brownfield site — Law Dictionary

42 U.S.C. § 3221 — in this section (4 versions over time)

In this section, the term “brownfield site” has the meaning given the term in section 9601(39) of this title.

42 U.S.C. § 9601 — under this subchapter (6 versions over time)

The term “brownfield site” means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

42 U.S.C. § 9601 — under this subchapter (7 versions over time)

For the purposes of section 9604(k) of this title, the term “brownfield site” includes a site that—

(i) meets the definition of “brownfield site” under subparagraphs (A) through (C); and

(ii)

(I) is contaminated by a controlled substance (as defined in section 802 of title 21);

(II)

(aa) is contaminated by petroleum or a petroleum product excluded from the definition of “hazardous substance” under this section; and

(bb) is a site for which there is no viable responsible party and that is determined by the Administrator or the State, as appropriate, to be a site that will be assessed, investigated, or cleaned up by a person that is not potentially liable for cleaning up the site under this chapter or any other law pertaining to the cleanup of petroleum products; and

(cc) is not subject to any order issued under section 9003(h) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6991b(h)); or

(III) is mine-scarred land.