Remediation & Brownfields — Page 2
214 expert articles on remediation & brownfields from Envicon Group's NY and NJ environmental engineers.
NJDEP Now Defaults to PFAS and Dioxin Testing: The 7:26E-2.1(c)1ii Mandate Every LSRP Must Follow
Published August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET On June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection adopted final remediation standards for PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, and GenX. NJDEP also amended the Technical Requirements for Site Remediation at N.J.A.C. 7:26E-2.1(c)1ii. The result is a new baseline for many New Jersey site investigations. When contaminants […]
Phase I ESA Cost in NYC and NJ: 2026 Pricing, Scope, and Lender Requirements
If you’re budgeting for a commercial property acquisition, refinance, or development project, the typical Phase I ESA cost in New York City and New Jersey falls between $2,200 and $4,500 for a standard commercial property. Rush work usually costs $3,000 to $5,500, depending on the closing date, property history, site access, lender requirements, and the […]
EPA PFOA/PFOS CERCLA Designation Upheld: What the August 2026 Ruling Means for NY and NJ Site Owners
On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit unanimously upheld EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. The ruling leaves the federal framework in place for cleanup orders, cost recovery, contribution claims, and release reporting. It also increases the importance of PFAS screening in New York […]
ASTM E1527-21 Phase I ESA Checklist for New York and New Jersey Commercial Real Estate
For commercial real estate in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, Newark, and Northern New Jersey, environmental due diligence can determine whether a transaction closes, gets delayed, or requires a new round of negotiations. The current industry standard is ASTM E1527-21, the recognized process for conducting a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. When properly completed by […]
NJ Brownfield Tax Credit Program 2026: How to Prepare While NJEDA Applications Are Closed
As of September 3, 2026, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program is not accepting applications. The closure follows legislation signed on September 4, 2024. NJEDA is developing new rules to implement the statutory changes and expects to release them in 2026. Until those rules are […]
NJDEP LSRP Services for ISRA Compliance: From the Five-Day GIN to No Further Action
An industrial property sale, closure, lease assignment, or operational change can create more than a transaction deadline. It can create an ISRA triggering event under New Jersey law. When that happens, the clock starts quickly. The owner or operator may need to file a General Information Notice within five calendar days, retain a Licensed Site […]
NYSDEC Part 375 Six Months In: QEP Certification, Field Deviations, and What It Takes to Keep a COC
Published August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET Effective December 31, 2025, NYSDEC amended 6 NYCRR Part 375, the framework governing New York’s Environmental Remediation Programs. Six months into implementation, the practical message for developers is straightforward: A brownfield project now needs better field control, stronger documentation, and a QEP who can stand behind every […]
NJ Property Transaction Due Diligence: When a Phase II ESA Is Needed After the Phase I
DRAFT | September 2026 A Phase I ESA does not tell you exactly what is in the soil or groundwater. It tells you whether the property history and current conditions create enough environmental concern to justify intrusive investigation. That distinction matters in 2026. Buyers, lenders, attorneys, and developers evaluating property in Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken, […]
NYC Brownfield Incentive Grant Deadline: How Developers Should Plan Around the Six-Month OER Window
The NYC Office of Environmental Remediation (OER) requires a BIG enrollment grant application to be submitted no later than six months after OER issues the project’s Notice of Completion. That is not a single citywide 2026 deadline. It is […]
EPA’s PFAS Drinking Water Compliance Extension: How the 2031 Option Affects NY and NJ Water Systems
As of August 2026, the federal PFAS compliance picture has two important dates: April 26, 2029, and a possible extension to April 26, 2031. The EPA’s May 2026 proposal would allow eligible public water systems to request two additional years to comply with the federal 4.0 parts per trillion, or ppt, Maximum Contaminant Levels for […]
Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Systems in NYC and NJ: Design, Installation, and Long-Term Monitoring
Vapor intrusion mitigation systems protect occupied buildings from volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, migrating from contaminated soil or groundwater into indoor air. In New York City and New Jersey, the right system must do more than reduce vapor concentrations. It must satisfy agency requirements, support the construction schedule, and remain functional after the building opens. […]
NYC OER VCP and Brownfield Funding: A 2026 Pre-Application Checklist for Developers
For developers and attorneys working on contaminated or underused property in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, the cleanup path affects more than environmental compliance. It affects acquisition timing, lender confidence, construction financing, affordable housing commitments, and the value of the finished asset. The NYC […]