[CPEO-BIF] EPA Statement on Introduction of Senate BF Legislation

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                STATEMENT OF CAROL M. BROWNER
       INTRODUCTION OF SENATE BROWNFIELDS LEGISLATION
                         June 8, 2000

     The Clinton-Gore Administration has long been
committed to the passage of Brownfields legislation, since it
created the first federal Brownfields program in 1994.  We
commend the efforts of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works
Committee on the introduction of this bi-partisan bill.
In the last six years, the Brownfields program has spurred
economic development and helped revitalize thousands of
communities, restoring idle, contaminated land to
productive use.  Today, all 50 states participate in the
Administration's program, creating thousands of new jobs and leveraging
millions of dollars in public-private funding.  Strong,
protective Brownfields legislation will be an important
addition to our efforts.  We look forward to working
with the Congress to ensure the passage of Brownfields
legislation that meets the needs of the communities where the
Brownfields are located and continues to protect public health and the
environment.

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For More Information on the U.S. EPA's Brownfields
Program
visit: http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/


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