgram and the State Cleanup Program (SCP).

Clearly, RISC will have a positive effect on the qualityof services provided by the Brownfields Program. Achapter devoted to this should facilitate program partici-pation.

Stakeholders should find the Brownfields Programchapter in the RISC User’s Guide a necessary and helpfuladdition as it relates the program to RISC principles andother IDEM programs. The most recent working draft ofthis document is scheduled for public view in October orNovember 2000.

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If you are interestedin attending thisconference, please fill

out this survey and return

to us by November 6,2000 so that we are

better able to organize the

conference to suit your

needs or e-mail us at

tconcann@dem.state.in.us

with your comments.

Thank you.

Workshop Interest SurveyPlease select three (3) sessions thatyou would be interested in attending:

Environmental justice Please indicate your affiliation:

State programs - funding/technical assistance Consultant

Limiting liability Local government

Federal programs - funding Developer/real estate

Rural brownfields Financial institution/insurer

Public/community participation Student/citizen

Sustainable development- smart growth Non-profit/neighborhood association

Remediation/cleanup - RISC Other

Suggestions for other topics(?) _________________________________

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IDEMBrownfields Program

100 N. Senate Ave., Suite 1101P.O. Box 6015Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015

If you are interestedin attending thisconference, please fill

out this survey and return

to us by November 6,

2000 so that we are

better able to organize the

conference to suit your

needs or e-mail us at

tconcann@dem.state.in.us

with your comments.

Thank you.

Brownfields Bulletin 4th Quarter 2000, Issue 9 Page 5 Contact information on back page

Gary receives EPA Pilot

The U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA) announced inMay that the city of Gary wasawarded a Brownfields AssessmentDemonstration Pilot. Gary will re-ceive $200,000 to assess contamina-tion and plan the redevelopment ofnumerous properties within a 200-acre area owned by the city of Garyaround the Gary airport. The area isat the center of a proposed light in-dustrial and commercial complex.The redevelopment process will cre-ate jobs, provide training opportuni-ties for local residents, establish safeand productive industries and facili-tate an infusion of tax revenue to thecity of Gary.

The city also received an addi-tional $50,000 to be used forgreenspace purposes. This fundingwill be used to conduct environmen-tal assessments of the southern por-tion of an 80-acre former sand mine.The proposed restoration plan forthe site includes filling the pit withgroundwater to form a lake, restoringthe banks of the lake throughplantings and construction of wet-lands, and constructing a trail aroundthe lake, which would connect to anew city park adjacent to the site.For more information, contact theGary Department of EnvironmentalAffairs at (219) 882-3000 or visithttp://www.epa.gov/swerops//bf/pilot.htm.

The state contact for the Garypilot, which acts as a liason betweenthe federal and local governments, isDan Chesterson.

In Brief

Indiana Brownfields Advisory Team (IBAT) Project Meetings

The Interagency BrownfieldsTask Force would like to announcethe Indiana Brownfields AdvisoryTeam’s (IBAT) availability to conductits new Project Meetings. IBAT’spurpose is to provide direct commu-nity assistance to address specificbrownfields issues.

The purpose of the ProjectMeetings is to coordinate efforts oflocal governments and state/federalfunding and technical assistance pro-grams to assist Indiana communitieswith brownfields redevelopment.IBAT is available to meet with com-munities to discuss all funding and/ortechnical assistance options for spe-cific brownfield projects.

IBAT will conduct regular one-on-one meetings with interestedcommunities as requested. Commu-nities will provide information on aone-page application, which can befound on the Brownfields Programweb page. IBAT members will re-view the applications and determinethe appropriate funding and/or assis-tance programs for the applicants’projects. The appropriate memberagency representatives will meet withthe applicant to discuss the projectdetails and the available funding and/or assistance.

The IBAT Project Meetings willprovide a “one-stop-shop” for com-munities. Early coordination of mul-tiple funding and technical assistancesources should streamline the rede-velopment process.

DOC Brownfields Grant Program and first round recipients

On August 17, 2000, nine Ur-ban Enterprise Associations (UEA)were awarded brownfields environ-mental assessment grants by the Indi-ana Department of Commerce(DOC) totaling nearly $200,000.The properties range from a schoolto a manufactured gas plant.

As part of the DOC’s Urban En-terprise Zone (UEZ) Program, grantswill be given twice a year for the pur-pose of conducting Phase I andPhase II environmental assessments,with $200,000 available in eachround. Funding for these assessmentscomes from the One Percent Fund.This Fund is derived from businessesthat participate in the UEZ Programand realize at least $1,000 in tax sav-ings per year from the program. Onepercent of all tax savings from thesebusinesses is deposited into the OnePercent Fund.

The following is a complete listing ofgrant recipients and their respectiveamounts:

East Chicago UEA ------------------ $26,000

Fort Wayne UEA -------------------- $8,000

Hammond UEA --------------------- $18,800

Indianapolis UEA -------------------- $27,775

Lafayette UEA ----------------------- $10,985

Michigan City UEA ----------------- $35,000

New Albany UEA ------------------- $26,894

South Bend -------------------------- $11,800

Terre Haute UEA ------------------- $35,000

For further information, pleasecontact Deanna Jeffrion of DOC at(317) 232-8917.

Brownfields and public participation

As with all environmental issues,the public plays an essential role.This is especially the case in the re-development of brownfields. Criticalto the success of any brownfieldsredevelopment effort is meaningfulpublic participation from start to fin-ish. This could include ensuring thatthe public has access to general in-formation about brownfields and isinvolved early-on in the decision-making process.

IDEM’s Brownfields Programstaff regularly provide information tocommunities around the State aboutbrownfields and how communitiescan revitalize abandoned sitesthrough conferences, seminars, andpublic meetings. Additionally, IDEMmaintains public files about contami-

Issues

Q: Where in the world is Dana Reed Wise?

