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W. Librizzi, J. Mack & L. Yasenchak

Abstract

An innovative approach to the characterization of Brownfield properties W. Librizzi, J ~ a c k ' & L yasenchak2 1 Northeast Hazardous Substance Research Center, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, USA 2 EPA Brownjields Coordinator Department of Housing & Economic Development, Trenton, New Jersey United States Environmental Protection Agency, USA Abstract Since the early 1990's the United States government has been developing and implementing public policies that advance the redevelopment of Brownfields. Recent Federal legislation called the "Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act" will significantly advance efforts to integrate environmental contamination mitigation and redevelopment. Past experience has demonstrated that successful redevelopment requires the collection, analysis and interpretation of environmental data in a timely and cost effective manner. This ability to define potential environmental liabilities allows developers and lenders

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