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By Charlie Bartsch
On February 17, President Obama signed the $789 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1) into law, following final Congressional passage. House and Senate conferees moved with considerable, and unusual, speed to finalize the stimulus bill—reaching agreement on February 13, despite considerable differences in the two versions.
The agreement came less than three days after delicate Senate negotiations spearheaded by moderate Senate Republicans ensured passage. The total was less than the $819 billion in the House bill, and the $838 billion in the Senate version. Amendments directly related to brownfields—including tax credits for cleanup and expanded BEDI funding—fell by the wayside. All in all, the stimulus package has significant potential to help public and private stakeholders carry out brownfield strategies.
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Renewal Magazine
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Industry Profiles
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Madeleine Kellam Atlanta, Ga.
Brownfields Coordinator, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Department of Natural Resources
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Kathy Stiller New Castle
Environmental Program Manager, Site Investigation & Restoration Branch
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Graham Stevens Hartford, CT
Brownfields Coordinator for the Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection
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Whitepapers
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by Jody Kass, Laura Truettner, John Fleming, and Jeff Jones
The new report by New Partners for Community Revitalization (NPCR) shows how New York State is revitalizing neighborhoods plagued by multiple brownfield sites, while stimulating economic growth and creating local jobs.
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By Jody Kass, Laura Truettner, John Fleming, Jeff Jones
Brownfields redevelopment policy in New York is in transition as the area-wide approach emerges as an innovative tool for urban revitalization. |
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by Laura Truettner
In April, 2011, New York State awarded $6.5 million in new grants under its landmark Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) program, bringing the total state investment in BOA to $34 million. |
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