Just when every State in the Country has developed a Brownfield Cleanup Program to facilitate the remediation of contamination commonly found on former industrial sites for new uses, a new class on contaminants called “Emerging Contaminants” or “Forever Chemicals” is further complicating development of these sites.

This CLE Presentation will: Review the benefits of Brownfield Cleanup Programs, including financial and liability release incentives; Discuss ongoing issues with Brownfield remediation, such as eligibility challenges with a focus on the new risks associated with and Emerging Contaminants such as PFAS and 1,4-dioxane; Analyze success stories and cautionary tales from the New York Brownfield program and how these risks are being overcome.