Big Sky Economic Development uses a Qualified Environmental Professional consulting firm to complete environmental assessments at no cost to the landowner. Assessments vary by property, but may include:

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – review of current and historical uses of the property
• Phase II Environmental Site Assessment – sampling and collection of site-specific data

If applicable, assessment may also include:

• Risk evaluation related to site contamination
• Estimation of cleanup costs
• Planning for cleanup activities
• Development of site-specific cleanup or reuse plans

Eligibility Criteria

1. The site is real property, and
2. The property is abandoned and/or underutilized, and
3. There are real or perceived concerns for environmental contamination associated with the property, and
4. There is a potential for reuse or redevelopment at the site.

Benefits of Participating in the Brownfields Assessment Program

1. Voluntary Participation: The Brownfields Program is entirely voluntary, designed to assist property owners and prospective buyers in their efforts to revitalize properties. Landowners can opt out of the program at any time.
2. No Cost Assessments: Environmental assessments are conducted at no cost to the property owner by an environmental contractor hired by Big Sky Economic Development.
3. Valuable Assessment Reports: Assessment reports can address the concerns of buyers or lenders and satisfy regulatory requirements.
4. Identifying Contamination: Environmental assessments help determine the presence, extent, and severity of contamination, providing property owners and developers with a clearer understanding of risks and potential cleanup solutions.
5. Prospective Purchaser Protection: Phase I Environmental Site Assessments comply with All Appropriate Inquiry standards, allowing prospective buyers to qualify as innocent landowners.
6. Minimizing Environmental Risk: Some assessments reveal fewer environmental impacts than anticipated, facilitating quicker property redevelopment.
7. Access to Cleanup Resources: Completing environmental assessments and cleanup planning may qualify a property for additional federal and state cleanup resources and funding, if needed.

Links

• Contact Us
• Brownfield Assessment Brochure
• Brownfield Fact Sheet

For more information or to get started with Brownfields Assessment, please contact Thom MacLean.

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Contacts

Senior Project Manager
Thom MacLean
406-869-8407
Email