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Technical Assistance
to Brownfields Communities (TAB)
History The Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities (TAB) program was established in 1998 as part of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Initiative. Brownfields are abandoned, idled, or underused industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination. Brownfields can be located in urban, suburban, and rural areas. EPA's Brownfields Initiative is an organized commitment to help communities revitalize such properties both environmentally and economically, mitigate potential health risks, and restore economic vitality to areas where brownfields exist. Objective The TAB program has been established as part of EPA's Brownfields Initiative to help communities clean and redevelop properties that have been damaged or undervalued by environmental contamination. The purpose of these efforts is to create better jobs, increase the local tax base, improve neighborhood environments, and enhance the overall quality of life. Target Audience The TAB program at provides assistance to community groups, municipalities, developers and industries in the states located in EPA Regions 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) and in EPA Region 7 (Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri). Terrie Boguski (913-780-3328, tboguski@ksu.edu) and Blase Leven (785-532-0780, baleven@ksu.edu) at Kansas State University for assistance. These individuals can also be reached by phone toll-free at 800-798-7796. TAB Program Services Community leader Training- The TAB program provides training for community leaders to facilitate their involvement in the brownfields redevelopment process. Risk Assessment- The Midwest HSRC will provide training on risk assessment, including how risk is calculated and what uncertainties are involved in assessing risk from environmental contaminants. Brownfield Assessment Training- Training in assessing the nature and extent of the contamination at brownfield sites, including the use if innovative site assessment techniques can be provide by center staff. Presentations/Workshops-The center staff can conduct training presentations and workshops on cleanup options for contaminated sites and develop them to be sites/community specific. Center Literature The following additional information is available by contacting the MHSRC TAB Program: "Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities" (TAB) Brochure, Developed by Carol Brown Additional Links Michigan State University Outreach Program: msu.mhsrc.org Regional Program Contact
Mailing Address: National Program Contact Dr. Mitch Lasat
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