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Brownfield Information for Non-Profit Organizations and Municipal Authorities

Your eligibility for the different types of Brownfield incentives will depend upon your liability status. This page provides Brownfield eligibility information for Non-Profit Organizations and Municipal Authorities (CDCs, RAs, etc...)

Many parties participate in Brownfield developments, and non-profit organizations can play an important role.  Please check out the links below.

MassDEP Involvement

Massachusetts provides technical assistance through its Regional Brownfields Coordinators. These staff can help non-profits navigate through the process.

Additional Resources

Liability Relief

Massachusetts General Law Chapter 21E (link below) provides liability relief to eligible persons,CDCs, charitable trusts and similar organizations.  In addition, the Office of the Attorney General can enter into a Brownfield Covenant Not To Sue.

Additional Resources

Assessment and Remediation Funding

US Environmental Protection Agency - Brownfield Grants

MassDevelopment - Brownfields Redevelopment Fund

MassDevelopment - Brownfield Site Assessment / Loan Programs

Tax Incentives

MassDOR - Brownfields Tax Credit Program

Contact

Online

For general program information, please email your questions to: Email MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Contact Information at BWSC.Information@mass.gov
For specific questions about waste site cleanup regulations and requirements: Email MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Contact Information at BWSC.Regulations@mass.gov

Phone

To Report a Spill or Environmental Emergency Call MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Contact Information, To Report a Spill or Environmental Emergency at 1-888-304-1133

(1) Call your local Fire Department, then (2) Call MassDEP - 24/7

For general information about how the Waste Site Cleanup program works Call MassDEP Waste Site Cleanup Contact Information, For general information about how the Waste Site Cleanup program works at 617-292-5500

MassDEP Boston Headquarters - ask for the Waste Site Cleanup program

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