NYSDEC Finalizes Major Changes to Part 375: What NY/NJ Brownfield Developers Need to Know in 2026
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has officially adopted final amendments to 6 NYCRR Part 375, Environmental Remediation Programs, effective December 31, 2025. This represents the most significant overhaul of New York’s environmental remediation framework in years: and if you’re involved in brownfield development, real estate transactions, or environmental compliance in the […]
PFAS Liability Nightmare: 7 Mistakes Property Investors Are Making with Phase I ESAs (And How to Fix Them)
The PFAS liability landscape shifted dramatically on July 8, 2024, when new federal requirements took effect for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Yet months later, we're still seeing property investors make critical mistakes that expose them to massive CERCLA liability: mistakes that could cost millions and derail acquisitions entirely. As environmental professionals working daily with […]
Brownfield Tax Credits on Hold? Here's Your 2026 Survival Guide for NJ Redevelopment Projects
Let's clear something up right away: New Jersey's Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program isn't on hold. But if you're planning a redevelopment project in 2026, you're walking into a landscape that's about to shift dramatically. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is rolling out updated program rules in 2026, and while the $50 million annual […]
Stormwater Infrastructure Gets a D in ASCE’s 2025 Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Stormwater systems earned a D—one of the lowest marks on the list. For New York and New Jersey, where dense urban landscapes and aging systems are the norm, this is more than a statistic. It’s a direct call to […]