Welcome to the Florida Brownfields Association
The FBA is a non-profit, volunteer, service organization dedicated to advancing the cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields in Florida. Brownfields are sites for which their expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by actual or perceived contamination. Working in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the FBA is a group of environmental stakeholders and professionals who provide Brownfields information, assistance, and redevelopment strategies to communities and the public in the interest of cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated properties and revitalizing areas.
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What's New
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5/9/12 - REMINDER: On May 22 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST, EPA's RE-Powering America's Land Initiative will host a webinar: Tools for Local Governments. See Calendar for details.
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5/4/12 - In an effort to solicit public input on the Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) grant competition process, the Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) will host two strategic listening sessions via webinar on May 17 and May 22. Check under Calendar for more details
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4/19/12 - Call for Presentations & Posters for the 15th Annual Conference! Click here for details.
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4/18/12 - Governor Scott Taps Hunting Deutsch as ED of the Department of Economic Opportunity. Click here for press release.
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4/17/12 - Check under the Calendar in June for details of the Florida Brownfields Redevelopment Workshop by NALGEP
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3/20/12 - Updated FBA Bylaws under About Us/FBA Bylaws
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Click here to read the EPA Report: Siting Renewable Energy on Contaminated Properties: Addressing Liability Concerns
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Florida’s Successful EPA Grants -- Did you know Florida has received in excess of $34.5 million dollars in EPA Brownfield Grant funding. Click here for details.
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Brownfields Renewal Job Board
Brownfield Renewal is proud to partner with the Florida Brownfield Association by providing access and information on current job opportunities at the Renewal Job Board related to all areas of brownfield redevelopment and particularly for the Graduates of the EPA Workforce Job Training programs. All job seekers are invited to post their resumes and search opportunities, and all employers are
welcome to post job opportunities. Click on the logo above to access.
** Florida VCTC News/Update **
FDEP has now completed its review and issued determinations on the current 2011-2012 round of Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit ("VCTC") applications.
This year, based on 52 VCTC applications (42 Brownfield and 10 drycleaner site applications), FDEP approved $6.2 million in VCTC awards. This is an increase from the past several years and is the highest single-year total awarded. Since 2008, approved VCTC tax credits have averaged about $5.5 million per year, according to FDEP.
The current VCTC backlog stands at approximately $13.6 million (after including this year's $6.2 million). After July 1, 2012 (the beginning of the new state fiscal year), FDEP will issue $5 million in VCTC certificates, and this backlog will be reduced to $8.6 million.
Comment Letter sent FDEP on Chapter 62-780
Click below to read the comment letter sent on behalf of FBA to the FDEP regarding the proposed Chapter 62-780 rule. To read the entire proposed rule, see below.
FBA Comment Letter
Draft Proposed Chapter 62-780 Rule Update and Rulemaking Underway
On March 28, 2012, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection held a Rule Workshop on the proposed Rule 62-780 which will combine Rules 62-770, 62-782, 62-780, and 62-785 and incorporate Rule 62-777 FAC by reference. A copy of the proposed rule can be found at the following web address:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/quick_topics/rules/documents/62-780_FINAL_Workshop_Draft_28Mar12.pdf
AIF Offers Comments on Chapter 62-780 to FDEP
Click below to read the comment letter sent by Associated Industries of Florida to FDEP on Chapter 62-780.
AIF Comment Letter
EPA Releases Strategy to Protect People’s Health and the Environment in Communities Overburdened by Pollution
Click here for entire article and links.
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FDEP Releases Brownfields Program Annual Report (August 2011)
--Report highlights economic revitalization of brownfield areas--
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently released the Florida Brownfields Redevelopment Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011. Submitted each year to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the report describes DEP’s progress and level of activity in implementing the Florida Brownfields Redevelopment Act. The report documents the Program’s continued success in revitalizing brownfield areas despite current economic challenges. To read more, click here.
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Presentations
Corporate Members
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