What investigation costs are eligible for TBRA grants?
TBRA applicants must submit a Response Action Plan and/or Hazardous Materials report with their cleanup application. Many recently incurred environmental investigation costs may be reimbursed if a TBRA applicant’s cleanup and redevelopment project is recommended for funding. Grant funds cannot be used for environmental investigation only. TBRA grant funds are eligible to be used for (1) Phase I and Phase II environmental site investigations; (2) preparation of Response Action Plans (RAPs) developed in conjunction with the MPCA for hazardous waste or Development Response Action Plans (DRAPs) developed in conjunction with the PCA for petroleum; or (3) preparation of abatement plans that meet AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) standards for asbestos or plans that meet MDH standards for lead-based paint. The environmental investigation work must be done within the 180-days prior to the TBRA application deadline for the proposed redevelop
