Bill 119 s 347, also known as the Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation that aims to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 in order to reauthorize funding for the revitalization of brownfields. Brownfields are abandoned or underutilized properties that may be contaminated with hazardous substances, making them difficult to redevelop.
The bill seeks to provide funding for the assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of brownfield sites in order to promote economic development, create jobs, and protect public health and the environment. It also includes provisions to streamline the process for cleaning up brownfields and encourages the use of innovative technologies and approaches to remediation.
In addition to reauthorizing funding for brownfields revitalization, the bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in brownfields cleanup and redevelopment efforts. It also aims to increase community involvement in the decision-making process and ensure that the needs and concerns of local residents are taken into account.
Overall, Bill 119 s 347 is a bipartisan effort to support the revitalization of brownfield sites across the country, with the goal of turning blighted properties into vibrant, sustainable communities.