Brownfields: a comprehensive guide to redeveloping contaminated property

The third edition of Brownfields focuses on the environmental and economic measures necessary to redevelop contaminated property. Part I focuses on the essential background information to thoroughly understand the issues surrounding brownfields. Specific topics include a definition of brownfields, an overview of state and federal laws, and cost recovery under CERCLA. The second section looks at redeveloping contaminated property and associated legal, business, financial, and political issues. Part three provides strategies for community rebuilding after the completion of a redevelopment project. Part four discusses the scientific concepts used to address contaminated property. The final section covers voluntary cleanup programs from 47 states and the District of Columbia.