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Brownfields Memorandum of Brownfields Memorandum of AgreementAgreement
California Environmental Protection AgencyNovember, 2004
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Workshop AgendaWorkshop Agenda
Introduction/OverviewBrief Presentation– Overview of Brownfields Efforts– Overview of Memorandum of
AgreementQuestions/Comments
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Brownfields in the Spotlight Brownfields in the Spotlight
Governor’s Action Plan for the Environment (brownfields highlighted)LegislatureBT&H Agency – Infill Housing InitiativeCalifornia Performance ReviewCal/EPA Brownfields Implementation Plan
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Draft Cal/EPA Brownfields Draft Cal/EPA Brownfields Implementation PlanImplementation Plan
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Plan Elements:Plan Elements:
Establish and foster partnerships– Brownfields Steering Committee– Coordinate among various federal, state
and local effortsMonthly Brownfields Roundtable
– Informational discussions/workshopsNovember 18 – Los AngelesDecember 6 - Sacramento
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Plan Elements:Plan Elements:
Develop reliable brownfields information– Measure progress/target efforts– Inventory– Integrate data systems– Methods to categorize brownfields– Guidance documents
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Plan Elements:Plan Elements:
Encourage private investment in brownfield communities– Liability tools
Statutory limitations (AB 389)Environmental Insurance - FAIR Program
– Funds Targeted Site AssessmentsOrphaned petroleum USTs (AB 1906)
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Plan Elements:Plan Elements:
Streamline regulatory processes– Coordinate between programs– DTSC process flexibility (AB 389, EOA)– Designated, trained staff in all field offices– Cal/EPA brownfields “ombudsperson”
(AB 389)– Cal/EPA Screening Numbers
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Plan Elements:Plan Elements:
Pursue funding and resources to implement Plan elements – Recapitalize CLEAN Program –
assessment and cleanup loans– Subsidies for FAIR Program– Targeted site assessments– $ for orphan cleanup costs (e.g., regional
groundwater plumes)
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Plan Elements:Plan Elements:Additional incentives (examples)– Tax credits for deducting cleanup costs
FederalState
– UST Trust Fund eligibility for prospective purchasers and RDAs
– Others
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Secretary Secretary TamminenTamminen’’ss DirectiveDirective
Low hanging fruit - Take the initiative to solve problems we know“Coordination” challenges have resulted in “confusion, forum shopping & avoidable uncertainty”DTSC & Regional Boards: Coordinate!
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Enter a Brownfields AgreementEnter a Brownfields Agreement
Agreement to:– Limit oversight to a single “lead” for
each site– Establish guidelines for identifying
appropriate lead– Establish a uniform site assessment
procedures
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Brownfields AgreementBrownfields Agreement
Agreement to:– Ensure that all cleanups address
issues of both agencies– Establish process to transfer lead if
appropriate– Ensure ample opportunity for public
involvement
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Brownfields AgreementBrownfields Agreement
Agreement to:– Establish target timeframes– Establish routine coordination &
COMMUNICATION on individual sites and cleanup programs
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Memorandum of AgreementMemorandum of Agreement
Negotiated between DTSC, RWQCBs and SWRCBIntended to achieve Secretary’s objectives– Improve coordination – Balance between goals and timing
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Overview of the Draft MOAOverview of the Draft MOA
Scope:– Brownfield sites– Sites traditionally involved in
“voluntary programs”DTSC’s Voluntary Cleanup ProgramRegional Boards’ Spills, Leaks, Investigations & Cleanup Programs)
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Excluded SitesExcluded Sites
Sites where lead agency or selection process dictated by statuteSites covered by another agreement“Existing sites”
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Objectives of the MOAObjectives of the MOA
Oversight limited to a single agency– Guidelines for selecting oversight
agency– Support roles defined– Transfer of lead when appropriate
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MOA Objectives (cont.)MOA Objectives (cont.)
Uniform site assessment procedure– Uniform site assessment guidance to
be used by both– To be collaboratively developed
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MOA Objectives (cont.)MOA Objectives (cont.)
All cleanups address the requirements of both agencies– Exchange of information and guidance on
standards and requirements– Shared policies - consistency– Cross-training of staff– COMMUNICATION!!!
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MOA Objectives (cont.)MOA Objectives (cont.)Public involvement requirements for all cleanups– Minimum for either agency:
Public notice (language appropriate)Access to plans and documents30 day comment periodsPublic meetings in the vicinity, if requested
– Other methods as required (e.g., Board hearings or Chapter 6.8)
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MOA Objectives (cont.)MOA Objectives (cont.)
Target timeframes for response/document review– Maximum 60 day turnarounds
(unless shorter time frames dictated by statute)
– Goal: Coordinate with development and other timetables if possible
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MOA Objectives (cont.)MOA Objectives (cont.)
COORDINATION/COMMUNICATION– DTSC and Regional Board to quickly
confer on requests for oversight– Shared project lists/information– Semi-annual managers meetings– Quarterly supervisors meetings– Site-specific discussions as needed
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MOA Objectives (cont.)MOA Objectives (cont.)
Timely decisions/dispute resolutionReview/revise MOA as we gain experience
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Public CommentsPublic Comments
Comment period: 10/25 – 11/25– Workshops
November 3 (Cypress)November 5 (Sacramento)
– Written comments (USPS or email)
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Public CommentsPublic Comments
Feedback welcomedCal/EPA, DTSC, SWRCB and RWQCBs here to discuss and answer any questions
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Contact Information:Contact Information:Rick BrauschCal/EPA(916) [email protected]
Dorothy RiceDTSC(916)[email protected]
Lisa BabcockSWRCB(916) [email protected]
Stephen MorseRWQCB – 2(510) [email protected] VorsterRWQCB - 5(916) [email protected]
David BacharowskiRWQCB - 4(213) [email protected]