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To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to modify provisions relating to brownfield remediation grants, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1758| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2017
Elizabeth H. Esty

Elizabeth H. Esty

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
John Katko (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill modifies the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to specify if a state or local government takes title to a brownfield site as a result of law enforcement activity, that government is not an owner or operator for the purposes of CERCLA. (Brownfields are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.) (Sec. 3) The bill modifies brownfield program eligibility with respect to petroleum sites where no viable responsible party exists. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement that sites be of relatively low risk. (Sec. 4) The bill revises leaseholder status regarding bona fide prospective purchasers. (Sec. 5) The bill expands CERCLA eligibility for nonprofit organizations and qualified community development entities. (Sec. 6) The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program and the brownfield remediation grant and loan program are revised by authorizing eligible governmental entities to receive grants and loans for property that was acquired before January 11, 2002, even if the entities do not qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers. (Sec. 7) The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants and loans for each site to be remediated. (Sec. 8) 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. (Sec. 9) The bill allows grant recipients to use up to 5% of funds for administrative costs. (Sec. 10) The bill reauthorizes brownfields revitalization funding through FY2022. (Sec. 11) The bill reauthorizes state response programs through FY2022.
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Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2017
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 21, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-419, Part I.
  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • July 27, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 27, 2017
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.


  • July 27, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 21, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-419, Part I.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2479: To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband internet, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, protect public health and the environment, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
  • S 115-822: BUILD Act
  • HR 115-3017: Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017
  • HR 115-1747: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the Brownfields revitalization program, and for other purposes.
Government buildings, facilities, and propertyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLand use and conservationPollution liabilityTax-exempt organizations

To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to modify provisions relating to brownfield remediation grants, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1758| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2017
Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill modifies the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to specify if a state or local government takes title to a brownfield site as a result of law enforcement activity, that government is not an owner or operator for the purposes of CERCLA. (Brownfields are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.) (Sec. 3) The bill modifies brownfield program eligibility with respect to petroleum sites where no viable responsible party exists. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement that sites be of relatively low risk. (Sec. 4) The bill revises leaseholder status regarding bona fide prospective purchasers. (Sec. 5) The bill expands CERCLA eligibility for nonprofit organizations and qualified community development entities. (Sec. 6) The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program and the brownfield remediation grant and loan program are revised by authorizing eligible governmental entities to receive grants and loans for property that was acquired before January 11, 2002, even if the entities do not qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers. (Sec. 7) The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants and loans for each site to be remediated. (Sec. 8) 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. (Sec. 9) The bill allows grant recipients to use up to 5% of funds for administrative costs. (Sec. 10) The bill reauthorizes brownfields revitalization funding through FY2022. (Sec. 11) The bill reauthorizes state response programs through FY2022.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2017
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 21, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-419, Part I.
  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • July 27, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 27, 2017
    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.


  • July 27, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 21, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-419, Part I.
Elizabeth H. Esty

Elizabeth H. Esty

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
John Katko (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2479: To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband internet, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, protect public health and the environment, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
  • S 115-822: BUILD Act
  • HR 115-3017: Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017
  • HR 115-1747: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the Brownfields revitalization program, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government buildings, facilities, and propertyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLand use and conservationPollution liabilityTax-exempt organizations