Environmental News

United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C.		Communications, Education, and Media Relations (1703A)

FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 2001 STATEMENT BY EPA ADMINISTRATOR WHITMAN ABOUT TODAY'S PASSAGE OF SENATE BROWNFIELDS LEGISLATION S. 350 "The Senate's 99-0 vote for S.350 is very exciting news. S.350 encourages Brownfields redevelopment by clarifying Superfund liability and funding Brownfields cleanups that will make our communities safer and cleaner. This bill reflects the Bush Administration's belief that environmental protection and economic prosperity do go hand in hand. The vote is an overwhelming endorsement of Brownfields programs that: strengthen partnerships among states and local community groups and developers; improve public health; boost local property tax rolls and provide jobs. I look forward to working with the House to earn its bipartisan endorsement of Brownfields legislation."
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