About this archived opportunity

Under the TSI+ Program, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) provides assessment, investigation, or cleanup planning services at no cost to the applicant. The TSI+ Program focuses on brownfields for which redevelopment is complicated by the presence or potential presence of environmental contamination. Then intent of the program is to focus on brownfield properties in communities that are disadvantaged, have environmental justice issues, or are disproportionately burdened by and vulnerable to multiple sources of pollution, such as those with high CalEnviroScreen scores (link opens new window). Site must meet the following eligibility criteria: Brownfields Status: Sites must meet the U.S. EPA definition of a “Brownfield” site, which means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant and may include petroleum hydrocarbon releases. Redevelopment Planning and Funding: Redevelopment must be in the planning stages or in progress. Preference is given to sites with a development agreement in place and/or redevelopment funding has been secured. DTSC cannot consider projects that have been completed. Site Access: Site ownership is not required. However, applicant must have written authorization and legal permission, from the property owner, to enter the site and provide access for DTSC and its contractor to conduct assessment and investigation activities, including a site visit and field work. The following applicants/properties are not eligible: Applicants responsible for causing or exacerbating environmental contamination on the property Properties owned by or under control of state or federal government Properties subject to an active order, enforcement action, or hazardous waste permit from a federal, state, or local environmental regulatory agency