Contamination and cleanup
Brownfields, site remediation, PFAS, Superfund, spills, solid waste and landfills. What changed, the rules that apply and the dates ahead for projects in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Latest briefings
- MediumNew Jersey
New Jersey opens 300-megawatt community solar block for 5-to-20-megawatt projects on rooftops, landfills and contaminated sites
A September 9, 2026 BPU order implementing a new law lets community solar projects up to 20 MW register through December 31, 2028, sets a 33-month build window and defers escrow forfeiture. Eligible sites are limited to rooftops, landfills, contaminated sites and mining sites.
- MediumNew Jersey
Federal: Appeals court upholds Superfund listing of two PFAS chemicals; buyers of contaminated sites affected
The D.C. Circuit's August 18, 2026 decision denied the petitions for review, leaving PFOA and PFOS designated as hazardous substances under the federal cleanup law, with release reporting at one pound. It applies to acquisitions and redevelopments in NJ, NY, CT and PA; the court points to the statute's existing liability limits.
In courtContamination & cleanup - MediumNew Jersey
New Jersey court approval fixes cleanup funding rules at four former DuPont chemical plants
A federal judge approved New Jersey's PFAS settlement with DuPont, Chemours and Corteva, starting the clock on cleanup financial assurance at Chambers Works, Parlin, Pompton Lakes and Repauno.
- MediumNew Jersey
New Jersey industrial business sales trigger state cleanup duties, with notice due five days after signing
Selling or closing a covered industrial business requires state notice within five days and remediation or a funded remediation certification before transfer, and noncompliance lets the buyer void the deal.
Rules 7
- New Jersey · N.J.S.A. 58:10C; N.J.A.C. 7:26C, 7:26EContaminated site cleanup with licensed professionals
- New Jersey · N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.; N.J.A.C. 7:26BIndustrial site cleanup on sale or closure
- Federal · 40 CFR Part 112Oil spill prevention plans for fuel storage (SPCC)
- New Jersey · N.J.A.C. 7:26D; N.J.A.C. 7:9CPFAS cleanup standards and sampling
- Federal · 40 CFR 302.4; 89 FR 39124PFOA and PFOS as federal hazardous substances
- Federal · 42 U.S.C. 9601(40), 9607(r); 40 CFR Part 312Superfund liability and the buyer’s defence (All Appropriate Inquiries)
- New Jersey · N.J.S.A. 58:10A-21 et seq.; N.J.A.C. 7:14BUnderground storage tanks
Funding and incentives 5
- New Jersey · NJ Board of Public Utilities, Division of Clean EnergyCommunity Solar Energy Program (permanent program)
- New Jersey · NJ Economic Development Authority and NJDEPHazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (HDSRF)
- Federal · US EPAEPA brownfields assessment, cleanup and revolving loan fund grants
- New Jersey · NJ Board of Public Utilities, Division of Clean EnergySuccessor Solar Incentive (SuSI): Competitive Solar Incentive (CSI) solicitations
- New Jersey · NJ Economic Development AuthorityBrownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program (BRIP)