What is a Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA)?
(Top) A Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) is a study conducted by EPA to determine the nature and extent of contamination. If requested, the assessment may also include an analyses of options and cost estimates associated with these options. This assessment work will be conducted by environmental consultants already under contract with EPA. The value of these is assessments is approximately $50,000. Who is Eligible to Apply? (Top) These environmental site assessments are available to public, quasi-public or non-profit entities (such as, municipalities, tribal governments and community development organizations) interested in redeveloping abandoned or underutilized properties. To qualify for an assessment, there must be a potential release of hazardous substances at the site. EPA will generally approve expenditures for targeted Brownfields assessments when the property is publicly held. If a public or non-profit entity is aware of a Brownfields site that is privately held but has po
