Brownfields Initial Inquiry
    Decision Step   Decision Step   Decision Step  
Reason for Decision or Exit Opportunity   Other Reasons for Abandonment, Under use   Inquiry does not support likelihood of real environmental concern (NOT ELIGIBLE) Owner Not Responsive (NOT ENROLLED in WM Pilot) Continue to Phase I  
ACTIVITY OR EVENT Redevelopment complicated by contamination issues. Environmental concerns, stigma influencing redevelopment. Initial, Informal Inquiry Inquiry suggests real environmental concern probable or possible - (ELIGIBLE) Brownfields Pilot Participation Sought Owner Initiates Process (ENROLLED in WM Pilot) Continue to Phase I
What Pilot site ranking criteria applied   LDEQ permits, maps, DOT files, EPA databases, other public sources reviewed   Contact, provide information, meet, call, communicate as appropriate    
Release Action: Failure to cooperate with Pilot City, unwillingness to provide information, or other attempts to interfere
with or hinder process may result in Brownfield services and funding being withdrawn.
Exit Option: Exit at Will. May be obligated to report environmental conditions. EPA quarterly report submitted by Pilot City.
Note: This progression series was developed under USEPA Brownfields Assessment Pilot Grant # BP-98662-01-0.