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S 293

An act relating to brownfields redevelopment of the Upper Valley Regional Landfill

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alison Clarkson and 2 co-sponsors

Establishes a framework to clean up and redevelop a brownfields site near the Upper Valley Landfill, using funding tools and standards to enable jobs and housing while protecting h

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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Bill Summary · S 293

Summary of Bill S.293 (2025-2026) – Vermont

Purpose and Intent

  • S.293 proposes brownfields redevelopment related to the Upper Valley Regional Landfill. The bill aims to facilitate cleanup, redevelopment, and economic revitalization of contaminated or underused properties within reach of the Upper Valley Regional Landfill site, aligning environmental remediation with regional development opportunities.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Brownfields Redevelopment Authority/Authority Functionality (provisional framework):

    • Establishes or designates mechanisms to support redevelopment projects at or near the Upper Valley Regional Landfill.
    • May create or empower a governing body or partnership to oversee cleanup efforts, implement rehabilitation plans, and coordinate with state environmental programs.

  • Funding and Financial Tools:

    • Identifies potential funding sources or incentives to attract investment for cleanup and redevelopment (e.g., state grants, subsidies, low-interest financing, or revolving loan funds).
    • May authorize expenditures or appropriations tied to brownfields assessment, remediation, and site readiness for redevelopment.

  • Environmental Cleanup Standards and Compliance:

    • Sets or references environmental standards for contamination assessment, cleanup, and long-term stewardship at the site.
    • Establishes processes for risk assessment, soil and groundwater testing, and monitoring to ensure public health and environmental protection.

  • Redevelopment and Economic Impact:

    • Seeks to promote job creation, housing, commercial, or mixed-use development on redeveloped parcels.
    • Aims to leverage the Upper Valley region’s economic potential while preserving environmental quality and community safety.

  • Interagency and Stakeholder Coordination:

    • Defines roles for state agencies (e.g., environmental, economic development) and local or regional authorities.
    • Encourages collaboration with municipalities, property owners, and potentially non-profit or private sector partners.

  • Timelines and Milestones:

    • Establishes a planning horizon and key milestones for assessment, cleanup, funding approval, and redevelopment readiness.
    • May include reporting requirements to the Legislature or committees overseeing natural resources and energy.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Public Entities: State agencies involved in environmental cleanup, planning, and economic development; regional planning commissions.
  • Local Governments: Municipalities in the Upper Valley region that host or are proximate to the landfill site.
  • Property Owners and Developers: Entities seeking to participate in brownfields redevelopment, leverage incentives, and invest in site remediation.
  • Community Members: Residents and workers who would benefit from improved environmental conditions and potential economic opportunities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current Status: Read 1st time and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (as of 2026-01-22).
  • Legislative Process: The bill is at an early stage; it will undergo committee review, potential amendments, and subsequent readings before any final floor vote.
  • Potential Next Steps: Committee hearings, stakeholder input, fiscal analyses, and any required environmental impact assessments or cost estimates.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary further with more detail on anticipated funding mechanisms, projected environmental standards, or a jurisdictional comparison with similar Vermont brownfields initiatives.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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