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Brownfield Information for Causally Responsible Parties/Sellers

Your eligibility for the different types of Brownfield incentives will depend upon your liability status. This page provides Brownfield eligibility information for Causally Responsible Parties/Sellers.

Many parties participate in Brownfield developments, and causally responsible parties play a unique role.  Please check out the links below.

MassDEP Involvement

Massachusetts provides technical assistance through its Regional Brownfields Coordinators. These staff can help municipalities you through the process.

Additional Resources

State Cleanup Law - MGL Chapter 21E
310 CMR 40.00: Massachusetts Contingency Plan
Hiring a Licensed Site Professional

Assessment and Remediation Funding

Additional Resources

MassDOR - Petroleum Product Cleanup (21J) Fund
MassDevelopment - Brownfield Site Assessment / Loan Programs

Liability Relief

The Office of the Attorney General implements the "Covenant Not to Sue" Program which offers liability relief as a means of making Brownfield redevelopment happen.

Additional Resources

Brownfields Covenant Not to Sue Program
Learn about the Attorney General’s Energy and Environment Bureau

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