The Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Program: Scope, Authorities, and Implementation

Ramseur, Jonathan L.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Hazardous substances;    Brownfields;    Solid wastes;    Solid waste site remediation;    Environmental protection;   

RP-ID  :  RS22965
RP-ID  :  RS22965_2008Oct07

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The federal role in assisting states and communities to clean up brownfield sites -- real property affected by the potential presence of environmental contamination -- has been an ongoing issue for more than a decade. While there appears to be a broad consensus that a federal role in the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields is desirable, issues regarding the degree of financial assistance and overall program effectiveness have been raised.