Vermont § 6641 - Brownfield Property Cleanup Program; creation; powers

§ 6641. Brownfield Property Cleanup Program; creation; powers

• (a) There is created the Brownfield Property Cleanup Program to enable certain interested
  parties to request the assistance of the Secretary to review and oversee work plans
  for investigating, abating, removing, remediating, and monitoring a property in exchange
  for protection from certain liabilities under section 6615 of this title. The Program shall be administered by the Secretary who shall: (1) Specify an appropriate amount or type of insurance, require the posting of a bond
  or other form of financial assurance, or establish other qualifications for persons
  carrying out activities related to the Cleanup Program. (2) Contract with private engineers, hydrologists, and site professionals to provide the
  investigation and review required by this subchapter. The contract may be financed
  from the oversight fees established in subdivision 6644(5) of this title or may bill an applicant who is not liable under subdivision 6615(a)(1) of this title for the services. (3) Release an applicant from State liability, provided the applicant is in compliance
  with this subchapter. (b) After approval of a site investigation work plan or a corrective action plan, the
  Secretary shall notify the person of any future requirements under this subchapter,
  including a tentative schedule of processing times. (c) When conducting any review required by this subchapter, the Secretary shall prioritize
  the review of remediation at a site that contains housing or that is planned for the
  construction or rehabilitation of single-family or multi-family housing. (Added 2007, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; amended 2025, No. 69, § 17, eff. July 1, 2025.)