Brownfields
A brownfield is defined as, under certain legal exclusions and additions, real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
News
In an effort to assist communities in Mississippi looking to apply for US EPA Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup grants for the upcoming cycle, MDEQ has requested the top Assessment and Cleanup grants from across the country during this past grant cycle. By reviewing the formatting and content of these grants, MDEQ hopes they can serve as examples for future applicants. Please refer to the most recent guidelines for submissions issued by US EPA for any specific changes or modifications from the 2016 grant cycle.
- Public Notice to Proposed Amendment to Brownfield Regulations
- Brownfield Newsroom
- Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, and Cleanup (MARC) Grant Application Resources
General Information
- Brownfield Definition
- Approved Brownfield Consulting Firms
- Brownfield Income Tax Credit
- Redevelopment Tax Rebate
- Brownfield Annual Report
- Technical Resource Library
Applications
- Brownfields Liability Protection Application Packet
- Brownfield Consulting Firm Application Packet
- Update Form
- EPA Targeted Brownfield Assessment (TBA) Program (MS Word)
Useful Links and Information
- Target Remediation Goals (TRGs) Table (PDF)
- Katrina Grant GIS Coverage (GoogleEarth kmz file)
- Mississippi’s Brownfield Inventory Sites (MS Excel)
- 2002 City of Jackson Brownfield Inventory (18 MB)
- Local Government Capital Improvement Revolving Loan Program
- Mississippi Brownfield Jobs Tax Credit
- EPA Brownfield Program
- EPA Brownfield Region 4 Brownfield Program
- EPA Targeted Brownfield Assessment Program
- EPA Brownfield Grant Funding
