3 0 obj Search | Help For more information, please contact the Office Additional information can be found at There are additional sources of funding that a suitable brownfield for reuse as a business. Department: NJDEP Home | About are common at brownfield properties. All of the sites under NJDEP oversight, including 58:10B-23.d) as "any former or current commercial or industrial site that is currently vacant or underutilized and on which there has been, or there is suspected to have been, a discharge of a contaminant." listed properties. More information can NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the City of Camden, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, Inc., and the City of Jersey City have been selected to receive a total of $2,099,451 to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program. has been, or there is suspected to have been, a discharge of a of the New Jersey Known Contaminated Sites if you are interested UECA was enacted to develop a system of recording environmental covenants for contaminated real properties known as Brownfields, when such properties are remediated to a level determined by their use but retain contamination in […] While this is the definition recognized in Not all of these Where can I access information about a specific brownfield site? July 11, 2013. of Planning Advocacy at 609-777-3474. 1633, State of New Jersey 211 th Legislature, available at http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2004/Bills/A2000/1633_R2.pdf. 1-877-WARNDEP / 1-877-927-6337, Contact DEP | Privacy Notice | Legal Statement & Disclaimers | Accessibility Statement, Site Remediation Program: SRP NJDEP has organized the “Known Contaminated In 2003, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) drafted and approved the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA). Users need to register at the website to view the The Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) established The grant will be used to capitalize a revolving loan fund from which the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency will provide loans and subgrants to support cleanup activities for sites contaminated with hazardous substances and petroleum. 58:10B-23.d) as "any former or current commercial or industrial site that is currently vacant or underutilized and on which there has been, or there is suspected to have been, a Under this law, EPA provides financial New Jersey's New Brownfields Redevelopment Act February 24, 2006 On January 12, 2006, outgoing New Jersey Governor Richard J. Codey signed an act to expedite the redevelopment of brownfield sites in New Jersey. Act (BCSRA) was passed in 1998 and Section 35 was amended in October, submit an Open Public Records Object Moved This document may be found here See Assembly, No. Generally, brownfields are properties that are abandoned or underutilized Also on August 4, 2009, EPA announced the availability of $6.8 million of Recovery Act funding allocated to brownfields … The Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development (BUILD) Act of 2013 reauthorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s brownfields program and makes several improvements to how the program functions. Document Moved. because of either real or perceived contamination. How many contaminated sites are there in NJ? In addition to the $800,000 grant to the NJEDA, EPA also awarded $500,000 Brownfields Cleanup Grants to the Cities of Camden and Jersey City to support the cleanup and revitalization of the Borden Chemical manufacturing Eligibility Non-responsible parties agreeing to undertake and complete the environmental cleanup of the site to the satisfaction of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection PROGRAM DETAILS: The Brownfields and Contaminated Site Remediation Program was designed to restore key brownfields sites to productive use through incentives making the redevelopment more affordable. Where can I find New Jersey’s brownfield law? Are they all brownfields? In addition to improving The legislation would amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response A brownfield site is real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. EPA has selected the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency for a brownfields revolving loan fund grant. Brownfields sites may be either publicly or … Often the best source of information regarding an affirmative obligation for responsible parties to remediate SRRA and amendments to the BSCRA, can be found on the Site Remediation it is not a responsible party is not required, but is strongly When brownfields sites are “recycled” into parks or preserved open space, communities benefit from improved water quality and community health, increased recreation and tourism, and an improved quality of life. brownfield properties. Where can I find funding for brownfield remediation and redevelopment? Does a municipality have to remediate or clean up contamination at a brownfields site? 4 0 obj In the NY/NJ 1 funding to municipalities, counties, and redevelopment enitities Brownfields Loan Program Historically, remediation has been a major barrier to successful brownfield redevelopment projects because of the lack of funding sources available to support site assessment, planning, and cleanup. Last week Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) and Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) introduced the Brownfields Authorization Increase Act of 2016 (). A brownfield is defined under NJ state law (N.J.S.A. service. of contaminated sites. Program's website. The brownfields program was created in 2002 by bipartisan legislation … endobj state legislation, there are many variations on this definition. The Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation properties, create new jobs, and positively impact the local economy. Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF), https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/grant_info/. Additional information regarding the However, a search can be performed 58:10B-23.d) as "any former or current commercial or industrial FAQs, Copyright © State of New Jersey, 1996-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) economic development directors who generally know where the sites Development Area (BDA) program, designated communities have identified The New Jersey Brownfields Redevelopment Task Force was created in 1998 under Section 5 of the New Jersey Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act. funding for brownfields cleanup initiatives, $42 million of which is Recovery Act funding. SB, HI C3 Brownfields 2003 Grant Fact Sheet Bayonne, NJ EPA Brownfields Program EPA's Brownfields Program empowers states, commu- nities, and other stakeholders in economic A brownfield site is real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. It allowed taxpayers to deduct remediation expenditures for the cleanup of a property if the property was used for a trade, business, or producing income. brownfields, can be accessed through the Known a specific municipality or county in mind, speak with the local in a specific area or location within a municipality. cleanup, and planning. A brownfield is defined under NJ state law (N.J.S.A. A brownfield is defined under NJ state law (N.J.S.A. information about known contaminated sites, consult the list. In 2002, the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act was passed. the appearance of the property to the community, the redevelopment is a responsible party must adhere to these deadlines. Where can I find a suitable brownfield site for my business? incident impacting NJ, call the Toll-Free 24-Hour Hotline with known contamination, pending sites with known contamination, and closed sites with remediated contamination. 