The Ready for Reuse (RfR) designation encourages environmental
cleanups that promote economic growth by enhancing redevelopment
opportunities. This voluntary regulatory determination recognizes
when a property has been characterized and remediated to the extent
that it is protective for redevelopment based on current or planned
land use. The IHW Corrective Action Program began implementing this
measure of remedial achievement in May 2003.
The RfR determination is intended to supplement and be
consistent with other state actions. For many facilities or parcels
thereof, the RfR determination may occur when sites have achieved
final cleanup. However, RfR can also occur when the remedy standard
is not yet achieved but the property has been addressed such that
the conditions are protective based on the reuse scenario.
Getting an RfR Determination
The RfR determination is available to all parties that notify
the IHW Corrective Action Program and meet the eligibility criteria
found in the RfR Guidance. Many
types of facilities may be eligible for RfR, including facilities
with petroleum storage tanks and those subject to a hazardous waste
permit, compliance plan, order, or other formal or informal
enforcement mechanism.
In conjunction with the RfR determination, an RfR Certificate is
issued.
For more information, see the RfR
Guidance. You can also email corract@tceq.state.tx.us.
Be sure to mention &ldquoRfR Certificate&rdqho in the
subject line of your email.
