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Rural counties, states say paperwork, grant structure and revolving‑loan practices slow Brownfields work; witnesses propose administrative reforms
Summary
County and state witnesses told the subcommittee that administrative burdens and current grant structures limit rural participation in Brownfields programs, and identified fixes including higher cleanup ceilings, administrative caps, elimination of match requirements and limits on RLF interest rates.
Witnesses described how administrative requirements and grant design affect the ability of small or rural communities to use Brownfields funds. Officials said existing reporting and application burdens, grant ceilings and revolving‑loan fund (RLF) practices can slow or block remediation and redevelopment in communities with limited staff.
Why it matters: Small counties and rural communities frequently lack grant writers, environmental legal counsel and in‑house accountants, witnesses said. Those capacity limits make it harder to apply for competitive EPA grants, administer awards and meet reporting…
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