Welcome to the “Committee Watch,” a new on-going feature that analyzes and provides a summary of key congressional proposals that could impact sustainable development efforts. This kick-off column focuses on three key bills—brownfield reauthorization, tax incentives/extenders, and climate change.

EPA Program Reauthorization Legislative status: — HR 5336 5-year extension of existing program Introduced on February 12th by Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and James Oberstar (D-MN) Hearing held by Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee of the House of Transportation and Infrastructure on February 14th Was also referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has yet to act Key points: Larger cleanup grants and multi-purpose grants, which would allow more flexibility in meeting the full range of brownfield requirements Improvements to simplify and enhance program operations (e.g. greater use of institutional controls and better capacity to leverage RLF’s) Strategies to better reflect the practical realities of the brownfield reuse process ...

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