A: Well, after 15 long years with the agency, Dana hasbeen named the agency’s Chief of Staff. With a laundry list ofaccomplishments, such as successfully coordinating IDEM’sBrownfields Program, successfully managing both theBrownfields and Site Investigation Progams, and being appointed byGovernor O’Bannon as Indiana’s member to the Council of Great LakesGovernors Brownfields Regional Advisory Group, Dana will apply herexpertise on a new and more challenging level. As Chief of Staff, Danahas the arduous task of keeping the agency on pace, from the top down,as it strives to make Indiana’s environment cleaner and healthier. Herfriends and staff in the Brownfields and Site Investigation Programs, andthe many people across the state that she has assisted will sincerely miss

her presence. But, all wish her Godspeed in thisendeavor.

And the work begins!!

It had been a gas station since atleast the 1920s. Over the years, it hadbeen expanded to include servicebays, but more recently it has been aneyesore and a public health threat.Past efforts to redevelop this aban-doned gas station have not beensuccessful. However, through thetenacity of local officials and fundingfrom a Supplemental EnvironmentalProject, cleanup efforts have begun.

On August 16, 2000, closure ofthe underground storage tanks at theabandoned gas station in Silver Lake,Kosciusko County (featured in the 1st

quarter 2000 Issue 6 BrownfieldsBulletin) began. A total of seventanks were removed and disposed of,with over 300 tons of contaminatedbackfill taken to a special waste land-fill.

The next step in the process is toconduct an Initial Site Characteriza-tion to determine the extent ofcontamination. After the extent ofcontamination is determined, IDEMwill meet with the town of Silver Laketo discuss the next steps. Stay tunedfor more updates on this site in futureBrownfields Bulletin issues.

For more information on this site,please contact Kyle Hendrix.

Site Highlight

nated and potentially contaminatedsites; these files often contain envi-ronmental sampling data, ownershiphistory and enforcement records,among other pertinent information.

IDEM values local communityinput on redevelopment decisionsand recognizes that local govern-ments are in the best position tomake decisions concerning land use.IDEM’s BEA, Grant and Loan ap-plications require applicants todescribe the opportunities given tothe community as a whole to com-ment on the proposed redevelop-ment plans for the site. This encour-ages private redevelopers to workwith communities to find the best usefor brownfields. Citizens also havethe right to forward comments aboutredevelopment to IDEM and theirlocal government.

Brownfields Program

BBrownfields EnvironmentalAssessments

CComfort & Statutes Letters

*IDEM’s Brownfields Program no longer issues NoFurther Action letters. Site Status letters have beendeveloped to answer environmental site statusquestions.

39 Comfort and SiteStatus Letters issued*

26

71

8 Loans approved

Grants awarded

Assessmentscompleted

Score Card

GGrants

LLoans

MMiscellaneous

Services Provided Services Provided

Score Card

Brownfields Program

REVISED SEPTEMBER 14, 2000

This map inlcudes services that are in progress aswell as those already completed.

4th Quarter 2000, Issue 9

Printed on recycled paper, 100% post-consumer content.

Indiana Department of Environmental ManagementOffice of Land QualityBrownfields ProgramP.O. Box 6015Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015

Address Service Requested

50-03-3

Brownfields Bulletin is published quarterly by the Indiana Department of Environmental

Management to inform local government officials, business representatives and interest groups

about brownfields redevelopment initiatives and success stories from within and beyond the state.

A brownfield site is

an industrial or commercial property that is abandoned, inactive or underutilized

due to actual or perceived environmental contamination.

IDEM’s overall mission is to make Indiana a cleaner, healthier place to live.

IDEM’s brownfields initiative helps communities remove barriers for sustainable

growth.

Comments and ideas are welcome; e-mail Sandy Bardes of the IDEM

Brownfields Program. For address changes or to be added or deleted from the

mailing list, call (800) 451-6027, press 0 and ask for ext. 3-1044, or call

(317) 233-1044 or e-mail mufkes@dem.state.in.us.

Who Can HelpTechnical and educational assistance

Indiana Department of Environmental Management

Brownfields Program Staff (listed at right)100 N. Senate Ave., Suite 1101P.O. Box 6015Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015www.state.in.us/idem/olq/brownfields

Financial assistanceIndiana Development Finance Authority

Calvin Kelly, Program ManagerOne North Capitol, Suite 320Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 233-4332e-mail: ckelly@idfa.state.in.uswww.state.in.us/idfa

Brownfields Program Staff

Vacant PositionSection Chief (317) 233-2773

Michele Oertel moertel@dem.state.in.usSenior Environmental Manager (317) 234-0235

Kyle Hendrix khendrix@dem.state.in.usEnvironmental Manager (317) 232-8867

Dan Chesterson dchester@dem.state.in.usEnvironmental Manager (317) 232-4402

LaNetta Alexander lalexand@dem.state.in.usEnvironmental Manager (317) 233-1504

Keith Veal kveal@dem.state.in.usEnvironmental Manager (317) 233-1520

Tracy Concannon tconcann@dem.state.in.us

Environmental Scientist (317) 233-2801

Sandy Bardes sbardes@dem.state.in.usSecretary (317) 233-2570

Thomas W. Baker twbaker@dem.state.in.usAttorney (317) 233-1207

IDEM’s toll-free number: (800) 451-6027, press 0 and askfor a person by name or number, or dial direct.

Indiana Department of Commerce

Deanna Jeffrion, Enterprise Zone Program ManagerOne North Capitol, Suite 600Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 232-8917e-mail: djeffrion@commerce.state.in.uswww.indbiz.com