Allegheny River Headwaters Watershed Conservation Plan

Allegheny River Headwaters Conservation Plan
Chapter 2. Land Resources
Brownfields
According to U.S. EPA, “brownfields are real estate property, the expansion, redevelopment, or
reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance,
pollutant, or contaminant.” Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties takes development pressure
off undeveloped, open land, while improving and protecting the environment (U.S. EPA, 2006).
To address brownfields issues in Pennsylvania, DEP has created a Brownfields Action Team (BAT).
BAT was formed to streamline the revitalization of brownfield sites and enhance the interaction between
the local community and DEP. Responsibilities of the team include expediting permits, coordinating
funding, and obtaining liability protection for sites. There are currently no BAT project sites located
within the Allegheny River headwaters watershed.
DEP also developed a joint program in 2004 with U.S. EPA called the “One Cleanup Program.” The
purpose of the program is to ensure that brownfields recovered under Pennsylvania Brownfields Program
also satisfy requirements under federal regulations. Listed in Table 2-5 are the brownfield sites located
within the project area (DEP 4 ).
Table 2-5. Brownfield Sites
Brownfield Site Address Zoning Type
Holley Avenue Multi-tenant Center 57 Holley Avenue, Bradford Light Industrial
BEDC Hilton Avenue Lot Hilton Avenue, Bradford Industrial/Commercial
Pure Sil Building 1 Silicon Way, Bradford Commercial/Industrial
(Source: DEP 5 )
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