Environment Council of Rhode Island

...building an ecologically healthy future in a sustainable economy

Industrial Property Remediation & Reuse Act

General Bill Info

Legislative Topic: 
Health
Bill Year: 
2013
Brief Bill Description: 

Eliminates the statute prohibiting schools from being built on sites containing hazardous material, but provides certain safeguards for schools being built on properties previously used for industrial or manufacturing purposes.

Link(s) to Bill text pdfs: 
H5617subA
S0520subA
Legislative Activity Type: 
Bill

ECRI Position

ECRI Pro/Con: 
Oppose
Leg Agenda/Priority: 
Legislative Priority