Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Program

Background

In May 2025, the Midcoast Council of Governments (MCOG) received two awards from the US Environmental Protec on Agency towards cleaning up contaminated sites in the Midcoast region of Maine. This includes providing free administrative and planning assistance to communities, free Phase 1 and Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments for sites communities strongly believe to be contaminated with hazardous materials, and $732,000 in combined grants and low-interest loans to assist with cleaning up sites with known hazardous materials. The amount in grant funding, the rates for the loans, and the procedure for acquiring these assets are still being developed but will be determined by October 2025.

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At this time, the MCOG is seeking qualified environmental consultants to assist with assessments and cleanup planning. We anticipate selecting these consultants by the end of September and begin working with partners to start assessments and cleanups by October 2025. Until then, we are still interested in finding potential sites that would qualify for this program.

 

Next Steps
If you believe you have a contaminated site and wish to learn more about this program, please contact Maxwell Johnstone at mjohnstone@midcoastcog.com or by calling 207-209-4129 extension 3. We will be interested in learning more about the project site, including:

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• What was the site used for and if it is still an active site?

• What contaminants (lead, asbestos, PCB, mold, underground storage tanks, etc.) are on the site?

• Are you the current owner or are you interested in buying it?

• What are the plans for the site if the hazardous materials are cleaned up?

• What is your timeline for completing your project?

• What resources and funding will be necessary to accomplish your goals?

 

We look forward to hearing from you about your site and interest in the program!