Michigan’s Emergency Manager Could Rescind Brownfield Agreements
Your Brownfield reimbursement agreements may be in jeopardy. A new concern has been raised as to whether the broad powers granted to emergency managers could be used to terminate Brownfield reimbursement agreements and render ineffective [...]
Live Blog: Re-purposing Industrial Facilities
Good morning! Today we’re live blogging a panel discussion (see prior post for panelists) on redeveloping under-utilized industrial and commercial properties – a timely topic in the Metro Detroit area which has a large stock [...]
Written Tests Required for Operators at Underground Storage Tank (“UST”) Facilities
Pursuant to a federal mandate, Michigan has promulgated requirements that each UST facility have a Class A, Class B, and Class C operator. Operator candidates will need to pass a written test in order to [...]
Interview – an Environmental Consultant’s Perspective on Industrial Property Reuse
Today’s blog features an interview I had with Doug McDowell of McDowell & Associates regarding the increased focus on using abandoned industrial sites for business incubators in urban areas. Although these sites are attractive to [...]
Vapor Intrusion Assessment – an Overview
Introduction Redevelopment of contaminated land and land adjacent to contaminated sites can be a relatively straightforward process when you work with a good environmental consultant that understands the special risks and concerns a developer faces. [...]
Great Lakes Week – Cleveland
Unlike other parts of the country (or the world for that matter), people living in and around the Great Lakes are very cognizant of both the unique benefits the Great Lakes bring them such as [...]