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1. What are examples of a brownfield?

Common examples are abandoned gas stations and dry cleaners, industrial properties, strip malls, factories, and closed military bases.

2. Are brownfields regulated in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania‘s Land Recycling Program is a voluntary cleanup program, familiarly known as Act 2, that encourages the reuse of contaminated commercial and industrial sites. The Land Recycling Program is built on four cornerstones: uniform cleanup standards, liability relief, standardized reviews and time limits, and financial assistance.

3. How can the RACW help me redevelop a brownfield?

The RACW will work with public and private property owners to formulate a feasible redevelopment plan by working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The RACW will work with project partners to identify potential funding sources and technical resources for eligible projects.

4. How can I market a property for reuse?

The RACW is creating a Westmoreland County database that can feature your property by completing the

brownfield site form.