Brownfield
Property whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by actual or potential environmental contamination.
A brownfield is real property whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
A brownfield is not automatically unusable and does not require conclusive proof of contamination. Investigation, cleanup programs, and landowner protections can support safe reuse.
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