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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 22, 2017Environmental Protection
H.R. 3017

Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Nov 30, 2017)

Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill modifies the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to specify if a state or local government takes title to a brownfield site as a result of law enforcement activity, that government is not an owner or operator for the purposes of CERCLA. (Brownfields are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.)

(Sec. 3) The bill modifies brownfield program eligibility with respect to petroleum sites where no viable responsible party exists. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement that sites be of relatively low risk.

(Sec. 4) The bill revises leaseholder status regarding bona fide prospective purchasers.

(Sec. 5) The bill expands CERCLA eligibility for nonprofit organizations and qualified community development entities.

(Sec. 6) The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program and the brownfield remediation grant and loan program are revised by authorizing eligible governmental entities to receive grants and loans for property that was acquired before January 11, 2002, even if the entities do not qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers.

(Sec. 7) The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants and loans for each site to be remediated.

(Sec. 8) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a program to provide multipurpose grants to carry out inventory, characterization, assessment, planning, or remediation activities at brownfield sites.

(Sec. 9) The bill allows grant recipients to use up to 5% of funds for administrative costs.

(Sec. 10) The EPA must consider the production of renewable energy on brownfield sites as part of the grant application ranking process.

(Sec. 11) The EPA is allowed to provide grants to assist small communities, Indian tribes, rural areas, or disadvantaged areas for the purpose of establishing a brownfields program.

(Sec. 12) The bill reauthorizes brownfields revitalization funding through FY2022.

(Sec. 13) The bill reauthorizes state response programs through FY2022.

What just happenedDec 1, 2017

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1](R-WV)Sponsor
6 cosponsors3 D3 R
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  1. Dec 1, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Nov 30, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 30, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 8 (Roll no. 649). (text: CR H9539-9540)

  4. Nov 30, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 8 (Roll no. 649).(text: CR H9539-9540)

  5. Nov 30, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9559)

  6. Nov 30, 2017FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3017, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Shimkus demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.

  7. Nov 30, 2017FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  8. Nov 30, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3017.

  9. Nov 30, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3017.

  10. Nov 30, 2017FloorH8D000

    The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.

  11. Nov 30, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 631. (consideration: CR H9538-9547)

  12. Nov 28, 2017FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 631 Reported to House. The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.

  13. Nov 9, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 298.

  14. Nov 9, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Nov 9, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Oct 12, 2017IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 9, 2017.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Sep 11, 2017IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 13, 2017.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Sep 11, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-303, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Sep 11, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-303, Part I.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Jun 28, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Jun 28, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Jun 23, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  23. Jun 23, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  24. Jun 23, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  25. Jun 22, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  26. Jun 22, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  27. Jun 22, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jun 22, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedNov 30, 201736

Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill modifies the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to specify if a state or local government takes title to a brownfield site as a result of law enforcement activity, that government is not an owner or operator for the purposes of CERCLA. (Brownfields are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.)

(Sec. 3) The bill modifies brownfield program eligibility with respect to petroleum sites where no viable responsible party exists. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement that sites be of relatively low risk.

(Sec. 4) The bill revises leaseholder status regarding bona fide prospective purchasers.

(Sec. 5) The bill expands CERCLA eligibility for nonprofit organizations and qualified community development entities.

(Sec. 6) The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program and the brownfield remediation grant and loan program are revised by authorizing eligible governmental entities to receive grants and loans for property that was acquired before January 11, 2002, even if the entities do not qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers.

(Sec. 7) The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants and loans for each site to be remediated.

(Sec. 8) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a program to provide multipurpose grants to carry out inventory, characterization, assessment, planning, or remediation activities at brownfield sites.

(Sec. 9) The bill allows grant recipients to use up to 5% of funds for administrative costs.

(Sec. 10) The EPA must consider the production of renewable energy on brownfield sites as part of the grant application ranking process.

(Sec. 11) The EPA is allowed to provide grants to assist small communities, Indian tribes, rural areas, or disadvantaged areas for the purpose of establishing a brownfields program.

(Sec. 12) The bill reauthorizes brownfields revitalization funding through FY2022.

(Sec. 13) The bill reauthorizes state response programs through FY2022.

Reported to House without amendment, Part ISep 11, 201728

Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017

This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to: (1) revise and reauthorize brownfields revitalization funding through FY2021, and (2) reauthorize state response programs through FY2021. (Brownfields are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.)

Certain nonprofit organizations and community development entities are made eligible for brownfields revitalization funding.

The Environmental Protection Agency must establish a program to provide multipurpose grants to carry out inventory, characterization, assessment, planning, technical assistance, or remediation activities at brownfield sites.

The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program and the brownfield remediation grant and loan program are revised by authorizing eligible governmental entities to receive grants and loans for property that was acquired before January 11, 2002, even if the entities do not qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers.

The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants and loans for each site to be remediated.

If a state or local government takes title to a brownfield site as a result of law enforcement activity, that government is not an owner or operator for the purposes of CERCLA.

The bill modifies brownfield program eligibility with respect to petroleum sites where no viable responsible party exists.

The bill revises leaseholder status regarding bona fide prospective purchasers.

Introduced in HouseJun 22, 2017

Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017

This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to: (1) revise and reauthorize brownfields revitalization funding through FY2021, and (2) reauthorize state response programs through FY2021. (Brownfields are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.)

Certain nonprofit organizations and community development entities are made eligible for brownfields revitalization funding.

The Environmental Protection Agency must establish a program to provide multipurpose grants to carry out inventory, characterization, assessment, planning, technical assistance, or remediation activities at brownfield sites.

The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program and the brownfield remediation grant and loan program are revised by authorizing eligible governmental entities to receive grants and loans for property that was acquired before January 11, 2002, even if the entities do not qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers.

The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants and loans for each site to be remediated.

If a state or local government takes title to a brownfield site as a result of law enforcement activity, that government is not an owner or operator for the purposes of CERCLA.

The bill modifies brownfield program eligibility with respect to petroleum sites where no viable responsible party exists.

The bill revises leaseholder status regarding bona fide prospective purchasers.

Brownfields Enhancement, Economic Redevelopment, and Reauthorization Act of 2017 — Informed