New York State's Brownfields Programs: More, and Less, Than Meets the Eye
Editors' Summary: As the number of brownfields increase, state and federal governments have begun to encourage voluntary efforts to clean up those underused and contaminated properties. This Article examines the status of voluntary brownfields remediation in New York State. It begins by exploring three important New York programs that specifically address voluntary brownfields remediation. The structure, mechanics, and necessary qualifications for each program are described in detail. It then discusses several less prominent New York programs that address site cleanup in New York. The Article concludes with an assessment of New York's brownfields programs and their possibilities for success.