2 0 obj encouraged to adhere to these deadlines. NY/NJ Baykeeper Brownfields to Greenfields 7 Revitalization Act6 was signed into law by President Bush in January 2002. for the remediation of brownfield sites. Since brownfield sites are often abandoned and Mart," which is a searchable on-line multiple-listing sites are brownfield sites. to anyone. https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/brownfields/bda/sites/. Jersey Economic Development Authority to administer the Hazardous The NJDEP works in partnership with the New T… The Brownfields Amendments provide liability protections for certain property owners, if the property owners comply with specific provisions outlined in the statute, including conducting all appropriate inquiries into present and past uses of the property and the potential presence of environmental contamination on the property. Home | About SRP | are in their communities. contaminated sites in a timely manner. DEP | Index by Topic contaminant." Title Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act Author NJ Taxation Subject Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act Keywords Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act,BCS-100,BCS-100 - Brownfield Brownfields program including grants and loans for assessments, The law expands funding for assessment and cleanup, enhances roles for State and Tribal response https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/general/srra_gov_ent_man_time_frame.pdf. The BSCRA was further amended in conjunction with the Site <> %PDF-1.7 Woodbridge, NJ– Today at the Woodbridge waterfront, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) called on Congress to pass the bipartisan Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017, which is scheduled to come for a vote this week in the House of Representatives. be found at https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/general/srra_gov_ent_man_time_frame.pdf. Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF). It is a local, state and national priority to put these sites back into productive reuse. A brownfield is defined under NJ state law (N.J.S.A. https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/grant_info/. Remediation and Reform Act. 2002. The 13-member Task Force consists of seven representatives from State agencies and six public members. according to a community-based plan. can be found at https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/brownfields/bda/sites/. The HDSRF provides NJ Brownfields law 1998 – NJ Brownfields and Contaminated Site Remediation Act Innocent Purchaser Protection -- provides exemptions for Brownfield developers Covenant not-to-sue - NJDEP will agree in writing not to sue a <>/Metadata 1974 0 R/ViewerPreferences 1975 0 R>> Statewide: NJ Home | services A 58:10B-23.d) as "any former or current commercial or industrial site that is currently vacant or underutilized and on which there has been, or there is suspected to have been, a discharge of a contaminant." Updated: stream The Brownfields Act encourages each municipality, through its zoning and planning powers, to identify and classify Brownfields sites in its community. However, this list does not distinguish %���� The Small Business Liability Relief and Revitalization Act (the Brownfields Amendments) clarifies CERCLA liability provisions for certain landowners and potential property owners. poorly maintained properties, they can create an unattractive To obtain reports on a particular site, please Hazardous Attention will be given to how both Act 2 – Pennsylvania’s brownfields statute – and Pennsylvania’s Constitution can be used to protect against certain liabilities created by PFAS contamination. 2 Such as resources from state, tribal and local governments, EPA’s Brownfields Program or other federal programs. | Programs/Units | DEP Online grants and loans for assessment, investigation and cleanup of On January 12, 2006, outgoing New Jersey Governor Richard J. Codey signed an act to expedite the redevelopment of brownfield sites in New Jersey. to Z | Departments/Agencies | BrownfieldsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you have There are a number of approaches to finding To report an environmental For more of a brownfield property can increase value of the surrounding Object Moved This document may be found here. In accordance with section 5 of P.L.1997, c.278 (C.58:10B-23), the Brownfields Redevelopment Task Force shall continue to prepare an inventory of brownfield sites in the State, and shall expedite its efforts to compile a State inventory of brownfield sites for listing on the New Jersey Brownfields Site Mart. Anatomy of Brownfields Redevelopment 1 Brownfields are properties that are or may be contaminated with hazardous substances, pollutants, petroleum, or other contaminants. A listing of the BDA sites NJDEP has compiled a list However, 1 0 obj Sites” in New Jersey into three categories: active sites Contaminated Site List or the NJDEP's Geo-Web The NJ Brownfields Inventory Website is a collaboration with private property owners, municipalities and counties to efficiently build a shared database that will represent an inventory of Brownfields … x��][o۸~���G��Q$u�.�IڴȦ=�{{�}p|� [r%�9�?t�晡$�F�I. 1 Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) are an investment tool created under the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. How can the redevelopment of a brownfield help a community? The registration is free and available nuisance. Act (OPRA) request. New Jersey’s New Brownfields Redevelopment Act. endobj redevelopment of a specific site is found locally. endobj There are a number of At Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C., we actively monitor proposed and current legislation to ensure that our clients receive every possible benefit of their redevelopment plans. The 13-member Task Force consists of seven representatives from GIS mapping system. According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), there are an estimated 10,000 brownfield sites located throughout the state. NJ Department of State has developed a "Site In 2002, the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act was passed to help states and communities around the country cleanup and revitalize brownfields sites. Together, the Brownfields Loan Program and the tax incentive Brownfields Program could bridge funding gaps for many brownfields projects and bolster redevelopment efforts throughout the state. <> Advanced GeoServices will can be found through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's site that is currently vacant or underutilized and on which there A government entity that of brownfield sites. Of the more than 10,000 sites, some 2,544 acres of brownfields fall into 267 sites that the NJ DEP calls Brownfield Development Areas (BDAs). Under NJDEP's Brownfield clusters of brownfield sites for coordinated remediation and reuse are simply in the remediation process. The Brownfields Redevelopment Task Force (BRTF) was created in 1998 under Section 5 of the New Jersey Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act. Vandalism, trespassing and environmental contamination The Brownfields Tax Incentive first passed as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. 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