City of Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Lake Charles LA 70601 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines brownfields, as real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. The concept of the City of Lake Charles' Brownfields Program began in 1992 with submittal of Assessment Grants. Recently, the City was awarded a $200,000 EPA Brownfields Petroleum Assessment Grant for 2007. These funds will assist in the redevelopment or re-use of environmental impacted properties. With this initial funding, the City of Lake Charles' Brownfields Program is submitting two additional grants for $400,000 funding for the redevelopment of eligible sites in the North Lake Charles area, Downtown Development Area, and the Charpentier Historical District. The goal of the Lake Charles Brownsfields Program is to generate a positive force for the redevelopment of abandoned commercial and industrial properties.
Is My Site Eligible?
A site is eligible if it is located within the city of Lake Charles, if the property is abandoned or underutilized, and has real or perceived environmental contamination. Perception of even a minor environmental issue is generally sufficient.
Why Would I Want My Site Included in the Brownfields Program?
Funding is available to pay for environmental assessments, risk assessments, preparation for clean-ups and redevelopment planning.
How Can I Get Involved?
Enter your site into the Brownfields Program by simply contacting the Planning Department for consideration by phone (337) 491-1542 or by email at brownfields@cityoflc.us.
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