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What is NYC AC § 24-904?

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This section outlines the criteria for the acceptance or rejection of applications to participate in the local brownfield cleanup program. The office is responsible for determining eligibility based on specific conditions related to the property and any pending legal actions. Applies to property owners seeking to engage in brownfield remediation efforts.

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§ 24-904 Eligibility.

AC § 24-904

The office shall determine whether to accept or reject an application to participate in the local brownfield cleanup program.

(a)The office shall reject the application if: (1) the real property does not meet the definition of a local brownfield site as provided in section 24-902 of this chapter; (2) there is an action or proceeding relating to the local brownfield site against the applicant that is pending in any civil or criminal court in any jurisdiction, or before any city, state or federal administrative agency or body, wherein the city, state or federal government seeks penalties or the investigation, removal, or remediation of contamination; or (3) there is an order against the applicant providing for the investigation, removal, or remediation of contamination relating to the local brownfield site.

(b)The office may reject the application if the office determines that the public interest would not be served by accepting the application. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2009/027.

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