Borrower Criteria
Borrowers in the BRF Program are required to meet certain public notice and public participation requirements and are required to contribute 20% of the total loan amount toward the
cleanup effort, though the match amount can be met through in-kind labor, material, or services. Unless the cleanup work is limited to asbestos and lead-based paint abatement,
borrowers must enroll the site in the WV Voluntary Remediation Program.
Funds under the loan program can be used to perform a broad range of cleanup activities that include excavating and removing contaminants, treating contaminated soil and groundwater,
demolishing contaminated structures, managing storm water run-off, and installing security measures to prevent trespassing. Funds may also be used to pay environmental consultants
who oversee and certify the cleanup, and fees for WVDEP review and approval of the work. Funds cannot be used to perform environmental site assessments, such as Phase I or Phase II
ESAs, prior to cleanup.
The documents below provide information and required forms. Interested parties are encouraged to contact OER at
DEPBrownfieldsRevolvingFund@wv.gov.