House Passes Esty Brownfields Cleanup Bill
Legislation to reauthorize the federal brownfields remediation program administered by the
"Today's passage is an important step to ensure that our communities have every tool available to renew blighted properties and create good-paying jobs," Esty said. "Central and northwestern
"Growing our economy and protecting our environment are not mutually-exclusive goals. They go hand-in-hand: every acre of brownfields redevelopment creates close to 10 jobs. This is an incredible opportunity to advance legislation demonstrating our universal commitment to creating jobs and strengthening the communities we are proud to represent."
Brownfields are segments of land that were once used for industrial purposes or commercial use. Many times, this land becomes contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution, and requires environmental remediation. Originally authorized in 2002, the
"On behalf of the citizen and taxpayers of
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"Assistance in brownfields remediation has been integral in the redevelopment of our city,"
The Brownfields Reauthorization Act would reauthorize the
"Brownfields represent significant economic development opportunities and challenges in communities throughout
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