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Introduced
03/28/2017
03/28/2017
In Committee
03/31/2017
03/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Brownfields Authorization Increase Act of 2017 This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 by: (1) reauthorizing through FY2023 and revising the brownfield revitalization funding program, and (2) permanently reauthorizing a grant program for state and tribal response programs (programs responding to brownfields). (Brownfield sites are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.) Certain nonprofit organizations and community development entities are made eligible for brownfields revitalization funding. The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants for direct remediation of brownfield sites. The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program is revised by authorizing eligible entities to receive grants for property they acquired on or before January 11, 2002. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a program to provide multipurpose grants to carry out inventory, characterization, assessment, planning, or remediation activities at brownfield sites. In addition, the EPA must establish a grant program for brownfield projects that reduce the brownfield's environmental impact, increase community livability, and encourage sustainability. The EPA must establish a grant program that provides training, research, and technical assistance to facilitate the inventory of brownfield sites, site assessments, remediation of brownfield sites, community involvement, or site preparation. (Currently, the EPA may provide funding for this purpose.) The bill authorizes the EPA to use up to a specified amount of the funding made available for the grant program on grants to assist small communities, Indian tribes, rural areas, or disadvantaged areas.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and revise the brownfield revitalization funding program through fiscal year 2023. It also permanently reauthorizes a grant program for state and tribal response programs that address brownfield sites, which are commercial properties hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. The bill expands eligibility for brownfields revitalization funding to certain nonprofit organizations and community development entities, increases the cap on direct remediation grants, and establishes new grant programs for multipurpose brownfield projects, sustainable reuse and alternative energy on brownfield sites, and technical assistance to small or disadvantaged communities. The bill also authorizes increased annual appropriations for these brownfield programs over the next several fiscal years.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. (on 03/31/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1747/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1747/BILLS-115hr1747ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1747/BILLS-115hr1747ih.pdf.pdf |
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