Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

HTTPS

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

    • Environmental Topics
    • Air
    • Bed Bugs
    • Chemicals and Toxics
    • Climate Change
    • Emergency Response
    • Environmental Information by Location
    • Environmental Justice
    • Greener Living
    • Health
    • Land, Waste, and Cleanup
    • Lead
    • Mold
    • Pesticides
    • Radon
    • Science Topics
    • Water Topics
    • A-Z Topic Index
    • Laws & Regulations
    • By Business Sector
    • By Topic
    • Compliance
    • Enforcement
    • Guidance
    • Laws and Executive Orders
    • Regulations
    • Report a Violation
    • Environmental Violations
    • Fraud, Waste or Abuse
    • About EPA
    • EPA Administrator
    • Organization Chart
    • Staff Directory
    • Planning, Budget, and Results
    • Jobs and Internships
    • Headquarters Offices
    • Regional Offices
    • Lab and Research Centers
Brownfields
Contact Us

Benefits of Brownfields Legislation — Summary of Public Law 107-118

This document presents a summary of Public Law 107-118. It does not constitute a statement of EPA policy, interpretation, or guidance.

Small Business Liability Relief (Title I)

  • Exempts certain small volume contributors from Superfund liability
  • Exempts certain contributors of municipal solid waste from Superfund liability
  • Shifts court costs and attorneys fees to a private party if a private party loses a Superfund contribution action against de micromis or municipal solid waste exempt party

Brownfields Program (Title II - Subtitle A)

  • Provides legislative authority for brownfields program including grants for assessment and cleanup
  • Expands current brownfields program by increasing funding authority up to $200 million per year including up to $50 million per year to assess and cleanup brownfields with petroleum contamination
  • Expands eligibility for assessment and cleanup grants
  • New provision for direct cleanup grants of up to $200,000 per site
  • Streamlines current requirements for the Brownfields cleanup revolving loan fund and makes funding available to nonprofits
  • Applies Davis Bacon Act on same terms as authority for current program
  • Makes funds available for technical assistance, training and research

Brownfields Liability Clarifications (Title II - Subtitle B)

  • Exempts certain contiguous property owners from Superfund liability
  • Exempts certain prospective purchasers from Superfund liability
  • Clarifies the innocent landholders defense to Superfund liability

State Response Programs (Title II - Subtitle C)

  • Supports State and Tribal response programs and preserves Federal safety net
  • Provides $50 million per year for State and Tribal response programs
  • Expands activities available for funding of State programs
  • Provides Superfund liability relief for certain properties cleaned up under State response programs
  • Brownfields Home
  • Overview
  • Program Accomplishments
  • Environmental and Economic Benefits
  • Types of Grant Funding
  • Solicitations for Brownfield Grants
  • Brownfields and Land Revitalization Activities Near You
  • Select Publications
  • Grant Recipient Success Stories
  • Grant Recipient Reporting using ACRES
  • Brownfields Broadcast
Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
United States Environmental Protection Agency

Discover.

  • Accessibility
  • Budget & Performance
  • Contracting
  • EPA www Web Snapshot
  • Grants
  • No FEAR Act Data
  • Plain Writing
  • Privacy
  • Privacy and Security Notice

Connect.

  • Data.gov
  • Inspector General
  • Jobs
  • Newsroom
  • Open Government
  • Regulations.gov
  • Subscribe
  • USA.gov
  • White House

Ask.

  • Contact EPA
  • EPA Disclaimers
  • Hotlines
  • FOIA Requests
  • Frequent Questions

Follow.

Last updated on March 23, 2022