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Article: President Bush signs brownfields legislation. (Legal Lookout).(Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act)
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- Pollution Engineering
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- March 1, 2002
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On January 11, 2002, President Bush signed the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act, bipartisan legislation much awaited by many brownfield enthusiasts. The new law is intended to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of old industrial properties and jump start the economy by creating new jobs. This "Legal Lookout" summarizes the legislation and identifies opportunities for Pollution Engineering readers.
Background
Brownfields are abandoned and/or underutilized industrial or commercial properties where redevelopment is hindered by possible environmental contamination and potential liability under Superfund for parties ...