The Economic Development Administration
The Economic Development Administration

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 88

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Economic Development Administration
Economic Development Administration

Author: William B. Shear

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2006-03

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781422304525

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The Economic Development Admin. (EDA) Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-373) included a requirement that the GAO evaluate grants made by EDA for the economic development of brownfield sites. More than 450,000 brownfield sites -- properties where redevelopment or reuse may be complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination -- are scattered across the U.S. This report discusses specifics of grants made by EDA at brownfield sites, including: (1) the types, extent, & amount of EDA funds used for remediation activities; (2) the environmental standards & agencies involved; & (3) the economic development activities, standards, & impacts. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.