How Long Does the Process Take?

The Northwest Region Brownfields Program is funded through a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This allows services to be provided free of charge. Work completed through the grant program must be coordinated with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and the EPA, which means the assessment process can take longer than those funded privately.

We advise owners to expect it to take 3-4 months from the time an agreement is signed to the completion of a Phase 1 assessment report. The time for completion of Phase 2 assessments and corrective action plans depend on the degree of investigation needed. Phase 2 assessments at most sites in the Northwest Region have taken 4-7 months. Corrective action planning depends on the availability of redevelopment plans and the level of detail in those plans. At sites with a high level of detail, corrective action planning has taken 2-3 months.