Federal policy: EPA Brownfields Program in FY 2012 appropriations

The National Brownfields Coalition’s top priority is currently reauthorizing and improving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Program. Listed below are some of our most recent documents supporting this effort.

Comprehensive proposal to reauthorize the U.S. EPA Brownfields Program
A summary of the Coalition’s proposals to reauthorize the EPA Brownfields Program. Such action would help Congress produce jobs, promote responsible growth, and revitalize the economies of existing communities. (PDF)
HR 4188: Brownfields Cleanup and Enhancement Act
On December 2, 2010, Representatives Joe Sestak (D-PA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced HR 4188, the Brownfield Cleanup Enhancement Act.
Brownfields Investments and Reforms for the 112th Congress
Federal Initiatives for Job Creation, Responsible Growth, and Economic Revitalization of Existing Communities
Letter from local governments, local elected officials and lawyers requesting Congressional action on Brownfields reauthorization
A letter requesting Congressional action to broaden liability protections for local governments when they acquire contaminated properties.