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Brownfields Properties with Underground Storage Tanks

A brownfield site

Frequently Asked Questions

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Bureau of Land
1021 N. Grand Ave. E.
Springfield, IL 62794-9276

July 2008

Are abandoned commercial properties with underground storage tanks considered brownfields?
Why are sites with underground storage tanks different from any other brownfield site?
Why are there so many brownfield sites with underground storage tanks?
What should I do if I am interested in redeveloping a property with underground storage tanks?
What should I do if a piece of property in which I am interested has been assigned a Leaking UST incident number?
I am interested in a property that does not appear to have been assigned a Leaking UST incident number. What should I do?
What is the UST Fund? Can it be used for brownfields cleanup and redevelopment?
How much does it cost to clean up a leaking UST site, and how long should it take?
Can I buy a piece of property with leaking underground storage tanks? Would I be liable for the contamination?
Where can I get more information?

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