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NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopment

Requirements by government agency don't require total cleanup

Hi all, We're working on a international project, which is designated as a brownfield site by the local government Is a project still eligible for this credit if it the requirements of the regional government for redevelopment mandate measures for the contamination not to spread, containment measures, and partial contaminant removal?

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Tue, 05/21/2013 - 09:20

Hi Noriko, Local equivalent standards can be used in place of U.S. government regulations for SSc3 in addressing sites where development can be complicated by environmental issues. If a regional government has designated this site as a brownfield, there is an implied and undeniable concern with regard to contamination. This said, there can be several ways to remediate a site without removal of the contamination as long as it no longer poses a threat. Brownfield sites can be difficult to assess proper remediation given the fact there is no one-shoe-fits-all standard. This is why regional authorities are often better qualified to establish recommended remediation requirements. Apparently these are being addressed by the mandated measures you’ve stated, so I don’t see an issue as long as you comply with the authority having jurisdiction.

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