As regular readers of this blog are aware, the the 2015 amendments to the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) created three deadlines for applicants to obtain Certificates of Completions (COCs) depending when the site was accepted into the BCP. Generation 1 (Gen1): sites accepted on or before June 22, 2008 have to obtain COC […]
NYSDEC Clarifies COC Deadline for 38 BCP Sites Read More »
A two-year effort to extend the state Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) reached fruition when Governor Andrew Cuomo and both houses of the Legislature struck a deal on sweeping reforms to the BCP. The legislation may be viewed here. The compromise addressed the concerns about the costs of the BCP but limited some of the more draconian
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Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 2015-16 budget on January 21st. As anticipated, the budget contains sweeping reforms to the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) in Part R of the Revenue Article VII Legislation. The BCP amendments are substantially similar to the changes proposed in 2014 which some tweaking around the margins. Click here for a copy of
Governor Cuomo Proposes BCP Reform: Déjà vu all over again? Read More »
When applicants are accepted into the NY Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), they enter into a Brownfield Cleanup Agreement (BCA). In addition to establishing the rights and obligations of the applicant, the BCA describes the brownfield site and identifies the parties who will be eligible to claim the BCP tax credits. If an applicant changes its
DEC Announces New Form For Amending Brownfield Cleanup Agreements Read More »