California Brownfield Site Closure: DTSC Trends and Changing Cleanup Standards
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This episode discusses the changing brownfield closure process in California and the implications for developers and investors.
California’s brownfield closure process is changing—and the finish line may not look the way it did a few years ago. In this solo episode of the Brownfield Braintrust Podcast , I break down the different types of closure letters issued by DTSC and California’s State and Regional Water Boards, including no-further-action letters, low-threat closures, land-use controls, remedy construction completion, and suitable-to-occupy determinations. I also look at recent DTSC closure trends, evolving soil vapor standards, and what developers, investors, lenders, and environmental professionals should consider before beginning a contaminated property assessment or remediation project. The key question: What type of closure is realistically available for your site—and will it satisfy your financing and investment requirements? - Contact Matt Winefield Winefield & Associates Email: mw@winefieldinc.com Phone: (562) 618-0037 Website: winefieldinc.com
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