1.0 Introduction

1.3 Directory Organization

Tables 1 and 2 provide a summary of the technical and funding support services for the agencies/organizations included in this directory. Table 1, organized by agency, summarizes the types of technical support services provided by the agency and associated organizations. Technical support services include document reviews, analytical support, technology transfer, demonstration/on-site support, workshops and seminars, technology scoping/recommendations, development of site assessments/plans/studies, and grant application/financial support; the most common types of services offered include document reviews, technology transfer, and grant application/financial support.

Table 2 summarizes information about the types of funding support services available from the agencies/organizations in this directory, including direct (funding) support and in-kind support. Sixteen organizations provide direct support and 17 provide in-kind support. An example of an organization providing direct funding is EPA's Office of Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment, which provides up to $200,000 per site (over 2 years) for site assessment, $200,000 per site (over 2 years) for job training, and $500,000 per site (over 5 years) for cleanup. An example of an organization providing in-kind support is EPA's Brownfields Technology Support Center, which provides technical support to other agencies, states, and local communities.

The profiles are organized as follows.

In addition, Section 12.0 contains a Consultants Corner, which specifically focuses on resources available to consultants and provides information about how consultants can better work with federal agencies and stakeholders on revitalization initiatives.

The following additional information is included as appendices to the directory:

• Appendix A - A summary of revitalization legislation related to funding and technical assistance
• Appendix B - A summary of EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response's (OSWER) revitalization agenda
• Appendix C - A list of other EPA resources for technical support and funding
• Appendix D - Information about non-government organizations involved in revitalization
• Appendix E - Other resources that may be of interest to revitalization stakeholders

2.0 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)