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NPPF Consultation: Green Belt Reform

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The ‘fundamental aim’ of the Green Belt as stated in the NPPF is urban containment. The NPPF contains strong protections by imposing strict tests to be met before Green Belt land can be released for development....more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Recap of the Georgia Brownfield Association’s Annual Seminar, Brian Remler, Sydney Brogden

The Georgia Brownfield Association (GBA) held its 10th annual Brownfield Seminar on April 9th, bringing together leaders from the legal, engineering, and government sectors who share an interest in furthering the...more

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Show Me the Money! Tap Into Tennessee's New and Expanded Programs to Encourage Redevelopment of Contaminated Properties

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Communities and developers now have the opportunity to tap into certain funds earmarked by the state specifically for brownfield redevelopment and to take advantage of certain incentive programs that apply to more brownfield...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Benefits of Brownfield Redevelopment

While some developers are dragged reluctantly into redeveloping brownfields, others actively pursue these environmentally impacted properties in recognition of the advantages they can provide under the right circumstances....more

Bricker Graydon LLP

ODOD to Accept Applications for Funding Beginning October 31

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The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) recently released further application details and information regarding its Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program (the Program), which recently received renewed funding...more

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The Brownfields Tax Credit

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In August, Governor Healey signed the FY 2024 budget legislation extending for five years until January 1, 2029, the Brownfields Tax Credit that was set to expire at the end of 2023. Consequently, the redevelopment community...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Reimbursement for Remediation: Massachusetts Brownfields Tax Credits Program Extended

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Today Governor Maura Healy signed legislation extending the eligibility deadlines for the Massachusetts Brownfields tax credits program by five years. The legislation had been included in the budget bill, which had recently...more

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Biodiversity net gain: further clarification with 6 months to go

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We have been closely following the emerging details of the new biodiversity net gain (BNG) regime and the emerging market for off-site BNG which is expected to come into force for most planning applications in November 2023...more

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Funding/Brownfields: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 News Release Describes Three Arkansas Recipient Projects

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Region 6 Office released a June 7th news release describing three Arkansas recipients of brownfield grants. The State of Arkansas is in EPA’s Region 6....more

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Legislation Seeks to Expand Alabama Brownfields Program

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This week a bill was introduced in the Alabama Legislature which would expand the state’s Brownfield Redevelopment and Voluntary Cleanup Program through the implementation of new features aimed to increase participation in...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

IRA: Energy Communities and Brownfields Tax Guidance: What Companies Need To Know

Initial guidance for the bonus credit amount for renewable energy projects located in “energy communities” answers numerous questions about how to prove a project qualifies for extra tax credits. The guidance—which is in...more

Burr & Forman

New Tennessee Brownfield Legislation May Open Opportunities

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Tennessee’s new Brownfield legislation proposed by Governor Bill Lee provides significant incentives for acquisition of contaminated property. The legislation envisions three new areas of concentration for brownfield...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

It’s Official! ASTM E1527-21 is the New Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard

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The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (“ESA”) is the quintessential environmental diligence tool for transactions involving real property.  A Phase I ESA includes a site inspection and review of current and past uses and...more

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The Evolution of Brownfield Redevelopment

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The exact number of brownfield sites in the United States is not known. Some sources estimate the number at more than 450,000, amounting to more than five million total acres of land. One report estimated that U.S. cities...more

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10 More Years – New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program Extended

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When New York Governor Kathy Hochul executed the 2022-2023 State Budget, it included a 10-year extension to the State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (“BCP” or “Program).  The State’s voluntary, incentive-laced, BCP was set to...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program: Increasing Economic Potential Through Incentivized Community Investments

Ohio recently announced the first round of grant awards for the state’s Brownfield Remediation Program. Ohio dedicated nearly $350 million for the program administered by the Ohio Department of Development through the 2021...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Amendments to the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program

The New York State Legislature has passed legislation that amends the NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and associated tax credit program and extends the program for another 10 years. The amendments extend the BCP, which...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

New Oregon Brownfield Loan Program to Watch - Update

Revitalizing Brownfields has long been considered a centerpiece for community efforts to encourage growth and development of properties impacted by contamination. In 2021, Oregon’s Legislature passed HB 2518, which seeks to...more

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

The New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program and Brownfield Opportunity Area Program: Budget Update and Proposed Amendments

Gov. Kathy Hochul released proposed amendments to both the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program this week, in connection with her FY 2023 Executive Budget proposal. The proposal...more

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Emerging details of the new Biodiversity Net Gain regime

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The DEFRA consultation published this month on the scope of the biodiversity net gain regulations to be introduced under powers in the Environment Act 2021, provides developers and landowners with a much clearer indication of...more

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Virginia DEQ Suspends Issuance of Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser, Lender Liability and other Brownfield Program Comfort Letters

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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) has just given notice on its website that, effective immediately, it has stopped issuing so-called “comfort letters” as part of its brownfield program. Such comfort...more

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City of Miami Real Estate Development Bonus and Incentive Programs

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Under Miami 21, the City’s zoning code, analysis of a property is more involved than just maximum density and square footage. It is important to know the fine points of potential incentives and benefits available to maximize...more

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Major Boost Coming in Federal Brownfield and Superfund Spending and Focus

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Following the enactment of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) and its signing into law by President Joseph R. Biden this month, significantly expanded federal funding and emphasis is expected in...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

New Oregon Brownfield Loan Program to Watch

Revitalizing Brownfields has long been considered a centerpiece for community efforts to encourage growth and development of properties impacted by contamination.  In 2021, Oregon’s Legislature passed HB 2518, which seeks to...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

New Massachusetts Brownfields Tax Credits Regulations Just Released

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The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) issued final regulations effective July 9, 2021 (the Regulations) that are intended to aid in the implementation of the Massachusetts Brownfields Tax Credits program, which was...more

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